Dear Michele,I am torn. In the spirit of Christmas, I want to contact my ex to say “Merry Christmas.” I do hope all is well with her. We split about 6 months ago, although it was not on mutual terms. She indicated that she did not see me as a potential marriage partner. We discussed […]
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.
PUTTING IT ALL IN GOD’S HANDS
Hi everyone… Heres my homily for the FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT – December 23, 2012 -the readings for today can be found at: https://usccb.org/bible/readings/122312.cfm . Thanks for reading, sharing, commenting. It’s always appreciated! Now off to finishing my Christmas homily 🙂 (which will be posted Christmas day) – Fr Jim HOMILY: “I put all that […]
Dear Michele: Why Doesn’t Jesus Send Him to Me?
Dear Michele,It’s Christmas, and I’m still waiting to meet Mr. Right. I believe that our Lord could send me the right person for me if he wanted to. Why doesn’t Jesus fix it? I’m not asking for fortune, or fame, and I’ve been a faithful Catholic. As we’re celebrating the birth of Jesus, why doesn’t […]
WHAT SHOULD WE DO? Newton Ct & 3rd Advent
Hi everyone, here is my homily for the THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT – December 16, 2012. The readings for today can be found at https://usccb.org/bible/readings/121612.cfm . As we remain in shock at the horrific attacks on the school children in Newtown, Connecticut – may we look for opportunities to bring Christ to birth to this […]
Dear Michele: What it Means to Be Catholic?
Dear Michele,I had the opportunity to meet a single gal through this site. We are a considerable distance from each other. Everything was going well until a few weeks ago she informed she got married so she would be able to travel to see a sick child. I was both shocked and bitter. She had […]
NYPD TRUE — “COME LORD JESUS”
Hi everyone and Happy New Year – New “Church” Year that is. As we celebrate today the FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT – December 2, 2012, we begin a new “liturgical year” where we will be hearing from (for the most part) from the Gospel of Luke. Today’s readings can be found at https://usccb.org/bible/readings/120212.cfm . Thanks […]
MITT OR OBAMA – DOESN’T MATTER, CHRIST IS OUR KING
Hi everyone, here’s my homily for the SOLEMNITY OF JESUS CHRIST THE KING, Sunday, November 25, 2012 -The readings for today can be found at https://usccb.org/bible/readings/112512.cfm. As always, thanks for reading, for sharing this blog, and all your feedback and comments. God Bless You, Fr. Jim HOMILY: The other morning I saw an article that […]
Dear Michele: A Rose by Any Other Name
I recently received two letters from relatively new members, asking about the meaning of receiving a rose: Hi Michele, I am new to the online singles scene. I was recently sent a yellow rose via email with no text and I have no idea what the appropriate response is if I am not interested. Can […]
HURRICANE SANDY & “THE END TIMES
Hi everyone here’s my homily for THIRTY THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – November 18, 2012. The readings for today can be found at https://usccb.org/bible/readings/111812.cfm . Thanks as always for reading, sharing and your feedback – Fr. Jim HOMILY I don’t know about you, but hearing this Gospel, post-Hurricane Sandy – too soon. The memory […]
STEPHEN SILLER, FDNY & LEARNING TO LOVE SELFLESSLY
Hi everyone – here’s my homily for the 32nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – November 11, 2012. The readings for today can be found at https://usccb.org/bible/readings/111112.cfm. Thanks as always for reading, sharing and your comments and feedback. God Bless – Fr. Jim HOMILY: It’s hard to believe that September 11th became a day of infamy […]
