The Single Life Is Not a Vocation

Is singleness a vocation in the Catholic Church?

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In this video, I explore what the Church actually means by “vocation” and why singleness doesn’t qualify in the same sense as marriage, religious life, or priesthood. Many disagreed with my previous comments—so let’s unpack the history, theology, and implications of this question.

⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro: The controversy
02:07 – What “vocation” traditionally meant
03:55 – Vatican II and expanding the language
05:16 – Universal vs. particular vocations
06:06 – The role of structure in perfecting charity
06:27 – Why singleness lacks that structure
07:51 – The importance of commitment
08:33 – How marriage kept me Catholic
10:50 – Aristotle, potentiality, and vocation logic
13:30 – What single Catholics should do

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