Thom Stories

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A conflicting story of y/n having to choose between remaining loyal to their band and best friend, Kurt Cobain, or going down the morally grey path of falling for the ri...

A collection of my Song of the Lioness fanfic. They're all short and written for fun, so don't expect too much from them. Some of them are posted on my AO3 account as we...

Life is a race. Some days, we may be standing in a queue for a meeting, taking care of family, or going around performing daily activities. But the reality is that even...

Perhaps, until it gets too much to handle, it puts you in a place of desiring something more. A deeper purpose, a fresh start, or even a means by which you can break fre...

When life is not easy, it's easy to doubt our stance. But for Catholics, faithfulness in faith is most critical in overcoming life, discerning, and holding onto God's pr...

We don't prepare for grief. It comes quietly, almost unexpectedly, and lingers longer than we want. You may be losing a loved one, the relationship, the chapter in life...

Finding meaning and purpose in life is never simple, especially when everything is happening fast and unpredictably. That is where Pastor Thom O'Leary Mountainbrook Chur...

If things get too much or confusing, it can be such a comfort to have a means of reaching out to God. A time-honored, meaningful tradition is praying the Rosary. It is m...

Pastors are usually the first people we go to when we consider growing in faith. They aren't just preaching. They help connect us to God at a deeper and more substantive...

Faith offers a vision that is both caring and practical regarding one's responsibility to people in need. It reminds us of grace-the undeserved love and care we've recei...

What do you do if you run out of options and have to begin looking for an answer? This is the question that Pastor Thom O'Leary has been receiving for thirty long years...

The sacraments of the Catholic Church are more than rituals. They are sacred encounters with God that give rich meaning, religious vitality, and renewal to everyday life...

Catholic holy days are more than mere calendar dates. They are periods set aside for contemplation, worship, and regeneration. These special days bond us to God and serv...

In a world constantly seeking quick fixes and easy solutions, few paths lead us to true transformation. Yet, Pastor Thom O'Leary Mountainbrook Church has uncovered a pro...

In the area of spiritual development, prayer is most likely the most personal and powerful mode of communication with the Creator. Whether you're seeking comfort, clarit...

In today's fast-paced world, many people find themselves overwhelmed by the demands of life, leading them to question whether inner peace is truly attainable. Pastor Tho...

Most of us have looked to different places for guidance in trying to figure out our life's purpose. However, the Bible has stood through the ages as the cornerstone for...

Strengthening our bond with God does not have to be difficult. Small, daily decisions are typically the ones which build our relationship with Him. By integrating simple...

When was the last time you felt stuck, became uncertain, or just needed a little bit of guidance? It happens to all of us. But what if the answer was a lot simpler than...