Lorraine V. Murray News & Columns
Lorraine Murray is a parishioner at St. Thomas More Church in Decatur.
Lorraine V. Murray
“A crow, a boat and blessings of the day”
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I stepped onto the porch this morning and heard the unmistakable cry of the fish crow, which sounds like “uh-oh.” I was immediately transported to the days when my late husband and I explored the marshes of Cedar Key in our humble boat, which we called the Sea Moose. During our many journeys, we discovered […] English
Previous Columns by Lorraine V. Murray
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
What boating taught me about God
‘Dear Lord: I surrender!’