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Stacey Sumereau

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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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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Discerning Your Social Media Use: How Much and What For?

The Catechism doesn’t say anything about how to know when you’ve been spending too much time on Insta or when you need to walk away from...

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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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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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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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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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Peaceful Wedding Planning

From the Liturgy of the Hours: "In the tender compassion of our God, the dawn from on high shall break upon us, to shine on those who...