April 2025 - Natural Family Planning | Fertility Awareness

Mercy, Trust and NFP

Alleluia! He is Risen! Lent is over (phew!), and we are now in the Easter season – a time for celebrating with family, rejoicing in the Risen Lord, the Feast of the Ascension, and awaiting the birth of the Church at Pentecost. It is a joyful season that also includes the Feast of Divine Mercy…

Pope Francis: His Merciful Mission

On the first Monday of Easter, Pope Francis was called home to our Lord to his eternal rest. It seems appropriate for him, who was known as the Pope of Mercy, to end his earthly pilgrimage during the Easter season, which is intrinsically linked to God’s merciful message of hope and renewal. A Mission of…

The Blessing of the “Do Over”

We are all about cycles at CCL–teaching men and women about the fertility cycle and inviting them to join the natural “dance” of renewal as an underlying melody of their married life. Like the seasons of the year that rule our gardens, these repetitive cycles allow us another chance to discern God’s will for our…

Small Actions Done Faithfully = Big Results

I’m really good at procrastinating. In fact, it might be considered one of my superpowers. I’ll put that laundry away…tonight. I’ll start tracking my meals again…on Monday. That library book can be returned…next week. Did you know that moderate procrastination can actually enhance creativity and problem solving – even better than coffee? I told you,…

The Unshakable Duo of NFP & Worship

I’m hopeful! I’m hopeful for Christian marriages today. Adversity, difficulties, and unanticipated conflicts will come. But no matter what, we can persevere and preserve the marital vows, none of this 50% failure stuff. The Church teaches that “strengthened by the grace of God, there is no possible circumstance in which husband and wife cannot faithfully fulfill their…

NFP, PeakDay App & Wellness

Today, more than ever before, we are aware that overall health impacts our lives at the deepest levels. Couples working together to achieve health and wellness goals are more likely to succeed. With the introduction of new features in the app, PeakDay 3.0 now makes it easier than ever. One key goal for couples using…