Dear Michele,I hope this doesn’t sound harsh, but I recently met my girlfriend’s family, and I simply don’t like them. Her parents talk to each other with very little respect. Her two sisters argue constantly, and her brother seemed to be trying to ask me if we were sleeping together, but in a way that […]
Category: Dating Advice
The world is full of dating advice – much of which is toxic and damaging to relationships. We approach dating advice from the perspective of Catholic teachings as they relate to the persons and the role that dating and romantic relationships play in our lives as Christians.
In this section, we’ll explore dating advice for first time dates as well as advice for those who are going on their 20th date. More importantly, we’ll look at why relationships sometimes fail and what it takes to make the work.
WHAT EVIDENCE DO YOU HAVE?
Hi everyone! I hope you’re enjoying these last weeks of summer ! Here is my homily for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 25, 2013. The readings can be found at https://www.usccb.org/nab/080810.shtmlhttps://usccb.org/bible/readings/082513.cfm . Thanks as always for reading and for your feedback and comments – as well as sharing the blog with others – […]
Ask Michele: Dating with Kids: Who Comes First?
Dear MicheleI am divorced with 2 kids and presently going through the annulment process. I am at a loss in an area and could use some clarification. When I was married I made the mistake of putting my children first instead of my spouse. Now I realize my mistake. As I begin to date a […]
AROD. HOW’S THAT FOR BRINGING DIVISION?
Hi everyone. Here’s my homily for the 20 th Sunday in Ordinary Time – August 18, 2013. The readings for today can be found at https://usccb.org/bible/readings/081813.cfm . Thanks as always for reading, sharing and your feedback! God Bless, Fr Jim HOMILY: Poor A-rod… Two words I never imagined saying, but there we are. Alex Rodriguez […]
Ask Michele: Compatibility Score
Hi Michelle! I am receiving a fair amount of “Matches”…None of which has what I would consider a very high “Compatibility Score”set apart from the others in dramatic fashion!! What is the mean score on this site for real considerations as to compatibility? Is it on a scale of 100%? A “FAILING” score less than […]
WHERE’S GOD WHEN YOUR LAPTOP BREAKS?
Hi everyone, hope you’re summer is going well! Here is my homily for August 4, 2013 -the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings can be found at https://usccb.org/bible/readings/080413.cfm Thanks for reading and all of your feedback! God Bless – Fr. Jim HOMILY: I’ve had quite a love-hate relationship with electronic gadgets in my life. […]
Ask Michele: What Am I Missing?
Dear Michele, I have tried to move on but she keeps showing up. Am I missing something? I keep being matched with a woman I consider an excellent match, although she appears to be nonresponsive. I don’t consider myself a “superstitious” or “destiny” type person but there are coincidences. About 5 years ago we are […]
CHANGE THE WAY YOU LOOK & FEEL ABOUT YOURSELF
Hi everyone – here’s my homily for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time – July 28, 2013. The readings for today can be found at: https://usccb.org/bible/readings/072813.cfm. God Bless You! HOMILY: Not too long ago as I was checking up with some students on Facebook – reading through a variety of statuses that was absolutely essential […]
Ask Michele: Is THIS online dating?
HI Michele,I must start this off by saying that I have been lucky enough to love deeply in this lifetime. However, that was cut short when my husband passed away. I was devastated and am still grieving his passing. I am a widow at 50 years old. I miss companionship from the opposite sex and […]
SPOILED BY FOCUS
Hi everyone, here’s my homily for JULY 21, 2013 – the 16th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. The readings for the day can be found at https://usccb.org/bible/readings/072113.cfm Thanks as always for reading, sharing, and all your comments and feedback. God Bless! Fr. Jim HOMILY: In many ways, I’m spoiled. Not simply because I’m the “youngest son” […]
