Archive - The Diary of a Single Catholic Writer

What Caused So Much Disappointment on Mary’s Film on Netflix?

The underlying problem that has affected the 2024 film about Mary

Dec 20 •

Jocelyn Soriano

My Unfiltered Review of Mary’s Character In Netflix’s 2024 Film

Mary in the film was shown as a charitable young woman. But my problem started when she asked the prophetess Anna about their life in the temple.

Dec 20 •

Jocelyn Soriano

3 Reasons Why I’m Still Single at Forty-Nine

So many people have asked why I’m still single that I couldn’t count how many times I’ve been asked that. I must admit, however, that my answers have…

Dec 17 •

Jocelyn Soriano

6 Bedtime Routines That Can Help You Become a Better Writer

What do you do before you go to sleep?

Dec 13 •

Jocelyn Soriano

Is There a Limit to God’s Mercy for a Sinner Like Me?

There are some days when I wonder whether God could be angry at me.

Dec 10 •

Jocelyn Soriano

How Can the Blood of Christ Wash Away My Guilt?

Guilt is that feeling of having hurt someone. Doesn’t Christ’s blood remind me all the more of my transgressions?

Dec 6 •

Jocelyn Soriano

Is She Even for Real?

True lessons cloaked in fiction

Dec 3 •

Jocelyn Soriano

Promote Your Book on These Social Media Sites Even With Zero Followers

Why you don’t need a huge following to make that sale today

Dec 3 •

Jocelyn Soriano

November 2024

The Anguish of Trying To Know What Your Readers Want

The mistakes and discoveries you make along the way

Nov 29 •

Jocelyn Soriano

5 Timeless Lessons From The Bells of St. Mary’s

I have always loved the simplicity and sincerity that warms my heart whenever I watch this movie.

Nov 26 •

Jocelyn Soriano

What is the Purpose of a Single Person?

5 answers when it comes to a single person's purpose in life

Nov 22 •

Jocelyn Soriano

This Is the Age of Broken Things

Do we ruin the things that need to be fixed?

Nov 19 •

Jocelyn Soriano

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