Single and Celibate: Choosing Agape over Romantic Love

I wrote this article about ways to survive Valentine's Day single. Then I realized it applies, year-round, especially for single, celibate Catholics and even priests, nuns and religious. Whether you're single by choice, from lack of love opportunities, or you were in a relationship or marriage that crumbled, these tips are for you. This article will help those who identify as gay who choose abstinence  You need emotional support to stick to those celibacy vows just as heterosexuals do. This article can help. How do you celebrate (or just survive) a day devoted to romantic love when you're not in a romance? Here are tips. Oh, and pray to saints known for their chastity: St. Philomena and St. Maria Goretti and the little saint enshrined at Notre Dame's Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Indiana. I can't remember her name, but she was martyred for her piety.Celebrate (or Just Survive) Valentine's Day when You're Single