Hi everyone! Here’s my homily for the SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT – The readings for today’s Mass can be found at https://usccb.org/bible/readings/030412.cfm – As always, thanks for reading, sharing, and all your feedback. It’s much appreciated. Sometimes people will ask what is we priests do – outside of Sunday Mass. In some cases you can […]
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.
Dear Michele: New Love Interest or Ex?
Dear Michele,A couple of months ago I broke up with my partner of 3 years. I recently joined this website and have been connecting with someone who I seem to have soo much in common with. I am a person who believes that God will lead me to the right man, especially one that shares […]
DEALING WITH TEMPTATION LIKE “THE KID”
Hi everyone… here’s my homily for the FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT – February 26, 2012. The readings for today’s Mass can be found at https://usccb.org/bible/readings/022612.cfm . Thanks as always for reading and your feedback. God Bless – Fr. Jim HOMILY: As most of you know, I’m a Yankee fan, and have considered myself such throughout […]
A LESSON FROM WHITNEY HOUSTON’S DEATH
Hi everyone, here’s my homily for the SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – February 19, 2012. The readings for today’s Mass can be found at https://usccb.org/bible/readings/021912.cfm As always, thanks for taking the time to read and sharing your comments and feedback. God Bless you and have a great Lent! Fr. Jim ++++ For those on […]
TRUSTING JESUS -WITH OR WITHOUT THE CURE
Hi everyone, here’s my homily for the SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – February 12, 2012. The readings for today can be found at https://usccb.org/bible/readings/021212.cfm . As always, thanks for reading and your feedback. God Bless! Fr. Jim HOMILY: How comfortable are we in putting our lives in God’s hands? To laying down our lives, […]
Dear Michele: Weekend Trips?
Dear Michele, I’m a man in my 60’s who made it clear in my profile that I was lonely and would like to meet someone who would feel comfortable taking weekend excursions to places of interest with me. I found a woman who wrote in her profile that she likes to travel but not alone. […]
THE POWER OF A MIRACLE
Hi everyone, here’s my homily for FEBRUARY 5, 2012 – FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. The readings for today’s Mass can be found at https://usccb.org/bible/readings/020512.cfm. As always – thanks for reading and your comments and feedback are always appreciated, Fr. Jim HOMILY: Two weeks ago in the midst of an Inbox of 55 unread messages, […]
Dear Michele: Too Soon, Too Fast
Dear Michele,I met a guy here about a week ago; immediately he asked to correspond ‘outside’ of CatholicSingles’ email system. Since I am so trusting and green, and, I guess, a bit naive, I saw no harm in pursuing. We’ve corresponded fairly lengthy emails a couple of times and he SOUNDED sincere and real. However, […]
DEALING WITH THE EVIL IN OUR MIDST…
Hi everyone, here’s my homily for JANUARY 29, 2012 – THE FOURTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME. The readings for today’s Mass can be found at: https://usccb.org/bible/readings/012912.cfm . As always, thanks for stopping by my blog, for reading and all your feedback and responses. They are gratefully appreciated! God Bless and have a great week – […]
Dear Michele: How To Respond?
Dear Michele,I get smiles from different women and when I respond with a kind comment, I get nothing back. Am I being too kind (I’ve heard some women like to be treated bad) or responding too quickly or not saying the right things? Signed, How to Respond? Dear How To Respond, Well that certainly sounds […]
