We Are Worth Jesus’ Sacrifice
By Susan Ciancio One of the most evocative lines in “O Holy Night” tells us: Long lay the world in sin and error pining,‘Till he… Read More »We Are Worth Jesus’ Sacrifice
Strength and a Smile
By Maryrose Therese Campbell The car came to a stop in the middle of the street. The horn blared, long and loud. I gripped my… Read More »Strength and a Smile
Defending the Vulnerable
By Xavier Opalacz St. Maximilian Kolbe was a Polish Conventual Franciscan friar born on January 8, 1894. He became a martyr after he died in… Read More »Defending the Vulnerable
Saint Damien: Helper of the Helpless
By Eve Morse In the nineteenth century there was a courageous saint who helped the helpless at the cost of his own life. At 19… Read More »Saint Damien: Helper of the Helpless
Honoring Life
By Jordi H. What is honoring life? How can someone like me help honor life? These two questions do not have simple answers. First, if… Read More »Honoring Life
Speaking in Love
By Angela Thorne It was a cold morning late in October, and I found myself once again standing outside the abortion clinic nearest our house.… Read More »Speaking in Love
Truth with Love
By Anastasia G. Speak the truth with love. This is often hard when discussing the controversial topic of abortion. But it can be done with… Read More »Truth with Love
Truth with Charity
By Mary-Clare Franco My parents were offered an abortion this past April, shortly before our last miscarriage. I have since wondered why the doctor who… Read More »Truth with Charity
8 Ways to Celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
By Susan Ciancio Tomorrow is the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. This is the day we celebrate the fact that Mary was conceived without original… Read More »8 Ways to Celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Love as St. Francis Xavier Loved
By Susan Ciancio On Saturday we will celebrate the Feast of St. Francis Xavier. A few days ago, we began the joyous season of Advent.… Read More »Love as St. Francis Xavier Loved
Why Are Saints Camillus de Lellis, Dulce Pontes, and Leopold Mandić Important to Avent Season?
By Susan Ciancio My father used to say that a stranger is just a friend you haven’t met yet. We could say the same thing… Read More »Why Are Saints Camillus de Lellis, Dulce Pontes, and Leopold Mandić Important to Avent Season?
New Advent Devotional with the Catechism and Saints
By Susan Ciancio She wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.… Read More »New Advent Devotional with the Catechism and Saints