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.

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Papal Movies: Fictional and Nonfictional Popes in Film

Hardly anyone who talked about the recent election of our new pope... read more

The Crucifixion and the Resurrection: One Requires the...

The Crucifixion and the Resurrection are often thought about separately as very... read more

God’s Existence Is the Source of Our Well-Being

“Without God, the world would be too painful.” [From How to Raise... read more

The Consistent Life Ethic Means Loving Your Neighbor

Among last year’s political discussions, there were notable references to the Consistent... read more

After a Death: Support from God and Other...

This blog has been on hiatus for several months because of the... read more

Waitin’ on a Man: Sitting by the Sickbed

In 2005, Brad Paisley released a song and video about “Waitin’ on... read more

Undemocratic Democrats: Ostracism of Pro-Life Members

The Democratic Party has long touted itself as the party of the... read more

The Use of Money

Can there be such a thing as too much money? Most people... read more

No Human Sacrifice: End Abortion

We are all familiar with the Bible story about how Abraham was... read more

Doubting Thomas and Absent Thomas

Every year, the gospel for the Second Sunday of Easter is that... read more

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