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You’ve heard the expression, “I’ve got your back,” which implies that friendships are there to support you through thick and thin. Over the years I’ve made some amazing friendships with women of all shapes and sizes ranging from different age, ethnic, cultural, and/or religious or non-religious backgrounds. All of those friendships have made a difference in my life and have brought a purpose in some shape or form. Yet I have found my Catholic friendships with women have been the most profound relationships.
I am not implying that only Catholic women are the best, or non-Catholic friendships can’t be profound, and I’m certainly not suggesting that Catholic women are free of error or mistake. I continue to have some remarkable relationships with those who are non-Catholic, but through our shared faith and understanding of the Catholic culture, there are significant factors united by Catholic women that are easier to develop that might be more complicated to share or receive if coming from a non-Catholic friend. For example, if I speak about the Blessed Mother and tell a non-Catholic friend that I pray for Mary's intercession, it might come off as uncomfortable or foreign. A Catholic women would understand this and may even offer to say a Rosary or share insight to help me grow deeper in my prayer life to Mary.
Copyright 2019 Andrea Bear Dedicated to my amazing Catholic friend April Rubio
11 characteristics that make Catholic women amazing friends
- Catholic girls will pray for you.
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- They enlighten you on the virtue of humility.
- They remind you that God is in control.
- Catholic girls always make you feel like you are worth it.
- When you’re going through hard times, Catholic women can offer advice with a heavenly purpose.
- The Blessed Mother has a special place in our hearts.
- Catholic girls enjoy their wine.
- Catholic girls practice forgiveness and understanding
- Catholic girls can share deep conversations of faith and spiritual growth.
- Catholic girls will look to their saints for words of inspiration.
- There’s a strong sense of community.
What makes your Catholic friends amazing?
Copyright 2019 Andrea Bear Dedicated to my amazing Catholic friend April Rubio
About the Author
Andrea Bear
Andrea Bear is a wife, mom, and teacher in Stockton, California. In addition to CatholicMom.com, she also writes for HerLife Magazine and Catholic Stand. She recently completed her debut novel, Grieving Daughters Club. When she's not writing or taking her kids to volleyball practice you can find her sipping coffee from the neighborhood coffee establishments or tasting wine from the local vineyards. Visit AndreaBearAuthor.com.
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