Make Me an Instrument of Peace
By Susan Ciancio Monday was a very special feast day—the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis was a young man who renounced his…
Make Me an Instrument of Peace
By Susan Ciancio Monday was a very special feast day—the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis was a young man who renounced his…
31 Unique Ways to Celebrate Life This October!
By Susan Ciancio October is almost upon us! Crisp air, comfy sweaters, beautiful leaves, and apple picking are just a few of the things people…
Teach Your Children About the Amazing World of the Preborn Baby
By Susan Ciancio The world seems like a scary place right now, especially to our children. Everywhere you turn, news stories—including those of a president…
Celebrate the Nativity of Mary Today
By Susan Ciancio Today we celebrate the Nativity of Mary—the day that Mary was born without original sin. What an immense blessing! Mary’s fiat—her “yes”…
Building a Culture of Life with Saints Monica & Augustine
Behind nearly every great son is a great mother. This week, we have the chance to celebrate both mother and son. Friday is the Feast…
Pro-Life Lessons for the New School Year
By Susan Ciancio Can you feel the excitement in the air? It’s nearly the beginning of another school year—another year to learn with your students,…
Our Blessed Mother’s Assumption into Heaven
By Susan Ciancio In 1950, Pope Pius XII wrote Munificentissimus Deus—an apostolic constitution that defined the dogma of the Assumption of Mary. The Holy Father…
Build a Culture of Life Using St. Teresa’s Example
By Susan Ciancio In Matthew 25:34-36, Christ teaches: “The king will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father.…
5 Reasons to Discuss Assisted Suicide with Your Teens
By Susan Ciancio We know it can be extremely difficult to talk to teenagers about difficult topics like abortion, suicide, euthanasia, or other sensitive issues.…
Free Will Is a Gift
By Susan Ciancio Bad things happen—even to good people. It’s a tragic and often heartbreaking part of life. When they happen, people tend to doubt…
Who Is the Jehoiada in Your Life?
By Susan Ciancio A guidepost. A sign. A stoplight. A map. A compass. GPS. What do all these things have in common? They provide us…