Immeasurable Love Found in the Triduum
By Susan Ciancio Fr. Mike Schmitz once said that “there’s no greater life that can possibly be lived than the life as a Catholic Christian.”… Read More »Immeasurable Love Found in the Triduum
Inspiring Poem Teaches about the Sanctity of Life
By Susan Ciancio Recently, a young woman in the 11th grade sent me a pro-life poem she wrote about abortion. Entitled “Mama Why?” this heartbreaking… Read More »Inspiring Poem Teaches about the Sanctity of Life
Celebrating St. Lea of Rome
By Susan Ciancio Today we celebrate the feast of St. Lea, who lived in fourth-century Rome. Not much is known about her life. What we… Read More »Celebrating St. Lea of Rome
Tennessee Votes in Favor of Children
By Susan Ciancio Parents are charged with protecting their children. But in our increasingly woke culture, protecting our children is becoming incredibly hard. Fortunately, Tennessee… Read More »Tennessee Votes in Favor of Children
Chaos Ensues When Christian Values Are Ousted
By Susan Ciancio The state of our nation’s school systems is abysmal. Nearly every day we read reports of kids hurting other kids, kids attacking… Read More »Chaos Ensues When Christian Values Are Ousted
5 Reasons We Must Teach Teens about Euthanasia
By Susan Ciancio Euthanasia—the intentional hastening of death of someone who’s sick, nearing death, or suffering from an illness or disability—is not only a grave… Read More »5 Reasons We Must Teach Teens about Euthanasia
Downloadable Lenten Book Inspires
By Susan Ciancio Lent begins today! How will you grow closer to God this Lent so that your faith guides all that you do? This… Read More »Downloadable Lenten Book Inspires
Saints Faustinus and Jovita Teach Us to Shine the Light of Christ
By Susan Ciancio “You are light for the world. A city built on a hilltop cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp to put… Read More »Saints Faustinus and Jovita Teach Us to Shine the Light of Christ
Devotional Walks Us through Lent
By Susan Ciancio What do the gifts of the Holy Spirit, the saints, and holy scripture have in common? The Culture of Life Studies Program’s… Read More »Devotional Walks Us through Lent
If We Emulate St. Paul’s ‘Yes’
By Susan Ciancio A yes freely given can change lives. In fact, we have seen that it can change the world. How many times have… Read More »If We Emulate St. Paul’s ‘Yes’
We Need More Than Posters to Deter Violence
By Susan Ciancio The Fifth Commandment tells us: “Thou shalt not kill.” For most of us, this is intuitive. Sadly, the increasing violence on our… Read More »We Need More Than Posters to Deter Violence
Build Your Faith with the Catechism in a Year Podcast
By Susan Ciancio When you travel on a plane with a small child, the flight attendant tells you that in the event of an emergency… Read More »Build Your Faith with the Catechism in a Year Podcast