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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.

Tips for a Holier New Year: Day 6 – Make Time for God

Jan 11th 2018 by Whitney Hetzel

Bottom Line Upfront: Make Time for GodHalf an hour's meditation each day is essential, except when you are busy. Then a full hour is needed "— Saint Francis de SalesThe truth is th … Read more

Tips for a Holier New Year: Day 5 – Expect Temptations

Jan 10th 2018 by Whitney Hetzel

Bottom Line Up Front: Expect TemptationSaint Francis de Sales implored his flock not to be surprised when faced with temptations. In his Sermon on the First Sunday of Lent he said … Read more

Tips For a Holier New Year: Day 4 – Conversion is Continual

Jan 9th 2018 by Whitney Hetzel

Bottom Line Upfront: Conversion is continual As we contemplate resolutions in the New Year, it is natural to think of them as significant changes that occur all of a sudden. Once w … Read more

Tips For a Holier New Year: Day 3 – Think About Your Character

Jan 8th 2018 by Whitney Hetzel

The Bottom Line Up front: Think about your character Character is not something we are born with. It is something we develop through our habits on a daily basis. … Read more

Tips for A Holier New Year: Day 2 - Talk To God Every Day

Jan 5th 2018 by Whitney Hetzel

Bottom Line Up front: Talk to God Every DayI saw a quote recently that said, "Until we believe that prayer is a good use of our time, we will not make time for prayer". How true t … Read more

Tips For a Holier New Year: Day 1 – The Bare Minimum

Jan 5th 2018 by Whitney Hetzel

January is the perfect time to contemplate how to live a holier life in the new year, and the following post is the first in a six- day blog series devoted to helping you make some … Read more

Prayers for Your Children As They Begin A New School Year

Aug 16th 2017 by Whitney Hetzel

The end of August ushers in the beginning of the school year for many, and we are reminded to pray for our children and for their studies throughout the upcoming year. As a mother … Read more

Get to Know Your Guardian Angel and the Angels of Your Loved Ones

Aug 1st 2017 by Whitney Hetzel

Our parish in Charlotte, North Carolina recently had the privilege of a visit from a priest of Opus Sanctorum Angelorum who offered us the opportunity to consecrate ourselves to ou … Read more

Does Your Work Feel Like Drudgery? Try this Prayer to St. Joseph the Worker

Jul 19th 2017 by Whitney Hetzel

The other day I was working on a landscape project in my yard, and what began as a small path of rocks slowly lead to adding logs and more rocks. While the project appeared dauntin … Read more

Feeling Stressed? Three Simple Ways to Cope

Jul 16th 2017 by Whitney Hetzel

Stress is par-for-the course for many of us these days. We live busy lives and trying to keep up with those lives can create tension and anxiety. Simply watching the news or … Read more

A Beautiful New DVD Series: Queen of Heaven: Mary's Battle For Souls

May 10th 2017 by Whitney Hetzel

We at The Catholic Company are excited to offer the new DVD set, Queen of Heaven: Mary's Battle For Souls DVD, a new series which allows you to encounter Mary as you never have bef … Read more

5 Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Catholic Moms

Apr 26th 2017 by Whitney Hetzel

Pope Francis surprised the world by recording a TED talk, a highly popular conference and video platform that delivers powerful and inspirational speeches on a wide variety of topi … Read more

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