I get a lot of emails from people who are longing for their search for a mate to end, and end soon! Valentine’s Day is likely going to make that feeling even more prominent, especially without a prospect on the horizon. How do you get through Valentine’s Day when you’re single? Let me first be […]
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.
JESUS’ VALENTINE: BE MINE… FOREVER
Hi everyone – here’s my homily for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, February 13, 2011. The readings can be found at https://usccb.org/nab/021311.shtml. Thanks as always for reading and you’re comments and feedback. God Bless!Fr Jim HOMILY: So tomorrow is Valentine’s Day. It’s been hard not to notice. The day after Christmas, the CVS store […]
Dear Michele: Making Out Too Soon
Dear Michele, I think I was drawn by my emotions. I was really attracted to my date and even though we just met we “made out” more than I really wanted. Now I am mad at myself, asking why I didn’t have more control. I had 3 glasses of beers. Now, I am not sure […]
O BROTHER WHERE ART THOU?
Hi everyone – here’s my homily for the 5th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – Feb 6, 2011. The readings can be found at https://www.usccb.org/nab/020611.shtml . Thanks as always for reading! (Happy Super Bowl…Go Green Bay)Fr. Jim HOMILY: So this guy, named Gary Nisbet works as a furniture delivery man at a store in this small […]
Dear Michele: Does Age Matter?
Dear Michele: Does Age Matter? Dear Michele, I am 53 years old, and have a problem because most men in the lists I get want to date women that are 50 or younger. Should I reply to them? I know I look 45-47 but I am not 50. A. Dear Michele, I’m in my mid […]
BLESSED ARE YOU ‘RUDY
Hi everyone – here’s my homily for the FOURTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME – Jan 30, 2011. The readings can be found at https://www.usccb.org/nab/013011.shtml – As always, thanks for reading and all of your feedback! Fr. Jim HOMILY: So how many of you have seen the movie Rudy? A few weeks ago I saw it […]
Dear Michele: Better Communication
I have received many letters asking about how to talk to a date, or how to have better communication in relationships. There are some basic techniques to being a better communicator. First, be sure to listen fully to your partner and then give validation – that means repeating back what you understand he or she […]
ANSWERING THE CALL
Hi everyone here’s my homily for the THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – January 23, 2010 – given at Montclair State University. We’ve just returned from the FOCUS National Conference in Baltimore Maryland, where the theme was “ANSWERING THE CALL”. Today’s Gospel reading seems perfectly suited to that theme. Thanks for reading – Fr Jim […]
Dear Michele: What? No Sex?
Dear Michele,After dating a fabulous man for some time, he has decided that he wants us to stop having sex and then “consider” marriage. The problem for me is that we have already developed a close relationship, our children get along fantastically, and our sex life is very good. Not having sex has made our […]
AMERICAN IDOL & WHAT ARE YOU BORN TO DO?
Hi everyone – this is my homily for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – January 16, 2010. The readings for today’s Mass can be found at https://www.usccb.org/nab/011611.shtml. Thanks as always for reading and your feedback. Have a great week! Fr. Jim HOMILY: So many are eager with anticipation… wondering how’s it going to be…. […]
