Category Archives: Sacraments

Marriage Wars

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

I have been intending to post on the same sex marriage as it relates to heterosexual Christian marriage in order to respond to a readers comment on this post . But getting ready for RCIA, and a bit of writers … Continue reading →

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A Husband Becomes a Deacon

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

It is the 4th anniversary of my husbands ordination. Have a blessed Day Deacon Larry! The picture below is of the Bishop presenting the Gospels while saying: Receive the Gospel of Christ, whose herald you have become. Believe what you … Continue reading →

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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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Why Can’t I………..

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

Marriage Outside of the Church and Reception of Holy Communion Q Can a Catholic who was not married in the Church, receive Holy Communion? If not, why?  (please provide citations) A. Catholics who were not married in the Church may … Continue reading →

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In Defense of Marriage

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

Between one man and one woman, that is. The US Bishops have a lot of new resources on their web site to explain why the Church cannot accept homosexual marriage: Marriage: Unique for a Reason provides resources to assist with … Continue reading →

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Why Do Catholics…

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

Confess their Sins to a Priest? This question comes up frequently in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) . The RCIA is the usual process for those who wish to become Catholic.  The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation … 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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