Author Archives: Susan Kehoe

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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.

Beatifications and Royal Weddings

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

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?

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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All That is Unseen

In the Nicene Creed Christians profess their belief in “all that is, seen and unseen”.  In his book, The Invisible World: Understanding Angels, Demons, and the Spiritual Realities That Surround Us, Anthony Destefano  has written a guide book into the … Continue reading

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St. Catherine of Sienna

Today is the feast day of St. Catherine, but since we are still in the octave of Easter, the Church does not celebrate her day.   St. Catherine is the other woman in my deacon husbands life. But that is fine … Continue reading

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Atheist Soldiers Want a Chaplain?

Sometimes, as deacon Greg eludes to, reality is funnier than The Onion. Excerpt: “Jason Torpy, a former Army captain who is president of the Military Association of Atheists and Freethinkers, said humanist chaplains would do everything religious chaplains do, including … Continue reading

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Hook up Sex:Pride and Predjudice and Porn

My favorite deacon and I often are asked by teens and young adults how is it  possible to live a chaste life in sex saturated culture.  It is assumed that dating is for sex and not for finding a spouse. … Continue reading

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Christ is Risen! Alleluia!

Blessed Easter Season!  Well I am exhausted and elated after the Easter Vigil.  It is such an honor to be a part of  the journey of those who enter into the Catholic Church.   I will never tire of seeing the … Continue reading

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We Believe in Christ and Him Crucified

A few links for your Good Friday meditation. 1.  Over at First Things Peter J. Leithart  has a beautiful reflection on the Crucifixion. Excerpt: “The cross is the work of the Father, who gave His Son in love for the … Continue reading

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God is Searching for Me. Do I want Him to find Me?

Pope Benedict gave a beautiful Homily at today’s Chrism Mass. H/T to Rocco  Palmer of  Whispers in the Loggia. Excerpt: In today’s liturgy, three oils are blessed, as I mentioned earlier. They express three essential dimensions of the Christian life … Continue reading

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