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.

Are Catholics Chicken or Something?

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Jimmy Akin, over at the National Catholic Register, wonders if Catholics are a bunch of wimps. He had an encounter with an evangelical acquaintance who was concerned that Catholic Jimmy was not saved. Excerpt I hope we can chat again … Continue reading →

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Pro Abortion Extremist in Chief

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Are you Pro life?   Do you want to end tax payer funding for Planned Parenthood?  Well then you are an extremist. At least according to pro abortion politicians. This has been especially true in the fight to deprive PP of … Continue reading →

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New Youth Catechism

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

It is said that all translators are traitors.  The new youth Catechism, YouCat, has just been released, and it has created quite a storm in the Catholic blogosphere. Early reports suggested that the book promoted contraception for married couples.  The … Continue reading →

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St. Stanislaus

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Yesterday the Church celebrated St. Stanislaus, bishop and martyr. “St. Stanislaus was the Bishop of Cracow, Poland. A champion of the liberty of the Church and of the dignity of man, he defended the lonely and the poor. When he … Continue reading →

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The Fifth Sunday in Lent

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Reflection for the Sunday Readings. Readings: Ezekiel 37:12-14;Psalm 130:1-8; Romans 8:8-11;John 11:1-45            Today, as the Church celebrates the third and final Scrutiny for the Elect of God, the readings prepare us for the death and resurrection of our Lord.  The elect, … Continue reading →

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Homily for the Fifth Sunday in Lent

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

I am still working on my Sunday reflection sheet that is handed out at Mass, and   posted on my blog, but Deacon Greg has just posted his homily. “Every now and then, you’ll find a film critic who bemoans the … Continue reading →

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No Government Shutdown and Bad News for Pro Abortion Advocates

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Our congressional leaders have reached a temporary agreement and avoided a shut down. See miracles are still possible. It seems that there is still hope that funding for Planned Parenthood will end. Thomas Peters of Catholic Vote has the scoop. … Continue reading →

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Episcopal Church: Its Good Friday, let’s celebrate Earth Day

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Unbelievable. Mollie over at Get Religions reports: Episcopal Church: This Good Friday, let’s celebrate Earth Day The story is a mostly straightforward report — albeit written in The Daily Caller’s winking, knowing fashion — about how the Episcopal Church’s office … Continue reading →

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Priest who overcame stuttering known as talented speaker

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

My favorite deacon’s uncle was the celebrant for our wedding. When I met him prior to our big day, I was quite dismayed to discover that the dear man stuttered. But my husband’s sister got married two weeks before we … Continue reading →

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Planned Parenthood Not so Pretty in Pink

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Kathyrn Jean Lopez has an article on how Planned Parenthood’s brand is being discredited.H/T Pew Sitter. Planned Parenthood’s Pink in Hot Water The nation’s largest abortion provider is on notice Thursday marks Lobby Day on Capitol Hill for Planned Parenthood. … Continue reading →

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