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Tridentine Mass Revisited

Pat McCloskey, OFM March 24, 2022

Father Pat McCloskey, OFM, answers questions about the Latin Mass, a line in the Our Father, and heaven.

‘Is Lying Always a Sin?’

Pat McCloskey, OFM February 22, 2022

Is lying always a sin?

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.

Pope Francis gives a talk at the Vatican

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?

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