By Susan Ciancio Prayer—our conversations with God—not only strengthen our relationship with God, but they strengthen us. They give us the courage to live our… Read More »Strengthening Pro-Life Values through Family Prayer
By Susan Ciancio On July 31, we celebrate the feast of a man whose life drastically changed after he was hit by a cannonball. His… Read More »Fostering Spiritual Growth through Ignatian Practices
By Susan Ciancio Several years ago, a Pew Research study asked parents which values they thought were most important for their kids to learn. While… Read More »Back-to-School Character Lessons That Last
By Susan Ciancio Have you ever seen a small child marvel at a baby growing in his mother’s belly? Little ones are naturally awed by… Read More »The Science of Human Life: A Fascinating Booklet for Middle Schoolers
By Susan Ciancio Many parents wonder if preschool is too young to start teaching children pro-life values. The quick answer is no, it’s never too… Read More »Why Pro-Life Education Starts in Preschool
By Susan Ciancio We all want children who live with giving hearts and who show compassion to those around them. We pray for our children… Read More »Emulating the Saints: Holy Role Models Help Children Choose Compassion
By Susan Ciancio I recently read a LifeSiteNews article discussing Vice President Vance’s latest book, and this part caught my eye: “Vance . . .… Read More »Why Pro-Life Education Starts with Families
By Susan Ciancio Throughout the month of June, four states are celebrating traditional families. And in Tennessee, the governor declared June Nuclear Family Month because… Read More »5 Family-Friendly Booklets to Celebrate Nuclear Family Month
By Susan Ciancio Last week, we read the devastating and heartbreaking news that a YouTuber named Jesse Ridgway and his wife aborted their son because… Read More »How to Teach Kids the Inherent Value of All People
By Susan Ciancio Summer is here, and if you’re like most parents, you want to fill your children’s days with fun and impactful activities that… Read More »Give Your Children a Summer That Builds Conviction and Compassion
By Susan Ciancio I recently saw an advertisement for a Catholic T-shirt that read “Do what makes you happy holy,” and I thought Yes, they… Read More »Joy in Christ Outlasts Earthly Happiness
By Susan Ciancio Have you ever faced a seemingly impossible situation or ever felt like you were out of options, ideas, or choices? You are… Read More »The Unshakable Faith of Saint Rita