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Abundant Living: Couples Living the Gift of Natural Family Planning

July 19, 2014 by Deacon Joel and Lisa Schmidt 7 Comments

This is Natural Family Planning (NFP) Awareness week. In its honor, we are rounding up posts previously published here over the last five years and highlighting one each day.

Posted in: Family, Natural Family Planning, Schmidt, Joel, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Abundant Living, Catholic, Humanae Vitae, Love and Sexuality, Natural Family Planning, Natural Family Planning Awareness Week, NFP, Parenthood, Sexual Morality, Teaching, Theology of the Body, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Review (and Giveaway+) of Christopher West’s New Book

February 11, 2013 by Deacon Joel and Lisa Schmidt 4 Comments

Holy Mary! Now this is a giveaway! In honor of a local gal writing this review of Christopher West’s new book “Fill These Hearts” and our prize vault getting a little full, we’re hosting a MEGA giveaway open to our central Iowa readers only.

Posted in: Guest Contributors Tagged: Giveaway, Theology of the Body

5 Steps to Embracing Natural Family Planning

July 29, 2012 by Renee McGuire 6 Comments

Editor’s Note: In honor of Natural Family Planning Awareness Week, welcome back Renee McGuire to The Practicing Catholic. Read Part 1 of Renee’s testimony 6 Things I’ve Learned Since Dumping the Pill.  * * * Once we removed the pill from our marriage, my husband and I experienced healing we didn’t know we needed. This truly was a … [Read more…]

Posted in: Family, Guest Contributors, Natural Family Planning Tagged: Contraception, Humane Vitae, Kerry McGuire, Love and Sexuality, Marquette Model, Marriage, Natural Family Planning, Natural Family Planning Awareness Week, NFP, Pope John Paul II, Renee McGuire, Theology of the Body, Virtue

6 Things I’ve Learned Since Dumping the Pill

July 28, 2012 by Renee McGuire 12 Comments

Editor’s Note: In honor of Natural Family Planning Awareness Week, please welcome Renee McGuire. Renee and husband Kerry are parishioners at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in West Des Moines, Iowa, where they teach Natural Family Planning classes. This is Part 1 of Renee’s testimony. Part 2 is 5 Steps to Embracing Natural Family Planning. * * … [Read more…]

Posted in: Family, Guest Contributors, Natural Family Planning Tagged: abortion, Birth Control, Catholic, Humane Vitae, Intrinsic Evil, Kerry McGuire, Miscarriage, Natural Family Planning, Natural Family Planning Awareness Week, NFP, Pill, Pope Paul VI, Postpone Pregnancy, Renee McGuire, Teaching, Theology of the Body

7 Quick Takes Friday: Post-Partum Randomness

February 10, 2012 by Lisa Schmidt 8 Comments

Today, my post-partum mommy brain brings you 7 very random thoughts… — 1 — I’m counting down the days for the Behold Conference in Peoria, Illinois in a few weeks. Behold is a conference on the dignity and vocation of women, and the 2012 theme is “From the Heart of God.” I love this statement by Bonnie Engstrom, Behold Associate … [Read more…]

Posted in: Fun, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: 7 Quick Takes, Behold Conference, Emilio Estevez, Family Prayer Jar, Homemade Valentine Cards, John 3:16, Magnficat, Magnifikid, Ministry To Children, Saint Gianna Molla, Smart Martha, St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church, St. Valentine, Theology of the Body

God’s Plan for Parenthood (Part 2)

July 26, 2011 by Renee McGuire 3 Comments

In honor of Natural Family Planning Awareness Week, please once again welcome contributing author Renee McGuire to The Practicing Catholic. Renee and husband Kerry are fellow parishioners at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in West Des Moines, IA, where they also teach NFP classes. Part 1 of their story appeared yesterday. Pick-up from Part 1. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Faith, Family, Guest Contributors, Natural Family Planning Tagged: Birth Control, Contraception, Family, Fertility, Fertility Care, Humane Vitae, love, Marriage, Miscarriage, Natural Family Planning, NFP Awareness Week, Parenting, Pope John Paul II, Pope Paul VI, Pregnancy, Prolife, Theology of the Body

God’s Plan for Parenthood (Part I)

July 25, 2011 by Renee McGuire 2 Comments

In honor of Natural Family Planning Awareness Week, please welcome contributing author Renee McGuire to The Practicing Catholic. Renee and husband Kerry are fellow parishioners at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in West Des Moines, IA, where they also teach NFP classes. Part 1 of their story appears today; please stop back tomorrow for … [Read more…]

Posted in: Faith, Family, Guest Contributors, Natural Family Planning Tagged: Contraception, Humane Vitae, Natural Family Planning, NFP Awareness Week, Prolife, The Pill, Theology of the Body

7 Catholic Blogs You Should Read (Seven Quick Takes, Vol. 1)

December 30, 2010 by Deacon Joel and Lisa Schmidt 4 Comments

Why do we love Catholic blogs? Largely because maintaining one is a lot of work! When you find a good one, you know the person running it is dedicated and passionate about their mission. Each person is trying to use their knowledge, experiences, and perspective to communicate the truth and lead others closer to Jesus, … [Read more…]

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