Lorraine V. Murray News & Columns
Lorraine Murray is a parishioner at St. Thomas More Church in Decatur.
Lorraine V. Murray
“A tale of resurrection in everyday life”
English
So many wondrous things happen secretly and silently, especially as the world moves from the gray palette of winter to the fancy hues of spring. Grass blades reappear, flowers reveal their colorful faces—and one day, almost like magic, butterflies appear. For me spring is the season of hope, and butterflies emerging from cocoons remind me […] English
Previous Columns by Lorraine V. Murray
My letter to Mary for Mother’s Day
Blackberry winter in heaven
Running through the valley on my way to Jesus
Lent as a love story
‘Lord, keep me from drowning in distractions’
The mysterious ways of the brother Knights
The ‘little way’ on Valentine’s Day
An early morning fox—and a reflection upon happiness
Standing on the edge of tomorrow
Hope is born in the manger
Let’s not run around like maniacs during Advent
Reflections at the turkey-making table
On fuzzy cats, prayer and gratitude
The woman on the shore
Discovering the key to a secret kingdom
Taming the wolves that prowl through our hearts
‘Today We Met Mother Teresa’—a diary entry from long ago
Healing in the blood of the Lamb
Living deep—a summer memory from long ago