The Strength of a Mother’s Love
By Susan Ciancio Behind nearly every great son is a great mother. This weekend, we have the chance to celebrate both mother and son. Saturday… Read More »The Strength of a Mother’s Love
Celebrate Mary’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… Read More »Celebrate Mary’s Assumption into Heaven
Start the New School Year with Pro-Life Education
By Susan Ciancio American Life League’s Culture of Life Studies Program is a Catholic pro-life educational program for students preschool aged through high school. Our… Read More »Start the New School Year with Pro-Life Education
14 Faith-Filled Ways to Have Fun with Your Family
By Susan Ciancio A friend and I went out to dinner last weekend, and as we sat at an outside table chatting, we noticed a… Read More »14 Faith-Filled Ways to Have Fun with Your Family
To Understand the Depths of Christ’s Love, Look at the Crucifix
By Susan Ciancio The Netflix series Stranger Things has been one of the most anticipated shows of the summer. Like many people, I enjoy the… Read More »To Understand the Depths of Christ’s Love, Look at the Crucifix
Why We Must Protect Christ in the Eucharist
By Susan Ciancio Do you remember the joy you felt on the day of your First Communion? This long-anticipated day was so incredibly special that… Read More »Why We Must Protect Christ in the Eucharist
Women Deserve Better
By Susan Ciancio If you’re like me, you have been rejoicing since the news yesterday that the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned… Read More »Women Deserve Better
Five Reasons Your Children Will Love “The Developing Baby” Lesson from CLSP
By Susan Ciancio SCOTUS will be telling us its decision in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case soon. If it goes the way… Read More »Five Reasons Your Children Will Love “The Developing Baby” Lesson from CLSP
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