Lorraine V. Murray News & Columns
Lorraine Murray is a parishioner at St. Thomas More Church in Decatur.
Lorraine V. Murray
“A midnight light show in the vale of tears”
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About two years after my husband’s death, I awoke during the night and saw pinpoints of light dancing up and down my bedroom wall. I looked all around, quite startled, trying to discover an apparent source for these lights, but the shades were drawn and the room was pitch dark. The show went on for […] English
Previous Columns by Lorraine V. Murray
St. George, the dragon and the pearl of great price
A crow, a boat and blessings of the day
Complaining bitterly about the cross
Battling my big, fat, selfish ego during Lent
Goodbye, Aunt Rita … I’ll keep you forever in my heart
A mysterious love token for Valentine’s Day
Cake wars, babysitter battles—and other childhood memories
Confronting the ‘Big Inevitable Thought’ as new year opens
The everlasting joy of Christmas gifts
Crossing the boundary into a magical kingdom
Small things that spark everyday gratitude
A legacy of sharks, dragons and snowball fights
The mystery and magic of music
Mirror, mirror on the wall—get lost!
Frozen chicken, instant coffee and other memories of Irma
Confessions of a Catholic writer
‘Father isn’t sitting in the confessional for his health’—and other lessons from Catholic school
Secrets to a happy and holy marriage
The night we chased the sunset