Ask a Franciscan: What Follows the October 2023 Synod?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
September 25, 2023
What happens after this four-week meeting during which many diverse viewpoints have been expressed? How will the process work? Will the results wind up in a binder gathering dust?
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Ask a Franciscan: Can This Child be Baptized?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
July 6, 2023
My daughter and her boyfriend are not married but would like their newborn to be baptized in the Catholic Church.
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Ask a Franciscan: What Will the October 2023 Synod Discuss?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 23, 2023
Pope Francis has called for a synod to be held in Rome, starting in October 2023 with another session in October 2024.
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Ask a Franciscan: Is God Listening to My Prayers?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 2, 2023
Although I keep praying, little happens. What else can I do?
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Ask a Franciscan: Does God Change?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
March 24, 2023
God can appear harsh in the Old Testament, compared to the just and merciful God of today. How is this possible?
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Ask a Franciscan: What Does the Common Good Mean?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
March 3, 2023
We are living in confusing times, especially with abortion, political lies, gun violence, attacks against the Church, and so on. What is the Catholic Church’s teaching on the common good?
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Ask a Franciscan: A Lector’s Challenge
Pat McCloskey, OFM
January 23, 2023
I have been a lector for many years. Although I had some training as an actor, I have tried not to be too emotive when I proclaim the readings. Until recently, pastors and people in the parish have given very
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