Walking through the Hurt Together
By Naomi Shipley A little while ago I asked myself, “Why is it so hard to put an end to abortion?” There are so many…
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We Are Worth Jesus’ Sacrifice
By Susan Ciancio One of the most evocative lines in “O Holy Night” tells us: Long lay the world in sin and error pining,‘Till he…
Strength and a Smile
By Maryrose Therese Campbell The car came to a stop in the middle of the street. The horn blared, long and loud. I gripped my…
Defending the Vulnerable
By Xavier Opalacz St. Maximilian Kolbe was a Polish Conventual Franciscan friar born on January 8, 1894. He became a martyr after he died in…
Saint Damien: Helper of the Helpless
By Eve Morse In the nineteenth century there was a courageous saint who helped the helpless at the cost of his own life. At 19…
Honoring Life
By Jordi H. What is honoring life? How can someone like me help honor life? These two questions do not have simple answers. First, if…
Nine Reasons to Read ‘An Angel’s Story’ Before Christmas
By Susan Ciancio “What manner of love is this?” Michael the archangel asked. Advent is a time of preparation, reflection, anticipation, and joy. And nowhere…
Speaking in Love
By Angela Thorne It was a cold morning late in October, and I found myself once again standing outside the abortion clinic nearest our house.…
Truth with Love
By Anastasia G. Speak the truth with love. This is often hard when discussing the controversial topic of abortion. But it can be done with…
Truth with Charity
By Mary-Clare Franco My parents were offered an abortion this past April, shortly before our last miscarriage. I have since wondered why the doctor who…
8 Ways to Celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
By Susan Ciancio Tomorrow is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. This is the day we celebrate the fact that Mary was conceived without original…
Love as St. Francis Xavier Loved
By Susan Ciancio On Saturday we will celebrate the Feast of St. Francis Xavier. A few days ago, we began the joyous season of Advent.…