The Key to a Transformative Lent
By Susan Ciancio The word metanoia means to have a “transformative change of heart.” When it comes to our faith, a transformative change of heart… Read More »The Key to a Transformative 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
Lenten Reflection Book Highlights the Gift of the Holy Spirit
By Susan Ciancio Building a culture of life is something people of any age can do, and when children are brought up in a household… Read More »Lenten Reflection Book Highlights the Gift of the Holy Spirit
Lenten Reflection Book Highlights the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
By Susan Ciancio Building a culture of life is something people of any age can do, and when children are brought up in a household… Read More »Lenten Reflection Book Highlights the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
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… Read More »Moral Courage in the Face of Adversity
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
What Can We Learn from St. Margaret Bourgeoys?
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 »What Can We Learn from St. Margaret Bourgeoys?
Gifting God and Others with Love
By Susan Ciancio Though Christmas has come and gone all too quickly, it’s likely that many of us are still enjoying the gifts we received… Read More »Gifting God and Others with Love
Build a Culture of Life with the Bible in a Year
By Susan Ciancio Three hundred sixty-three days ago I started a journey—a journey filled with excitement, battles, conflict, burning bushes, and more. But most importantly,… Read More »Build a Culture of Life with the Bible in a Year
We Find Hope in a Stable
By Susan Ciancio One of my favorite Christmas songs is “Mary’s Boy Child” by a Euro-Caribbean group called Boney M. I like this song for… Read More »We Find Hope in a Stable
Nine Reasons to Read ‘An Angel’s Story’ Before Christmas
By Susan Ciancio “What manner of love is this?” Michael the archangel asked. Advent is a time of preparation, reflection, anticipation, and joy. And nowhere… Read More »Nine Reasons to Read ‘An Angel’s Story’ Before Christmas
Begin 2022 with the Bible in a Year Podcast
By Susan Ciancio Three hundred sixty-three days ago I started a journey—a journey filled with excitement, battles, conflict, burning bushes, and more. But most importantly,… Read More »Begin 2022 with the Bible in a Year Podcast