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
Feeling and Expressing Gratitude Builds a Culture of Life
By Susan Ciancio “Happiness is wanting what you get not getting what you want.” My dad used to say that all the time. As a… Read More »Feeling and Expressing Gratitude Builds a Culture of Life
A Summer of Saints
By Susan Ciancio Summer is almost upon us! No school. No CCE. Lots of relaxation. But just because school is out doesn’t mean education—especially pro-life… Read More »A Summer of Saints
21 Ways to Make Mary and the Rosary a Part of Your Family’s Daily Life
By Susan Ciancio Our role as parents is the most important one in our lives. Our children mean everything to us, and we take seriously… Read More »21 Ways to Make Mary and the Rosary a Part of Your Family’s Daily Life
The Miracles at Fatima and Our Beautiful Mother Mary
By Susan Ciancio “I come from heaven.” On May 13, 1917, Lucia Santos, age 10, was tending sheep with her cousins, siblings Jacinta and Francisco… Read More »The Miracles at Fatima and Our Beautiful Mother Mary
Fun K-2 Lesson Teaches Kids the Importance of Caring for Others
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 »Fun K-2 Lesson Teaches Kids the Importance of Caring for Others
5 Ways to Trust Like St. Peregrine
By Susan Ciancio Saturday is the feast of St. Peregrine. St. Peregrine is known as the patron of those with cancer, but also the patron… Read More »5 Ways to Trust Like St. Peregrine
If We All Just Stood Up
By Susan Ciancio I watched the judge read the verdict in the Derek Chauvin murder trial on Tuesday, and I kept thinking to myself, If… Read More »If We All Just Stood Up
‘Man Oh Man!’ Getting Excited for Our Faith
By Susan Ciancio Don’t you just love people who exude excitement? They make you smile. They make you happy! They even make youexcited. Why? Because… Read More »‘Man Oh Man!’ Getting Excited for Our Faith
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