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About Whitney Hetzel

Whitney Hetzel is a wife, mother of nine children, homeschooler, and catechist. Passionate about her Catholic faith and physical fitness, she trains for marathons and triathlons and blogs at 9kidfitness.com to help other women stay healthy and fit while juggling the demands and joys of domestic life.

The Wonderful Realness of Motherhood

Apr 27, 2020 by Whitney Hetzel

"Does it hurt?” asked the Rabbit. “Sometimes,” said the Skin Horse, for he was always truthful. “When you are real you don’t mind being hurt.” —The Velveteen Rabbit I th … Read more

How To Make An At-Home Prayer Corner

Apr 14, 2020 by Whitney Hetzel

I have friends whose purses are as well-stocked as a pharmacy. If anyone needs an aspirin, some chapstick, or a band-aid, they are always prepared. I'm not that person. Even at h … Read more

How To Do Lectio Divina (Praying With Sacred Scripture)

Apr 09, 2020 by Whitney Hetzel

Prayer is a necessity for living an authentic Christian life. In fact, prayer is not only essential—it is also our primary means of communicating with God. Of all the Church’s trea … Read more

Seal Your Doorpost With The Divine Mercy Image

Mar 27, 2020 by Whitney Hetzel

Most of us are familiar with the Divine Mercy image. Many Catholics pray the chaplet of Divine Mercy frequently, and have this powerful image hanging in their homes or printed o … Read more

Consoling Words From Our Blessed Mother

Mar 20, 2020 by Whitney Hetzel

“Am I not here, I who am your Mother?” —Our Lady of Guadalupe There is something special about a mother's love. Now, more than ever, in these uncertain ti … Read more

Give A Spiritual Gift This Valentine's Day

Feb 09, 2020 by Whitney Hetzel

When we think of Valentine's Day, we usually imagine flowers and chocolates and nice dinners out. These outward signs of our love are the typical gifts that express our feelings. B … Read more

Nunc Coepi! Begin Again...Right Now

Feb 03, 2020 by Whitney Hetzel

Many of us believe that new beginnings are one-time opportunities—and if we miss that one-time chance, we think that's it. No turning over a new leaf until a new and specifi … Read more

The Present Moment Is Holy

Feb 03, 2020 by Whitney Hetzel

“The duties of each moment are shadows beneath which the divine action lies concealed.” —Fr. Jean Pierre de Caussade, S.J. A few weeks ago, our nine-yea … Read more

A Bright Spot In Bethlehem For Christmas

Dec 16, 2019 by Whitney Hetzel

Bethlehem, the birthplace of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, will always be a hallowed place for Christians. It is full of "bright spots" to visit while on pilgrimage, for examp … Read more

Why Advent Is A Little Lent

Nov 12, 2019 by Whitney Hetzel

Steep yourselves in the meaning of these Advent days. And above all, pay heed to him who is approaching; think whence he comes and whither it is he advances; consider his purpos … Read more

Remember: God Likes To Be Thanked!

Oct 29, 2019 by Whitney Hetzel

No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks. —St. Ambrose I recently called a friend to ask for her prayers in a situation I was struggling with. A few weeks … Read more

What Saint John Paul II Meant To My Catholic Faith

Oct 09, 2019 by Whitney Hetzel

I became a Catholic in 1991. To say that my faith was affected by the man who was pope at the time of my conversion is an understatement. At first I could not anticipate how thi … Read more

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