It has been a challenging, yet often joy-filled journey navigating my way as a single, practicing Catholic, who is also a young adult, in today’s world. As a Catholic I have found much consolation and peace in Christ Jesus as I grow closer to Him in prayer, and most of all in receiving Him in the Eucharist, but at the same time it is a struggle to be a part of a world where the culture has become very toxic and hostile to Christians.
"There are many single Catholics who have tried both vocations for them only to not work out, so we are left trying to figure out where and how we fit into the equation."
So relatable and frustrating. I could enjoy being single if I had a good income, but finding that has been a struggle ever since I became Catholic four years ago. Praying that will change soon as I storm the job boards afresh... At the end of the day I'm fine with any vocation as long as I'm living a productive and fruitful life building the kingdom of God. But no one has any real guidance for me other than, "Keep doing what you're doing." So I keep running to daily Mass — the one great thing about being unemployed. :)
Wonderfully written Christina. The world we live in is certainly not friendly to true Catholics; even more so when it comes to single Catholics. I will keep you in my prayers (and I'm sure we'll continue to comment on each other's tweets!) God bless.
A great article Christina. I myself was not able to justify a marriage relationship or a Religious vocation in life. I remained single and yes, it has it's challenges! I finally committed myself to being the very best Catholic I could be. Being faithful is challenging enough and a daily agenda. I love my God and my faith. Honestly, I could not live without either!
I hope that the Church can better help single Catholics who have grown in number in today's world.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church itself states:
1658 We must also remember the great number of single persons who, because of the particular circumstances in which they have to live - often not of their choosing - are especially close to Jesus' heart and therefore deserve the special affection and active solicitude of the Church, especially of pastors… Some live their situation in the spirit of the Beatitudes, serving God and neighbor in exemplary fashion.”
Navigating My Way as a Single, Catholic, Millennial in the World Today
"There are many single Catholics who have tried both vocations for them only to not work out, so we are left trying to figure out where and how we fit into the equation."
So relatable and frustrating. I could enjoy being single if I had a good income, but finding that has been a struggle ever since I became Catholic four years ago. Praying that will change soon as I storm the job boards afresh... At the end of the day I'm fine with any vocation as long as I'm living a productive and fruitful life building the kingdom of God. But no one has any real guidance for me other than, "Keep doing what you're doing." So I keep running to daily Mass — the one great thing about being unemployed. :)
Wonderfully written Christina. The world we live in is certainly not friendly to true Catholics; even more so when it comes to single Catholics. I will keep you in my prayers (and I'm sure we'll continue to comment on each other's tweets!) God bless.
A great article Christina. I myself was not able to justify a marriage relationship or a Religious vocation in life. I remained single and yes, it has it's challenges! I finally committed myself to being the very best Catholic I could be. Being faithful is challenging enough and a daily agenda. I love my God and my faith. Honestly, I could not live without either!
I hope that the Church can better help single Catholics who have grown in number in today's world.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church itself states:
1658 We must also remember the great number of single persons who, because of the particular circumstances in which they have to live - often not of their choosing - are especially close to Jesus' heart and therefore deserve the special affection and active solicitude of the Church, especially of pastors… Some live their situation in the spirit of the Beatitudes, serving God and neighbor in exemplary fashion.”