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Mandated coverage for contraception

Here are a few interesting articles in response to the news earlier this week about the Obama administration mandating contraception coverage in all private health insurance plans beginning in January 2013: http://www.lifenews.com/2011/08/04/americans-oppose-obama-decision-to-force-birth-control-coverage/ http://www.lifenews.com/2011/08/03/obama-to-americans-check-your-abortion-conscience-at-the-door/ http://www.lifesitenews.com/news/fair-is-fair-if-insurance-must-cover-artificial-family-planning-it-should-c  

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Congratulations

Congratulations to last week’s commenters Brian, Kelly, and Tami, who were our random winners to the book giveaways during NFP Awareness Week. Your books are on their way to you. Thank you for following the blog!

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It’s National NFP Awareness Week!

Not only is this week National NFP Awareness Week, but today is also the 43rd anniversary of the issuance of Humanae Vitae by Pope Paul VI. While most of the world pays little or no heed to the Holy Father’s … Continue reading

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Fr. Richard Hogan passes away

Anyone who has seriously studied the Theology of the Body knows the name of Rev. Richard Hogan. He co-authored Covenant of Love with Fr. John LeVoir, the first commentary book in English on this series of addresses by then-Pope John … Continue reading

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Archbishop Sheehan proclaims the plain truth on cohabitation

We ask you to join us in keeping Sante Fe Archbishop Michael Sheehan in your prayers as he faces criticism for taking a firm stand against cohabitation this past weekend. What Archbishop Sheehan did is simply speak the truth and … Continue reading

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Phase II humor

Abstaining during Phase II isn’t easy, but a good sense of humor makes a difference. Tell us your funny Phase II stories! A humorous charting misunderstanding. An unusual date. A surprising observation from a kid. We’re looking for those moments … Continue reading

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Morning Sickness: Is it inevitable?

Marilyn Shannon doesn’t think so. The author of CCL’s popular book, Fertility, Cycles & Nutrition, has found many common sense self-care strategies that can help reduce morning sickness, drawing from medical research, her counseling experience, and her understanding of human … Continue reading

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Hormonal Contraceptives? There’s a better way.

We have a “new” brochure available called Hormonal Contraceptives now available. It’s “new” in that it contains updated and current information, but it’s “old” in that it is actually a re-make of one of our most popular brochures, “The Pill: … Continue reading

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The Passing of a Pro-Life Warrior

Please join us in praying for Dr. Bernard Nathanson, the one-time abortionist who became one of the pro-life movement’s best-known warriors. Dr. Nathanson died on Monday, February 21 at the age of 84. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord.

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Welcome!

Welcome to CCL’s “The Art of Natural Family Planning” blog! We hope to develop this site into a favorite destination for those looking for information, support, conversation, and inspiration for all things NFP and CCL. We hope to provide a … Continue reading

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