Category Archives: Saints

Saint of The Day: St. Andrew

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

I have been neglecting our Saints lately.  On the last day in November we celebrate St. Andrew, Apostle and martyr. “St. Andrew was a native of Bethsaida in Galilee, a fisherman by trade, and a former disciple of John the … Continue reading →

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Advent Retreat With St. Alphonsus Liguori

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

Yesterday I started posting on a book of Excerpts from Saint Alphonsus Liguori, Preparation For Death. I have decided to turn this into a mini online retreat based on a suggested plan at the end of the book. There is … Continue reading →

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Petition to Canonize Iraqi Martyrs

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

If you belonged to the world, the world would love its own; but because you do not belong to the world, and I have chosen you out of the world, the world hates you. John 15:19 From the Christian Martyrs … Continue reading →

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Solemnity of All Saints

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

Today we celebrate the Church Triumphant. The Church Triumphant is all of the citizens of the heavenly city: the Saints who persevered in faith and won the battle against sin while on earth. The saints do not need a day … Continue reading →

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Messengers of God

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

Today is the feast day of the three arch Angels that are named in Holy Scripture: St. Michael, St. Gabriel, and St. Raphael.  Contrary to popular belief, they are not sweet sentimental cherubs. In scripture one of the first things … Continue reading →

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Saint of the Day

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

“Love is the first ingredient in the relief of suffering”  St. Padre Pio         On September 20, 1918, Padre Pio was kneeling in front of a large crucifix when he received the visible marks of the crucifixion, making him the first … Continue reading →

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A New Blessed And an Historic Journey

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

I really have to get into the habit of blogging on a daily basis. But it has been    hectic lately, and my broadband connection really does not like rain. Hopefully you heard about the popes apostolic journey to the post … Continue reading →

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Labor Day Weekend

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

Deacon and I are heading off to Denver for the weekend to visit my parents.  I will resume blogging on  Tuesday. Before I go, today is the feast day of St. Gregory the Great, pope. Read about him here For … Continue reading →

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Saint of the Day

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

“The first canonized saint of the Western Hemisphere, Rose of Lima (1586-1617) might also be considered a type of the special vocation of contemplative-in-the-world. Inspired by the example of St. Catherine of Siena, Rose became a Dominican lay tertiary and … Continue reading →

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Saint of the Day

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Susan Kehoe

St. Pius X, Pope Link here. I forgot to post on St. Bernard yesterday read about him here.

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