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.

Todays O Antiphon of Advent:O Oriens

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

Today is the Winter Solstice; the shortest day and the longest night of the year. It is the darkest day of the year. Yet the O Antiphon for today is O Radiant Dawn: “O Dawn, splendor of eternal light, and … Continue reading →

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Saint of The Day: St. Peter Canisius. Secret Agent Man?

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

“In 1565, the Vatican was looking for a secret agent. It was shortly after the Council of Trent and the pope wanted to get the decrees of the Council to all the European bishops. What would be a simple errand … Continue reading →

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Advent: We Prepare for the “Breath of Heaven”

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

This is lovely. Amy Grant sings Breath of Heaven (Mary’s Song). H/T Deacon Greg. The lyrics are posted below the video. I have traveled many moonless nights, Cold and weary with a babe inside, And I wonder what I’ve done. … Continue reading →

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Einstein Was Right, You Can Bilocate

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

The UK newspaper, The Independent, asserts that Eisntein was right, you can be in two places at once. “A device that exists in two different states at the same time, and coincidentally proves that Albert Einstein was right when he … Continue reading →

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The Pope in the United Kingdom

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

The Pope’s recent Apostolic Journey to the United Kingdom was, by all accounts, quite successful.  The charming Irish Dominicans have a brief discussion on the Pope’s address at Westminster Hall. They are so young and so faithful.  Most baby boomers … Continue reading →

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Ireland and Abortion

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

It seems that the early reports on the European Court of Human Rights ruling was  misleading.  I wrote about it here. It is not as bad as initially reported. “The December 16 decision by the European Court of Human Rights … Continue reading →

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O Antiphon: O Key of David

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

Update: Scroll down for the chant on You Tube. O Clavis David (December 20) O Key of David (Apoc 3: 7) Scepter of the house of Israel, you open and no man closes; you close and no man opens (Isa … Continue reading →

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4th Week in Advent: Run To the Lord

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

In Sunday’s gospel Matthew quotes the prophet Isaiah: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel, which means “God is with us.” Monsignor Pope has an Advent reflection posted. He reminds us that … Continue reading →

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The Star of Bethlehem:The Scientific Evidence

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

“The Star of Bethlehem may have been caused by movement of planet Jupiter, scientist claims. The appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, which in the Bible guides the three wise men to Jesus’ birth place, can be backed up by … Continue reading →

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O Antiphon: Root of Jesse

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

Well my attempt at an Advent Retreat with  St. Alphonsus Liguori is a total bust. I  am trying, but I am just not connecting. So let us segue to meditating on the O Antiphons for Advent. Today we mediate on the … Continue reading →

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