Doubt Can Be Beneficial
Pat McCloskey, OFM
February 5, 2025
The word ponder means “to weigh.” Do people need to weigh something about which they are absolutely certain?
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Pat McCloskey, OFM
Pat McCloskey, OFM, is the Franciscan advisor for St. Anthony Messenger and the writer of its "Ask a Franciscan" column.
The Lord’s Way
Pat McCloskey, OFM
January 29, 2025
Sometimes we resist conversion to the Lord’s way because we fear giving it full freedom will shrink our world, will make us more closed in.
Did Jesus Condemn Slavery?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
January 23, 2025
I cannot find any passage in the Gospels where Jesus condemns slavery. Have I missed something?
Worship God Only
Pat McCloskey, OFM
January 15, 2025
Francis knew that idolatry was the key sin in the Old Testament.
Ever New, Ever Young
Pat McCloskey, OFM
January 3, 2025
In Francis’ day, some people admired him very much for thinking in new ways.
Is Purgatory in the Bible?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
December 17, 2024
Why do Catholics teach that purgatory exists? I can’t find it in my Bible.
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