Lorraine V. Murray News & Columns
Lorraine Murray is a parishioner at St. Thomas More Church in Decatur.
Lorraine V. Murray
“Frozen chicken, instant coffee and other memories of Irma”
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Sept. 11, 2:58 p.m. Tropical Storm Irma is stomping her way through my neighborhood in Decatur. The electricity is flickering on and off, sirens are screaming in the distance and the lumbering trees surrounding my house are swaying precipitously. Irma has been downgraded from hurricane status following her tirade in Florida, but she’s still packing […] English
Previous Columns by Lorraine V. Murray
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
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