Monthly Archives: January 2011

Pro Life Mass And Prayer Vigil

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Readers who live in the Des Moines area, you are invited and encouraged to come to the Pro Life Mass tonight and a prayerful vigil outside Planned Parenthood on Saturday. Catholic Charities Social Justice Consortium of the Diocese of Des … Continue reading →

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Saint of the Day: St. Agnes, Virgin and Martyr

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

This brave Saint was only 12 when she died for the faith. “St. Agnes (c. 304) like St. Cecilia, is to be numbered among the most famous martyrs of Rome. When the Diocletian persecution was at its height, and when … Continue reading →

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Sex and the Married Deacon

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Ok, I am now going into territory that more angelic deacon wives might fear to   tread.  For several days the Catholic blogs have  been heating up on the question, “ are married deacons obligated under Canon Law to observe continence” … Continue reading →

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Will the Tuscon Shooting Outlaw Metaphors?

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

It seems to much of the media metaphors are deadly triggers. Oops perhaps I             shouldn’t have used deadly or trigger.  Pat Archbold has a tongue in cheek post up at the National Catholic Register, Incendiary Stupidity or Killing Incivility. He … Continue reading →

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The Perpetual Virginity of Mary

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Jimmy Akin has a video up: How did the Church Fathers explain the perpetual virginity of Mary. Enjoy!

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Saint of the Day: St. Fabian, Pope and St. Sebastian

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

We have a twofer today as we celebrate these brave men who were martyred. The martyrs of the Church are a constant reminder that we are but pilgrims on this earth. Our true home is the kingdom of God. The … Continue reading →

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Govern with Faith and Reason

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Our pastor, Msgr. Bognanno, gave the homily at the interfaith Inaugural Service of Dedication, for our new Governor, who is a Catholic. My husband was in attendance and he thought it was excellent. excerpt: Great leadership requires great wisdom.  In … Continue reading →

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“Vatican Warned Bishops not to Report Child Abuse” UPDATED

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

UPDATE: Scroll to the end. The Grey Lady is at it again. Breathlessly distorting the facts. But apologist extraordinaire, Jimmy Akin in his National Catholic Register article, Vatican warned Bishops not to Report Child Abuse, has the truth. That’s the … Continue reading →

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The Most Powerful Prayer in the World

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Prayer is often difficult. In the fourth pillar of the Catechism, Christian prayer, there  is an article on the Battle of Prayer (#2725-2745). We know that to have a relationship with God we must pray. We must pour out our … Continue reading →

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A Protestant Discovers Sign of the Cross

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

And a few other items. I am really busy this weekend, and I am behind due to MS–mostly fatigue. I had always thought that making the sign of the cross was mainly a Catholic practice. But it seems that  some … Continue reading →

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