Dear Michele, I am feeling disheartened tonight. I am in my forties and I have not yet found my special someone. I have been praying over 10 years now to meet him. I have had dates but nothing seems to work out. I am trying to hold on to faith, but it is getting much […]
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.
MERRY CHRISTMAS — ONE MORE TIME…
Hi everyone! Here’s my homily for the FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD – Sunday January 9, 2011. The readings can be found at https://www.usccb.org/nab/010911.shtml. As always, thanks for reading and all of your feeback! Father Jim Merry Christmas! With dead Christmas trees on the sides of streets; Poinsettia plants losing their leaves (or […]
Dear Michele: Dealing with Betrayal
Dear Michele, My boyfriend has left me for another woman. It has been very hard for me, as I did not see any visible signs of his infidelity. I am totally confused and rejected. We had 21 years together and yet he does not want to work this out. There seems to be no end […]
NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS & STARGAZING
Hi everyone! Happy New Year. This is my homily for the FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY – January 2, 2011. The readings can be found at https://www.usccb.org/nab/010211.shtml. Thanks for reading! Fr. Jim HOMILY: So what New Year’s Resolutions have you decided to make this year? According to one survey, over 60% of Americans make them, seeing […]
HOW WAS YOUR CHRISTMAS????
A friend called me yesterday and asked an innocent enough question, perfectly suited for the time of year – “So how was your Christmas?” The honesty of my feelings at the moment got the best of me as I said “It sucked.” Reading that right now, I know how harsh that sounds – and how […]
Dear Michele: Dating with Kids
Dear Michele I am divorced with 2 kids and presently going through the annulment process. My question is, who should come first, my kids or a potential future spouse? I have thought about putting off dating until both kids are 18; however, that is years away and I would really like to find someone to […]
“THIS SEASON CELEBRATE REASON” – We do…
FOR UNTO US A CHILD IS BORN!!! ALLELUIA! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!! Thanks for stopping by to read my homily for THE NATIVITY OF THE LORD – Given on CHRISTMAS EVE, DECEMBER 24, 2010 at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Mahwah NJ. The readings comes from the Vigil Mass of Christmas – https://www.usccb.org/nab/122510a.shtml – A VERY […]
TRUSTING IN GOD MORE THAN HIMSELF…
Hi everyone – here’s my homily for the FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT. I hope and pray that this last week of Advent is an opportunity for all of us to grow in greater appreciation for how Jesus still comes to us each and every day… HOMILY: One of the reasons I have great devotion and […]
When your Date Disappears
What does it mean when someone you’ve been on a few dates with suddenly disappears and no longer wants to communicate? He or she may not call, or return calls, or somehow make it pretty clear that they no longer want to be in touch with you. The stage of dating starting after date number […]
JESUS, ARE YOU THE ONE????
Hi everyone – here’s my homily for the THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT – December 12, 2010 – The readings for today’s Mass can be found at https://www.usccb.org/nab/121210.shtml. Thanks for reading, and all your feedback and comments. God Bless, Fr. Jim HOMILY – – He is only in his early 40’s, he got some really bad […]
