Celibacy/Single Life

Faith Q&A › Metropolitan Youssef › Marriage and Family

8 questions

• QSometimes I feel that God is not listening to my prayers concerning whether to get married or remain a celibate. I start to doubt and become afraid of getting lost. What…
• QIf God created Adam and Eve, how come St. Paul would later recommend that people be celibate as him?
• QIs it feasible that someone get married and remain celibate? What is the purpose behind it? I was considering the monastic life, but was unsure if this was God's will for…
• QI have been considering a life of celibacy for about 4 or 5 years. I need specific signs indicating that this is the right direction.
• QWhat options are there other than monasticism or consecrated service (i.e., Sisters or Deacons) for single men and women?
• QAre all who are not called to monasticism called to married life?
• QIs it wrong to view single life as a preparation for marriage or can single life be a calling in itself?
• QWhat are some practical steps single men and women can take to walk with Christ and also be receptive to His will concerning marriage?

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