Moral Courage in the Face of Adversity
By Susan Ciancio “I will die but I will not let you go in,” volunteer security guard Akash Bashir allegedly told a terrorist armed with… Read More »Moral Courage in the Face of Adversity
Living by the Example of St. Angela Merici
By Susan Ciancio Tomorrow is the feast day of St. Angela Merici. She once told the sisters she led: “Be bound to one another by… Read More »Living by the Example of St. Angela Merici
What Can We Learn from St. Margaret Bourgeoys?
By Susan Ciancio Margaret Bourgeoys was born in 1620 in France. At the age of 20, she took part in a Marian procession and was… Read More »What Can We Learn from St. Margaret Bourgeoys?
Gifting God and Others with Love
By Susan Ciancio Though Christmas has come and gone all too quickly, it’s likely that many of us are still enjoying the gifts we received… Read More »Gifting God and Others with Love
Build a Culture of Life with the Bible in a Year
By Susan Ciancio Three hundred sixty-three days ago I started a journey—a journey filled with excitement, battles, conflict, burning bushes, and more. But most importantly,… Read More »Build a Culture of Life with the Bible in a Year
We Find Hope in a Stable
By Susan Ciancio One of my favorite Christmas songs is “Mary’s Boy Child” by a Euro-Caribbean group called Boney M. I like this song for… Read More »We Find Hope in a Stable
Begin 2022 with the Bible in a Year Podcast
By Susan Ciancio Three hundred sixty-three days ago I started a journey—a journey filled with excitement, battles, conflict, burning bushes, and more. But most importantly,… Read More »Begin 2022 with the Bible in a Year Podcast
8 Ways to Celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
By Susan Ciancio Today is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception! This is the day we celebrate the fact that Mary was conceived without original… Read More »8 Ways to Celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Celebrate the Feast of St. Francis Xavier
By Susan Ciancio A few days ago, we began the joyous season of Advent. Today, we celebrate the Feast of St. Francis Xavier. Those who… Read More »Celebrate the Feast of St. Francis Xavier
5 Reasons to Celebrate Advent with Our Daily Reflection Guide
By Susan Ciancio It’s almost Thanksgiving! And you know what that means: Advent is right around the corner. Advent is a time of preparation. The… Read More »5 Reasons to Celebrate Advent with Our Daily Reflection Guide
Six Ways to Show Gratitude This Thanksgiving
By Susan Ciancio We all need hope. One look through a news feed is enough to fill anyone with despair. So, between now and Thanksgiving,… Read More »Six Ways to Show Gratitude This Thanksgiving
Daily Reflection Booklet Helps Prepare Families during Advent
By Susan Ciancio He will be great and will be called Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne… Read More »Daily Reflection Booklet Helps Prepare Families during Advent