"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

I love my childless life. That’s a sentence I never thought I would say! My husband Donovan and I have been trying for a baby for almost five and a half years, and I’ve spent most of that time grudgingly carrying my cross. We’ve tried everything we can afford and that the Catholic Church permits to try to welcome a child into our family. We’ve even contemplated things that are considered a moral grey area by our Church. All of it to no avail. I’ve felt plenty of emotions ab

(You can read part 1 of this series here .) I was staring at the ultrasound machine, hearing the explanation of how early it can pick up a baby’s heartbeat. It wasn’t an ultrasound for me. It was an ultrasound in a pregnancy resource center for moms experiencing unplanned or crisis pregnancies… ultrasounds for those possibly considering abortions. I was touring the center as part of my job. As I stood there, trying to focus on the conversation around me, I could feel my own

As someone who absolutely adores movies and shows as both a medium of entertainment and a way to process deeper emotions and thoughts, it...

Before I write, I always seek God’s Word. His Word is inspired by the Holy Spirit, and so should my words be. He never fails to remind me...

If you’ve ever fasted during Lent, then you will probably have heard about fasting as a means of spiritual discipline. And rightly so! It’s a very obvious detour from our normal day-to-day living, creating an opportunity for us to practice fruitful self-denial and repentance so that we may make space for the riches of grace to renew our hearts. While a beautiful spiritual opportunity, fasting may bring about some dread due to the physically challenging nature of it. And for s

We are Frances and Clare, two sisters and best friends, and care packages are our love language! Frances carries the cross of infertility an

The first of our 2024 virtual gatherings for the Fruitful Hollow community is a group rosary meditating on the Holy Name of Jesus on...

On 21st January 2024, The Fruitful Hollow turned 3! If you’d like to read about how this ministry came about, click here to read our first..

I invite you to tread this path with me, and to open your heart to ALL the possibilities God has in store for you. We put God in a narrow...