Category Archives: Catholic

All That is Unseen

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

In the Nicene Creed Christians profess their belief in “all that is, seen and unseen”.  In his book, The Invisible World: Understanding Angels, Demons, and the Spiritual Realities That Surround Us, Anthony Destefano  has written a guide book into the … Continue reading →

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Are Catholics Chicken or Something?

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Jimmy Akin, over at the National Catholic Register, wonders if Catholics are a bunch of wimps. He had an encounter with an evangelical acquaintance who was concerned that Catholic Jimmy was not saved. Excerpt I hope we can chat again … Continue reading →

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New Youth Catechism

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

It is said that all translators are traitors.  The new youth Catechism, YouCat, has just been released, and it has created quite a storm in the Catholic blogosphere. Early reports suggested that the book promoted contraception for married couples.  The … Continue reading →

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The Fifth Sunday in Lent

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Reflection for the Sunday Readings. Readings: Ezekiel 37:12-14;Psalm 130:1-8; Romans 8:8-11;John 11:1-45            Today, as the Church celebrates the third and final Scrutiny for the Elect of God, the readings prepare us for the death and resurrection of our Lord.  The elect, … Continue reading →

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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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We are Catholics…we belong to Jesus…

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Archbishop Jose Gomez, the new archbishop of Los Angelos, gave his first Sunday homily yesterday, and it is wonderful. H/T Rocco Palmo of Whispers In The Loggia. Excerpt: “The readings today from the Word of God are all about Catholic … Continue reading →

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Pro Life means Pro Life

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

(Reuters) – Philadelphia prosecutors paved the way in court on Wednesday toward seeking the death penalty for a doctor accused of killing live, viable babies at his abortion clinic. Prosecutors filed notice that the case against Dr. Kermit Gosnell, who … Continue reading →

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The wonder of mystery

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

At the beginning of every RCIA year, I always tell the inquirers that I will never  answer their questions with the big Catholic cop out: It’s a mystery! But God is completely other. His self revelation to us is clouded … Continue reading →

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Catholic Hospital offers help for women who want to halt abortions

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

“Policy on second-trimester procedures is ‘part of who we are’ at Catholic medical center.” It is refreshing to learn that there are Catholic hospitals who are, well, Catholic.  From the Chicago Tribune: A Chicago medical center has become one of … Continue reading →

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Faithful Catholics are Neither Brainwashed Nor Mindless Robots

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Critical thinking, like common sense, is not very common. Instead of reasoned discourse when refuting an argument, an appeal to feelings is employed.  Often  an attack is made against the person expressing a point of view (ad hominem) instead of … Continue reading →

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