When we stood at the altar, the priest looked us in the eyes and asked: “Will you accept children lovingly from God?” Our response was an exuberant: “We will.” And we meant it. We were assured: be open to life, and life will come. Be faithful. Be patient. Be generous. Be hopeful. So we waited. And waited. And waited. We didn't know it would hurt this much, but we said yes to life. And we’d say yes again.

In my journey through the Christian life, certain spiritual mentors have guided and shaped me in profound ways. In college, it was St....

choosing to stay faithful to Church teaching, faithful to your husband and faithful to your body is pro-life, even if it means not having children at all. By choosing not to pursue anti-life options, you're standing up for life. By not commodifying children, you're protecting a culture of life and your options of showing it are limitless. 

The Fruitful Hollow is an international ministry and can only advise on generalities. Adoption requirements and options vary widely depending on your country and your state/province/region. When considering options and requirements, it is important to consult resources specific to your region.

I sat down to write a piece on Easter Sunday and inevitably I am brought first to Good Friday. For just as Venerable Fulton Sheen wrote, “Unless there is a Good Friday in your life, there can be no Easter Sunday,” without the painful cross of infertility, our family would not be the miracle that it is. My womb never bore children, I remain infertile almost eight years after my husband and I said “I do”. This might look like an abject failure, like the absence of a miracle, bu

Discerning next steps can be challenging enough on your own, but discerning as a married couple is sometimes even harder. When it comes to..

It happened again the other night. I had put my oldest son to bed and was headed into my youngest’s room when I heard a faint whisper...

That question caused the greatest spiritual struggle for me. Couldn’t God see that I was suffering? Why would God’s will be to cause me...

My infertility did not go away when we started growing our family. My children did not cure my infertility. That is not their job.

“I’m going to be honest with you because someone needs to be. At your current weight, you have no business trying to conceive”. I steady...

Lisa and I met and started dating in March of 1985. We have been married for 35 years. We are both cradle Catholics and active in our...

I met Our Lady, Star of the Sea on our first adoption journey. A case came through my email with a very specific name that the expectant...

On 11 October we celebrate the Feast Day of Our Lady of La Leche. Couples who desire to conceive will find a worthy intercessor in Maria ...

I’ve always been pro-life. When I was in grade school I was even part of a “students for life” club. We prayed outside of abortion clinics..

On July 26 the Church celebrates the feast of Sts. Anne and Joachim, parents of Our Lady, and the fourth Sunday of July is therefore known..

We understand that Mothers’ Day can be difficult for couples experiencing infertility, loss, or any hard road to growing their family...

In writing this blog post, I have had the opportunity to learn about a version of Mary whose intercession I’ve been seeking but whose...

Perhaps your sister, daughter or friend has shared with you that she and her husband are going through infertility and you want to know...

The dead blooms of last year clung right beside the new buds which brimmed with possibility for the spring ahead. I did not see the roses...

Is there anything that more closely resembles the journey of infertility than the season of Lent? 40 long days alone in the desert, being denied comfort and support as we are tempted by Satan to go against God's word and teachings. Even if you know there is salvation at the end, it can easily feel as if you will never get through to see it. I met my husband on Ash Wednesday in 2017. We had both joined a young adult small group looking for answers and guidance during a period