Is There a ‘Hierarchy of Love’?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
April 24, 2025
In January, Vice President JD Vance was in the news regarding his interpretation of St. Augustine of Hippo’s expression ordo amoris (order of love or hierarchy of love).
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Why Is Abraham So Important?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 11, 2020
In a prayer to the Archangel Michael, we ask him at the hour of our death to carry us to the bosom of Abraham. Is Abraham more important than all the saints?
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Why Is Jerusalem Called a Woman?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 11, 2020
In Isaiah 40:2, God tells the prophet: “Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her service is at an end, her guilt is expiated. Indeed, she has received from the hand of the LORD double for all her ...
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Why Is St. Joseph Overlooked?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 11, 2020
When will St. Joseph receive from Catholics the respect that he clearly deserves?
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Evening Mass on Christmas for Sunday?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 11, 2020
This year Christmas falls on Saturday and the next day is the Feast of the Holy Family. Is it permitted to have a vigil Mass for that feast in the late afternoon or evening of Christmas Day?
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God Knows Our Heart Completely
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 11, 2020
Did I confess certain sins? If I didn’t, have I sinned by going to Holy Communion all these years? I have gone to Confession faithfully.
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Is Christopher Still A Saint?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 11, 2020
I have believed in St. Christopher and carried a medal of him for over 40 years. Now I have heard that the Catholic Church no longer considers him a saint. Is that true?
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