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Tweet to Bishops: April Fool!

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Very funny.  It seems that the US Bishops were April Fooled by Twitter. H/T New Advent From the USCCB Media Blog post titled Catholic Rules for Twitter: On Friday, April 1st, the USCCB fell victim to an April Fools-esque joke…in … Continue reading →

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Saint of the Day: Vincent Ferrer

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

St. Vincent Ferrer (1350-1419) was born in Valencia, Spain, and died in Vannes, Britany. He was a great scholar and became Master of Theology — he knew the entire Bible by heart. He was also a great preacher, preaching throughout … Continue reading →

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Saint of the Day: Isidore, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

“St. Isidore, who succeeded his brother St. Leander as Archbishop of Seville,       was one of the great bishops of the seventh century. He was proficient in all brances of knowledge and was regarded as one of the most learned men … Continue reading →

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Extra! Breaking Catholic News!

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Heh.  It is a sad day indeed for the Catholic blogging community. National Catholic Register. Friday April 1, 2011.  The Catholic blogosphere is a buzz with the shocking announcement by the popular blogger and speaker Mark Shea that he is … 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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The Pope John Paul II Musical by Tom Quiner

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Tom Quiner is a terrific man, a faithful Catholic, and a gifted musician.  Below is the promo for his musical on Pope John Paul II. If you live in the Des Moines area, or will be visiting for one of … Continue reading →

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Saint of the Day: Toribio de Mogrovejo, Bishop

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

VIA Catholic News Agency. Excerpt                                                     Catholics in Latin America and throughout the world will celebrate the life and ministry of St. Turibius of Mogrovejo on March 23. The 16th century bishop upheld the rights of Peru’s indigenous peoples, and became … Continue reading →

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Shaw: Contraception one reason for Catholic flight from confession

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Russell Shaw of Our Sunday Visitor thinks that  one of the reasons Catholics avoid confession is because they are pro contraception. Excerpt This year as in other recent Lents, dioceses and parishes across the country are making a push to … Continue reading →

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What Anti-Pope is also a Saint?

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Susan Kehoe

Who knew? Via Jimmy Akin.

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