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
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 Inspiration of St. Gianna Molla
By Susan Ciancio Building a culture of life includes taking care of those who need help, being a voice for the voiceless, putting others before yourself, and… Read More »The Inspiration of St. Gianna Molla
Reflecting on 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 »Reflecting on the Triduum
The Gospel of Life: Understanding ‘Evangelium Vitae’
By Susan Ciancio Evangelium Vitae, or The Gospel of Life, is St. John Paul II’s encyclical on the sanctity of all human life. Written in 1995, this beautiful… Read More »The Gospel of Life: Understanding ‘Evangelium Vitae’