NFP
A Father Teaches Sacrifice
“If there is one thing I could stress to young couples, it’s to learn to love sacrifice.” This comment, coming from Daniel West in a recent PeakDay Podcast with Martha Haenni, got in my head. Daniel continued. “Our broken reaction to any kind of discomfort, misunderstanding, any kind of pain is to say, ‘No, get…
Read MoreGuided by Natural Intelligence
In my work as a CCL coach, I accompany couples through the real questions that arise when charting, especially in confusing or transitional cycles. While today’s technology offers impressive tools, I’ve seen firsthand that wisdom develops through formation, conversation, and guidance. My hope is to encourage couples to use every tool wisely while continuing to…
Read MoreNatural 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 MoreRecognizing God’s Plan through NFP
Through Natural Family Planning, a couple’s journey from uncertainty and control to trust and openness has transformed their marriage. Used rightly, NFP goes hand in hand with a vision that acknowledges that even if God’s timing isn’t always ours, new life is always a precious gift. The McGuires The McGuires began marriage using contraceptives but…
Read MoreIt Starts in the Heart
When couples first encounter Natural Family Planning, many share the same reaction: Why didn’t we know this sooner? Author and speaker Megan Madden, a popular interview on the PeakDay Podcast, understands that question well. A wife, mother of seven, and author of Mary, Teach Me to Be Your Daughter and Through Storms and Still Waters…
Read MoreThe NFP Path to Stronger Marriages: CCL Clergy Webinar
On May 21st, the Couple to Couple League hosted its Clergy Webinar, The NFP Path to Stronger Marriages. CCL welcomed over 200 clergy, parish leaders, marriage prep coordinators, and Pre-Cana teams from dioceses across the country. Hosted by CCL Ministry Consultant Nick Vicinanzo, the webinar featured an outstanding panel of experts. Rev. Fr. Paul Nguyen,…
Read MoreUnited in Prayer: 54-Day Rosary Novena
This June, Couple to Couple League invites all CCL staff, students, volunteers, benefactors, and friends to join together in prayer as we celebrate 55 years of teaching God’s plan for marriage and family life. Beginning June 1 at 12:15 pm ET, we will pray a 54-day Rosary Novena LIVE online, leading up to our anniversary…
Read MoreMary: A Crown of Flowers, A Life of Faith
In the heart of spring, the Catholic Church turns its gaze to Mary, honoring her as the Queen of May. Blossoms, light, and new life seem to echo her quiet “yes”—a response that allowed grace to enter the world in a profound way. For generations, May Crownings have offered a simple but powerful image: placing…
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