An OBGYN on contraception

Dr. Clint Leonard, OB/GYN explains why contraception does not deliver the freedom that it promises, and has left a wake of devastating, unforeseen consequences. Contraceptives are supposed to make life easier. The idea is if married couples could have sex without the...

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A forward thinking doctor, the Green Movement and NFP

James E. Ohliger, Jr., DO, FAAFP The Green Movement and Natural Family Planning With the use of smartphones becoming prevalent, many women have access to apps for charting their fertility cycles. There are over 40 apps available for this purpose. The primary goal of...

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Misconceptions about NFP

Misconceptions about NFP

I was asked the other day - what are the biggest misconceptions about NFP? This was during my first foray onto live radio and I was a little nervous! I could have answered much better and more succinctly if I had been prepared for such a big question! If I had another...

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What’s it like taking NFP online?

What’s it like taking NFP online?

Here are some excerpts from couples' responses after taking a recent NFP online class: “Thank you so much for taking the time to teach us more about NFP; the class was very informative! I learned many things about my body that I had no clue about. God truly is...

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110?…110!

110?…110!

There is a way to be totally one with your spouse. 50/50? No, go for more! Each giving 100% in everything! Kindness, compassion, humility, effort, wealth...if you each give 100% then you can be truly one, but you will not be less, you will be more than ever! You will...

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Addressing the Struggles

Recently we were with a friend who said he wished their teaching couple had been a little less enthusiastic about the benefits of NFP. We asked “How do you mean?” He said they were finding NFP a struggle and the teaching couple had been all smiles about how great it...

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The Power of Mom’s Voice

The Power of Mom’s Voice

Look how mommy’s voice lights up baby’s brain! When can you start teaching your child about natural family planning?  Right at the moment of conception you begin your sacred duty to “raise the child in the way that it should go.”  First by celebrating the great act of...

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It’s a Miracle

It’s a Miracle

The most exciting part about NFP, besides the communication that it brings into the relationship, is being able to use the method to achieve pregnancy. NFP allowed us to know Lauren's body well enough that we were able to achieve pregnancy the first month we tried and...

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An NFP Journey

An NFP Journey

In college I began to think more about how I might raise my children. And I was also pondering how, with all the choices, would I choose the good or best thing.  Over time I realized that I had to turn to God in prayer and ask him, only he knew the long term...

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Why we started NFP and why we stay

Why we started NFP and why we stay

We learned about NFP from our parish priest at our marriage prep classes. Although we didn't understand fully the "why's" of the Catholic Church's teaching, we knew the "what"of its teaching, and we wanted to embrace those teachings in our marriage right from the...

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Risen

The woman arose from her bed Pausing, eyes closed, she breathed Sensing the east, sensing the light Turning slowly, she faced the rays She faced the spectral beauty of the risen sun Standing, the radiance moving She allowed the beams to touch and warm her To speak...

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NFP Awareness Week 2018

USCCB 2018 poster The Cleveland Diocese Marriage and Family Office will be using all the communications office can create to make this a great year for NFP Awareness Week. From the USCCB website: National NFP Awareness Week National NFP Awareness Week - JULY 22 - JULY...

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Anyone got a light?  Virtues

Anyone got a light? Virtues

Who wants to be a better lover?  Secretly don’t we all wish we could love better…and that we could be really loved?  Unfortunately, some folks, most folks, have not been loved as they ought. But everyone deserves love and has the potential to love as God love.  Are...

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Body and Soul

What I love about NFP is that it promotes the truth that we are not just bodies -- we are so much more than that.  By using the natural cycles of our bodies, we attune both our bodies and our souls to live out the truth of God's great plan for us. L.S., Lakewood, OH...

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