Lorraine V. Murray News & Columns
Lorraine Murray is a parishioner at St. Thomas More Church in Decatur.
Lorraine V. Murray
“Our Defeats Become Victories When We ‘Offer It Up’”
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“Just offer it up,” said Sister Laurence Therese. She stood before the third-grade class, a larger-than-life figure in her black habit with the crisp white wimple that I associated with the soul. I can’t remember what prompted her remark that day, but “offer it up” was often the advice given to someone who had stubbed […] English
Previous Columns by Lorraine V. Murray
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St. Joseph Was A Man Of Mystery—Like My Dad
Lent: Another Chapter In Christian Love Story
Saying Goodbye To My Fuzzy Prayer Partner
Paul’s Conversion Shows Hope for All Sinners
Renovations: Knocking Down Walls In Our Hearts
Christmas: God’s Love Letter To The World
Remembering Father Pat
Mary: The Perfect Symbol Of Advent
Prayer Comes In Many Flavors
A Wedding Day Resurrection
Lighting Candles For The Poor Souls
Chasing Away Our Personal Demons
‘Jesus, Where Else Would We Go?’
Our Lady Of Sorrows, Pray For Us!
Reflecting On Heaven In A Swimming Pool
A Prayer: How Shall We Show Mercy To Animals?
Seeking Jesus On The Highways Of Life