Recent Posts
Trump Vs. Hillary: Why I Changed My Mind
Back in March, before the field of presidential candidates had been narrowed to two (ignoring the minor party candidates who have no chance of winning), I published a post titled "What If the Choice Comes
No One’s Saying This–But Brad and Angelina Don’t Have to Divorce!
There is trouble in the Pitt-Jolie household. Actress Angelina Jolie has filed for divorce from her husband, actor Brad Pitt. The couple, who met in 2004 on the set of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith", have had
It’s Autumn–Time for Super-Duper Crockpot Cookery!
I am a lazy cook. There was a time when I spent a lot of time poring over cookbooks, fine-tuning shopping lists, experimenting with bananas flambeau, stuffing a rainbow trout and stitching it closed. That was Then,
Pope Francis’ Latest Zingers Toward Priests Are Troubling
Pope Francis had some strong words last week regarding priests who don't live up to the high standard of their vocation. Speaking to new bishops gathered at the Vatican, the Holy Father warned about the apparently
Euthanizing Children Now, Are We?
There's a terrible story out of Belgium today: A young child has been euthanized in what's being hailed as a "landmark case"--the first time Belgium's two-year-old "mercy killing" legislation has been applied in a case
Bishops Rebuke “Catholics for Choice” for Deceptive Ad Supporting Abortion
Bishop Joseph E. Strickland, bishop of the Diocese of Tyler, took to Twitter last night to correct the assertion by pro-abortion lobby group Catholics for Choice that “Public funding for abortion is a Catholic social justice
Why Do Catholics Do That?
Whether you’re a life-long Catholic or someone who has little direct experience with Catholicism, you may have questions.
- Why do Catholics pray to Mary and the saints?
- Why so much kneeling at Mass?
- Why does the Catholic Church require attendance at Sunday Mass; can’t you pray at home or at the beach?
Here you’ll find answers to some of these and other puzzling questions about the Catholic Faith.
Seasons of Grace
Reflections on Faith, Family, and the Future of America
“Seasons of Grace” is a letter from my heart. From faith to family, from technology to travel, I’ll be touching on these topics and more—to quote an old and dear friend—through the lens of Scripture and the vantage point of my Catholic Faith. I look forward to talking with you!
Elsewhere on the Web
Here you can find my articles that have appeared in the National Catholic Register, Aleteia, and other Catholic publications. And watch this space for news of future projects!
About Kathy Schiffer
