Carmelnet: The articles of Father Kevin Shanley, Carmelite

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Fr. Kevin Shanley, O.Carm. 2007

Fr. Kevin Shanley, Carmelite
1931 -2007

A Collection of His Words

Some of the articles that Fr. Kevin composed over the years are now available for your reading pleasure. Simply click on one of the article titles below to view his original, typed texts.

A special thanks to Senior Connection Newspaper publisher, Dennis Nastali.

Life is Worth Giving Series
1999
St. Patricks’ Day and Celtic Spirituality Seven Steps to Spiritual Happiness Whatever Happened to All the Priests?	The Contrast of Life and Death at Baptism Time is a Precious Gift for Loving Peter McGuire and the Spirituality of Labor Cardinal Bernardin’s Writings: Perfect Love and Wisdom The Great Christmas Miracle of 1914
2000
The Spirituality of St. Therese, The Little Flower St. Valentine’s Day is for Christian Lovers Who is This Man Called St. Patrick? The Scars of War and the Need for Forgiveness The True Store Behind “Amazing Grace” Hymn Forgiveness is Good for the Spirit and the Body	Gratitude is the Memory of the Heart More Steps to True Spiritual Happiness Spirituality of GB Shaw Reflected in “Apple Cart” The True Spirituality of Halloween and the Celts Canadian Celt’s “Flanders Fields” Honors Soldiers of WWI Christmas Farewell to Cousin Joe Off to War
2001
John McCormack: The Tenor Who Loved God and Music Some Truly Great Reasons to be Catholic Today Easter is True Highlight of Christian Belief Blessed Titus Brandsma: “Dangerous Little Friar” The Ten Commandments of Smiling	Old St. Patrick’s is New York’s First Cathedral Irishman was First US Olympics Champ in 1896 Maintaining Body and Mind Balance Important in Life Legend of “Stingy Jack” Contains Moral Lesson Ten Reminders to Make Each Day an Enjoyable Event Mrs. Lewis Hanukka Tree is a Cherished Memory
2002
Dinner Time May Truly be a Religious Experience Irish School of Ecumenics Flourishes to Perish The Symbols of Easter have Mysterious Backgrounds First American Bishop John Carroll Directed US Catholic Church Wisely The Spirituality of the Sacrament of Confirmation	Devotion to Our Lady of the Brown Scapular Pauline Jaricot: French Girl Who Spread the Faith Teacher Offers Spiritually Helpful Guide for Parents Dramatist George Bernard Shaw is One of Greatest Playwrights in the English-speaking World Truly the Biggest Turkey in Town Advent Wreath is Reminder of Birth of the Messiah
2003
New Trading Cards Bring Old Saints Back to Life St. Valentine Rests Lovingly in Dublin Church Following in the Footsteps of St. Patrick Easter is a Triumph of Eternal Life The Spirituality of Ecumenism Invites All People St. Edith Stein Live Jewish / Christian Faith	Spirituality of Priests is of Great Concern A Tribute to the Nuns Who Built US Catholic Church Sean O’Casey’s “The Plough and the Stars” Brought to Dramatic Life at Shaw Theatre Truly the Biggest Turkey in Town Handel’s Messiah was Work of Love for the Poor
2004
Fr. Finn, Tom Playfair and the All-Catholic Boy The Spirituality of the Sacrament of Confirmation Venerable Matt Talbot: Can an Alcoholic Become a Saint? Death and Resurrection at Easter, and Always “Speaking of Radio” Reminds Listeners of Past Golden Age James A. Healy: The Slave Who Became a Catholic Bishop	Laywoman Builds Church for Fellow Immigrants Wilde’s “Importance of Being Ernest” is Dramatic Delight at Shaw Festival What is a Purpose-driven Life for Christians? Seven Habits to Avoid for a Happy Life
2005
Formation of Character is Important in Life Americanization of Benjamin Franklin is Awesome Tale Mother Mary Francis Clark was Hero in US Education Journalist John Boyle O’Reilly -- Champion of Catholic Justice Great Poetry of WB Yeats Still Relevant in 21st Century “Do Something Beautiful for God” is Message of the Late Mother Teresa of Calcutta	Irish Naval Hero “Jeremiah O’Brien and World War II US Liberty Ships “Journey’s End” Brings WWI Tragedy to Dramatic Life Frank Duff: The Lay Carmelite Who Founded the Legion of Mary Life of Washington Put Man in Perspective John Labundy’s Only Christmas
2006
Understanding and Surviving Depression is Vital to Life In Great Irish Tradition St. Patrick’s Missionary Society Celebrates 70th St. Mary Magdalene was First Believer in Easter Miracle The DaVinci Code is Interesting Story but Unreliable History Why are Many Men Bored Out of Services	Spiritual Journey of George Washington was Vital to Freedom Spirituality and Work Give Focus to Modern Life Healing Troubled Hearts is Marvelous Work of Mercy How the Irish Fought Bigotry in America Bishop Fulton J. Sheen: The Preacher Who Became a Media Star Christmas Gift was Fondly Remembered
2007
Breaking Food Seduction is Key to Healthy Dieting Confederate Chaplain’s Life Spanned an Ocean, Two Nations Roots of Easter Traditions Vary in Different Religions