Christian Dating in a Godless World

Description: What is the best way to approach dating through a Catholic perspective? Dan and Melissa speak with Father Thomas Morrow about his book Christian Dating in a Godless World to gain insight.

Topics/Questions covered in the show:

Why should we listen to a priest give dating advice?
What is the difference between dating and courtship?
Is it acceptable to date just for fun?
What is “friendship dating”?
Is there such a thing as a single vocation or is the single state a transitional one?
How much effort does one need to put forth to find a spouse?
Is it a good idea to use a Catholic internet dating service to meet people?
What are some resources for parishes to help minister to singles looking to get married?
Why is chastity before marriage important?

Resources for today’s show:

Spiritualdirection.com – website
Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation
Sophia Institute Press
Christian Dating in a Godless World by Fr. Thomas Morrow
Catholic Faith Alive! – website for Fr. Thomas Morrow
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The Divine Intimacy Radio Show is a haven of rest and wellspring of spiritual life for those seeking intimacy with God and the enlightened path of Catholic mystical and ascetical wisdom.

Twice a week, Dan Burke and Melissa Elson explore topics related to the interior life and Catholic teaching. On Tuesdays, they interview various authors about their spiritual books and about the authors’ own insights on those books. On Fridays, they get specific on subjects which, primarily include prayer, spiritual direction, meditation, contemplation, and holiness.

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Dan Burke

Dan Burke is the past President and C.O.O. of EWTN's worldwide news network. He is presently the founder and President of the Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation, which offers graduate and personal enrichment studies in spiritual theology to priests, deacons, religious, and laity in 90 countries and prepares men for seminary in over 40 dioceses. Dan is the author and editor of numerous books on authentic Catholic spirituality and hosts the Divine Intimacy Radio show with his wife, Stephanie, which is broadcast weekly on EWTN Radio. Past episodes can be found, along with thousands of articles on the interior life, at SpiritualDirection.com. In his deep commitment to the advancement of faithful Catholic spirituality, he is also the founder of Apostoli Viae, a world-wide, private association of the faithful dedicated to living and advancing the authentic spiritual patrimony of the Church. Most importantly, Dan is a blessed husband, father of four, grandfather of one—and grateful to be Catholic.