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.

New Deacons

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

More pictures Here. Praise God! There are now 13 newly ordained deacons for the Diocese of Des Moines. They were ordained Saturday morning at the Cathedral. It was a beautiful liturgy. I was filled with joy. When  my husband was … Continue reading →

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Fact vs Fiction

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

Do progressives actually read the 16 documents of the council?  Study them? If they do, they really must have to be mental contortionists to contend that the Council affirmed the progressive agenda. This time it is a sociologist. In an … Continue reading →

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Free To Be

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

According to the Church true freedom is not the right to choose to do anything that we want. Not all choices are good. Many choices on the buffet, choosing abortion for example, are evil. When we go against God and … Continue reading →

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Patron Saint Of Television

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

Catholics have a Saint for just about everything!  St. Clare, whose feast we celebrate today is the Patron St. of Television. In 1958 Pope Pius XII was trying to come up with a St. for television: “She was given this … Continue reading →

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Stripped Of Love….UPDATE

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

the Gospel message alienates souls. We are called to preach the truth in love. This doesn’t mean that we should not present the hard teachings. We should. Without flinching. But we should strive to invite people to the truth of … Continue reading →

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Patron Saint of Deacons

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

St. Lawrence (or Laurence) of Rome, Deacon and Martyr    My favorite deacon’s first name is Laurence. Heh. That is probably why he received nearly 100 St. Lawrence holy cards for his ordination. St. Lawrence  was a deacon of the Church … Continue reading →

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Saint of the Day

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

I am behind on the Saints. Today we celebrate St. Teresa Benedicta of The Cross (Edith Stein). Youngest of seven children in a Jewish family. Edith lost interest and faith in Judaism by age 13. Brilliant student and philosopher with … Continue reading →

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On the Blog Again

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

Sorry about not posting in awhile. I am gearing up for RCIA, which begins in two weeks.  There are things that need to change, calendars to make, and advertising material to develop etc. Besides it is kind of hard to … Continue reading →

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You Must Submitt

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

The great rallying cry of many progressives is the demand for tolerance. We, as a society, should accept all ideas, religions, behaviors, etc, as long as they are not hurtful or against the law. Unless, that is, you do not … Continue reading →

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Bury The Eulogy. Please

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

I have heard some pretty bad and or inappropriate eulogies. Eulogies are always  inappropriate at a Catholic funeral Mass, but for pastoral reasons they are often allowed. If I die first, Deacon Larry will be giving the homily. He has … Continue reading →

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