Non-exclusive dating is the first stage each Catholic should start relationships in. This stage does not suggest having multiple committed romantic relationships at the same time. Rather, non-exclusive dating is simply getting to know others. And discerning if that person would make a good boyfriend or girlfriend. This period should last no more than three months, should involve little to no physical embraces, and must be communicated to the other people involved. Rachel Canto of Pretty Good Catholic suggests to be open with other people that you aren't ready to commit to being in an exclusive relationship yet, but after a period of time would be open to entering one with the other person. To learn more about this concept, purchase the book Pretty Good Catholic: How to Find, Date, and Marry Someone Who Shares Your Faith. Also find Rachel on her Instagram: @rachelhoovercanto Listen to the previous episode to learn about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) poses possible infringes on the dignity of the human person and Pope Leo understands this. Dr. Matthew Bunson, author of EWTN’s book Leo XIV: Portrait of the First American Pope, joins the podcast to discuss in what ways AI proposes challenges to human dignity and what ways Pope Leo XIV can address those. Leo XIV explicitly chose the name Leo as an homage to Pope Leo XIII who saw a tremendous change brought about by the Industrial Revolution. View more of D. Bunson’s work at EWTN. Prayer allows us to communicate with him and for his grace to penetrate us. If one finds that they are growing in virtue, but then lightens their prayer routine. They risk relapse into their sin. Listen to this Catholic Link podcast episode and develop your relationship with God and your family of faith. Check out more of Fr. Morrow’s work at Catholic Faith Alive: cfalive.com Links Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here. Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast. Listen to the Habemus Papam Podcast here. To learn more about penance and listen to more Catholic Link podcasts, click here. View the Catholic Link YouTube page here.