November 2025 - Natural Family Planning | Fertility Awareness

Walking Into NFP & Faith Together

Sophia and Nathan Stene didn’t plan for RCIA and marriage preparation to intertwine, yet their parallel paths into the Church became the foundation of their life together. What began as Nathan’s late-night search for truth unfolded into a shared conversion, a deepening friendship, and ultimately a marriage rooted in NFP and faith. Their story reveals…

NFP and Changing Hearts

Is NFP transformational for relationships? Is it an entry point to Catholicism? While I don’t know if NFP creates more Catholics, the evidence in the literature does support the idea that NFP helps couples to communicate better. They have improved spirituality, are better at self-control, and attribute NFP to a better relationship with their spouse. Several…

Discovering NFP and Finding Faith

In some love stories, discovering Natural Family Planning (NFP) and finding faith go hand in hand. For Hannah and Michael Polisei, learning NFP became a surprising turning point—a path that deepened their love, strengthened their marriage, and ultimately led Michael to the Catholic Church. Their journey shows how understanding fertility can do more than improve…

Advent at Home: Resources and Family Traditions

The Christmas decor and “Advent” calendars of all shapes and sizes are already showing up in stores and online. It reminds us that the beautiful spiritual season of Advent is approaching. Advent is a season of quiet anticipation — a time to slow down, prepare our hearts, and make room for Christ’s coming. As the…

The Sacred and the Science: A Man’s Take on NFP

I was fortunate enough to have come to appreciate fertility awareness morally before our first NFP class. I had witnessed and experienced the fallout of lots of sin before that day and my heart was convinced while my mind was open to learning. By the end of my first class, I was ready to tell…

Blessed and Belonging: The Family Meal

In today’s fast-paced world, the tradition of sharing the family meal is frequently overlooked. However, for Catholics, coming together at the table goes beyond nourishment – it mirrors God’s design for family life, community, and the Eucharist. Because the Church teaches that the family is the “domestic Church,” the family meal then becomes a continuation…

A Gift of Love: An Indulgence for the Holy Souls

Each November, the Church invites us into a profound work of mercy: to pray for the Holy Souls in Purgatory. Beginning on All Saints Day (Nov. 1) and continuing through the Octave of All Souls (Nov. 1–8), Catholics have the opportunity to obtain one plenary indulgence each day for a departed soul by visiting a…

Book Review: All Hallows’ Eve by Anthony DeStefano

As a Catholic parent, I’m always on the lookout for stories that capture my children’s attention while nurturing their faith. All Hallows’ Eve by Anthony DeStefano does just that. It’s both spooky and sacred—a story that reclaims the true purpose of Halloween and reminds families of the beauty behind this holy day. Author DeStefano reminds…