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.

Prayer Requests

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Well I am not going to be around these parts much during the Triddium.  I have a lot to do in preparation for the Elect and Candidates reception into the Church. As you prepare to celebrate the paschal mystery of … Continue reading →

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All Sin is Ugly. Get Thee to Confession.

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

I have often said that we all fall short of the Glory of God. We are fallen creatures. We sin.  All sin harms our relationship with God. Grave sins cuts us off from participating in the very life of God. … Continue reading →

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A Powerful Pro Life Testimony

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Calah Alexander, of Barefoot and Pregnant has a powerful post up, What a Woman in Crisis Really Needs.   H/T Creative Minority Report Amidst the debates swirling around about defunding Planned Parenthood, some oft-repeated catch phrases are being tossed around like word … Continue reading →

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Planned Parenthood Funding Bill Fails in the Senate

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

I am shocked, shocked I say! Washington D.C., Apr 14, 2011 / 07:02 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- A ban on federal funding for Planned Parenthood passed the U.S. House but failed in the Senate on April 14. Cardinal Daniel DiNardo said … Continue reading →

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Our Lenten Journey

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

We are nearing the end of our Lenten journey through the desert.  The whole purpose of Lent is to turn away from sin and to turn away from what distracts us from drawing closer to God. Yet every Lent I … Continue reading →

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Pope Benedict’s Three Step Plan to Become a Saint

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Pope Benedict reminds us that we are all called to be holy. We are all called by  Christ to become Saints. Excerpt. “What does it mean to be saints? Who is called to be a saint? Often it is thought … Continue reading →

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Catholic Stars Are Not Bishops

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Vanity, Vanity all sin is vanity. I have way to much on my plate to be posting, but Mark Shea has a must read post up.  He is railing against the cult of personality which has infected Catholic media stars. … Continue reading →

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Politics and the Devil

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Archbishop Chaput recently gave a talk addressing the right of pro life advocates to advance our beliefs in the public square.  There is a lot of meat to gnaw on in the talk which is posted on the Public Discourse … Continue reading →

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Catholic Church Music is Ecclesiastical Karaoke

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

What he said. From the Catholic News Agency: “London, England, Apr 14, 2011 / 05:46 am (CNA).- A Grammy winning music director has delivered a stinging attack upon modern Church music.  Joseph Cullen, choral director at the London Symphony Orchestra, … Continue reading →

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Saint of the Day: Martin I, Pope

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

The unfortunate victim of Constans’ wrath was the virtuous Martin. Born in Todi of noble birth, he had served as nuncio to Constantinople under Pope Theodore, gaining experience in dealing with the Byzantine court and familiarizing himself with the Monothelite … Continue reading →

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