Living and Loving the Single Life
I’m excited to be speaking this week for Chicago’s annual Theology-on-Tap summer speaker series. I love going to new places, meeting young adult Catholics from across the diocese, and hearing people’s single life stories! For anyone who is thinking about coming to an event - or perhaps second guessing whether this is something for you… Continue reading Accepting the Single Life is Not Admitting Defeat
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
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
An excellent post by Dan Horan, OFM on his blog "Dating God". Check it out! Vocation or Deficiency? Single Christian Ministers
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!
We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 Virginia has already invited herself to my wedding. Virginia is an old family friend, and every time my parents run into her, Virginia asks, “When is Beth getting married? We can’t wait to… Continue reading Virginia and the Wedding Invitation
I feel like I’ve spent more time this week talking about the single life project than actually writing about it! I had a great conversation yesterday with a student who is doing on paper on the sociology of dating. Earlier in the week, I gave a presentation with the Chicago Area Vocations Association (CAVA) on… Continue reading An Abundant Single Life
Beth M. Knobbe 