Lorraine V. Murray News & Columns
Lorraine Murray is a parishioner at St. Thomas More Church in Decatur.
Lorraine V. Murray
“The bridge between heaven and earth”
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Many people assume that a few months after a sudden death, the family is feeling better. After all, the initial shock is wearing off, and the family is surely growing accustomed to the empty place at the table, the absence of a certain laugh, the lack of a special hug. In fact, though, grief just […] English
Previous Columns by Lorraine V. Murray
The great Christmas tree hunt
Advent journey brightened by the promise of a star
Dragons, hummingbirds and mushrooms on a fall day
Moonrise in the land of Narnia
An imaginary conversation with my late husband on All Souls’ Day
Taming the bear
The prayer of the chipmunk
Prayers are my daily bread
A very peaceful death
Journey to the land beyond time
Climbing out of darkness
The day I vowed to keep my mouth shut
A place with no tears
When it comes to family vacations, expect the unexpected
The cross of chastity
She’s no angel—but she’s close
Calming the wild beasts
Extra helpings of movies, popcorn—and love
Learning how to trust the captain