Is there anything that more closely resembles the journey of infertility than the season of Lent? 40 long days alone in the desert, being denied comfort and support as we are tempted by Satan to go against God's word and teachings. Even if you know there is salvation at the end, it can easily feel as if you will never get through to see it. I met my husband on Ash Wednesday in 2017. We had both joined a young adult small group looking for answers and guidance during a period

When Our Lady appeared to St. Bernadette in Lourdes in 1858, she chose the poorest, least educated child in the whole town to carry her...

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

“If only You had been here…” Martha’s words ring true over two thousand years later. How many times have I caught myself dejectedly..."

On 21st January 2022, The Fruitful Hollow turned 2, and this piece today is our 100th blog post! If you’d like to read about how this...

Disappointment. It’s something we’re all familiar with. Sometimes we can shrug it off, but what happens when it’s related to something that

This blog post is adapted from a talk given at a retreat evening for women experiencing infertility and loss.

This is part of our 2023 “Behold, your mother” series, which will feature a different personage of Mary each month. Read to the end of...

God is our fortress Psalm 46 God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth...

“Where are you, God?” It’s a question I imagine Joseph might have prayed in the interior of His heart as He learnt the news of Mary...