Living and Loving the Single Life
photo by christina noel I was at an event last week, and I met a woman who looked incredibly familiar. We gave each other that knowing glance and simultaneously asked, “How do I know you?” It quickly became obvious that we share many acquaintances in common – for such a big city, the Catholic community… Continue reading Playing Small Doesn’t Serve Anyone
I generally like to think that I’m a patient person. Lately, however, all of this waiting is really trying my patience! Throughout this period of transition, there has always been something to keep me busy – writing assignments, part-time work, Spanish classes, job searches, preparing reflections for my prayer group, networking dates, trying new… Continue reading By Waiting and By Calm
Every couple of months someone will stop and ask me if I work for National Public Radio. "Do you ever listen to Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me? At the end of the show they list off the names of their producers, and I’m sure I heard your name! Are you a closet radio host?! Are… Continue reading Wait…Wait…Don’t Tell Me
I have a job interview tomorrow. I could certainly use all of your prayers and positive thoughts! You can scroll to the bottom for a career update, or keep reading for some additional reflections. One of my first networking dates last summer was with my friend Andy. We ran into each other at a mutual… Continue reading Callings Are Vocational and Locational
Back in the Fall, a friend of mine ventured this guess, “I bet anything that come February, you’re going to have four job offers, and you’ll have to decide which ones to decline!” While I was flattered by her words of encouragement, I was also feeling quite lost in the wide open ocean of unemployment. I… Continue reading Saying No In Order to Say A Deeper Yes
My friend Matt (Rounding30) was recently diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma. As far as cancer goes, this is by far the “best kind of cancer” one could have. He has been assured by doctors and survivors that Hodgkins is curable. He is in excellent health with no real symptoms (other than a big lump on his… Continue reading Confessions of a Novena Skeptic
Sage advice for singles who have ever uttered the phrase, “My parish only cares about married couples and families.” I had to swallow a big dose of my own medicine today, and it didn’t taste very good. It’s easy to dole out advice to other singles when life is more-or-less put together! My life has… Continue reading Swallowing My Own Medicine
Thanks to everyone who supported our 2014 Nicaragua mission trip with your prayers, your words of encouragement, and your financial support. We certainly could not have done it without you! As they say in Nicaragua, "Life finds a way!" My thank-you notes are finally hitting the post office this week. In the meantime, here's… Continue reading Nicaragua 2014: Life Finds A Way
What an honor to serve at the Installation Mass of Chicago’s Ninth Archbishop, Blase Cupich and to wish the best to Francis Cardinal George as he begins a much deserved retirement after 17 years. There are so many stories to share! Let me start by saying, I’ve taken the Red Line train to Holy… Continue reading Reflections on the Installation Mass
Beth M. Knobbe 