Dating While Discerning Religious Life: My Messy Story
I’ve been asked before if you should date while discerning religious life. I think the answer in general should be no. However, I get...
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Stacey Sumereau
Oct 11, 20191 min read
Book Review: Pray, "Decide and Don't Worry" by Jackie and Bobby Angel and Fr. Mike Sch
I was so happy to receive an advance copy of Pray, Decide, and Don't Worry from Ascension Press. I see a gap in Catholic literature for...
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Stacey Sumereau
Sep 10, 20191 min read
FREE Inspirational Quote Graphics Celebrating 25 Episodes of Called and Caffeinated!
I cannot BELIEVE it's been 25 episodes! I will be spending the day dancing in my pink unicorn onesie. Hope you have something equally fun...
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Stacey Sumereau
Aug 26, 20198 min read
Can Catholic Moms Work Outside the Home? (Or, How Tim Gordon Made Me Spill Parmesan All Over A Pan o
This past week I watched the Matt Fradd Show featuring Tim Gordon (half of “TNT,” the pair who has broken much of the behind-the-scenes...
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Stacey Sumereau
Jun 4, 20193 min read
Your Vocation Won't Make You Happy. Here's Why.
Do you feel stressed out and anxious that you'll "miss" your vocation? Do you get upset with God when you try to do everything right but...
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Stacey Sumereau
Feb 26, 20194 min read
You Don't Have a Soulmate
There is no custom-designed soulmate for you. There; I said it. As I am already aware from having this debate on social media, some...
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Stacey Sumereau
Jan 15, 20193 min read
Always Discern in Light of the 4 Last Things
When discerning a decision rightly, we must shift our focus from "what do I want?" to asking "God, what do you want?" I have dedicated...
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Stacey Sumereau
Jan 1, 20193 min read
The 10-minute Exercise for Busy Millennials to Discern How to Spend Free Time
Does this sound like you? You've never done just one thing your whole life. You are a complex machine constantly needing to be kept in...
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Stacey Sumereau
Dec 4, 20184 min read
4 Common Myths About Vocation and Discernment
I talk about discernment and vocation a lot. It’s kind of become my thing since I appeared on The Sisterhood: Becoming Nuns. Because the...
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Stacey Sumereau
Nov 5, 20184 min read
Reasons to NOT Discern Religious Life
Here's an exhaustive list. You should not discern religious life if you are: Married Already a priest, nun or monk, or A consecrated...
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Stacey Sumereau
Oct 23, 20185 min read
How to Follow Your Call When You're Self-Critical
This post is for anyone who feels a call to some self-starter initiative, whether it be a creative passion or an entrepreneurial venture....
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Stacey Sumereau
Oct 2, 20184 min read
I Have Plans & Desires...Am I Selfish?
I hope you love talking about desire as much as I do- for chocolate lava cake, that is. (Being married has made me aware of how often...
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Stacey Sumereau
Aug 27, 20187 min read
Surrender- Your Discernment "Secret Weapon"
Do you ever feel afraid that giving your life to God will result in him making you do something you don’t want to do? Do you worry that...
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Stacey Sumereau
Jul 26, 20185 min read
In Praise of Being an Unplanned Mess (Because That's Where God Is!)
Do you feel pressure to always know what your next life project is, when in reality you feel adrift and messy? Do you fear making a...
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Stacey Sumereau
Mar 1, 20186 min read
Discernment- How Will I Know When I've Made the Right Choice?
Have you ever felt confused about knowing your vocation, when a pros and cons list just doesn’t cut it? Does it seem that God sometimes...
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