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.

Happy St. Patricks Day!

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

And Irish Step Dancing Flash Mob!  

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What Anti-Pope is also a Saint?

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Who knew? Via Jimmy Akin.

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Saint of the Day: St. Patrick

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Happy St. Patrick’s Day.  St. Patrick is a great saint of the Church. It is not about green beer–which my favorite Irish deacon thinks is an abomination–and parades. St. Patrick gave himself completely to God. Deacon Keith Fournier has an … Continue reading →

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Confessions of a Liturgical Cop

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

My favorite deacon and I have been having many discussions about liturgy, or rather, bad liturgy.  After 40 years of liturgical abuse, major, minor and everything in-between, by both the progressive and orthodox fractions in the Church we have a … Continue reading →

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Catholics Do NOT Worship Saints!

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

But the press continually gets it wrong. Here is a version of an Associate Press report, via Fox News, on the relics of St. Therese of Lisieux: JERUSALEM –  Remains of a revered French nun who died more than 100 … Continue reading →

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Pray for the people of Japan

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

The devastation from the Earthquake and tsunami is heart breaking. It is feared that the death toll will exceed 10,000. To help out donate go here. To send prayers go here (scroll down to the email link)  

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How is your Lent going?

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

As we prepare for Easter, reflect on the promises that we made, or our parents and God Parents made on our behalf, at Baptism. How will we reject Satan, and all his works, and all his empty promises?  What can … Continue reading →

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First Sunday In Lent. Reflection

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Now we begin our long painful journey through the desert of Lent.  It is a time when we remember our baptism. Baptism is at the heart of the Lenten season. Lent is the time when Catechumens, those who will be … Continue reading →

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How would Satan Tempt Jesus in 2011?

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Cardinal Mahony, shortly before his retirement, wrote a terrific article on temptation. He relates the three temptations of Jesus to how satan uses the internet in three significant ways. H/T Michael Barber at The Sacred Page. He calls it ” … Continue reading →

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Getting ashes on the fly

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Many airports around the world offer religious services. Via the Denver Post: “Lent begins. The first of 40 days of sacrifice and reflection preceding the holiest day of the Christian calendar came Wednesday, even in the middle of a thrumming … Continue reading →

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