About Lois Kerschen

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There have been many different titles for the work I have done – Educator, Writer, Editor, Administrator – but the one that has applied to me from birth is that of Catholic. With rare exceptions, I am in a pew on Sunday trying to be attentive and prayerful. My mind wanders a lot, and not just to problems or plans, but also to what I would like to say about things I hear in the homily or the readings. Thus the name “Musings from the Pew.” This column will be about life as a Catholic and the challenges we face. I have been a pro-life activist for many years, so life issues will be discussed frequently. I have also traveled to a lot of parishes, so I want to share what I have seen or experienced with other Catholics in a different setting. Call it “The Wandering Pew” within “Musings from the Pew.” My blogs will not be theological treatises but the observations and suggestions of an active, answer-seeking mind. I find great joy in the Catholic faith and want to defend the Church so that others may find that joy. Background: Bachelor's in chemistry/biology/history; Master's in creative writing; doctorate in English literature. Have published American Proverbs About Women and various literary and scholarly articles. Co-founded Democrats for Life of America; currently serve as Consistent Life Network board member and with the Proportional Representation Coalition of California as the American Solidarity Party representative. Music minister at my church.

All Posts by Lois

Married Priests: The Demand for Consideration

The subject of married priests is one that is broached frequently among... read more

The Catholic Church and Galileo: Truth or Myth?

Wake Up and Smell the Incense

“Why do Catholics do that?” is a question often asked. I think... read more

Our Lady of La Leche: A Needed Image...

Did you know that the oldest Marian shrine in the United States... read more

The Spiritual Value of Beautiful Churches

The topic of beautiful churches is more complicated than you would think.... read more

Babies Mean the Parents Trust in God

Is this world so terrible a place that you wouldn’t want to... read more

Baptism: An Awesome Occasion

Our first sacrament as Catholics is baptism. It is the gateway to... read more

Saintly Leaders: The Example of Emperor Charles I

Politicians have a bad reputation. Few, if any, seem to be saintly.... read more

Post-Abortion Healing: The Need and the Response

The Catholic Church has a mission to bring forgiveness and healing to... read more

Redemptive Suffering and the Little Cajun Saint

Redemptive suffering is the practice of offering up our suffering as a... read more

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