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thefruitfulhollow
Apr 16, 202417 min read
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...
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Brittany Wahhab
May 17, 20233 min read
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.
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Marie Justin
Mar 28, 20234 min read
Letters of encouragement: going through fertility treatment
The side effects from medications and then feeling like an experiment at times would just become too much. I remember crying when an...
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Katie Woltornist
Mar 1, 20233 min read
Visio divina: praying with art through the crucifixion
As we begin Lent, I find myself being led to this moving icon of Christ by one favorite Dominican, Blessed Fra Angelico. Art has always...
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thefruitfulhollow
Nov 9, 202212 min read
How to start an in-person infertility group or ministry
Our intention with this blog post is to address some of the common obstacles women face when discerning whether to begin a group or thinking
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Jana Zuniga Pingel
Sep 13, 20223 min read
I don't know where else to go but Calvary
I don’t know where else to go but Calvary. The place where redemptive suffering consumes every broken heart that God has ever and will ...
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Lauren Allen
Aug 16, 20224 min read
Back to school: time to pack your backpack!
The smell of freshly sharpened pencils, completely white sneakers, cute haircuts and junior high nerves is what comes to mind for me when...
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thefruitfulhollow
Aug 10, 202213 min read
Secondary infertility: your story
"I do find that there is a lot of guilt associated with my experience of secondary infertility. I feel guilty when talking with those..."
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thefruitfulhollow
Apr 9, 20223 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...
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Ellen H.
Apr 5, 20225 min read
RESOURCE: Spring Clean Your Life (spiritually, emotionally and physically)
There’s something about the early morning birdsong, the melting snow, the rising temperatures, blooming flowers and increased daylight...
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thefruitfulhollow
Mar 30, 202211 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...
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Dana Nygaard, LPC
Feb 23, 20224 min read
Boundaries: why they matter
If you are reading this blog post, the chances are you’re struggling with this very issue. Most people, like Olivia and William, find...
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Sarah W.
Feb 9, 202210 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..
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Dana Nygaard, LPC
Oct 26, 20219 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...
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Kristin D.
Oct 19, 20214 min read
St. Pope John Paul II: Create The Day
At his core, St. JPII was an exemplary poet, playwright, dreamer, and a visionary. He understood the depths of the human longing to create..
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Sarah W.
Sep 29, 20213 min read
Praying as a couple
"The fruit harvested is not like anything we would have imagined. During the harsh seasons in our infertility journey, the fruit from..."
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Ellen H.
Aug 25, 20213 min read
The one thing I know
While we can’t guarantee the fruitfulness that will come from any diet, medication or appointment, God’s word assures us that abiding...
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thefruitfulhollow
Jun 30, 20217 min read
Meet the Sisters of Hannah!
We are delighted to introduce you to the first mentors on the Sisters of Hannah team!
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thefruitfulhollow
May 26, 20212 min read
Ask Elizabeth, May 2021. How can our marriage thrive without children?
Dear Elizabeth,
My husband and I carry the cross of primary infertility. How do we allow our marriage to thrive in the absence of children?
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thefruitfulhollow
Mar 31, 20214 min read
Spy Wednesday: a closer look at Judas in the Gospels
Let us take a closer look at what happened on this day about 2000 years ago. Let us reflect upon these events deeper...
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