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.
When I reflect on my relationship with my husband, there are some things that I wish I could have told myself when I was single, before I discerned my vocation. Here are twelve things I would go back and tell myself in my own season of singleness. 1. You can only discern one vocation at […]
Before I learned about Natural Family Planning (NFP), I didn’t know that much about my cycle as a woman. I knew that my period came around the same time every month, and it usually brought with it cramps, grouchiness and a strong craving for caffeine. In college, I realized that my fertility didn’t just matter […]
Are you a divorced Catholic wondering if there’s something you can offer? Do you question if you bring enough, or if who you are can be seen and valued? One of my favorite Bible stories is when Jesus miraculously feeds the 5,000 with the meager lunch of a little boy. A few small barley loaves […]
There 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 times, an online dating conversation we […]
As a single Catholic in her mid thirties, I have read a lot of books on dating, relationships, and the sacrament of marriage. At this point, I could probably write my own including the highs, lows, and everything in-between. So much of what I learned about relationships in my early thirties, I desperately wish I […]
Valentine’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 what you desire and what you lack. But don’t despair! Here […]
During Advent, one of my favorite online stores had a big sale and I knew there was one piece of art my home needed right now. A digital download print I had my eyes for some time that read, Let God Surprise You. Over the last few years, I’ve asked Jesus to come surprise me […]
One of my favorite memories growing up as a little girl was reading with my mom each night before going to bed. It was these special times sitting in the blue recliner in the living room that instilled a deep love of reading and for books at a young age. Mom and I read everything […]
3..2..1…Happy New Year! Except maybe there wasn’t a New Years kiss at the end of that countdown for you. Maybe there wasn’t even a prospect. Despite what Hallmark movies, rom-coms, and popular music tell us, that’s okay. There’s nothing luckier or better about starting a new year with a relationship. It’s challenging to start another […]
2020 was a year for the books. Together, we experienced a worldwide pandemic, quarantine, and a political power shift. The past twelve months brought with it things that could have broken us, but we also lived through months that made us stronger. For single Catholics, 2020 brought with it an especially valuable lesson: you are […]
