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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.

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Have You Paused to Thank God For His Creation?

Feb 06, 2019 by Whitney Hetzel

“We are restless till we rest in thee.” St. Augustine One day last summer I hiked a portion of the Appalachian Trail with my daughter who was heading to college in th … Read more

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Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem: A Pro-life Message of Hope in The Holy Land

Jan 18, 2019 by Whitney Hetzel

Each January, over 100,000 pro-life advocates participate in the March For Life in Washington, D.C. This visible form of peaceful protest has become an important and powerful way … Read more

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Let The Saints Guide You To An Extraordinary Life! A Lesson on Heroic Virtue

Oct 10, 2018 by Whitney Hetzel

The saints are as different as they are similar. Some saints lived short lives; some long ones; some saints were married, others single; some saints came from prominence, others … Read more

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Sometimes Silence is Better than Words

Oct 02, 2018 by Whitney Hetzel

Do you ever get the feeling that you have said too much? Whether in a conversation with a friend, in a discussion at work, or even just talking to my husband or my children, somet … Read more

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A Thankful Heart Is A Happy Heart (And It Starts At Mass)

Sep 26, 2018 by Whitney Hetzel

In one of Saint Catherine of Siena’s revelations, God the Father told her that “thanksgiving makes the soul incessantly delight in Him; it frees men from negligence and lukewarmnes … Read more

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7 Lessons Learned From Devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows

Sep 24, 2018 by Whitney Hetzel

The Church dedicates the month of September to Our Lady of Sorrows It's a devotion that has become a favorite of mine. As a convert, it took me a while to become comfortable wit … Read more

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Gain a New Understanding of the Holy Spirit's Role in Your Life

Aug 03, 2018 by Whitney Hetzel

Of the three persons of the Blessed Trinity, it is the Holy Spirit I seem to know the least. Why is this? Perhaps it is because the pure concept of “spirit” is more … Read more

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Heaven's Window: Praying With Sacred Art

Jul 31, 2018 by Whitney Hetzel

Sacred art as a form of prayer was a subject explored in our Good Catholic's digital content series School of Prayer. This series talked about the tragic heresy known as “ic … Read more

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Arrow Prayers: A Powerful Way to Cry Out to God

Jul 25, 2018 by Whitney Hetzel

What is an "arrow prayer"?An arrow prayer is a quick, very short prayer (usually only a sentence long) which brings us into the presence of God and the saints, seeking holy aid in … Read more

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The Power of Sacred Music to Move the Soul

Jul 24, 2018 by Whitney Hetzel

As a runner, I recognize that music has an effect on my emotional state and even on my psyche. I often run alone and love the solitude, peace, and recollection gained when running … Read more

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How To Experience The Sacred Triduum With Children

Mar 23, 2018 by Whitney Hetzel

Holy Week is the most solemn and glorious week of the church year—even more so than Christmas. Beginning with Palm Sunday, when Jesus entered triumphantly into Jerusalem, and en … Read more

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Begin Lent With The Four Last Things

Feb 14, 2018 by Whitney Hetzel

"Remember man that you are dust, and to dust you shall return."These words, which derive from the Book of Genesis, were spoken in the liturgy on Ash Wednesday when ashes were pla … Read more

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About Whitney Hetzel

Have You Paused to Thank God For His Creation?

Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem: A Pro-life Message of Hope in The Holy Land

Let The Saints Guide You To An Extraordinary Life! A Lesson on Heroic Virtue

Sometimes Silence is Better than Words

A Thankful Heart Is A Happy Heart (And It Starts At Mass)

7 Lessons Learned From Devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows

Gain a New Understanding of the Holy Spirit's Role in Your Life

Heaven's Window: Praying With Sacred Art

Arrow Prayers: A Powerful Way to Cry Out to God

The Power of Sacred Music to Move the Soul

How To Experience The Sacred Triduum With Children

Begin Lent With The Four Last Things