Avoiding Public Prayer
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 11, 2020
My 49-year-old daughter left the Catholic Church several years ago. She loves praying by herself to God the Father but avoids public prayer. How can she not recognize Jesus’ presence in the Blessed Sacrament?
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Can Angels Help Sell a House?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 11, 2020
My sister-in-law, who has been trying to sell her house, recently received a chain letter urging her to invite angels on a specific day and time to visit her and help sell the house.
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Where Can I Find Patron Saint Lists?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 11, 2020
Is there a publication that lists the saints and their patronages?
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Why Is God’s Name So Important?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 11, 2020
I don’t understand why the name of God was so important to the Israelites. I thought God’s name was simply “God.”
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Did I Do the Right Thing?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 11, 2020
I am developing a scruple over how an inheritance from my mother was divided. I hope that I did not do anything wrong. Please help me put my mind at rest.
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They Don’t Go to Confession
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 11, 2020
What can I do about those who do not go to Confession? They’re active in Church. They’re adults and married more than 25 years. I’m puzzled. My son-in-law’s parents may not go either.
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