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.

Feast of St. Ephrem Deacon and Doctor

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

St. Ephrem died in 373. His feast day is today. This excerpt is from one of his sermons: Lord, shed upon our darkened souls the brilliant light of your wisdom so that we may be enlightened and serve you with … Continue reading →

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In one Corner…..

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

The right to life is the most basic of human rights.. This is because all humans are made in the image and likeness of God. All human life is sacred and unrepeatable. The dignity of the human person is the … Continue reading →

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Eating Our Young

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

It seems that we are winning the race, but it is not one Christians should want to win: The head of the World Health Organization signaled Wednesday the United States — not Canada — was on the right track over … Continue reading →

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Words to Blog By

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

As I talked with brother bishops in preparation for this presentation, there was consistent agreement that one aspect that is most alarming to us about media is when it becomes unchristian and hurtful to individuals. For example, we are particularly … Continue reading →

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Beatification of a Martyr

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

Wow. This picture really got to me.  I can only imagine, as a Mother, what it would be like to be present when your martyred child is on his way to being declared a Saint.  Words fail. Get the scoop … Continue reading →

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Welcome Home Mary Matalin

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

Deacon Kandra has the scoop: The Republican strategist, editor and talk show host (and wife of Democratic loud mouth, James Carville) spoke to the Catholic Media Convention last weekend. At one point, she mentioned that she was raised Methodist, but … Continue reading →

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Myths, Lies and Distortions: Agora

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

From the Big Yawn department.  It is always the evil Christians!  Fr. Barron has the scoop: Here we go again. I just saw the new film “Agora,” which is a re-telling of the story of Hypatia, the brilliant woman philosopher … Continue reading →

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Sacraments: The Ordinary Way to Encounter Jesus Christ

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

Yesterday we celebrated The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi).  Corpus Christi celebrates the institution of the Eucharist, by Christ, on Holy Thursday. If you are interested in the history go here: http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/04390b.htm. Many … Continue reading →

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Coalition For Clarity

Posted on June 5, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

Saturday is the day off for deacon and his wife. Well in theory any way. But I do want to  draw attention to the Coalition for Clarity blog . I am a member because, I think that if you accept … Continue reading →

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Just Keep Swimming

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

Yesterday was one of those days when I wanted to hide in a cave. Or retreat to a hermitage.  While I love people, I hate politics. And people are, by nature, political. Even in the Church. Even in our wonderful … Continue reading →

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