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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 3 – Think About Your Character

Jan 08, 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 05, 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 05, 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 16, 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 01, 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 19, 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 16, 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 10, 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

Pope Francis Delivers an Unexpected TED Talk

Apr 26, 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 … Read more

Why a Child's First Holy Communion is a Big Deal

Apr 21, 2017 by Whitney Hetzel

As Catholics, we know that the Holy Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith: it is the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Pope Francis has … Read more

What We Can Learn From the Apparition of St. Joseph at Fatima

Apr 04, 2017 by Whitney Hetzel

On October 13, 1917, during the final apparition of Our Lady at Fatima (the day of the Miracle of the Sun), St. Joseph appeared to the three children of Fatima. He was holding the … Read more

Begin a New Lenten Tradition and Help Prepare Your Kids For Easter!

Apr 03, 2017 by Whitney Hetzel

I am excited to begin a new Lenten tradition with my children with The Easter Story Egg! The Catholic Company is offering a new product that tells the story of Holy Week, beginning … Read more

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