Finding the Kingdom of God
Pat McCloskey, OFM
January 17, 2024
Our temptation is to admire saints from such a distance that we forget they were still human beings who cooperated with God’s grace.
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Pat McCloskey, OFM, is the Franciscan advisor for St. Anthony Messenger and the writer of its "Ask a Franciscan" column.
Saint Francis Novena | Day Nine: Consolation
Pat McCloskey, OFM
October 3, 2023
Francis of Assisi was no Pollyanna. He saw sin for what it is, but he never doubted God’s love and mercy.
Anti-Semitism Wounds Us All
Pat McCloskey, OFM
October 2, 2023
Anti-Semitism is rising in the United States and worldwide. How do we combat it?
Saint Francis Novena | Day Eight: Creation
Pat McCloskey, OFM
October 2, 2023
Thomas of Celano wrote that Francis made of all creation a ladder by which to ascend to the Creator.
Saint Francis Novena | Day Seven: Mary
Pat McCloskey, OFM
October 1, 2023
Francis of Assisi had a great devotion to Mary because he saw in her the model disciple.
Saint Francis Novena | Day Six: Peace
Pat McCloskey, OFM
September 30, 2023
One of life’s ironies is that we are very slow to claim credit for the only thing for which we are fully responsible: our sins.
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