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Pro-life News and Articles
Celebrate the Teachings of St. Francis Xavier This Advent
By Susan Ciancio On Sunday we will celebrate the Feast of St. Francis Xavier. It is also the first day of Advent—the most joyful season of the liturgical year. Those who knew Francis said he was always filled with an immense joy. Though he died at a young age, he...
Downloadable Advent Booklet Encourages Contemplation
By Susan Ciancio What do Saints Francis Xavier, Nicholas, and Catherine of Genoa have in common? They gave their lives to the tiny baby whose birth we will celebrate in just a handful of weeks. Yet they are certainly not the only ones. Because they lived lives...
Catholic Education Begins at Home
By Susan Ciancio At the Culture of Life Studies Program, we understand the importance of Catholic education, and we know how to make learning fun. That’s why, as we prepare to celebrate Discover Catholic Schools Week—November 12-18—we want to explain why Catholic...
St. Margaret of Scotland Teaches Love of the Poor
Living a saintly life may sound difficult, but it’s not impossible. Thankfully, we have amazing examples of faithful people to guide us. Tomorrow we celebrate the Feast of St. Margaret of Scotland—daughter of the prince and princess of Hungary. When Margaret was a...
Give Thanks for Our Service Members
By Susan Ciancio Building a culture of life requires us to not only respect all people but to help them see how they are valued. We can do this in many ways throughout the year—with the young and old, with the born and preborn, and with the sick and healthy. But there...
All Saints’ Day Reminds Us to Seek Heaven
By Susan Ciancio Today is All Saints’ Day—a day to remember our brothers and sisters who lived faithful lives and who are now spending eternity in heaven with God. These are the people we should strive to emulate. These are the friends we can go to for...
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