Dear Michele:I am a 59-year-old man who is trying the on-line dating thing for the first time. I am a man who is looking for a friend, companion, and lover with the hopes of leading to marriage. I am seeking a full relationship! I am willing to accept friendship at first for however long it […]
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.
WHERE’S THAT HEART BEAT COMING FROM?
Hi everyone – here’s my Homily for October 23. 2011 – the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings can be found at https://usccb.org/bible/readings/102311.cfm . As always, thanks for reading and your feedback and comments. Okay so let me warn you, this is a bit of a tear jerker: The headline read “Couple Married 72 […]
USING GOD… SKIPPING CLASS
Hi everyone here is my homily for OCTOBER 16, 2011 the 29th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME. The readings for today’s Mass can be found at: https://usccb.org/bible/readings/101611.cfm. Thanks as always for your feedback and comments. – Announcement: If you wish to join in the Novena to Blessed John Paul II (who’s feast day we celebrate for […]
STEVE JOBS R. I. P. – Now what about us???
Hi everyone – here’s my homily for OCTOBER 9, 2011, the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings for today can be found at https://usccb.org/bible/readings/100911.cfm. Thanks as always for reading and your feedback and comments. God Bless – Fr Jim HOMILY: How many of us know who Steve Jobs is? Think about that. A former […]
Dear Michele: What Do We Value in Another Person?
Dear Michele,I was in an accident about 4 years ago and as a result have some difficulty in walking. Now, because of this disability, I feel very unattractive. Although my ability to love, care, being there for others has not been diminished in any way, I feel my disability is a major impediment in finding […]
WHAT DISCIPLES COULD LEARN FROM A NAVY SEAL
Hi everyone – here is my homily for the 27th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – October 2, 2011. The readings for today’s Mass can be found at https://usccb.org/bible/readings/100211.cfm – Thanks as always for reading and your feedback – Fr. Jim HOMILY: This past Tuesday, an author visited our campus to speak about his new book. […]
Dear Michele: Family Pressure to Return to my Ex
Dear Michele,I broke up a while back with my fiancé of 7 years. During this time, I was unhappy, I could not connect with him, and I even tried to change my behavior to comply with his. I recently met a guy on this site that I feel much closer to, more connected. We are […]
MATT MAHER SENTENCED TO JAIL?
Hi everyone, here’s my homily for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time, September 25, 2011. The readings for today can be found here https://usccb.org/bible/readings/092511.cfm Thanks as always for reading and your comments and feedback! HOMILY: Some of you may have heard of the popular Catholic-Christian songwriter Matt Maher. He’s written a number of albums that […]
“THE SITUATION” GOT YOUR ATTENTION???
Hi everyone, here’s my homily for the 25th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – September 18, 2011. The readings for today can be found at https://usccb.org/bible/readings/091811.cfm . Thanks as always for reading and your feedback and comments. God Bless – Fr. Jim HOMILY You have to feel bad for “The Situation.” If you’re unaware, that’s a […]
I KNOW, BUT… – 9/11 ten years later…
Hi everyone, here’s my homily for Sunday September 11, 2011 – the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time. The readings for today can be found at https://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/091111.cfm . As always thanks for reading and your feedback and comments. God Bless, Fr. Jim HOMILY: I KNOW – But… I know what you’re saying is true – but […]
