Infertility is a hard cross to carry, but we do not have to carry it alone. Since there are a number of approaches to infertility that do not align with my Catholic faith, I initially had trouble finding supportive resources.
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Springs In the Desert - Catholic Infertility Resources
Additional Catholic Infertility Support
Springs In the Desert - Catholic Infertility Resources
I am so grateful for this ministry! I’ve attended the virtual prayer group (Women at the Well) which has held brave, sacred space for tough conversations. I’ve also appreciated numerous other resources like the Father’s Day recommendations - grateful...
Springs in the Desert
My husband and I read through this Springs in the Desert devotional together during Lent. I appreciated being intentional with prayer together and holding space for both grief and hope. Though it centers on the church season of Lent, I think a lot of...
Infertility Devotional for Lent • Carried: A Desert Pilgrimage + bundle
This Springs in the Desert page has information about the ministry’s retreats and Women at the Well Prayer Group. I have not attended a retreat yet, but the prayer group has been really helpful and supportive for my journey!
Events | Springs in the Desert
Here’s the Springs in the Desert Digital Toolkit page with lots of resources to share with your parish.
Digital Infertility Toolkit
Additional Catholic Infertility Support
The title from Light Bearer Designs for this piece is so appropriate - this image has brought me comfort on my journey and serves as a great reminder that I am not alone, and I have many gifts I bring to the world.
Saint Gianna Infertility Comfort Art Print, Catholic Gift (Digital File)
Though I am not a mother yet with my own children, as a woman, I am called to live out my spiritual motherhood. These mom saints help inspire me to do so!
Mom Saints / Print / Catholic / Watercolor / Saint Gianna / Saint Monica / Saint Felicity / Saint Perpetua / Catholic gift
I appreciate how much this book validates my emotions, grief, and feelings that I’ve been navigating on this journey.
Holding Space for Joy
I was trying to avoid Amazon/Amazon affiliates, but this book was tough to locate to share here. I haven’t read this yet, but it came highly recommended by a few Catholic supports, and it is waiting on my bookshelf. Even though I haven’t read it yet,...
Under the Laurel Tree: Grieving Infertility with Saints Joachim and Anna
I haven’t utilized the support from this ministry to the fullest yet, but the resources page has been really helpful for several different downloadable, free guides and tools.