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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?

God’s Will, Human Freedom

Pat McCloskey, OFM May 11, 2020

I believe that from all eternity God has planned our world and knew exactly what would occur. When I was created, God knew what I would do, when, where and how.

How Did Evil Begin?

Pat McCloskey, OFM May 11, 2020

What is the absolute root cause of evil? How can an absolute evil (the devil) come from an absolute good (God)?

Status of Divorced People in the Church

Pat McCloskey, OFM May 11, 2020

As far as the Catholic Church is concerned, what happens when a couple divorces? One spouse may not want a divorce but cannot stop it in states that have a no-fault law.

Who Are Secular Franciscans?

Pat McCloskey, OFM May 11, 2020

Is there still a Secular Franciscan Order? Are they the same group that used to be called the Third Order of St. Francis?

Why does the Roman Catholic Church call itself that? Jesus stood against everything that the Roman Empire represented—the power, the might and the violence. Rome figured mightily in his death on the cross.

How Much Do We Know About Angels?

Pat McCloskey, OFM May 11, 2020

I am very interested in angels but haven’t been able to find information about how many categories there are. Is there a Scripture reference for each group? What are their duties? To which group did Satan and his followers belong? ...

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