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Allison Dreher has been contributed to a whooping 53 articles.

What does the Catechism teach about life before birth? by Martina Casey

As Catholics we are familiar with the Church's vehement opposition to abortion. From first century fathers to modern day saints like St.Mother Teresa of Calcutta, the opposition and the accompanied plethora of writings witness to a...

Sin, Temptation, Overcoming Sin, Sainthood, Cardinal Virtues, Prudence, Justice, Temperance, Femininity, Fortitude, Humility, Spirituality December 6, 2018

The Cardinal Virtues: Fortitude by Martina Casey

We are in the fourth and final week of exploring the four Cardinal Virtues as outlined in the Catechism of the Catholic Church ("CCC"). We previously covered prudence, justice, and temperance. In this final week we'll...

Humility, Spirituality, Sin, Temptation, Overcoming Sin, Sainthood, Cardinal Virtues, Temperance November 29, 2018

The Cardinal Virtues: Temperance by Martina Casey

In a four-part series, we are exploring the Cardinal Virtues. The Catechism of the Catholic Church ("CCC") lists four; prudence, justice, temperance and fortitude. Last week, we covered justice and the week before prudence . Today,...

Femininity, Humility, Spirituality, Sin, Temptation, Overcoming Sin, Sainthood, Cardinal Virtues, Justice November 21, 2018

The Cardinal Virtues: Justice by Martina Casey

This is the second installment in a four-part series exploring the four Cardinal Virtues: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance. You can read more on what the Cardinal Virtues are, and learn how to practically implement...

Prudence, Humility, Spirituality, Temptation, Overcoming Sin, Sainthood, Cardinal Virtues November 15, 2018

The Cardinal Virtues: Prudence by Martina Casey

According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church ("CCC") there are four cardinal or central virtues around which all other virtues hover. They are prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance. In a four part series we'll explore...

Spirituality, Sin, Temptation, Overcoming Sin, Sainthood, Femininity, Humility November 8, 2018

Sins of the Past By Nicole Moore

God has a funny way of using our struggle with sin as a means of molding us into saints. He grants us the grace to not only overcome these sins and lead Holy lives, but...

Humility, Spirituality, Feast of All Saints November 1, 2018

Why you do want to lose your life (seriously…) by Nicole Moore

I want to share with you advice that has really helped me make the right decisions in my life. As a woman who is continually looking to strengthen her relationships with friends, family, and most...

Femininity, The Virgin Mary, Humility, Spirituality October 25, 2018

Do I Really Want To Be a Handmaid of the Lord? By Nicole Moore

Before diving into this week’s blog post, take a moment to read Mary’s handmaid prayer from the Gospel of St. Luke: “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord, may it be done unto me...

Pro Life, October Respect Life Month, Femininity October 17, 2018

Psalm 139: A Prayer for Life and More by Martina Casey

Each year the Catholic Church in the United States dedicates the month of October to a special time of prayer and fasting for the protection of all human life from conception to natural death. In...

Natural Family Planning, Femininity, Fertility Awareness, Women's Health, Ovulation October 10, 2018

5 Common Reasons for Anovulation

Thyroid imbalance. Every cell in the body depends upon thyroid hormones for regulation of their metabolism, or the conversion of oxygen and calories to energy. Thyroid hormones also influence body temperature, growth and development, and...

Femininity October 3, 2018

Reverence is Timeless: 5 Characteristics to Personify Proverbs 31 By Martina Casey

"Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised" (Proverbs 31:30). What was true thousands of years ago is true today. That's the thing about God....

Birth Control September 27, 2018

It’s not a Catholic thing. It’s a science thing. By Allison Dreher

Fertility awareness has nothing to do with religion. Understanding one’s body and recognizing the signs of ovulation are about health. Every woman has a right to know how her body works. Perhaps the term ‘fertility...

Natural Family Planning September 14, 2018

Realizing the truth about the pill by Allison Dreher

Making the decision to go with a natural method of family planning can be terrifying. At least I felt that way when I started in 2002. There is a popular statement around these days...