May 9, 2020
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.
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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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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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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What Is the Church’s Teaching on Yoga?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 9, 2020
Speakers whom I greatly respect have said that Catholics should not do yoga or Pilates™. Does the Catholic Church allow this?
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Coping With a Mother’s Death
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 9, 2020
Does God have a specific minute for us to die—known to God before each of us is born?
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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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