Monthly Archives: June 2010

Learned Ignorance

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

For the past forty years, Catholics have endured Barney theology.  Catechesis that ignores the rich Tradition of the Fathers, of the centuries.  Catechesis that fails to go any further than “Jesus loves you”.  We condescend to our young people and … Continue reading →

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Training for the Catholic Olympics

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

I will be posting more later today, but I am getting off  to a slow start today. Here is a funny post from the Curt Jester: I think there must be a new Olympic event that many Catholic parishes are … Continue reading →

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Heroic Virtue

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

I have this posted over my desk : Be kind for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle. The quote is sometimes attributed to Plato, but I can’t verify it.  But I think that it is profound.  It reminds … Continue reading →

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False Modesty. False Choices

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

Bikini or Head Scarf?  How about old fashioned Modesty? I just discovered that CNN has a religion blog (H/T  Get Religion )  It has some thought provoking articles. Great. Just what  I need; another rabbit hole for me to get … Continue reading →

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Church Signs:Just Keep Swimming

Posted on June 13, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

Hang in and Just Keep Swimming! Update: Deacon thinks this is as bad as our Pastors’ jokes.

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The Saints Keep Marching In

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

Pope Benedict has approved nine beatifications–the step before canonization to sainthood. It is awesome that four are lay people! One of them, Manuel Lorenzo Garrido (Lolo) was a journalist.  He was severely disabled, but he was unstoppable. Here is a … Continue reading →

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Do As I say. Not as I have Done

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

Our daughter, who lives in Ireland with her family, called me yesterday. The economy is very bad in Ireland.  She is a stay at home Mom, and her husband has his own business (electrical and mechanical engineering design). He went … Continue reading →

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Barque of Peter: Cruise Ship?

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

Our Bishop, Bishop Pates has strong words ,in his pastoral letter on adolescent catechesis, on the importance of participating in the Sunday Eucharist: Archbishop Timothy Dolan of the Archdiocese of New York in a recent letter commented, “If you want … Continue reading →

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Feast of St. Ephrem Deacon and Doctor

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

St. Ephrem died in 373. His feast day is today. This excerpt is from one of his sermons: Lord, shed upon our darkened souls the brilliant light of your wisdom so that we may be enlightened and serve you with … Continue reading →

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In one Corner…..

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

The right to life is the most basic of human rights.. This is because all humans are made in the image and likeness of God. All human life is sacred and unrepeatable. The dignity of the human person is the … Continue reading →

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