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 positive feedback.
Ask a Franciscan: Tridentine Masses, the Our Father, and Heaven
Pat McCloskey, OFM
March 24, 2022
Father Pat McCloskey, OFM, answers questions about the Latin Mass, a line in the Our Father, and heaven.
No Funeral Mass for a Cremated Person?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
February 22, 2022
What is the Church’s official stance on cremation?
Praying Quickly or Slowly?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
January 21, 2022
Does the speed of praying make a difference?
Giving a Saint’s Name at Baptism
Pat McCloskey, OFM
January 21, 2022
Is this required? Some Christians have first names that are not those of a saint or a variant on a saint’s name.
Preparing for the 2023 World Synod of Bishops
Pat McCloskey, OFM
January 21, 2022
Can you recommend a book describing what Vatican II was all about? Something in plain English without interpretation by the author?