Being Single
Being single is often associated with being lonely or just waiting for that next step of your life. But at Catholic Singles, we think the single life is a time for you to thrive and grow closer in your relationship with God. These posts are some of our thoughts and thoughts of our members on the single life in today’s world as a Catholic.
Let’s face it: many of us are waiting for that long term relationship that will lead to marriage. But what are we doing today to prepare for our future partner? The single life shouldn’t be a period of just waiting until you are in a relationship. It should be a time where you spend time preparing yourself for your future partner.
Being single is often associated with being lonely or just waiting for that next step of your life. But at Catholic Singles, we think the single life is a time for you to thrive and grow closer in your relationship with God. These posts are some of our thoughts and thoughts of our members on the single life in today’s world as a Catholic. Let’s face it: many of us are waiting for that long term relationship that will lead to marriage. But what are we doing today to prepare for our future partner? The single life shouldn’t be a period of just waiting until you are in a relationship. It should be a time where you spend time preparing yourself for your future partner.
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5 Things to Keep in Mind If You’re a Catholic Dating After Divorce
Jun 30 2020By Patty BreenI’ve made plenty of mistakes in my life so far, many of which came from the season when I was previously married. Looking back on that chapter in my life, I can see clearly my mistakes and the red flags I missed. After my annulment went through...
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What I Wish I Had Done When I Was Single
Jun 05 2020By Patty BreenI don’t know about you but in my younger years I thought I knew everything there was to know about love and relationships. I knew what I wanted and I thought I could make it happen because of my own striving. When I look back to my twenties, I̵...
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The Best Bible Verses for Keeping Your Heart in Check
May 16 2020By Patty BreenYears ago in high school, I was somewhat involved in our parish youth ministry program. Every spring we went on retreat to a beautiful Benedictine retreat center about an hour away, tucked far away off a dirt road. The weekend was equal parts prayer ...
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Just Don’t Pray to Meet the One
Apr 18 2020By Patty BreenBeing a Catholic single person, I have received a lot of free (and sometimes!) unwanted advice over the years. You are a catch, the right man will come along someday. Have you tried online dating? Check out the singles or young adult groups at church...
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Social Distancing Leaving You Isolated? Here’s How to Combat Loneliness
Apr 16 2020By Cassi VillanuevaEven though we’re in the middle of the Easter season, things probably feel pretty Lenten for you, still. Leading up to the Covid-19 outbreak, most of us were busy deciding what our Lenten sacrifices would be and excited to tackle them. No mea...
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Why Learning About Your Love Language as a Single Matters for Your Future Relationship
Mar 15 2020By Patty BreenHas your definition of love changed over the years? I know mine has. As a little girl and even into young adulthood (embarrassingly enough!), I had the most backwards ideas about what love is and what it means to be loved by another person. I was s...
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The One Book Every Catholic Single Needs to Read
Mar 03 2020By Patty BreenWhat if I told you the book I think every Catholic single should read isn’t even written by a Catholic, but a Jewish marriage therapist? Some of you may think I was crazy. Meanwhile, some of you may be intrigued to understand my reasons. I...
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14 Ways to Take Advantage of Being Single
Feb 27 2020By Theresa Zoe WilliamsYou probably don’t want to hear this, but being a Catholic single can be really great! Not because you’re not tied down yet and can do whatever you want. Although you can, I suppose. Instead, the time you spend single is a unique time in...
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Discouraged About Being Single? Here are Four Pieces of Encouragement
Feb 25 2020By Adrienne ThorneThere are many times when our years as a Catholic single can feel bleak. Even if we have a plan on how to look for a spouse, or if we have some solid hopes for our future, we can still begin to feel discouraged. Sometimes things move slowly. Other ti...
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7 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day When You’re Single
Feb 11 2020By Theresa Zoe WilliamsValentine’s Day. That one day a year when romance is in the air like a sickly-sweet perfume and hearts seem to be popping out of everyone’s eyes. It can be a hard day to be a Catholic single, with celebrations constantly reminding you of ...