Lorraine V. Murray News & Columns
Lorraine Murray is a parishioner at St. Thomas More Church in Decatur.
Lorraine V. Murray
“Complaining bitterly about the cross”
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Lately, in my mind’s eye, I see Jesus hanging from the cross. His face is streaked with blood and sweat, and his eyes are sorrowful. And there’s no denying that he’s looking at me. What does he see when he gazes at me? Someone who called herself a Christian for decades but did everything she […] English
Previous Columns by Lorraine V. Murray
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!’
A tale of resurrection in everyday life