He Lived 10 Miles Away, But We Were United by the Same Faith
Anna was thirty-eight and lived in a small town surrounded by forests and fields. Her life revolved around working at the library, Sunday Mass, and evening prayers by the window, where she watched sunsets paint the sky pink. She was a woman of faith but didn’t believe in coincidences. Yet one Saturday evening, with a mix of uncertainty and hope, she created a profile on a dating site for believers.
She didn’t expect much—maybe just someone to share daily prayers, conversations about faith, and... a piece of life. Someone who understood that faith is a foundation, not an addition to life.
After a few days of browsing profiles, her attention was caught by Paweł’s description. A man who lived twenty kilometers away, also deeply faithful, and whose profile was full of Bible quotes and photos from parish events. The fact that he wasn’t just around the corner but still close enough to meet sparked her curiosity.
The first message came from him. It was short but warm:
“Good morning, Anna. I noticed you like St. Augustine. He said, ‘Love knows no obstacles.’ Maybe it’s worth trying, even if a few kilometers separate us?”
Anna smiled as she read the message and replied with a light joke:
“Maybe love knows no obstacles, but my GPS sometimes rebels when it wants to go to the neighboring town.”
And so their conversation began. Days passed, and they exchanged thoughts, prayers, recipes for favorite cakes, and funny life stories. Anna quickly realized that Paweł was someone she could talk to about everything—from daily joys to serious matters of faith.
Despite the distance, talking to him became her oasis of peace. And although both knew that twenty kilometers was quite a challenge in everyday life, faith gave them hope.
After a month of virtual acquaintance, he suggested a meeting. They agreed on a Sunday afternoon at a church exactly halfway between their homes.
They met at the entrance, a bit shy but with hearts full of hope. Paweł brought a small leather-bound Bible, and Anna had a prayer book given to her by her grandmother.
The Mass they shared was full of symbolism. The hymns, prayers, and silence made them feel that their faith—which had been so individual until then—was beginning to unite into something greater.
After the service, they went for a walk in a nearby park. They talked about dreams, how important God’s presence was in their lives, and how even twenty kilometers isn’t an obstacle if hearts beat to the same rhythm.
Anna joked:
-You know, I hope your car likes our Sunday trips. Because if not, I might have to learn to ride a bike!
Paweł laughed:
-And I hope your jasmine tea lasts for our long talks when we get back home.
And so their story began—full of tenderness, prayer, and mutual support. Over time, they met more often, planning shared Sundays and even vacations. Twenty kilometers ceased to be a barrier—it became a bridge.
Their relationship showed them that love based on faith is like wine—it matures slowly, gaining depth and flavor. In a world full of haste and uncertainty, they found something lasting.
And when one day Paweł, against the backdrop of the setting sun, asked Anna if she would like to walk through life with him—she answered without hesitation. Because it’s not the distance but the heart that decides how close the other person really is.