Nine Qualities to Look for in a Future Husband with Fr. Paul Donlan

About this episode

Fr. Paul Donlan discusses nine essential qualities to look for in a future husband, drawing from his extensive experience in priesthood and family wisdom.

In this special After Cana episode, we are joined by Fr. Paul Donlan who brings us nine qualities to look for in a future husband! Tune in as he draws upon his 63 years of priesthood working with young single into married couples to highlight some essential qualities for young women to look for, red flags to beware of, and practical and timeless wisdom from his own parents and family upbringing! You do not want to miss this! And stay tuned for part II of our After Cana season finale where Fr. Paul comes back to share qualities to look for in a future wife!

People in this episode

Guest: Fr. Paul Donlan

Topics covered

• future husband
• qualities
• relationships
• wisdom
• red flags

Keywords

• future husband
• qualities
• relationships
• red flags
• wisdom

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