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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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 ...
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My Top Three Book Recommendations for Single Catholics
Jan 26 2020By Patty BreenI don’t know about you but I love to read. There are few things as cozy and relaxing to me as curling up on a lazy Saturday with a mug of coffee and a good book. I love reading so much I have had a goal the last few years to read 100 books in &hell...
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What Discerning a Call to the Priesthood Taught Me about Friendship and Prayer
Jan 07 2020By Joshua ButekI first decided that I wanted to be a priest when I was five years old. At that stage, priests just seemed cool. My reasons for wanting the vocation and the things that attracted me to it changed and grew over time, but the desire was always there. A...
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How Catholic Singles Should Navigate National Dating Sunday on January 5
Jan 05 2020By Patty BreenWhile in many ways the holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year, for Catholic Singles it can feel lonely, isolating, and just plain frustrating. Christmas, New Year’s, and the ever approaching celebration of Valentine’s Day can l...
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3 Things to Consider If You Want to Get Back Together After a Breakup
Jan 04 2020By Adrienne ThorneIt’s never easy to know what to do with yourself after a breakup. You may be confused as to why your relationship ended. Or maybe you want to start the healing process, but don’t know where to begin. You’re sorting through negative emot...
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Sick of New Year’s Resolutions? Remember These 3 Things
Jan 02 2020By Adrienne ThornewNow that Christmas is over, it’s that time of year where we’re all bombarded with ads for gym memberships and diet plans. Most of us are gearing up to make resolutions for our new year. New Year’s can be a great time to look back on our year a...