Natural Family Planning (NFP) provides many benefits that not only promote healthy living, this remarkable method of birth regulation is also environmentally friendly and fosters authentic marital love. NFP is safe There are no harmful side effects for either the … Keep reading

Sometimes life drops a bomb in your lap that leaves you reeling.  Other times the stresses of life can gradually wear on a person until something within them breaks and they are thrown into depression, an anxiety disorder, or chronic … Keep reading

In the next few weeks my husband and I will be launching an online directory of Catholic pediatricians at www.CatholicPediatrics.com.  At present this website is my personal blog, but soon my blogging will be moving to a back page.  The … Keep reading

My friends who are Daughters of St. Paul know that I’m a bit of a Pauline groupie, and while I don’t think I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting Sister Rose Pacatte in person, I have heard her speak numerous … Keep reading

Talking with my sister-in-law, a maternity ward nurse, the other day about the new Health and Human Services mandate (HHS), I was curious about how things are going since she works at a Catholic hospital.  She told me her hospital is totally … Keep reading

One of my favorite books in 2011 came from my dear friend and fellow Catholic blogger Kate Wicker. Weightless: Making Peace with Your Body was released last August and continues to receive rave reviews from those who have been inspired … Keep reading

Question:  I am taking prednisone for a health condition but do not like the side effects. What do you think about taking adrenal cortex extract instead and which brand do you recommend? Answer:  Let me widen your question a bit … Keep reading

Friday, January 20, 2012, the Obama administration announced that faith-based institutions must cover free contraception for employees. While mainstream media tries to pass this off as merely covering “the pill,” it also includes sterilization and abortifacients. (See the AP story … Keep reading

These were very fast and simple to make, and a surprising hit!  (I don’t often make up a recipe or adapt it so much with such success, so I expected this to be another “Friday Food Flop” for sure.)  But … Keep reading

The beginning of a new year often prompts the making of resolutions regarding lifestyle. Some will decide to exercise more or to eat better. Nowadays healthier lifestyle choices are encouraged: a diet rich in whole foods, fresh fruits and vegetables, … Keep reading