What the consecrated single life catholic really looks like
Choosing a consecrated single life catholic vocation is a move that often catches people off guard, mostly because we're so used to the "big two": marriage or religious life in a convent or monastery. When someone mentions they feel called to stay single for the Lord, the typical reaction is either a confused stare or a well-meaning relative trying to set them up on a blind date. But for those who actually dive into this lifestyle, it's not about "settling" because they didn't find a spouse or didn't want to wear a habit. It's a deliberate, radical way of living that's been part of the Church since the very beginning, even if it's been a bit of a hidden gem for a few centuries. ...