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LORRAINE V. MURRAY, Columnist

The Murrays are parishioners at St. Thomas More in Decatur. Readers may write them at lorrainevmurray@yahoo.com. Lorraine Murray's books are available at www.lorrainevmurray.com.

Lorraine V. Murray

Lorraine & Jeff Murray

Thursday, May 23, 2013

What Would Mother Teresa Do?

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Let’s Give The Devil His Due

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Celebrating New Life In Our Parishes

Thursday, April 11, 2013

Untying The Knots That Paralyze Us

Thursday, March 28, 2013

A Thief’s Prayer—And A Deathbed Conversion

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Red Designer Shoes—And Other Rumors About The Pope

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Who Wears The Crown Of Thorns?

Thursday, February 14, 2013

No Room In The Lifeboat

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Slaying The Hoarding Dragon

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Shedding Christ’s Light On Tragic News

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Another Sunday In The Land Of Memories

Thursday, December 20, 2012

Surviving Christmas With Sanity Intact

Thursday, December 6, 2012

Discovering A Secret Kingdom In The Heart

Thursday, November 22, 2012

At Thanksgiving, Grateful For My Catholic Faith

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Prayer For The Dark Months: Let God Be God

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Uncle Johnny And The Secret Of Strawberry Jam

Thursday, October 11, 2012

What Can We Really Say To Jesus?

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Meeting Jesus In A Distressing Disguise

Thursday, September 13, 2012

‘Dear Lord, Why Did You Choose Me?’

Thursday, August 30, 2012

Message From A Smiling Madonna

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Advice 101 For Catholic College Students

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Flannery O’Connor And The Hardest Lesson Of All

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Lessons I Failed To Learn In My Younger Years

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Longing For Faith

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Turning Work Into A Prayer

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Reasons People Avoid Confession

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Seven Reasons To Be Thankful For Faithful Priests

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Letter To My Beautiful Mom

Thursday, April 26, 2012

How I Failed Retreat 101

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Leaving Tony Behind

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Unraveling The Mystery Of Suffering

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Seven Ways The Devil Sabotages Lent

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Meeting Jesus In Unexpected Places

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Note To Self: Avoid These Lenten Traps!

Thursday, February 2, 2012

A Reluctant Pilgrim At Lourdes

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Meeting Christ On The Road To Life

Thursday, January 5, 2012

What The Magi Saw That Night

Thursday, December 22, 2011

A Manger Moose - And Other Christmas Confessions

Thursday, December 8, 2011

Lucy Brightens Dark Days Of Advent

Thursday, November 10, 2011

‘I Can’t Stand The Music’—And Other Excuses

Thursday, October 27, 2011

A Broken Watch, A Hungry Soul—And A Wake-Up Call

Thursday, October 13, 2011

‘Catholics Aren’t Christians’ – And Other Common Myths

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Is God Still In Control Of The World?

Thursday, September 1, 2011

What The Squirrels Taught Me About God

Thursday, August 18, 2011

The Day I Missed The Manatees

Thursday, August 4, 2011

The Lion At The Foot Of The Altar

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Spiritual Direction On A Back Road In Florida

Thursday, July 7, 2011

‘Oh, Lord, It’s Really You!’

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Reflections On A Rescue: ‘What If I Had Stayed Home?’

Thursday, June 9, 2011

A Cabin, A Loft And A Troubled Heart

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Two Cousins, Two Miracles—And An Unforgettable Visit

Thursday, May 12, 2011

The Latest Apparition Of Mary—Our Front Yard!

Thursday, April 28, 2011

The Man Called Papa: A Reflection Of God’s Mercy

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Jesus In The Eyes Of Mary Magdalene

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Ten Reasons Why I Love Lent

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Saying ‘Yes’ To God: Flannery O’Connor And Mary Ann

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Letter To A Pregnant Friend

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Doubting The Devil Is Dangerous

Thursday, February 3, 2011

My Very Own Seaside Heaven

Thursday, January 20, 2011

A Glimpse Of Mysterious Love

Thursday, January 6, 2011

‘Lord, Please Make Sure I Take The Right Exit!’

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Settling A Score With Santa

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Confessions Of A Doormat

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Running Away From Advent

Thursday, November 11, 2010

A Catholic Ghost Story

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Love Never Dies

Thursday, October 14, 2010

A Salute To Manly-Man Catholics!

Thursday, September 30, 2010

The Shocking Truth About St. Francis

Thursday, September 16, 2010

With Jesus, There Is Always A Way Home

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Holding The Dream In Our Hearts

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Seeing Christ In The World’s Rejects

Thursday, July 22, 2010

The Big Question: ‘What Do Women Want?’

Thursday, July 8, 2010

‘We Will Do Anything To Get To Jesus’

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Savoring A ‘God Moment’ At The Beach

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Loving Jesus In The Night

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Marriage Provides Opportunities For Holiness

Thursday, May 13, 2010

A Secret Recipe For Befriending God

Thursday, April 29, 2010

The Dream Of Pontius Pilate’s Wife

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Removing Our Masks Before Jesus

Thursday, April 1, 2010

No Gold Stars On My Lenten Report Card

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Thanking St. Joseph With Pasta, Pastries And Prayers

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Watch Out For Lenten Landmines

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Lenten Resolution: Stop Trying To Control People

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Searching For Jesus In Great Anxiety

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Revealing Secrets Of The Heart

Thursday, January 7, 2010

What If Jesus Knocked On The Door?

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Santa Remains Symbol Of Generosity And Love

Thursday, December 10, 2009

‘Don’t Let Go Of My Hand, Lord!’

Thursday, November 26, 2009

‘Lord, Help Me! Here Comes The Christmas Train!’

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Aging Is Part Of Christ’s Cross

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Language Muddles Abortion Debate

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Shower Of Love Celebrates Greatest Gift Of All

Thursday, September 17, 2009

It Takes a Village To Shape a Christian Heart

Thursday, September 3, 2009

God Pursues Us, But We Have To Stop Running

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Natural Wonders Give Glimpses Of Heaven

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Prayers For The Man I Call ‘Brother’

Thursday, July 16, 2009

My Summer Vacation With Flannery O’Connor

Thursday, July 2, 2009

Priests Bring Light of Christ Into Our Hearts

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Coming Home To Heaven

Thursday, May 7, 2009

‘I Really Am My Mother’s Daughter’


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