Lorraine V. Murray News & Columns
Lorraine Murray is a parishioner at St. Thomas More Church in Decatur.
Lorraine V. Murray
“A mystical moment in the Communion of Saints”
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This was the first time I would be visiting her alone, and I felt apprehensive as I pulled into the parking lot of the nursing home. You see, my mother-in-law—aka Mom—has dementia, so the family decided not to tell her about the death of her older son—my husband. In the six months that have passed […] English
Previous Columns by Lorraine V. Murray
Vanquishing the dragons that stalk us during Lent
Rosary as love letter to the faithful departed
‘Lord, help me simplify my life’
Reepicheep as a role model for the new year
The bridge between heaven and earth
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