Category Archives: Annemarie Quigley

I am a very fortunate woman. More times than I can count, the coin has landed my-side-up. I have been blessed by every thing and every one who has ever crossed my path; even if I did not know it … Continue reading →

The inside of my refrigerator is sparkling clean. Everything has been removed, culled, scrubbed, and reassembled. One could perform surgery by the glow when the doors are open. I wish I could say I did this as a matter of … Continue reading →

My Lenten practice this year is a bit different from previous years.  I don’t know if I’m doing well at it; I know for certain that I’m thinking more about it. Maybe that’s enough; maybe it’s just a start; maybe … Continue reading →

As will come as a surprise to no one, on the Meyers-Briggs scale I am all J and no P. I am all about making a decision and scooting along the path, dithering about a choice and being in the … Continue reading →

Last weekend I had to ferry my daughter and her friend to a conference at National Harbor. I had never been to National Harbor. Knew by the name that it was most likely near water, but that was about it … Continue reading →

There were times in my childhood when my mother would say, “I think you kids sit up at night and think of ways to torment one another.”  I knew I didn’t do that; I was at the end of the … Continue reading →

I have a confession: I dread intercessory prayers.  Maybe it’s growing up in a traditional Roman church, maybe I’m just cold-hearted, but it always sounds to me like we are telling God his business. I understand that it gives many … Continue reading →

It is so tempting to view our lives as simple, linear, narrative threads. A series of events, thoughts and emotions, each in direct causal relationship to its sucessor.  And yet, nothing is ever so clear. There are other people, with … Continue reading →

Some old friends of mine are in town to attend the inauguration. As we sat down to dinner last night with our assorted children and a very new friend of mine, I was struck by a thought.  This group, this … Continue reading →

Yesterday in the Teen Service we had a discussion about why God doesn’t step in and “fix” everything.  Seems like a fair question.  In fact, it seems most “There is no God” arguments are based on the idea that an … Continue reading →