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Choosing a method of Natural Family Planning
If you’re new to NFP, it can be confusing to hear mention of different methods, and often we only hear about whichever one is promoted in...
thefruitfulhollow
Apr 17, 202417 min read
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Praying the Holy Spirit novena
The nine days of prayer is considered to be the first novena, which took place in the time period between the Ascension and Pentecost.
Brittany Wahhab
May 17, 20233 min read
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Letters of encouragement: going through fertility treatment
The side effects from medications and then feeling like an experiment at times would just become too much. I remember crying when an...
Marie Justin
Mar 29, 20234 min read
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Visio divina: praying with art through the crucifixion
As we begin Lent, I find myself being led to this moving icon of Christ by one favorite Dominican, Blessed Fra Angelico. Art has always...
Katie Woltornist
Mar 1, 20233 min read
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How to start an in-person infertility group or ministry
Our intention with this blog post is to address some of the common obstacles women face when discerning whether to begin a group or thinking
thefruitfulhollow
Nov 9, 202212 min read
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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 ...
Jana Zuniga Pingel
Sep 14, 20223 min read
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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...
Lauren Allen
Aug 17, 20224 min read
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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..."
thefruitfulhollow
Aug 10, 202213 min read
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2022 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
Apr 9, 20223 min read
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RESOURCE: Spring Clean Your Life (spiritually, emotionally and physically)
There’s something about the early morning birdsong, the melting snow, the rising temperatures, blooming flowers and increased daylight...
Ellen H.
Apr 5, 20225 min read
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Infertility Stations of the Cross
We are honored to share this reflection on the Stations of the Cross through the lens of infertility. It is a collaborative effort of...
thefruitfulhollow
Mar 30, 202211 min read
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Boundaries: why they matter
If you are reading this blog post, the chances are you’re struggling with this very issue. Most people, like Olivia and William, find...
Dana Nygaard, LPC
Feb 23, 20224 min read
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Working through conflict to bear fruit in your marriage
...what about “marriage and conflict”? I haven’t heard a song that does the topic justice. We don’t see the fights between Prince Charming..
Sarah W.
Feb 9, 202210 min read
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How to Confidently Comfort Couples Living with Infertility
Infertility is a growing problem in the United States; research studies show that 1 in 8 couples struggles for a year or more to get...
Dana Nygaard, LPC
Oct 27, 20219 min read
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St. Pope John Paul II: Create The Day
At his core, St. JPII was an exemplary poet, playwright, dreamer, and a visionary. He understood the depths of the human longing to create..
Kristin D.
Oct 20, 20214 min read
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Praying as a couple
"The fruit harvested is not like anything we would have imagined. During the harsh seasons in our infertility journey, the fruit from..."
Sarah W.
Sep 30, 20213 min read
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The one thing I know
While we can’t guarantee the fruitfulness that will come from any diet, medication or appointment, God’s word assures us that abiding...
Ellen H.
Aug 25, 20213 min read
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Meet the Sisters of Hannah!
We are delighted to introduce you to the first mentors on the Sisters of Hannah team!
thefruitfulhollow
Jun 30, 20217 min read
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Ask Elizabeth, May 2021. How can our marriage thrive without children?
Dear Elizabeth,
My husband and I carry the cross of primary infertility. How do we allow our marriage to thrive in the absence of children?
thefruitfulhollow
May 26, 20212 min read
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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
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