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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 26, 202210 min read


My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
Spiritual warfare is quite literally a glimpse into hell. It’s painful, nasty and exhausting. When you’re in the midst of the spiritual...

Lauren Allen
Apr 14, 20224 min read


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


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


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


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 the Lord; and the prayer of faith will save the sick man, and the Lord will raise him up; and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven." (James 5:14-15) In his epistle, St. James urges us to turn to the Church in our times of sickness, and we know that sickness can be spiritual, emotional and physical. On the bumpy road of infertility,

Jennifer Nelson
Jan 12, 20226 min read


How to Confidently Comfort Couples Living with Infertility
Infertility is a growing problem in the United States; research studies show that 1 in 8 couples struggles for a year or more to get...

Dana Nygaard, LPC
Oct 26, 20219 min read


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


The feminine genius
In a society in which femininity is so often under attack from every angle, it is a breath of fresh air to have a lens through which to...

Faith Downing
Sep 4, 20214 min read


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


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


Suffering- The "Mysterious Way"
Pain. Anguish. Hurt. Brokenness. Loneliness. Confusion. Suffering. Do you recognize any of these companions? Maybe you know them all too well. This week, I've been reflecting on suffering, specifically suffering when it comes to infertility. The cross we carry is a painful one. I would love to be able to write and tell you tips, tricks, and ways to carry your cross pain-free, but you know as well as I do that there is no such thing as a pain-free cross. So, now what? In my qu

Lauren Allen
Jan 30, 20213 min read
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