Cannot find one

[Norseman82]

you may find someone out of your geological area

Well, I won’t fault her if she doesn’t want to travel down a rocky road, but I do agree that she shouldn’t leave any stone unturned. I wouldn’t want to see her quake in her boots and have tremors over the thought that she may have missed out on a continental man that would not divide his attention to her. It is better than sinking into a crater after shock, especially if she has too much on her plate already.

(for those who “get it” and are keeping count, that’s nine)

/humor

 

[Norseman82]

Thanks. I just had a look on the site of National Catholic Singles, it seems there were some activities and travel trips in the past. maybe will have more after covid19.

did you join any?

I did go to a few when they were in the Chicago area. I actually did meet one that I honestly thought I wanted to marry, but it turns out all along she was also discerning religious life and broke up with me to enter a religious order.

 

[CoffeeCatholic]

I also wanna meet one here

Although that might happen or might not - remember, this is not a dating site and it’s not for that reason - you seem pretty focused that that is your one and only mind-set and what your goal is. That’s really going about it the wrong way. There are Catholic dating sites so perhaps that is better where you would focus and not trying to desperately find a marriage through Catholic Answers forums.

 

[Marie7]

I was thinking the same thing, but didn’t want anyone to think I was making fun of them, personally. My first thought was to question whether a search had been made in Mammoth Cave! There are lots of Catholics about two hour’s drive north of there. Just get on I-60 North and head towards Louisville area! Maybe you’ll meet a Catholic geologist!
P.S. Has anyone else out there ever prayed the entire Rosary inside Mammoth Cave?

 

[EugeneCharles]

If God wants you to be single maybe because He wants you for something else. But it doesn’t mean that you should be single FOREVER. Maybe you should try searching for someone if you really want to marry. You can find your love here. There are a lot of nice people here. Work it up until you get it! Don’t lose hope!

 

[goout]

LaughingBoy1503:

I never liked the strategy of “stop looking and it will happen” in dating. I know of too many practicing Catholics in their late 50s and 60s who never married and are still looking.

Agree with you 100%. I mean nobody gives this advice about buying a car, or getting a job. You have to be prepared to take action to make this happen.

Our children are 28 and 32 and unmarried. I encourage them to live the virtues that marriage requires now, because marriage will need them.
That means to be self sacrificing for other people in some capacity. That could be around the parish or as a volunteer. Rather than worrying about getting a partner, giving yourself away may actively form virtue in a way that is prepared for marriage, and may be noticed by someone who is looking.

 

[AdamP88]

Our children are 28 and 32 and unmarried. I encourage them to live the virtues that marriage requires now, because marriage will need them.
That means to be self sacrificing for other people in some capacity. That could be around the parish or as a volunteer. Rather than worrying about getting a partner, giving yourself away may actively form virtue in a way that is prepared for marriage, and may be noticed by someone who is looking.

That’s a good suggestion to live the virtues required in marriage. But I don’t agree that you should just wait for someone to notice you. You may get lucky, but I believe you need to put in the effort to find a spouse just as you would put effort and thought into choosing a career.

 

[goout]

goout:

Our children are 28 and 32 and unmarried. I encourage them to live the virtues that marriage requires now, because marriage will need them.
That means to be self sacrificing for other people in some capacity. That could be around the parish or as a volunteer. Rather than worrying about getting a partner, giving yourself away may actively form virtue in a way that is prepared for marriage, and may be noticed by someone who is looking.

That’s a good suggestion to live the virtues required in marriage. But I don’t agree that you should just wait for someone to notice you. You may get lucky, but I believe you need to put in the effort to find a spouse just as you would put effort and thought into choosing a career.

Yes. Friendship is a virtue also. To be a good friend takes that effort you are talking about. To have friendship, be one to someone else. Be a good listener.

And just ask someone to breakfast. Sometimes what looks like a huge mountain is really a small hill.

 

[LaughingBoy1503]

Our children are 28 and 32 and unmarried. I encourage them to live the virtues that marriage requires now, because marriage will need them.
That means to be self sacrificing for other people in some capacity. That could be around the parish or as a volunteer. Rather than worrying about getting a partner, giving yourself away may actively form virtue in a way that is prepared for marriage, and may be noticed by someone who is looking.

That someone might be noticed by someone who is looking can work pretty well for a woman. For men, I would encourage them to take action if they want a wife. The fact that one takes action in finding a wife does not mean they worried about it so much and they never volunteer for charity or whatever. I would encourage both. It’s not one or the other. I’m just saying take some kind of action. The holiest unselfish person in the world wont get what they want if they never ask for it or go after it. The best potential husband in the world will never get a wife if he never asks a woman out. That is taking action

 

[TheLittleLady]

Be present, be kind, be patient. God does not drop a spouse on our doorstep, there are not “soul mates”, we and the other person have free will.

The best way is to be involved and talking to people, do all of the “old people” at your parish know you are looking for a nice Catholic man? They have sons and nephews and such and just may make an introduction!

Be involved with Catholic Singles online. Redirecting...
There are many Catholic groups on Social Media.

Get in touch with your Diocese and find out if there are singles ministries in your Diocese.

Look for local Theology on Tap.

What is your passion or your career? Google your profession + Catholic association. You will be shocked how many groups exist.

Same for hobbies or interests.

http://www.catholicartistssociety.org/

http://catholicmetal.com/

Our parish has a gamer’s guild for desktop, role playing and video gamers. When COVID hit, they simply moved to online solutions for game play. Their DnD quest sub group has grown during the pandemic.

Last year, I volunteered to be a screener for a documentary film festival and met all sorts of people. Volunteer at your Catholic School. Oh, and don’t forget to befriend the parish secretary, they know EVERYONE.