Category Archives: Liturgical Year

Christ is Risen! Alleluia!

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Blessed Easter Season!  Well I am exhausted and elated after the Easter Vigil.  It is such an honor to be a part of  the journey of those who enter into the Catholic Church.   I will never tire of seeing the … Continue reading →

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We Believe in Christ and Him Crucified

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

A few links for your Good Friday meditation. 1.  Over at First Things Peter J. Leithart  has a beautiful reflection on the Crucifixion. Excerpt: “The cross is the work of the Father, who gave His Son in love for the … Continue reading →

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God is Searching for Me. Do I want Him to find Me?

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Pope Benedict gave a beautiful Homily at today’s Chrism Mass. H/T to Rocco  Palmer of  Whispers in the Loggia. Excerpt: In today’s liturgy, three oils are blessed, as I mentioned earlier. They express three essential dimensions of the Christian life … Continue reading →

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Our Lenten Journey

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

We are nearing the end of our Lenten journey through the desert.  The whole purpose of Lent is to turn away from sin and to turn away from what distracts us from drawing closer to God. Yet every Lent I … Continue reading →

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The Third Sunday in Lent

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

A reflection. Readings: Exodus 17:3-7;Psalm 95:1-2, 6-9;Romans 5:1-2, 5-8;John 4:5-15,19-26,39-42 The Church begins the third week of Lent by celebrating the first of three rites called Scrutinies for the Elect (those who are preparing for Baptism at Easter).   It is … Continue reading →

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The Annunciation of the Lord

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Today we feast, not fast, as we celebrate Mary’s yes.  Deacon Fournier via Catholic Online: March 25 is the Feast of the Annunciation of the Lord in the Roman Catholic Liturgical Calendar. This year, the Solemnity falls during Lent. Canon … Continue reading →

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Second Sunday in Lent

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Readings: Genesis 12:1-4,Psalm 33:4-5,18-20, 22;2 Timothy 1:8-10;Matthew 17:1-9 A reflection. In the first reading, the elderly Abram (who will become Abraham) is called by God to leave his country and everything he knows for an unknown and far off land.  … Continue reading →

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How is your Lent going?

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

As we prepare for Easter, reflect on the promises that we made, or our parents and God Parents made on our behalf, at Baptism. How will we reject Satan, and all his works, and all his empty promises?  What can … Continue reading →

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How would Satan Tempt Jesus in 2011?

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Cardinal Mahony, shortly before his retirement, wrote a terrific article on temptation. He relates the three temptations of Jesus to how satan uses the internet in three significant ways. H/T Michael Barber at The Sacred Page. He calls it ” … Continue reading →

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Weird Lenten Fast

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Filed under Don’t try this at home.    My favorite deacon often quips that an Irishman’s idea of a seven course meal is a six pack of beer and a potato.  But I am fairly certain that he would think … Continue reading →

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