Monthly Archives: May 2011

Bad Liturgical News.

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

I know, I know. I promised to retire from the liturgical police. But Jimmy Akin discovered something that got my Irish/Italian up. The (US) English translation of the Christmas Proclamation differs significantly from the Latin text. The English translation is … Continue reading →

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Christians Should Weep for Bin Laden

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

The day after  the death of  Bin Laden, I wrote a post, Should Christians  Celebrate the Death of Bin Laden?”  No. Christians should never rejoice when a human being, made in the image and likeness of God, dies. Jim Tighe … Continue reading →

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God of the Schizophrenic

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

David Weiss was diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder in the spring of  2005.  He wrote a piece for Christianity Today that is both heartbreaking and inspiring. I can relate to David encountering God through his pain and suffering.  But … Continue reading →

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Saints of the Day: Philip and James, Apostles

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Today the Church celebrates two of The Twelve. You can read about them here. The Mass readings for today are here. Video: On Faith AND Works:

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A Deacon’s Wife Turned One…

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

yesterday and nobody noticed. Not even me. Sniff. My first year of blogging has just zoomed by. It has been fun. What would you like me to blog on? I can use all of the help that I can get!

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Saint of the Day: Athanasius

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

From Catholic Culture: St. Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria and a great defender of the orthodox faith, throughout his life opposed the Arian heresy. By denying the Godhead of the Word the Arians turned Christ into a mere man, only higher … Continue reading →

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Jehovah’s Witnesses face gunfire at ‘Catholic home’

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

File this under how not to handle the evangelist at your door. Engage them. Debate them, say no thanks. But be nice. Handle with Christian love and care. I have no words: “Rhonda Kalapach believes Jehovah’s Witnesses have no place … Continue reading →

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Beatifications and Royal Weddings

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Pope John Paul II was beatified on Sunday. In his Sunday homily, Deacon Greg talks about Blessed John Paul II. It is a beautiful tribute. I didn’t pay attention to the wedding of William and Kate. But Frank Weathers posted … Continue reading →

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Beer Only Lenten Fast Results

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Did you ever wonder how the beer only fast ended for J. Wilson?  Well it seems that it wasn’t as weird as I thought. Eric Marrapodi, CNN Belief Blog Co-Editor has the answer. H/T Mollie of Get Religion. Well he … Continue reading →

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Should Christians Celebrate the Killing of Bin Laden?

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

In a word no.  But I must confess that my first reaction to the news was an enthusiastic, finally! I am such a poor Christian. While elation at the death of a man who was responsible for the evil deeds … Continue reading →

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