Using NFP
Carrying the Mission Forward
When Regina and Alfred Nicolini became a certified Couple to Couple League Teaching Couple in 2025, they joined a tradition stretching back more than five decades. They are among CCL’s newest volunteers, teaching classes while raising a young daughter and balancing the demands of work, mission and family life. Yet in many ways, their story…
Read MoreNFP and Birth Control: Worth Talking About
Elizabeth Timpe is passionate about a few things. Postpartum fertility is one. Helping women understand their charts is another. And then there is the one she recently took to the pages of Denver Catholic: Can we please stop calling Natural Family Planning “contraceptive”? Elizabeth is not afraid to speak about this topic. After years of…
Read MoreThe Difference Between Information and Formation
When we were newlyweds and practicing NFP, we joined our first parish as a married couple. I was excited to learn there was a pro-life committee and eagerly joined, hoping to promote Natural Family Planning. Sadly, no one seemed interested. It would be another five years before we became a Teaching Couple. Now, 30 years…
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 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 MoreRRM: Healing Fertility Naturally
In the 1960s the popular use of the hormonal birth control pill prompted the Church to respond with the encyclical of Humanae Vitae. It explained the moral stance and alternatives for family planning. Over 60 years later, couples and families are faced with the moral question about IVF and fertility treatments. Considering recent government initiatives,…
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 MoreFamily-Friendly Nutrition: A Guide to Feeding Kids Well
Raise your hand if you struggle with mealtime and figuring out how to feed your kids well. I see you! The goal here is to take some of the guesswork and stress out of feeding your kids with some simple guidelines, helpful tips, and age-appropriate portion sizes. Let’s focus on the good over the perfect.…
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 MoreMoving with Mary: SoulCore and the Rosary
In a culture that often separates physical wellness from spiritual life, SoulCore offers a refreshingly integrated vision. It also deepens devotion to the Rosary and reflects the beauty of the Visitation, celebrated this Sunday, on May 31. Co-founded by Deanne Miller and Colleen Scarano, SoulCore brings together prayer and movement, inviting participants to engage body,…
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