Monthly Archives: September 2011

Fr. Pavone Does Not Need Groupies

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

As I said in a previous post, I really don’t want to comment on Fr. Pavone. But I do find the way that some supporters make him to be a celebrity disturbing.  It is not healthy or orthodox to elevate … Continue reading →

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Mary’s Sorrow and Worried Mothers

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

It is often hard to be a mother.  When we worry for our children, it is often a difficult test of faith. We mothers often find it hard to let go and let God. Today is the day that we … Continue reading →

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Pray for Fr. Frank Pavone

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Fr. Pavone is being placed on restriction. From the Anchoress: Father Frank Pavone, one of the country’s most visible and vocal opponents of abortion, has been suspended from active ministry outside the Diocese of Amarillo, Texas, over financial questions about … Continue reading →

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Bishop Pates Responds to Des Moines Register

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

If you follow this blog, you might remember this post. A  colomnist for our local paper wrote an opinion piece criticizing Dowling Catholic High School for not wanting to honor a Planned Parenthood supporter and one time board member. Our … Continue reading →

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9/11 and the Christian Call to Forgive

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

I have written before on the Christian call to forgive our enemies. It is not an easy thing–especially in light of 9/11–but is a requirement of discipleship none the less. Our pastor, Monsignor Bognanno, was featured in the Des Moines … Continue reading →

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Even in the Darkness God is Near

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Zenit has the translation of yesterday’s general audience.  The Pope continued his school of  prayer with a reflection on Psalm 3. He concludes by reminding  us that God always answers our prayers: “Dear brothers and sisters, Psalm 3 presents us … Continue reading →

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The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Today we celebrate the birth of Mary. H/T Deacon Greg: “This radiant and manifest coming of God to men most certainly needed a joyful prelude to introduce the great gift of salvation to us. The present festival, the birth of … Continue reading →

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Invite People Into the Church

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Monsignor Pope has an ambitious evangelization plan to double Mass attendance! “It is a true fact that simply increasing numbers is not the only, or even most important goal. But rather, that we should authentically evangelize and draw souls to … Continue reading →

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Jesus Was No Girlie Man

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Monsignor Pope writes (H/T Fr. Longenecker): When I was a teenager in the 1970s Jesus was presented in less than flattering terms, at least from my standpoint as a young man at that time. The paintings and statues of that … Continue reading →

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Got Demons? Who you Gonna Call?

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

A Catholic priest of course!  Fr. Lonenecker shares his experience (H/T Mark Shea): The call came in through our parish answering service: “Err, I don’t know if you can help with this one, but the person calling says they have … Continue reading →

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