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As a non-Catholic, I stood between my wife and IVF
As his wife, I vividly recall the day his words about IVF made me realize that pursuing it might create an unbridgeable gap

thefruitfulhollow
Mar 265 min read
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RESOURCE: Discernment as a couple
Discerning next steps can be challenging enough on your own, but discerning as a married couple is sometimes even harder. When it comes to..

Ellen H.
Mar 185 min read
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Shiloh IVF Ministry: a first-of-its-kind outreach for IVF healing
Shiloh IVF Ministry has formed as a new ministry, uniquely set up to accompany and serve women, men and couples who are struggling with heal

Shiloh IVF Ministry
Aug 15, 20243 min read
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Aimee’s IVF story
Successful, in the sense that four beautiful human lives were created. Unsuccessful in the sense that no babies were born.

Aimee Arnold
Aug 7, 202410 min read
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Choosing a method of Natural Family Planning
If you’re new to NFP, it can be confusing to hear mention of different methods, and often we only hear about whichever one is promoted in...

thefruitfulhollow
Apr 17, 202417 min read
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Abundant life and the friendship of St. Gerard Majella
"I have come so they may have life and have it more abundantly" says Jesus in John 10:10. It is the desire of every human heart, to live an

Sarah Hauer
Mar 20, 20245 min read
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Fasting in Lent – prepare your body so your spirit can flourish
If you’ve ever fasted during Lent, then you will probably have heard about fasting as a means of spiritual discipline. And rightly so!...

Victoria Peck-Gray, RD
Feb 13, 20245 min read
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What every Catholic should know about IVF
Infertility is very real and runs deep
The ability to produce offspring touches the deepest parts of our very being. Whilst we understand...

Sarah M.
Oct 18, 20234 min read
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Praying the Holy Spirit novena
The nine days of prayer is considered to be the first novena, which took place in the time period between the Ascension and Pentecost.

Brittany Wahhab
May 17, 20233 min read
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God’s faithfulness during unanswered prayers
“God, where are You? Why aren’t You answering? Why aren’t You helping us? We are doing our part - why aren’t you doing Yours?” ...

Ellen H.
Jun 22, 20225 min read
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10 things you should know if you’re trying to conceive
If you and your spouse have recently decided to grow your family, congratulations! What an exciting time in your marriage! We know that...

thefruitfulhollow
Apr 27, 20229 min read
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2022 Preparing for a fruitful Holy Week
Throughout Holy Week, let us be vigilant and keep watch. As we hear of Christ’s suffering and sacrifice for our souls, may we yearn to...

thefruitfulhollow
Apr 9, 20223 min read
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Infertility Stations of the Cross
We are honored to share this reflection on the Stations of the Cross through the lens of infertility. It is a collaborative effort of...

thefruitfulhollow
Mar 30, 202211 min read
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Working through conflict to bear fruit in your marriage
...what about “marriage and conflict”? I haven’t heard a song that does the topic justice. We don’t see the fights between Prince Charming..

Sarah W.
Feb 9, 202210 min read
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Healing the whole person: stories of spiritual, emotional and physical healing
"Is any among you sick? Let him call for the presbyters of the Church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of...

Jennifer Nelson
Jan 12, 20226 min read
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Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
When Mary was born, St. Andrew of Crete declared, “Let everything, mundane things and those above, join in festive celebration.” So...
Victoria
Sep 8, 20213 min read
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Ask Elizabeth, June 2021. What does the Catholic Church teach about IUI?
Dear Elizabeth,
I know a couple who are pursuing IUI and I’m curious about whether this is an option my husband and I might consider....

thefruitfulhollow
Jun 22, 20212 min read
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Ask Elizabeth, April 2021. Is embryo adoption morally licit?
Is embryo adoption a morally licit option for a Catholic couple?

thefruitfulhollow
Apr 14, 20212 min read
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