Mar 03 2025 43 mins
In this episode, Rachael and Annie speak with Sister Mary Caterina Vola about the process, difficulties, and great beauty of discerning religious life in and after sexual addiction. The ladies share their own stories of discernment, and offer advice on discerning with an open heart and fighting the lie that you’re not worthy of being a Bride of Christ.
Welcome to a place of honesty, hope, and healing for women struggling with sexual addiction. We’re so glad you’re here.
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Sister Mary Caterina Vola is a sister of St. Francis of the Martyr St. George (FSGM) based in St. Louis, Missouri. She works within her community on staff development and formation, and ministers to religious and lay women struggling with sexual addiction. Sister Caterina was instrumental in the creation of Magdala’s Consecrated Life Supplement, which pairs with the Magdala small group curriculum and specifically serves women discerning or in religious life.
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