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“Can’t you just adopt?”
A friend recently told me that when sharing their story of repeated miscarriages, she and her husband often heard the response, “Well,...

Rebecca V.
Apr 23, 20215 min read


Through the Eyes of Infertility: A collection of insights
Some days are harder than others – the days when the hope in your heart sinks to a whisper in quiet hushed tones.

thefruitfulhollow
Apr 21, 20214 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


In a season of rejoicing, is there space for my grief?
He reaches out to your hurting heart with hands scarred and a body that has been broken, and he sees you right where you are...

Faith Downing
Apr 7, 20212 min read


Suffering from Deception
There is an even more insidious spiritual battle that occurs during these difficult struggles. Many of our emotional and spiritual suffering

Fr Christopher Shackelford
Apr 1, 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...

thefruitfulhollow
Mar 31, 20214 min read


A Holy Thursday tradition: church visitation
If you were the only person on this earth, he would still have chosen to endure the Passion for you.

Kristin D.
Mar 30, 20214 min read


Making a paschal candle for your home
Each parish has a paschal candle. At the start of the Easter vigil a "new fire" is lit and blessed.

Serenity Quesnelle
Mar 29, 20212 min read


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
Mar 28, 20213 min read


Infertility from a husband’s perspective
In this Year of St. Joseph and as we approach the Solemnity of St. Joseph, the Fruitful Hollow team have been thinking about holy husbands a

Husbands of The Fruitful Hollow
Mar 17, 20219 min read
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