By Katie Palitto | Finding Adam Finding Eve Ministry Hey, I see you. You downloaded the app with hope. Maybe even excitement. And now? Opening it feels like a chore you keep putting off. You’re not lazy. You’re not too picky. You might just be burnt out. After fifteen years of mentoring Catholic singles, I’ve learned to recognize the signs. Here are seven that tell me someone needs a break—not a pep talk. ...
By Katie Palitto | Finding Adam Finding Eve Ministry If you’re reading this, you’ve probably already tried deleting the apps in a fit of frustration—only to re-download them a few weeks later. I get it. That dramatic exit feels cathartic in the moment, but it’s not a strategy. What if instead of quitting in frustration, you took a strategic pause? A 30-day reset designed not to run from dating, but to prepare for it better? ...
By Katie Palitto | Finding Adam Finding Eve Ministry Hey, I see you. You’re a faithful Catholic trying to use modern tools to find a holy spouse. You’re not opposed to dating apps—you just wish they didn’t leave you feeling so empty. Good news: There’s a better way. And it’s rooted in exactly what the Church has always taught about love, dignity, and authentic relationship. The Problem With the Swipe Cycle The swipe cycle trains us in habits that are the opposite of Christian love: ...
By Katie Palitto | Finding Adam Finding Eve Ministry Hey, I see you. You’re sitting there with your phone in your hand, staring at yet another notification from Hinge or Catholic Match, and something inside you just… doesn’t want to open it. Maybe you’ve been on this app for six months. Maybe it’s been three years. Maybe you’ve lost count of the first dates that went nowhere, the promising conversations that fizzled, the matches who never responded. ...
By Katie Palitto | Finding Adam Finding Eve Ministry Sometimes Catholics think the Church has nothing to say about modern dating. Swiping? Algorithms? Ghosting? These didn’t exist when the Catechism was written. But here’s what I’ve learned after fifteen years of ministry: The Church’s wisdom is exactly what we need for today’s struggles. We just have to know where to look. On Feeling Like a Product The struggle: Dating apps reduce us to photos and bios. We feel evaluated, commodified, used. ...
By Katie Palitto | Finding Adam Finding Eve Ministry Let me ask you something. When was the last time you finished a swiping session and felt better about yourself? I’m guessing it’s been a while. There’s a reason dating apps leave us drained in a way that goes deeper than tired eyes and sore thumbs. The exhaustion isn’t just physical—it’s spiritual. The Problem Isn’t Your Stamina Dating apps are designed to keep you engaged. Not married. Not fulfilled. Engaged with the app. ...