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 an explosive… Read More »Moral Courage in the Face of Adversity
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When Terrified Mothers Are Let Down by Their Doctors
By Ann Farmer When faced with a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome — a 37-week scan showing a hole in her baby’s heart –41-year-old Tracy… Read More »When Terrified Mothers Are Let Down by Their Doctors
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
REVIEW: Love Never Fails: Living the Catholic Faith in Our Daily Lives
By Susan Ciancio Love Never Fails is a beautifully written book divided into bite-sized chunks. But the wisdom and knowledge contained therein is nothing short… Read More »REVIEW: Love Never Fails: Living the Catholic Faith in Our Daily Lives
Alternatives to Abortion
By Susan Ciancio Scared. Trapped. Confused. Lonely. Unsure where to turn for help. These are just some of the emotions that new moms feel when… Read More »Alternatives to Abortion
How Will Nellie Gray and Dr. Mildred Fay Jefferson Inspire You?
By Susan Ciancio Nellie Gray and Dr. Mildred Fay Jefferson have a lot in common, and there’s no better time than the time leading up… Read More »How Will Nellie Gray and Dr. Mildred Fay Jefferson Inspire You?
Science accurately defines when a human being begins, so why aren’t pro-life people using this science to end abortion?
By Judie Brown The only way to answer this question is to begin with an example of today’s inconsistencies. Recently, the results of a poll… Read More »Science accurately defines when a human being begins, so why aren’t pro-life people using this science to end abortion?
Remembering Jim Sedlak
There is not a single person who would not, when writing about the motivations for Jim Sedlak in fighting Planned Parenthood, instantly encounter his deep… Read More »Remembering Jim Sedlak
Family and Theology of the Body
By Susan Ciancio Over the course of 129 general audiences—from September 5, 1979, through November 28, 1984—Pope John Paul II taught about God’s love, our… Read More »Family and Theology of the Body
The Work of St. Margaret Bourgeoys Lives on Today
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 »The Work of St. Margaret Bourgeoys Lives on Today
Whose Catholic Voices Are You Listening To?
By Connie Beckman What we watch and listen to definitely have an effect on how we form our Catholic consciences, especially during political elections. Let’s… Read More »Whose Catholic Voices Are You Listening To?
Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide: False Mercy
By Fr. Shenan J. Boquet In a disturbing development, Switzerland has approved a euthanasia device designed to make killing people easier than ever, including in locations where… Read More »Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide: False Mercy