The nine days of prayer is considered to be the first novena, which took place in the time period between the Ascension and Pentecost.

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...

Struggling with infertility or loss can be a time of deep pain and sorrow, even to the point of having suicidal thoughts. Social media is filled with family photos and birth announcements. We open our emails to see invitations for baptisms and Holy Communion parties. Although we are happy for our friends and family, we are left wondering: “when will it be my turn?” These thoughts can escalate into sadness and despair. For some, this might become depression, for others anxiety

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...

When you know it is time for a change “I can’t do this any longer!” “I feel like I’m hitting my head against a brick wall.” “We just keep hitting obstacle after obstacle.” “Something has to change.” “I wish God would just tell us what to do.” If you find that you are telling yourself any of these things during your infertility journey (or any challenging season of adult life for that matter), take it as a sign that it’s time for a change. Are you perplexed, overwhelmed or stu

Holidays can be a challenging time for many of us. Bright lights, festive decorations and joyous celebrations can feel like a harsh ...

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

We are excited to announce that a collection of infertility prayers and guided meditations by The Fruitful Hollow is now available to listen

Why use affirmations? Affirmations are positive statements, phrases or sentences which can be repeated often to counteract negative thoughts

So you’ve made the important decision to go ahead with surgery! This resource includes the following sections: Pages 1-2: What to ask your s

The smell of freshly sharpened pencils, completely white sneakers, cute haircuts and junior high nerves is what comes to mind for me when...

"I do find that there is a lot of guilt associated with my experience of secondary infertility. I feel guilty when talking with those..."

If you deal with infertility, you live in the US and you use the Creighton method of NFP, there is a chance you may eventually pass...

[Trigger warning: the first 2 paragraphs of this blog post include the story of one family’s miscarriages. If this is a sensitive topic for you, please skip ahead past the first photo to continue reading.] July has always been a month I looked forward to for as long as I can remember. My family would go on a beach vacation to North Carolina and celebrate the 4th of July with food and fireworks. We had wonderful memories to hold onto. But last July changed how I would look at

This is part 3 of a 3-part series by Dana Nygaard, LPC. Before reading this blog post, we suggest you read part 1, Boundaries: why they...

Recently, a draft majority opinion was leaked from within the Supreme Court of the United States, indicating that Roe v. Wade, the 1973...

This is part 2 of a 3-part series by Dana Nygaard, LPC. Before reading this blog post, we suggest you read part 1, Boundaries: why they...

If you and your spouse have recently decided to grow your family, congratulations! What an exciting time in your marriage! We know that...

There’s something about the early morning birdsong, the melting snow, the rising temperatures, blooming flowers and increased daylight...