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3rd week of Advent: Replacing the ugly with joy

“Happy is the man who does not lose faith in me” (Matthew 11:6) but it is hard not to lose faith. In the darke

2nd week of Advent: Faith is uncomfortable

More seriously, though, as I continued through the Gospel, the discomfort continued: from acknowledging sins to the calling out of the...

1st week of Advent: Stay awake with hope

“Be sure of this: if the master of the house had known the hour of night when the thief was coming, he would have stayed awake and not let..

Learning to accept God’s will through infertility

It is a surreal feeling to have your worst fear come true. From the time I was a little girl, all I wanted when I grew up was to be a wife..

Here we go again

The reality is that infertility has no finish line. If you’ve carried the cross of infertility and were able to give birth, you’ve...

When suffering and trust co-exist

So, fear not sister. In those places of littleness and longing and emptiness, press into TRUST. And please know that in the remaining days..

St. Teresa of Avila and the Interior Castle

St. Teresa of Avila reminds us of the nature of our relationship with God, and the importance of steadfast faith and a focused, attentive..

Infertility audio-guided meditations on the Hallow app

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

I had this great plan

Excuse me, what? Does my uterus know I’m Catholic? Despite years of painful periods and a late endometriosis diagnosis, I never once...

Fruitful affirmations

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

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 ...

RESOURCE: Preparing for Surgery

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

Behold, Your Mother and Your Queen: my journey with Mary

Remember how Jesus said that the sinful woman washing His feet loved much because she had sinned much? That woman had encountered His mercy,

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...

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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