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

Witness to History: the Donkey

Did you know that the Bible refers to a donkey 74 times?... read more

Maslow's Hierarchy Applied to Unplanned Pregnancies

This guest blog comes from Heroic Media, a pro-life charity that is... read more

The Progression of Evil

First we overlook evil. Then we permit evil. Then we legalize evil.... read more

Voting Is Necessary

On January 11, Crisis magazine published an opinion piece by its editor-in-chief,... read more

Unasked, Unanswered: The Kate Cox Case

The story of Kate Cox seeking an abortion in Texas made headlines... read more

Three Reasons to Identify as Pro-Life

Monica Snyder, Executive Director of Secular Pro-Life (https://secularprolife.org/), recently messaged their membership... read more

MAID in Despair

In current discussions about programs like Canada’s Medical Assistance In Dying (MAID),... read more

Sound of Freedom: A Call to Action

Allow me to jump on the Sound of Freedom bandwagon with great... read more

Having a Catholic Voice in Party Politics

Americans are fed up with the state of politics in our country.... read more

What About You?

For those who criticize the Church, particularly about the sexual abuse by... read more

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