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2022-07-18T18:28:17-07:00

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You Have One Job: Save Your Soul

Last updated on: July 18, 2022 at 6:28 pm By Lois Kerschen

There is a popular expression: “You had only one job!” According to an online dictionary, it is a phrase “used to express one’s frustration that someone or something has failed at the main or sole task they were responsible for, especially when that task seems very easy or fundamental.” Saving one’s soul is the main job in life. It is not easy, but it is fundamental and the prime directive above everything else. Yes, God gave each of us unique... Read more

2022-07-14T13:42:09-07:00

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Catholic Shrines: A Boon to Faith

Last updated on: July 14, 2022 at 1:42 pm By Lois Kerschen

Most Catholics have heard of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. It is America’s largest Catholic church and the frequent site of Masses broadcast by EWTN. However, there are many more shrines across the United States. A blog by Sara and Justin Kraft—”The Ultimate List of The Catholic Shrines in the USA”— defines a shrine as “a church or other sacred place which has the approval of the local bishop, and which is visited by the... Read more

2022-07-08T18:23:25-07:00

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Follow the Money: Politics, Business & Abortion

Last updated on: July 8, 2022 at 6:23 pm By Lois Kerschen

Remember that catchphrase “Follow the money” from the movie All the President’s Men? It means if you follow the money trail, you will find the source of corruption be it in politics, business, abortion, or all three. Since political campaigns are very expensive, the huge coffers of the abortion lobby are very attractive. Sadly, most politicians will sell their souls to placate their donors. As a result, the old adage applies: “Who pays the piper calls the tune.” The puppet-masters... Read more

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2022-07-02T17:17:07-07:00

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The Problem with Men: Disengagement

Last updated on: July 2, 2022 at 5:17 pm By Lois Kerschen

Males in our Western culture are going through a phase of serious confusion. Women have made game-changing expansions in their roles, but that has left men, accustomed to thousands of years of dominance, disengaged while they wonder what has happened and what to do. Men were stunned when they had to share the stage. The result has been, according to Professor Ron Jelinek, men “’opting out’: of education and work, relationships and responsibility, and even life itself through overdoses and... Read more

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2022-06-28T22:08:09-07:00

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Trust the Church

Last updated on: June 28, 2022 at 10:08 pm By Lois Kerschen

Catholics are entering a three-year period of reflection and education concerning the Eucharist. At the same time, our beliefs and our properties are being attacked by fanatics. Looks like it is time to hunker down together to take stock. The Church has stood steadfast in its teachings despite likely every generation asking for exceptions on one moral quandary after another. That’s because morality doesn’t change, and the Church is responsible for keeping us true to Gods commandments. As discussed in... Read more

2022-06-24T19:07:27-07:00

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My Parish Breakfast Community

Last updated on: June 24, 2022 at 7:07 pm By Lois Kerschen

At my parish, there is only one English Mass, so we have mostly the same faces every Sunday. Our tradition is to invite everyone to have breakfast together at a local restaurant afterwards. Consequently, we have developed a unique camaraderie. Ours is a tourist town, so we have many restaurants nearby. We try to go to a different one each Sunday so that we can spread our patronage around. Depending on the season, we’ll have anywhere from 4 to 25... Read more

2022-06-18T16:21:53-07:00

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Why Do We Go to Church?

Last updated on: June 18, 2022 at 4:21 pm By Lois Kerschen

There is so much turmoil surrounding the Catholic Church at present, yet Mass is celebrated daily in every parish and people continue to attend services. The number of people at Mass has grown fewer, but still many come. Why? For some, it is simply a matter of habit, a lifestyle. It’s just what they do. A custom. Their parents and grandparents went to church. They identify as Catholic because that’s what they more or less know, so they go to... Read more

2022-06-19T13:02:11-07:00

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The Challenge of Violence

Last updated on: June 19, 2022 at 1:02 pm By Lois Kerschen

In a previous blog post, I mentioned that pro-abortion protestors are disrupting Masses and vandalizing Catholic property all across the country. My point was that we need an intense education campaign to combat ignorance about the Church and the issue. https://www.patheos.com/blogs/musingsfromthepew/2022/05/culture-of-life-education/ However, that is a long-term solution. In the meantime, we must deal with pro-abortion terrorists who are perpetrating violent actions against pro-life people and churches, particularly Catholic churches. Ruth Sent Us The name “Ruth Sent Us” is a nod... Read more

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2022-08-03T16:02:25-07:00

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Finding Treasures Close to Heaven

Last updated on: August 3, 2022 at 4:02 pm By Lois Kerschen

The “Wandering Pew” team (my husband and me) once traveled to Fayetteville, Texas, to visit two historic Czech Catholic churches: St. John the Baptist (1870) and St. Mary (1855). These two churches were delightful discoveries for their history and settings. Fayette County was established by Czech settlers in the mid-1850’s. They were originally served by area priests, but in 1872, the petition to have a Czech priest was granted, and Fr. Chromcik arrived from Moravia and stayed for 38 years.... Read more

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2022-06-03T16:46:42-07:00

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Despair or Hope: Can’t or Can

Last updated on: June 3, 2022 at 4:46 pm By Lois Kerschen

The Catholic definition of despair is that it is the abandonment of all hope for saving your soul. This happens when you think your sins are so terrible that the God of Mercy cannot love or forgive you. There we go again—a presumptuous human deciding for God what God will do. It doesn’t compute, though, because God is always willing to forgive. Never underestimate God’s ability to love. The everyday understanding of despair is simply giving up hope on a... Read more

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