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Whitney Hetzel
Whitney Hetzel and her husband, James, have been married for thirty-three years. They have nine children ranging in age from twelve to thirty-two. Whitney, who has been homeschooling for twenty-seven years, is an exercise enthusiast who enjoys blogging about health and fitness over at 9 Kid Fitness. But her real passion is discussing faith, family, and the challenges of putting one foot in front of the other on a daily basis, all of which she writes about at Catholic Company Magazine and the Good Catholic blog. Whitney has a B.A. in English and Journalism from Indiana University and an M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Saint Louis University.
A Saint For Sinners: Charles De Foucauld
Charles de Foucauld's body was found in a ditch in front of the small fort where he had lived ...
ArticleWhy Now Is The Time To Live The Message Of Fatima—And How To Do It
What occurred at Fatima in 1917 is one of the most momentous events in salvation history. ...
ArticleWhy Confession Is Key For Your Surrender To God
The first time I went to confession I was twenty-five years old. I wasn't quite sure what ...
ArticleWhy Silence Should Be Your Priority This Lent
Mother Teresa had a profound understanding of silence and its importance. ...
ArticleThe Truth About The Holy Family: A Reflection
It is a beautiful thing to meditate on the Holy Family as an example for our own families. ...
ArticleWhy You Can Relate to Simon of Cyrene, the Reluctant Cross-Bearer
There is something about Simon. Each ...
Article8 Saints To Celebrate During Advent
While much of the world starts celebrating Christmas the day after Halloween, Holy Mother ...
Article5 Steps To Prepare Yourself For A Holy Advent
Advent is around the corner. That means December 25th will be here before we know it. ...
Article5 Things You Should Know About the Sign of the Cross
We Catholics make the Sign of the Cross. ...
Article4 Prayers To St. Monica For Wayward Children
As a mother of nine children, I need patience. It is a daily requirement. ...