8 Quotes from John Paul II To Revisit When You Need Encouragement
If there’s a saint you need to know about as a single Catholic, it’s Saint Pope John Paul II. During his time here on earth, he taught Catholics about the importance of authentic love between men and women. He urged Catholics to open their hearts to Christ and strive for sainthood. If you’re feeling discouraged
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October 22, 2020 by Chloe Langr
8 Quotes from John Paul II To Revisit When You Need Encouragement
If there’s a saint you need to know about as a single Catholic, it’s Saint Pope John Paul II. During his time here on earth, he taught Catholics about the importance of authentic love between men and women. He urged Catholics to open their hearts to Christ and strive for sainthood. If you’re feeling discouraged [...]
October 20, 2020 by Adrienne Thorne
Blessed Carlo Acutis: Holiness in an Ordinary Lay Life
Do you ever feel as if all the saints are holy but unrelatable priests and religious who lived centuries ago? Even though there actually are quite a few outstanding lay saints in both the single and married vocations if you look hard enough, there definitely aren’t many whose day to day lives seem similar to [...]
October 18, 2020 by Theresa Zoe Williams
Can Men and Women Be Friends? These Twelve Saints Think So
Not only is friendship between opposite sexes possible, it’s actually a very good thing! Friendship not only helps us grow in community and holiness, but it also helps us to see each other as people, not as potential partners. “Indeed, when two pure souls on fire with the same love for God meet, they find [...]
October 17, 2020 by Adrienne Thorne
Feeling Hopelessly Inexperienced in Dating? Here Are 3 Reasons Not to Despair
Do you feel like you’re inexperienced when it comes to dating? There are a lot of different reasons why you may have less dating experience than what seems to be usual for someone of your age or place in life. A lack of dating experience can feel like a big obstacle. You may think that [...]
October 15, 2020 by Cassi Villanueva
5 Questions to Help You Answer Whether Men and Women Can Be Friends
Let’s be honest, Catholic dating can be overwhelming sometimes. What should you say in conversation? Are you making a good impression on a first date? These questions can be more consuming than picking out that perfect outfit. Here at Catholic Singles, we get a lot of questions from online dating users about what is and [...]
October 13, 2020 by Patty Breen
Is an Annulment Just a Catholic Divorce?
It was the summer of 2015, several months before I realized I could know longer stay in my marriage. I made an appointment with the then rector of our local diocesan seminary. A close priest friend of mine knew I was trying to decide what to do. I wanted an outside opinion. My friend, who is [...]
October 11, 2020 by Chloe Langr
5 Things to Stop Saying in Online Dating Messages (and What to Say Instead!)
You’ve signed up for an online dating account on Catholic Singles. After picking out your best profile pictures and filling out your online dating profile, you’re ready for the next step. It’s time to send that first message! But knowing just what to say in your online dating messages could leave you wondering. What should [...]
October 10, 2020 by Patty Breen
3 Reasons Why Autumn is the Best Time to Find Love Online
Cozy flannel shirts. Bonfires. Bright sunshine. Going to the cider mill or apple orchard. There is something so special to me about this time of year. Without a doubt, fall is my most favorite time of the year. With the crisp sweater weather and beautiful changing colors, if the whole year could be the season [...]
October 8, 2020 by Adrienne Thorne
3 Truths About Love Single Catholics Can Learn from “Love, Guaranteed”
Most rom-coms tend to do a pretty poor job of showing much of the reality of modern dating. But Love, Guaranteed, a new romantic comedy on Netflix, is a little different than the standard rom-com. Besides the fact that it’s unusually clean without being Hallmark Channel-level cheesy, this movie also shows a lot more of the reality [...]
October 6, 2020 by Chloe Langr
7 Reasons to Pray the Rosary as a Single Catholic
When you think of praying the Rosary, you may envision the older women at your local parish gathering for prayers before Mass. But the Rosary isn’t just a prayer for your grandma. Instead, it’s a powerful prayer that every Catholic should turn to. So why should you pray the Rosary as a single Catholic man [...]