Forgiveness from One’s Spouse
Pat McCloskey, OFM
July 23, 2026
If a person commits adultery and then goes to confession, does that person have to ask forgiveness from his or her spouse?
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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.
Avoiding Public Prayer
Pat McCloskey, OFM
July 22, 2026
My 49-year-old daughter left the Catholic Church several years ago. She loves praying by herself to God the Father but avoids public prayer. How can she not recognize Jesus’ presence in the Blessed Sacrament?
Fearing God the Father
Pat McCloskey, OFM
July 21, 2026
I find the infant Jesus and the adult Jesus very approachable. When I think of God the Father, however, I am very afraid.
Is Christopher Still A Saint?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
July 20, 2026
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?
What Is the Kingdom of God?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
July 17, 2026
Please explain in simple language the concept of the kingdom of God.
What Jesus means by the expression the kingdom of God is accepting God’s values as trustworthy and enough, not needing any “improvements,” as we often describe them.
The Cowl Doesn’t Make the Monk
Pat McCloskey, OFM
July 16, 2026
Who decreed that all clergy and the majority of the many orders of brothers and sisters must wear black?
Were Any Soldiers Saints?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
July 15, 2026
Are there any saints who were soldiers? What was their faith journey like?