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.

Articles by Whitney Hetzel

15 Life-Changing Books To Deepen Your Spiritual Life

Dec 4th 2020 by Whitney Hetzel

I was in my late teens when self-help books became all the rage. From my teen years up until my early twenties, I read as many of them as I could get my hands on. … Read more

The Spiritual Christmas Crib: A Devotion To Prepare You For Christmas

Nov 30th 2020 by Whitney Hetzel

There is something about getting ready for Christmas that fills us with excitement—young and old alike. The hanging of lights, the hustle and bustle of shopping, the aromas of … Read more

Prayers And Support For Amy Coney Barrett [Prayer Included]

Nov 13th 2020 by Whitney Hetzel

At the closing of the Second Vatican Council, on December 8, 1965, Pope Paul VI addressed the following remarks to women: "As you know, the Church is proud to have glorified a … Read more

Trinity Missions: A Mission For Our Times

Oct 26th 2020 by Whitney Hetzel

Trinity Missions is truly a "mission for our times." Founded in 1921 as "the Congregation of the Missionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity" by Fr. Thomas Augustine Judge, a … Read more

Meet Carlo Acutis...First Millennial Saint?

Oct 23rd 2020 by Whitney Hetzel

In many ways, Carlo Acutis was a regular teenager. He wore Nike shoes, loved sports, and was tech-savvy.He was also exceptional. In fact, he is on his way to becoming the first mil … Read more

My Heart Is Ready, O God. So Where Are You?

Aug 14th 2020 by Whitney Hetzel

“People see only the flat surface. Their vision is two-dimensional and fixed to the ground. When you live a supernatural life, God will give you the third dimension: height, … Read more

How Do We Confess Without the Sacrament of Confession?

Aug 14th 2020 by Whitney Hetzel

There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of us in profound ways. We have been affected not just materially, but spiritually. The critical spiritual ef … Read more

St. Martin de Porres: First Black Saint of the Americas

Jun 22nd 2020 by Whitney Hetzel

St. Martin de Porres was the first black saint of the Americas. He was born on December 9, 1579 in Lima, Peru, to Ana Velázquez—a young freed slave of Native Indian descen … Read more

The Wonderful Realness of Motherhood

Apr 27th 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 14th 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 9th 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 … Read more

Seal Your Doorpost With The Divine Mercy Image

Mar 27th 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

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