Category Archives: Forgiveness

The Theology of the Barn Yard

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Susan Kehoe

People find themselves drawn to the Catholic Church and the RCIA for many different reasons. Each person has a unique conversion story. A few years ago there was a man who came through our RCIA that made quite an impression … Continue reading →

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9/11 and the Christian Call to Forgive

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

I have written before on the Christian call to forgive our enemies. It is not an easy thing–especially in light of 9/11–but is a requirement of discipleship none the less. Our pastor, Monsignor Bognanno, was featured in the Des Moines … Continue reading →

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Should Christians Celebrate the Killing of Bin Laden?

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

In a word no.  But I must confess that my first reaction to the news was an enthusiastic, finally! I am such a poor Christian. While elation at the death of a man who was responsible for the evil deeds … Continue reading →

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Christian Faith in Action

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

We have a lot to learn, from the Amish, about forgiveness and loving out enemies. H/T Get Religion. Anna Eicher survived a highway pileup that killed her father and two others and left more than a dozen people injured, a … Continue reading →

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Forgiven, Redeemed, Reconciled

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

Three words. Much power. This is a remarkable and heart wrenching story from the Wyoming Star-Tribune. H/T Get Religion. In September of 2005 three seminarians , studying for the priesthood, go out for a few drinks.  Tragically, they all get … Continue reading →

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