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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?

May I Donate My Body to Science?

Pat McCloskey, OFM May 11, 2020

Does the Catholic Church have a position about donating one’s body to science? I have registered as an organ donor but would also like to leave my body to help the training of future doctors.

Why ‘Rose Again from the Dead’?

Pat McCloskey, OFM May 11, 2020

In the Nicene Creed, we pray that Jesus “rose again in fulfillment of the Scriptures.” In the Apostles’ Creed, we say, “On the third day he [Jesus] rose again.” Don’t these expressions suggest that Jesus has previously risen from the ...

Too Much Emphasis on Christ Crucified?

Pat McCloskey, OFM May 11, 2020

Why does the Catholic Church emphasize Christ crucified instead of Christ risen?

‘Son of’ or ‘Brother of’?

Pat McCloskey, OFM May 11, 2020

In the Catholic Revised Standard Version of the Bible, there appears to be an error in Luke 6:16 and Acts 1:13 in speaking of “Judas the son of James.” The Douay Version, however, speaks in Matthew 13:55 about “Jude the ...

What Is Americanism?

Pat McCloskey, OFM May 11, 2020

Is Americanism a heresy? If so, what does it mean? The person who introduced me to this term was not very clear about its meaning.

Disposing of Religious Articles

Pat McCloskey, OFM May 11, 2020

After my sister died last year, my niece cleaned up the apartment and gave me several religious statues and pictures. Is it a sin if I donate these things to someone else? Although I already have enough religious articles, I ...

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