A Life Rooted in Christ
By Susan Ciancio On June 11, we celebrate the feast day of St. Paula Frassinetti. Paula was born in Italy in 1809 and grew up… Read More »A Life Rooted in Christ
As We Await a SCOTUS Decision, Education Is Crucial
By Susan Ciancio A 2019 article in the journal Children caught my eye this week. The authors were discussing child development as it relates to… Read More »As We Await a SCOTUS Decision, Education Is Crucial
‘And Jesus Wept’
By Susan Ciancio As parents, or as anyone who cares about children or their fellow human beings, we should be terrified. We should be angry.… Read More »‘And Jesus Wept’
St. Joseph: A Model of Faithfulness
By Susan Ciancio St. Joseph was not just the foster father of Christ; he was the faithful husband who took care of Mary when she… Read More »St. Joseph: A Model of Faithfulness
Charlatans on Parade
By Judie Brown Each day brings a new set of headlines that underscore the vile behavior of those who are committed to taking the lives… Read More »Charlatans on Parade
The Antidote to Abortion Violence
By Susan Ciancio As we witness the actions of many in our country today, we cannot help but feel disgusted and angry. One look at… Read More »The Antidote to Abortion Violence
Foster Care Helps Build a Culture of Life
By Susan Ciancio As Catholics, we know that the month of May is typically devoted to our Blessed Mother. And one of the very special… Read More »Foster Care Helps Build a Culture of Life
The Threat of Euthanasia
By Susan Ciancio Last month, Pope Francis spoke about euthanasia during his general audience, saying that the sick and dying need compassionate care, not euthanasia.… Read More »The Threat of Euthanasia
St. Joseph, Family, and the Culture of Life
By Susan Ciancio This weekend, we celebrate the feast day of one of the most important men in Catholic history—a man who has no recorded… Read More »St. Joseph, Family, and the Culture of Life
People Come in All Shapes and Sizes
By Susan Ciancio If we want to teach our children to be kind and to treat others well, they must witness us treating others well.… Read More »People Come in All Shapes and Sizes
5 Ways to Grow Closer to God This Lent
By Susan Ciancio Today is Ash Wednesday—the beginning of our Lenten journey. More than once over the past few days you have probably heard: What… Read More »5 Ways to Grow Closer to God This Lent
10 Reasons Your Kids Will Love This Lesson
By Susan Ciancio And the king will say to them in reply, “Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least… Read More »10 Reasons Your Kids Will Love This Lesson