Pope Francis: A Pastor with the Smell of His Sheep
Pat McCloskey, OFM
April 29, 2025
During and after his election as pope in March 2013, he was a man of many firsts.
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Pat McCloskey, OFM
Pat McCloskey, OFM, is the Franciscan advisor for St. Anthony Messenger and the writer of its "Ask a Franciscan" column.
St. Francis: Artisan of Peace
Pat McCloskey, OFM
April 26, 2025
Peace is a gift from God. Human actions that cooperate with God’s grace activate peace in the world.
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).
Why Was Christ Executed?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
March 24, 2025
Knowing that God is all-powerful, why did he allow Christ to be executed?
The Franciscan Family: Who’s Who?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
March 13, 2025
Women, men, married, single—they all seek to live the Gospel under the inspiration of St. Francis of Assisi.
Lent: Knowing Who We Are Before God
Pat McCloskey, OFM
March 7, 2025
Perhaps no follower of Jesus ever appreciated Lent more than Francis of Assisi did.
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