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Was Jesus Born in December?

Pat McCloskey, OFM October 21, 2024

Do we celebrate Christmas in December because we know he was born in that month? If not, why is his birth celebrated then?

Forgiveness from One’s Spouse

Pat McCloskey, OFM May 11, 2020

If a person commits adultery and then goes to confession, does that person have to ask forgiveness from his or her spouse?

Volunteer groups are organized through local parishes, congregations, and other faith communities. If someone’s local parish is not presently involved, another local faith group might be and could possibly provide a volunteer transport.

Catholic Burials for Non-Catholics

Pat McCloskey, OFM May 11, 2020

May a non-Catholic husband and father have a Catholic funeral if the deceased’s widow or children request it?

One Intention or Many Intentions?

Pat McCloskey, OFM May 11, 2020

All the Catholic parishes in our area conclude the general intercessions during Mass by adding, “And for all the personal intentions that we hold in our hearts.” I consider this a questionable practice because the priest is supposed to be ...

Is There an Official Catholic Bible?

Pat McCloskey, OFM May 11, 2020

Years ago in parochial school, I recall that we were told that the Douay-Rheims version was the only one that we were allowed to read. The teacher even said that reading any “Protestant” Bible, especially the King James Version, was ...

Is Pope Emeritus Still Infallible?

Pat McCloskey, OFM May 11, 2020

A friend asked me recently, “Now that Benedict XVI has resigned as pope, is he still infallible?” I don’t think so, but I wasn’t sure how to explain my answer. Can you help?

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