Living and Loving the Single Life
This week, the National Catholic Reporter recognized 12 young women making a difference in the Church. I am honored to be counted among this group! As I watched the news spread via Facebook, I was incredibly grateful for the accolades and curious about some of the criticisms of the article. I was challenged in a… Continue reading Young Women Making a Difference
I was invited to give the closing benediction at the University Baccalaureate service last week at Northwestern. What an honor! It is always a privilege to journey with our students each year, and it is a bittersweet day when we bid them farewell at the end of four (or more!) years. It was truly a… Continue reading Baccalaureate Benediction
This week I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Dan Horan, O.F.M., author of Dating God: Live and Love in the Way of St. Francis and creator of the popular blog by the same title. I have a great fondness for the Franciscans! My grade school and high school are still operated by the Franciscan… Continue reading Dating God: Live and Love in the Way of St. Francis
A mysterious package arrived this week from Franciscan Media (formerly St. Anthony Messenger Press). I’m always happy to receive a package in the mail, but until I tore it open, I had no idea what might be inside. Much to my delight, the box contained two complimentary copies of the audiobook of Party of One! … Continue reading Reflections on Recording the Audio Book
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!
Beth M. Knobbe 