Lorraine V. Murray News & Columns
Lorraine Murray is a parishioner at St. Thomas More Church in Decatur.
Lorraine V. Murray
“Gratitude can be strongest antidote to grief”
English
Each night, when I say my prayers, I thank God for the day’s blessings. I’m grateful for small things, like chipmunks begging for handouts on the porch, rays of sun painting patterns on the breakfast table, a steaming mug of French roast coffee. I’m also thankful for the 33 years I had with my best […] English
Previous Columns by Lorraine V. Murray
Fifth-grade field trip to Satan’s paradise
A midnight light show in the vale of tears
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