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

Palliative Care: The Way to Die

Legislatures around the world are increasingly passing bills that allow for euthanasia... read more

Catholics and the Bible

There are some people who think Catholics are not Christians. I don’t... read more

What About the Miracles?

We all have moments of doubt, maybe even long periods of doubt... read more

A Course in Pro-Life Feminism

There is a serious need to teach pro-life feminism. As we approach... read more

The Critical Necessity of Catholic Education

Having just celebrated Catholic Schools Week, I want to pay tribute to... read more

Meaningful Music at Mass

Do you sing at Mass? You should! The music is not just... read more

Kneeling: An Act of Humility and Adoration

Kneeling during a Catholic Mass has always seemed to me to be... read more

St. Joseph: A Real Man

When over a fourth of children in the United States are growing... read more

Brave New World: Not Brave, Not New

Aldous Huxley’s classic novel Brave New World predicted a dystopia that has... read more

Women's Bodies: Empowered Not Impeded

The most damaging lie of abortion advocates is that women need abortion... read more

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