Does God Change?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 8, 2026
God can appear harsh in the Old Testament, compared to the just and merciful God of today. How is this possible?
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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.
Is God Listening to My Prayers?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 7, 2026
Although I keep praying, little happens. What else can I do?
What Is Americanism?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 6, 2026
Is Americanism a heresy? If so, what does it mean? The person who introduced me to this term was not very clear about its meaning.
Why Was St. Francis So Devoted to Mary?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 5, 2026
I have heard that St. Francis of Assisi was very devoted to Mary, the mother of Jesus. Why? Did Francis write about her?
May a Catholic Have a Living Will?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 4, 2026
Is it proper for me as a Catholic to have a living will? What does the Church teach about this?
Is Purgatory in the Bible?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 1, 2026
Why do Catholics teach that purgatory exists? I can’t find it in my Bible.
‘Son of Man’ or ‘Son of God’?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
April 30, 2026
Why does Jesus refer to himself much more often as the “Son of Man” than as the “Son of God”? You are right about his