May 9, 2020
Why Go Barefoot?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 9, 2020
I know that some Carmelites are referred to as “discalced,” meaning that they don’t wear shoes. Is this some form of mortification?
Saint Joseph and Selling Property
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 9, 2020
What is the origin of the tradition of burying a statue of Saint Joseph on property that someone wants to sell? I had never heard of this until a few years ago.
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When Is It Too Late to Arrive for Mass?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 9, 2020
At what point during Mass is it too late for someone to arrive and have it “count”? Some people come a few minutes late and others very late. I think this is wrong.
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Were Any Catholic Nazis Excommunicated?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 9, 2020
How many high-ranking Catholic Nazis were excommunicated for their crimes against the innocent?
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College of Cardinals
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 9, 2020
When and how did the College of Cardinals come into existence? How long has this group been responsible for electing the pope?
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Did Mary Vow Virginity Before the Annunciation?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 9, 2020
I have been under the impression that Mary, the mother of Jesus, made a vow of virginity even before the Annunciation. The Catechism of the Catholic Church says nothing about this.
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Books Not in Protestant Bible
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 9, 2020
I have heard that there are seven Old Testament books that are not found in Protestant Bibles. The Second Book of Maccabees is the only one that I can name. What are the other six?
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