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Natural Family Planning: Designed by God, Guided by Love, Open to Life
The natural beauty of creation has the power to draw us into the mystery of God. We can see, feel, smell, and sense God’s creative handiwork in so many ways. Consider when we pause to savor the burst of colors in a sunset or the rhythmic sound of waves rolling upon a beach. It might…
Read MoreCelebrate National NFP Week! 12 Simple Ways
National Natural Family Planning Awareness Week, July 19–25, 2026, is almost here! This year’s theme from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, “Natural Family Planning: Designed by God. Guided by Love. Open to Life,” beautifully captures the gift that NFP offers married couples. It is rooted in God’s design for our bodies, guided by…
Read MoreRed, White and Blue…and NFP too!
This year, as our nation celebrates America’s 250th anniversary, the Couple to Couple League is joining the festivities with a little friendly competition among our staff: creating fun, family-friendly NFP memes! At first glance, Natural Family Planning and the Fourth of July might not seem connected but we think they have everything to do with…
Read MoreFinding Each Other, Finding Faith
Jessica and Joshua met at Cal State when they found themselves dancing salsa bachata together at an event. It kindled a spark, but Joshua realized at night’s end that he never got his partner’s name. Instagram and a mutual friend came to the rescue and the two were able to find each other’s online profiles…
Read MoreLiving Easter Fully
The joy of Easter is not confined to a single Sunday. The Church invites us into fifty days of celebration, a season that stretches from the Resurrection to Pentecost. It is also a time of renewal and new life. It is no coincidence that this season so beautifully echoes the heart of NFP, which is…
Read More10 Things I Learned About My Menstrual Cycle That Changed Everything
For years, I thought my cycle was random and unpredictable, just something I had to deal with every month. I relied on calendar predictions and period apps, assuming ovulation always happened on day 14. The moment I began paying attention to my body’s real signals, everything started to make sense. Understanding fertility and hormones turned…
Read MoreLove for the Faith Attracts
Andrew and Delrina Watson first met when Delrina and her sister were on a trip to Rome, and Andrew happened to be their tour guide. “He led us through so many beautiful churches, and I remember being struck not only by his knowledge, but also by his genuine love for the faith,” Delrina recalls. Second…
Read MoreGrace, Communication and Trust Through NFP
Faith was part of the conversation from the very beginning for Maria and Tony Lotz. What started as a shared love for Sunday Mass and meaningful conversation soon became the foundation of their relationship—one that continues to shape how they approach marriage, communication, and Natural Family Planning as newlyweds. When Maria set up a dating…
Read MoreSt. Valentine: Mission to Love Well
Perhaps the most remarkable thing about St. Valentine is that no one truly knows who he was. His life is known only to God, and yet, that is enough. Valentine endures as an icon of love. He was a champion of lovers, and a beloved son of the Lord who is love. His witness reminds…
Read MoreNFP 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…
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