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About Susan Kehoe

I am the wife of a Catholic deacon living in Des Moines Iowa. My husband Larry was ordained in 2006. We have two children and five grandchildren.. Our daughter and her family live in Ireland, and our son and his family live in Franklin Massachusetts.

Eucharistic Miracle in Minnesota?

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Deacon Greg has a post up on the possibility: The mystery centers on a consecrated host that the Rev. John Echert of St. Augustine Church said fell to the floor last month during Holy Communion and turned “blood red” after being placed in … Continue reading →

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In the News: Ireland Will not Excempt Confessions From Abuse Reporting

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

I have not been following the sex abuse scandal in the Irish Church as I just don’t have the  stomach for it.  My favorite deacon, however, has and he gave me a heads up on this rather shocking development. It … Continue reading →

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Our Choices Shape Our Eternity

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Posting has been infrequent around here lately.  While I do have a lot of projects on the table right now, that isn’t  the whole story. Truth be told if wasting time was an Olympic event, I would be, the not … Continue reading →

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Polar Bears are from Ireland

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

My favorite deacon, who hails from Ireland, claims that almost everything originates from Ireland. Including Adam and Eve. I hate to encourage him, but in the case of polar bears, it appears that genetics are on his side. Excerpt: Researchers … Continue reading →

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Dublin Pro Life Rally Draws 8,000 Protestors

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Dublin, Ireland, Jul 7, 2011 / 06:22 am (CNA).- Thousands of people attended a large pro-life rally in Dublin to oppose attempts to force abortion on Ireland by changing its laws. Organizers said the July 2 “All Ireland Rally for … Continue reading →

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The Fr. Corapi Saga Ends Badly

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Sorry about not blogging in a while. My favorite deacon and I drove to Denver to visit my parents. It was great to spend time with Mom and Dad, but I really hate the drive. I spent all of my … Continue reading →

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Same Sex Marriage: Have We Lost the War or Just a Few Key Battles?

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Since New York passed the same sex marriage bill, the wild, wild, web has been awash with commentary.  Proponents are elated. Opponents are depressed.  It seems that proponents are on the right side of history. Opponents are bigots stuck in … Continue reading →

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Vatican Discovers 6th Century Fresco of St. Paul

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

H/T New Advent

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Homily of Pope Benedict on the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

It is also the 60th anniversary of his ordination to the Priesthood.  Ad Multos Annos Benedictus XVI. Homily of Pope Benedict XVI on the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul Saint Peter’s Basilica, 29 June 2011 Dear Brothers and Sisters, … Continue reading →

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A Deacon’s Wife Interviewed for Our Sunday Visitor

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

I was interviewed, via email, by Scott Alessi for Our Sunday Visitor.  He has a very informative article, Permanent diaconate: A ministry of service.  BTW the picture is of me and my favorite deacon at his ordination. In addition, blush, … Continue reading →

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