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It is never easy to be single and a member of the Church. While the Church rightly must focus on both the married as well as priestly/consecrated life, those who are single either by choice or circumstances are the most forgotten members of Christ’s body, the Church.

Of late, that number is growing. Personally, I will not go out to dinner alone but have no problem attending Mass on Sunday as a single woman. The difference is apparent - going out to dine is lonely whereas at mass, we are with a companion, our Lord and Savior, who waits for us each week. That knowledge brings joy to my heart and wings to my feet ; - )