Recent Posts
Detroit-Area Catholic Priest Is a Jolly St. Nick
I’m from a family of Christmas-lovers. My Dad always took us kids downtown to watch the annual Thanksgiving Parade. Bundled and mittened, my sisters and I shivered anyway in the cold, perched on ladders to
You’ll Like This: A Slim Guide to Prayer for Young Professionals
Today I bring news of a helpful little volume, the Pocket Book of Prayers for Young Professionals. I’m not sure where I stumbled across this slender book of 100 simple prayers, but I recognized in it a
Amoris Laetitia: The Controversies Explained
A Guest Post by James Hooper Some Catholics may be unaware of, or are possibly confused by the controversy following the release of Pope Francis’ Amoris Laetitia, and the new dubia which has been submitted
New Texas Law Requires Cremation or Burial for Aborted Fetuses
It is no longer legal in Texas to throw babies in trash cans, dumpsters, drains or landfills. Effective December 19, when H.B. 2 goes into effect, clinics which perform abortions will be required to bury or
CHRISTMAS IDEAS: Catholic Games for Catholic Kids
Learning can be fun! I'm always impressed by young mothers who slip lessons for their children into unexpected places--strategically mounting a world map on the refrigerator door, hanging a shower curtain which features the periodic table.... So I
Michelangelo’s David and the World’s Worst Toilet
Some days one idea catapults into another, with the result that the sublime slams headlong into the ridiculous, producing a flaming nonsequitur of a blog post. Today is one of those days. I read that
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
