God Created People in All Shapes and Sizes
By Susan Ciancio How do we teach our children to be kind and to treat others well? They must see us treating others well. We… Read More »God Created People in All Shapes and Sizes
A Triduum Reflection
By Susan Ciancio Fr. Mike Schmitz recently said that “there’s no greater life that can possibly be lived than the life as a Catholic Christian.”… Read More »A Triduum Reflection
You Can Witness This Miracle Every Day
By Susan Ciancio “Mommy, I see it!” my then-six-year-old son whispered to me in Mass. “What do you see?” I asked. “The miracle.” I knew… Read More »You Can Witness This Miracle Every Day
Six Unique Ways to Grow Closer to God This Lent
By Susan Ciancio Lent is here! We now have an amazing opportunity to spend the next six weeks building our faith, growing closer to God,… Read More »Six Unique Ways to Grow Closer to God This Lent
Lenten Reflection Booklet Helps Build a Culture of Life
By Susan Ciancio Lent is almost upon us. As we think about the sacrifice Christ made when He allowed Himself to be tortured and crucified,… Read More »Lenten Reflection Booklet Helps Build a Culture of Life
The Bible in a Year Podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz, and the Culture of Life
By Susan Ciancio For a little over a month now, I have excitedly listened to Fr. Mike Schmitz’s Bible in a Year podcast. For those… Read More »The Bible in a Year Podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz, and the Culture of Life
3rd-4th Grade Honorable Mention: Audrey Claire Doscher
Third Place Winner: Samuel ShevockHoly Cross SchoolPro-Life Essay Preborn babies should have the right to life. My religion book tells us that life is not… Read More »3rd-4th Grade Honorable Mention: Audrey Claire Doscher
Living by the Example of St. Angela Merici
By Susan Ciancio Angela Merici once told the sisters she led: “Be bound to one another by the bond of charity, treating each other with… Read More »Living by the Example of St. Angela Merici
St. Marianne Cope: Serving Others with Compassion
By Susan Ciancio This weekend, we will celebrate the feast day of St. Marianne Cope. St. Marianne was born in 1838 in Germany, but moved… Read More »St. Marianne Cope: Serving Others with Compassion
The Harmful Effect of Silence
By Susan Ciancio Today is the feast day of St. Hilary of Poitiers. Hilary was born a pagan in the early 4th century. But through… Read More »The Harmful Effect of Silence
Inspiration in Our Broken World: Nellie Gray and Dr. Mildred Fay Jefferson
By Susan Ciancio Nellie Gray and Dr. Mildred Fay Jefferson have a lot in common. Do you know who these amazing women are? Both were… Read More »Inspiration in Our Broken World: Nellie Gray and Dr. Mildred Fay Jefferson
10 Pro-Life Resolutions That Will Help You and Your Family Create a Culture of Life This Year
By Susan Ciancio As we ring out the old and bring in the new, it feels like we have the opportunity for a fresh start.… Read More »10 Pro-Life Resolutions That Will Help You and Your Family Create a Culture of Life This Year