Continue to pray with us! *** In late August, we at CCL Central began praying a daily Chaplet of Adoration and Reparation for the healing of our Church. Today marks 40 workdays of intentional intercessory prayer. Thank you to those of you who have accompanied us spiritually during this . . . [Continue Reading]
Living the Love Blog
Growing momentum among Catholic medical professionals to defend ethical practice
While it may seem like acceptance of NFP by the mainstream medicine is hopeless, there is a slow but steady undercurrent of change working its way through at least the Catholic medical community. This shift was more clear than ever before at the Catholic Medical Association's (CMA) annual meeting . . . [Continue Reading]
Celebrate October with our limited edition rosary
While the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary is technically only on October 7, the entire month is celebrated with a special emphasis on this beautiful devotion.s This particular October, we at CCL are asking for your prayers in a special way. We’re working hard to develop new initiatives, classes . . . [Continue Reading]
3 ways teach your kids about guardian angels
The concept of guardian angels is difficult enough for adults to grasp, so it’s unsurprising that these supernatural beings often get reduced to a sort of heavenly Tooth Fairy when explained to children. Angels are much more than some kind of God-given imaginary friends, so it’s important to teach . . . [Continue Reading]
Q&A with CCL’s financial advisor
Zachary C. Clark, CFP is the newest member of the Couple to Couple League’s Board of Directors and will act as Financial Advisor. As we chatted, it quickly became evident that he has a quick sense of humor and a big heart. Forest Hempen: Do you go by Zach or Zachary? Zachary Clark: I . . . [Continue Reading]
For richer or poorer
From the Family Foundations archives **** Thirty years ago it was all different. There was a ring, a white dress and an “I do.” There were chicken and mashed potatoes, an open dance floor and an overjoyed couple ready to start their lives together as husband and wife. Now, as 20- and . . . [Continue Reading]
Marketing to millennials
One highly praised breakout session at our Humanae Vitae convention was titled "Marketing to Millennials." The presentation was given by Forest Hempen, CCL's marketing and communications associate, and created with input from her colleagues Maggie Tamborski and Clara Vincent. "Connection is much . . . [Continue Reading]
Grandpa, Grandma and the eternal
St. Joseph, pray for us. Sts. Joachim & Ann, pray for us. St. Gianna Beretta Molla, pray for us. Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us. Upon first glance, Sts. Joachim and Ann might seem like odd patrons for an NFP organization, and yet their names are included in the litany of saints we . . . [Continue Reading]
The unofficial patron saint of c-sections
Anyone who's had one could tell you that c-sections are far from easy. Beyond the standard post-partum challenges of balancing regular duties with keeping a fragile human alive, there's also the added inconvenience of an abdominal incision. Healing from a major surgery like that isn't a . . . [Continue Reading]
Sts. Monica and Augustine, persist with us
Yesterday was the feast of St. Monica, the mother of persistence, and today we celebrate the feast of her brilliant and influential son, St. Augustine. These feasts are timely, arriving in the midst of religious uncertainty and crisis. This woman — whose persistent prayers converted the hearts of . . . [Continue Reading]
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 33
- Next Page »