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.
The snow is falling and the world is lit up from rooftop to Christmas tree. Radios everywhere are chanting about how it’s the happiest time of year. But is it really? Sure the magical moments shared between lovers and family do seem to be amplified when “White Christmas” is playing in the background. But what […]
Holiday lights and trees. Mugs of warm cocoa with homemade cookies. Snuggling in for a evening of your favorite holiday movies. Ice-skating. Putting lights up on the exterior of your home. Songwriter Andy Williams had it right when he said that this really is the most wonderful time of the year. However, it does not […]
Actress Emma Watson has been trending on Twitter and all across the internet lately after she coined a new term to describe her single status: “self-partnered.” This “self-partnered” term is being hailed as a sophisticated-sounding new way to look at single life. As much as we might want to scoff at the general mentality behind a […]
If there is a saint of our time who understood the importance of loving each other well, it was Pope John Paul II. This incredible saint dedicated his life to encouraging and inspiring people of the faith. In his talks and encyclicals he reached out to families, the young, and single people alike. Like all […]
When we hear the name Jude, some of us might first think of the Beatles song “Hey Jude” before we think of Saint Jude the Apostle. If you’re in the trenches when it comes to Catholic dating, Jude the Apostle is a powerful saint that most of us should get to know a bit better. […]
The Catholic Church celebrates the feast of Saint Luke the Evangelist on October 18th. He is the author of the Gospel of Luke as well as the Acts of the Apostles. While these two works he authored are certainly of great importance for us as Catholics, his life and work can be significant to us […]
One of the best aspects of the entire college experience is the community you become a part of while you are there. This community is even better when it is filled with people who love the Catholic Church. Whether at a private college with a chapel on every corner, or a public college with a […]
There’s a lot to love about online dating. You can meet a lot of interesting new people, possibly from all over the world. You’re empowered to cast a wider net than if you tried to approach strangers to spark romance. Best of all, you can meet people while you’re sitting on your couch in your […]
Dating, adulthood, Catholicism, and life can all be tough sometimes. But often, the Lord invites us into seasons of suffering in order to help us become more perfect version of ourselves here on earth. But even with that invitation, it can be a huge challenge to turn our vision from obstacles to opportunity. Luckily, the […]
Life as a Catholic single comes with plenty of difficulties. But perhaps one of the hardest aspects to handle is the loneliness. The reality of loneliness can creep in when you find yourself alone at home in the evening or on a weekend. If you’re longing to find a fulfilling family life of your own […]
