Dear Anthony, I’m dating a man who’s great in every way but he happens to be deeply in debt (not through his own fault), and he is working on becoming debt-free before marriage. I’m a bit concerned about his situation and wondered if you have any thoughts. I believe this man is taking his financial situation too seriously. Everyone has some money issues of one kind or another. There are many, many people who have happy marriages and have financial struggles. Money should... Read Full Story

Dear Anthony, I’m a member of Ave Maria Singles. I initiated contact with another member and he replied that the long distance between us was a problem for him, but to feel free to correspond. I replied that I try not to make distance an issue and encouraged him to do the same. I don’t know if he is really interested or just being polite. What do you think? I’m not looking for a pen pal. No need to overcomplicate this. If a man is interested, he is going to pursue. This ... Read Full Story

Dear Anthony, I am in a relationship with a man who is about to enter the military, and I will be leaving for graduate school. Do you think it would be wise for us to remain together during the next three years if we won’t be getting married until after that? Or would it be better for us to break up and get back together when we are able to marry? It sounds to me like neither of you is serious about marriage at this time. If you believe you are meant to be together in marriage, perh... Read Full Story

Dear Anthony, I am a single practicing Catholic in my early twenties and feel lonely, depressed, and rejected. I have always been a gentleman, acting kind and chivalrous to the ladies I’ve met, but I can’t find anyone who could be suitable potential spouse. Is it because I’m too kind and chivalrous? Do I have to have the image of a "bad boy" so that ladies will notice me? Thank you for sharing these frustrations, and I certainly understand them very well. I'm s... Read Full Story

I was informed of another defense of Christopher West I thought you would be interested in reading. This one is from biblical scholar Michael Waldstein, whose new translation of John Paul II's "Theology of the Body" is considered definitive. As always, I am interested in your comments. Read Full Story

Someone just sent me this article by Dr. Janet Smith regarding Christopher West and the latest stirrings about his work. I think you will find this interesting. As always, I am interested in your comments. I will continue to say that I have tremendous respect for those who put themselves out there, as Mr. West has done and continues to do, in order to present to the public something new and in new ways. I have undergone a level of public scrutiny myself regarding my own advice and opinions re... Read Full Story

Another article has just been published about Christopher West. This time, it is written by David L. Schindler of the Pontifical Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family. Click here to read the article. Again, I am interested in hearing your comments. Mr. West has been a pioneer in introducing Pope John Paul II's "Theology of the Body" teachings in this country, for which we should all be grateful. It's always difficult to be someone presenting something new, and I can a... Read Full Story

I just read an article from Catholic News Agency about Dr. Alice von Hildebrand having publicly criticized Christopher West for irreverence in his presentations of Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body. You can read it here. This is strong language. I'm curious about what others think, so please post your comments here once you look it over. This follows a recent ABC News interview with West, which you can view here. Keep in mind that it was heavily edited, and West later said tha... Read Full Story

Women have an uncanny ability to make friends and be a friend. A good way to put it is that women are, by nature, inclined to care. Specifically, women care about people. They intuitively are capable of entering into the inner reality of human beings. This makes them capable of friendship. It does not surprise anyone that women make friends with other women so easily. They show interest in each other. They enjoy the sharing of personal information. They pursue with sincerity knowing more ab... Read Full Story

Our Road To Cana TV series is re-airing on EWTN from April 28 to May 14 (weekdays) at 3 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. EDT. If you are interested in seeing the series, that's a great way to view it. Read Full Story