Maureen O’Brien
Maureen O’Brien is the author of the spiritual memoirs “What Was Lost: Seeking Refuge in the Psalms” and “Gather the Fragments: My Year of Finding God’s Love”. A regular contributor to Grotto, St. Anthony Messenger, and Pause and Pray, she has published a novel (“b-mother), and a chapbook of poems (“The Other Cradling”); her award-winning short stories and poems have been published widely in magazines and anthologies. After teaching Creative Writing to teenagers in Connecticut for twenty-five years, she now presents inspirational readings and workshops. Recent pilgrimages to Italy have widened and deepened her faith.
Upcoming Programs by Maureen O’Brien
Day of Recollection: Star of the Sea
This day-long retreat will deepen our connection to the Blessed Mother, receiving her love as we contemplate the way her visual and holy presence fills the Island and leads us to her Son. We will consider scripture (the Magnificat, the Annunciation, the Visitation, the Passion) as we encounter her here in this May abundance. Pondering […]
Living the Spirituality of Mary
Journaling to the Beloved: An Individual Guided Retreat
This retreat will explore guided journaling as a path toward deepening our relationship with God. Themed prompts, built upon focused reflections from the Psalms, the Miracles of Jesus, insights from saints, and other spiritual writings, will inspire retreatants to respond with writing full of truth and beauty. Whether familiar with journaling, or just emerging, this […]
Practicing Life with the Serenity Prayer
The Serenity Prayer, one of the foundations of 12 Step Recovery, is built around deeply inspirational words: serenity, acceptance, change, wisdom, and courage. In this retreat we will reflect on how these words challenge and inspire us, and also see how the Serenity Prayer connects to other prayers found within the 12 steps. All are […]