Dating & Singles

Finding Your Personal Vocation

by Mary Beth Bonacci October 17, 2007

Remember when I wrote that column about how the single life isn't really a vocation, in the "Capital V" sense that the Church talks about? And remember how some of you were all grateful, and others were all mad and…

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Treasures of Wisdom for Single Catholics

by Stephanie Wood September 27, 2007

I have a fairly major addiction to books. I absolutely love buying books, reading books, borrowing books, talking about books, the whole nine yards. My obsession for the written word isn't completely my fault – both of my parents are…

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The Single Vocation — Does It Exist?

by Richard-122237 September 25, 2007

It has become increasingly more prevalent today that a lot of young adults are under the impression that, other than the religious and the marriage/family vocations, there is a third vocation, the "single" vocation. By that, they believe that, even…

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The Real Presence and the Real Thing

by September 19, 2007

Editor's Note: In the March issue of 4marks Magazine, Beverly and Harry Stevens published an article titled "Straight Talk." The article drew on their experience as a Catholic Match success story to remind members exactly why they came to CM…

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Clearing Up Loose Ends

by Mary Beth Bonacci September 12, 2007

So I thought I was all done with annulments, but based on the emails I've been receiving from all of you, I apparently need to do one more to "clean up" a few remaining issues.
I've done a lot of…

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Valid until Proven Otherwise

by Mary Beth Bonacci August 16, 2007

The following is an actual Mary Beth conversation:
Me: I can't date him. He's not Catholic and he's divorced. In the eyes of the Church he's still presumed to be married.
Other Person: Well that's okay. He can just get…

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Trust Your Gut

by Laraine Bennett August 8, 2007

What goes through our minds when we need to make a split-second decision–in the blink of an eye? How do police officers and emergency responders make life-and-death decisions in mere moments? What is that feeling we get in the pit…

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Timing Is Everything

by J. Michael Paul August 1, 2007

The evening of May 8, 2007 was pretty exciting.
"So, have you been over to Wal today?" asked a friendly employee at my favorite sandwich shop.
I looked across the large parking lot in the direction of a familiar discount…

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The Groundwork for Success

by Nina-138165 July 11, 2007

Her: "Why won't you tell me what you had for breakfast? What is the big deal?"
Him: "If it's not a big deal then why are you pressing the issue?" Thus went our last conversation. For three hours I tried…

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The Need for Community

by Wendi Wagoner July 4, 2007

I have listened to a number of talks by Catholic speaker Katrina Zeno and she has mentioned the importance of having good friends in your life. In December of 2004, I came to see that in a major way. I…

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