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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.

Why 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 ...

Why Silence Should Be Your Priority This Lent
Mother Teresa had a profound understanding of silence and its importance. ...

The 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. ...

Why You Can Relate to Simon of Cyrene, the Reluctant Cross-Bearer
There is something about Simon. Each ...

8 Saints To Celebrate During Advent
While much of the world starts celebrating Christmas the day after Halloween, Holy Mother ...

5 Steps To Prepare Yourself For A Holy Advent
Advent is around the corner. That means December 25th will be here before we know it. ...

5 Things You Should Know About the Sign of the Cross
We Catholics make the Sign of the Cross. ...

4 Prayers To St. Monica For Wayward Children
As a mother of nine children, I need patience. It is a daily requirement. ...

St. Jane de Chantal’s Little-Known Letter To St. Francis de Sales
St. Jane de Chantal, whose feast we celebrate on August 12th, lived a life that was full of ...

4 Surprising Lessons From St. Josemaría Escrivá
Pope St. John Paul II called Josemaría Escrivá “the saint of ordinary life.” That's ...