Articles by Susan Ciancio

“We all want to know: What can I expect my life to look like when I’m following Jesus? How do I know I’m doing it right?” Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR, asks this at the beginning of […]

Feasts or solemnities that prompt us to reflect on the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary also serve as reminders of the sacredness of motherhood. As Catholics, we know that Mary, our immaculate spiritual mother, […]

Imagine being told that your life has limited value because you are missing an arm or a leg. I was recently reminded of this when my mom told me a story about the daughter of […]

Two recent stories illustrating the vulnerabilities of priests have deeply saddened me. In early July, Father Matteo Balzano, a young Italian priest, took his own life. Father Matteo’s suicide shocked his parishioners, as they had not […]

As we prepare to celebrate the freedom that our country is known for—the freedom that so many brave men and women fought for—it behooves us to take a moment and reflect on the true meaning […]

In the book of Proverbs, we read that seven actions are an “abomination” to God: “haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that plots wicked schemes, feet that are quick to […]

What happens when a 100% pro-life Down syndrome advocacy organization teams with a 100% pro-life diaper company? Families within the Down syndrome community feel seen, loved, and valued. Just after Mother’s Day, Team Iron Will, a […]

Imagine a crown of thorns surrounding your heart, pressing in on it, piercing it, and causing an almost unbearable pain. Most parents can imagine this. Maybe your child has lost or abandoned the faith or […]

Jubilee Years in the Catholic Church are exciting events. Traditionally occurring every 25 years, each Jubilee Year “is a year of forgiveness of sins and also the punishment due to sin [and] a year of reconciliation […]