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Forming Intentional Friendships: #Edel15 Afterthoughts

July 16, 2015 by Lisa Schmidt 27 Comments

Sometimes the best antidote for a bad day in the trenches of the domestic church is “incarnational time” with a good friend. Incarnational time, that’s what my friends and I call it, because friendships require spending time with another, in the flesh, sharing our gifts and who we are – our highs, lows, and mehs – with each another.

Posted in: Faith, Fun, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Catholic, Edel, Spiritual Friendships, Women

Let’s Chat about Mentoring Relationships for Moms

May 11, 2015 by Lisa Schmidt 3 Comments

During a recent visit to the Omaha Zoo, I spotted this info board outside the gorilla exhibit and couldn’t help but make the connection to human motherhood as well. Indeed, my motherhood has been shaped and informed by watching seasoned (human!) mothers care for their young. I feel blessed to be friends with moms who’ve birthed several kids across a … [Read more…]

Posted in: Family, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Mentoring, Motherhood, Spiritual Friendship, Women

When Your Doctor Asks Why You Use Natural Family Planning

September 20, 2012 by Lisa Schmidt 1 Comment

Many women experiencing side effects from the birth control pill are now exploring “green” options. We call that natural family planning.

Posted in: Family, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Catholic Church, Des Moines, Dr. Greg McKernan, Family Planning, Healthcare, NFP-Only Doctor, Organic, The Pill, Vitae Family Care Clinic, Women

What Catholic Women Think

September 4, 2012 by Lisa Schmidt 19 Comments

A preliminary report, “What Catholic Women Think About Faith, Conscience, and Contraception,” co-authored by Mary Rice Hasson and Michele M. Hill, offers new data about the views of church-going Catholic women, ages 18-54, on faith, conscience, and contraception. This report is part of a larger research effort called the Women, Faith, and Culture Project. Report Highlights 13% of … [Read more…]

Posted in: Faith, Family, Natural Family Planning, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Birth Control, Contraception, Natural Family Planning, Women

My Prayer for Women During This Year of Faith

August 15, 2012 by Lisa Schmidt 2 Comments

When Dr. Tom Neal asked me to write a guest post for the Year of Faith blog, he gave me two instructions: 1) the post must center around women and faith, and 2) it be under 500 words. Seriously? I get one shot on a topic I am most passionate about and am only alloted 500 words? … [Read more…]

Posted in: Faith, Schmidt, Lisa Tagged: Faith, Femininity, Feminism, Feminists, June Cleaver, Modest, Pleasantville, Pope Benedict XVI, Women, Women's Studies, Year of Faith

Birth Control Pill NOT a Risk Factor for Breast Cancer?

October 4, 2011 by Deacon Joel Schmidt Leave a Comment

Check out this Health Tip of the Day I recently received from my fitness center at work (emphasis added). From: Fitness Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2011 3:49 AM To: Schmidt, Joel Subject: Tip of the Day (BREAST CANCER HEALTH) – 10/02/11 *** Today’s Tip:  BREAST CANCER HEALTH Breast cancer, affecting one in eight women, is … [Read more…]

Posted in: Family, Schmidt, Joel Tagged: Birth Control, Estrogen, Health, Hormonal Contraception, Hormone, HRT, Prevention, Prolife, The Pill, Women, Women's Health
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