Living and Loving the Single Life
The closest I’ve ever come to celebrating a traditional Valentine’s Day was the year I had a crush on Dominick. We were in kindergarten. He gave me two pieces of gum, while everyone else got just one. Ah … the blissful days of innocent love. I don’t care to count the Valentine’s Days that have… Continue reading My Single Valentine
It has long been my dream to write a book that encourages Christians to discover joy and purpose in the single years. With the insights of many friends and the help of a great editorial team, I am excited to introduce Party of One: Living Single with Faith, Purpose, and Passion! Please join me in celebrating… Continue reading Party of One: Living Single with Faith, Purpose, and Passion
He has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty. (Luke 1:53) I had such a wonderful time at the LA Congress this past weekend. Thanks to everyone who came to the workshop or stopped by the book signing table. Please continue to send feedback, questions, and comments. I’d love to hear… Continue reading Filling the Emptiness
An excellent post by Dan Horan, OFM on his blog "Dating God". Check it out! Vocation or Deficiency? Single Christian Ministers
Thanks to the fine staff over at U.S. Catholic magazine for the opportunity to be a guest blogger for the day! Check out my blog post on going cold-turkey without coffee for Lent. What are you giving-up or giving-over for Lent this year? Any lessons learned from a previous Lent?
I am excited to announce that this little project, known up until now as The Single Life, is finished and in the capable hands of editors and marketing directors. As of today, it also has a new title – Party of One: Living Single with Faith, Purpose, and Passion. Upon sharing the news, my mom… Continue reading Let the Party Begin!
Today I came across this great article from Christine Whelan over at BustedHalo.com that I thought was worth sharing. I also get this question quite often, “Can being single be a Vocation?” It’s a tough one to answer! For many of us “vocation” sounds so permanent, and not everyone who is single wants to be single forever. … Continue reading The Vocation to be Single
I got hit with a question that I wasn't expecting this morning. I was making small talk with a well-meaning parishoner as we were walking into Mass together, and he asked what was keeping me busy this summer. I told him that I’ve been working on a book about the spirituality of being single. And he… Continue reading What Good Does It Do?
A friend of mine recently required some minor surgery for an ongoing health issue. We had been out for coffee the day before, and finding myself with relatively few commitments that week, I said, “Please don’t hesitate to call if you need anything.” My cordial gesture was met with the usual, “Oh, don’t worry, I’ll be… Continue reading Help! I’ve fallen, and I can’t get up!
“She speaks with authority because she speaks from the heart.” I stumbled upon this quote posted on a student’s Facebook page. Christina is a budding journalist, talented in her own right, who has much to teach me as a writer. As a freshman in college, she told me that she loved journalism because it gives… Continue reading Leaving a Legacy
Beth M. Knobbe 