Hi Michele, I recently read two articles you posted with questions from two different women asking about why it seems older men want to date younger women? Can you send them my profile? I don’t want to meet younger women. I want someone near my age or a couple of years older! I am 48 […]
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.
MAHWAH TRAGEDY & THE WORD OF GOD
As some of you may know, I just returned from Illinois Friday evening after serving as a chaplain for three weeks at FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University students) Summer Training. When I returned home, I found out that in Mahwah NJ, (where the parish I help out on the weekend is located) there was a […]
Dear Michele: Older Men Looking for Younger Women
I recently received two letters dealing with the same challenge of seeing older men only interested in younger women: Dear Michele, I have met men through online dating in the past. However, I left the on-line scene for a couple of years and recently came back. Now I don’t get messages from the type of […]
Dear Michele: How Much Time Chatting?
Dear Michele, I have been chatting and private chatting with someone for two and a half months on this site. He does not want telephone conversation with me yet. He claims we are friends, but does not initiate private chat with me unless I begin first. I am wondering if I should continue to wait […]
GETTING OFF ON A TECHNICALITY
Here’s my Homily for Thursday June 14th, 2012 (Thursday of the 10th week in Ordinary Time) The Gospel reading is Matthew 5: 20-26: Jesus said to his disciples: “I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter into the Kingdom of heaven. “You have heard that it […]
Dear Michele: Am I Ready for Marriage?
Dear Michele, I was woefully emotionally dependent in my first marriage. My ex-husband recently got engaged, and I was devastated as I had a ray of hope of reconciliation. Now, I recognize my need for affirmation from others, and how my abuse history contributed to my tendency to become dependent. I believe that I am […]
WHAT ARE YOUR FEEDING ON?
WHAT ARE YOU FEEDING ON? Here is my homily for the Feast of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ (Corpus Christi) – The readings can be found at https://usccb.org/bible/readings/061012.cfm Thanks for reading and your feedback! God Bless It’s hard to know when the shift happened when reality TV went from a documentary type of […]
Dear Michele: Giving Up on Dating
Hi Michele, Against my wishes, I was divorced 28 years ago. I have had a couple of interests over the years, but I have become very jaded about ever finding any “right” lady. I am disappointed when my interests are not returned. I feel as if I am becoming depressed, thinking I have a dog […]
THE TRINITY: IT’S NOT ABOUT HOW – IT’S WHO
Hi everyone, here’s my homily for THE FEAST OF THE HOLY TRINITY – JUNE 3, 2012 – The readings for today can be found at: https://usccb.org/bible/readings/060312.cfm Thanks as always for reading and your feedback. God Bless! Fr. Jim HOMILY: A couple of years ago there was extensive stories done and interest in a convenience story […]
Dear Michele: How To Meet Someone on This Site
I received two similar questions about how to make that first connection using this site, the first one from a female and the second from a male: Hi Michele, I notice there are guys who have viewed me and I have followed up with some of the matches. Some I send a message, some I […]
