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.

Catholics Are Not Baptized in Vinegar

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

As we battle the culture of death and relativism, we often forget that the Gospel is the  good news. We forget that where sin abounds, grace abounds more. Or as I sometimes quip to my dear deacon husband when he … Continue reading →

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When Heroes Bite the Dust to Which We Shall Return.

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Since becoming a young adult, I have avoided making idols of men and women. Well at least I don’t make heroes or saints out of the earth bound ones no matter how saintly an individual my appear. This is especially … Continue reading →

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Lord Teach Us To Pray

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Why is prayer such a struggle?  It should come naturally, but it seldom does. Well except when we are in really big trouble.  There are many reasons that prayer is a battle. Monsignor Pope has an interesting take in his … Continue reading →

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The Third Sunday in Lent

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

A reflection. Readings: Exodus 17:3-7;Psalm 95:1-2, 6-9;Romans 5:1-2, 5-8;John 4:5-15,19-26,39-42 The Church begins the third week of Lent by celebrating the first of three rites called Scrutinies for the Elect (those who are preparing for Baptism at Easter).   It is … Continue reading →

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Coming to America…

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

My son and his family are moving from Scotland to Boston. Hooray! I would be singing Al… all day and night, but it is Lent. So I will Praise God instead. Can you believe it? We will be able to … Continue reading →

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The Annunciation of the Lord

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Today we feast, not fast, as we celebrate Mary’s yes.  Deacon Fournier via Catholic Online: March 25 is the Feast of the Annunciation of the Lord in the Roman Catholic Liturgical Calendar. This year, the Solemnity falls during Lent. Canon … Continue reading →

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The Pope John Paul II Musical by Tom Quiner

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Tom Quiner is a terrific man, a faithful Catholic, and a gifted musician.  Below is the promo for his musical on Pope John Paul II. If you live in the Des Moines area, or will be visiting for one of … Continue reading →

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Benedict XVI, Hans Kung and Catholicism’s Future

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Reading Hans Kung in the 1970’s nearly destroyed my faith. Reading Pope Benedict drew me back to Christ. Samuel Gregg, of  the Acton Institute compares and contrasts recent books by the two German scholars. Excerpt H/T The Pulpit: After Vatican … Continue reading →

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Do Beautiful Churches Produce Vocations?

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Father Dwight Longenecker thinks they might along with beautiful liturgy. Excerpt We then have to ask what these churches say about the faith, for the church building is a sacramental. It states what we believe. A building, whether we like … Continue reading →

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Saint of the Day: Toribio de Mogrovejo, Bishop

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

VIA Catholic News Agency. Excerpt                                                     Catholics in Latin America and throughout the world will celebrate the life and ministry of St. Turibius of Mogrovejo on March 23. The 16th century bishop upheld the rights of Peru’s indigenous peoples, and became … Continue reading →

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