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Becoming a mentor with the Sisters of Hannah
With the expanding needs of the infertility community, our team is hoping to welcome and train new team members to join us on this most...

thefruitfulhollow
Jan 22, 20253 min read


True love is always fertile
Love centered on Christ is always fruitful. It is transformed in Christ. Dietrich von Hildebrand explains that “the love of the beloved lift

Ann Burns
Jan 15, 20253 min read


Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God
V/. The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary, R/. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen. V/. Behold the handmaid of the Lord, R/. Be it done unto me according to your Word. Hail Mary… V/. And the Word was made flesh, R/. And dwelt among us. Hail Mary… V/. Pray for us, O h

Regina Harty
Jan 1, 20254 min read


Notes of Love
Seasons greetings! It’s tradition in many parts of the world during Advent to send Christmas cards to friends and family members with wishes

thefruitfulhollow
Dec 18, 20249 min read


Held in the mantle of Our Lady of Guadalupe
I remember seeing her image, a huge six-foot portrait hanging on the wall of the Catholic church where I attended grade school, and feeling

Faith Downing
Dec 12, 20243 min read


Wishing only wounds the heart: I'm not that girl
I’ve been a die-hard Wicked fan ever since I first saw it on stage in 2007 so the lyrics to those incredible songs were not new to me when..

thefruitfulhollow
Dec 7, 20245 min read


Healing in His name
As we begin Advent and prepare for the coming of Jesus, I wanted to share about the power in His holy name. I had intentions of finding all these examples in the Bible showing the importance of Jesus’ name and how often they proclaim power in it… but I am not a detailed person, and I have a deadline and a word limit, so… Go read all of Acts! There are too many examples even in that one book to share. Here is one verse I personally love: “And whatever you ask in my name, I wil

Marie Justin
Dec 4, 20245 min read


Adoption Diaries: when a child grows within me
It happened again the other night. I had put my oldest son to bed and was headed into my youngest’s room when I heard a faint whisper...

Lauren Allen
Nov 27, 20244 min read


To the end - walking away from IVF
And yet, to many, it seems IVF provided the exit ramp from our most profound suffering. From an outsider's perspective, everything we...

Shelby Gambino
Nov 20, 20244 min read


Healing after the journey ends
If you’ve discerned this is the end of your trying-to-conceive journey, do not despair. If your family size is smaller than desired...

Mary Thissen
Nov 13, 20243 min read
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