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.
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?
‘Scripture Alone’
Pat McCloskey, OFM
November 22, 2021
I know that this term is strongly supported by some Christians and vigorously challenged by others. When did it originate and what does it mean?
Jesus’ Human Soul
Pat McCloskey, OFM
November 22, 2021
As fully divine and fully human, Jesus must have had a human soul, right?