Posts Tagged ‘sympto-thermal method’
At The Heart Of It
2026 marks the 55th year CCL has been in existence. CCL is teaching couples how to understand and embrace their fertility and live their marriage vocation as God planned it. This milestone has me reflecting on why we have survived for more than half a century. At the heart of it, CCL is still here…
Read MoreFaith and Fertility: NFP Strengthens Catholic Marriage
Tucked into the rugged beauty of Colorado, Brooke and John Fischer’s life is anything but ordinary. With four energetic sons and a shared love for the outdoors, they balance family life with dedicated service to their church’s marriage preparation ministry. The Fischers are passionate about mentoring engaged couples and sharing how NFP strengthens Catholic marriage.…
Read MoreMore than just a Fertility Awareness Method
I love that the Couple to Couple League (CCL) has never just taught the Sympto-Thermal Method. Why? Because to practice a fertility awareness method of family planning successfully, you need more than head knowledge. CCL has always been structured to provide whatever couples need live out the call to marital love as God designed. And…
Read MoreLearning NFP? Start with Sympto-Thermal
OK, you’ve been hearing about fertility awareness-based methods. You like that they are safe and healthy. But how do you know which method to learn? You could search online to find advice or surveys that help match a method to your personality, lifestyle or needs. There’s good logic behind that. But I recommend everyone start…
Read MoreWhy Contraceptives aren’t Essential
Before you read, check out this article for context. Then read our version. It is 2020. The American Health Care Act has become law, and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has eliminated contraception from its list of essential preventative services that must be covered by insurance without cost sharing. Let’s imagine a…
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