Recent Posts
Fact-Checking God and Government: Did Obama Remove the Words “Under God” from the Pledge of Allegiance?
Did President Obama remove the words "Under God" from the Pledge of Allegiance, and order that it be banned from all government buildings in the nation? NO, HE DID NOT. That story has been repeated
Detacho: Modular Dollhouses for Today’s Fractured Families
Okay, now this is just sad. Toys help children to learn and prepare them for life. That’s why industrial designer Ben Forman (benformandesign.co.uk) has introduced a new dollhouse to help today’s modern preschooler prepare for
Terrible Television Moments: The Heidi Game, the Great Pumpkin, and the Family Hour
In honor of tonight's Superbowl game, I am reposting an article from November 2014 about the "Heidi game" and a more recent television scandal. * * *
Cast and Crew of Sony Pictures’ “RISEN” Visit the Vatican, Meet Pope Francis
“A deliciously beautiful film, while at the same time honorable and true to Scripture.” Actor Joseph Fiennes is talking about Affirm Films’ and Sony Pictures' upcoming release Risen, in which he plays an agnostic centurion
Faith of Our Fathers: Abraham Lincoln’s Daily Devotional
Abraham Lincoln, in his Second Inaugural Address, quoted Matthew 7:1-3, a scripture which has become inextricably linked to the papacy of Pope Francis: “Let us judge not, that we be not judged.” Lincoln sought to move
The Dalmatic Is Dramatic-But Where Did It Come From?
Priests wear chasubles. Deacons wear dalmatics. My own husband is a deacon, so I already know that. An awful lot of Catholics don’t know, though, how to tell the difference between the liturgical attire for
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
