Facing Up to Systemic Racism
Pat McCloskey, OFM
April 24, 2021
What do I tell the students in my CCD class when they ask me what the Catholic Church says about systemic racism?
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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.
Seeking the Purpose of My Life
Pat McCloskey, OFM
April 24, 2021
What has been the purpose of my life? Why was I ever born? What is the purpose of life for an average person such as myself?
Are We Unconsciously Always Sinning?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
April 24, 2021
The US bishops say racism can be either conscious or unconscious. My older teenage son argues that we can never be forgiven because of our unconscious mind’s nature. How can I answer him?
Are Catholics Allowed to Own Guns?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
March 26, 2021
In light of the chaos in the United States and around the world, are Catholics allowed to own guns or support the National Rifle Association?
Pilate’s Role in Jesus’ Death
Pat McCloskey, OFM
March 26, 2021
How are Christians to accept two completely different versions of Christ’s trial before Pilate?
Quick Questions and Answers
Pat McCloskey, OFM
March 26, 2021
Why is there no Gospel account of Jesus’ meeting with his mother right after his resurrection or in the 40 days before his ascension?
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