Was St. Joseph a Virgin?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
February 26, 2021
Eucharistic Prayer I refers to Mary, the mother of Jesus, as “ever virgin” but does not use the same expression for St. Joseph. Why?
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Pat McCloskey, OFM, is the Franciscan advisor for St. Anthony Messenger and the writer of its "Ask a Franciscan" column.
Share Your Reasons to Remain Catholic
Pat McCloskey, OFM
January 29, 2021
Local parishes encourage us to bring nonpracticing Catholics “back into the fold.” I can’t get my adult kids to come regularly because they consider Mass an ancient practice with little or no relevance today. I know many other parents who are in the same situation. What can we do?
What Did Jesus Mean by ‘Poor in Spirit’?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
January 29, 2021
In Matthew 5:3, Jesus says, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” In Luke 6:20b, he says, “Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours.” Is he talking about two different groups of people? If not, what does “poor in spirit” mean? How can being “poor in spirit” make you blessed?
The Holy Humility of St. Francis
Pat McCloskey, OFM
January 28, 2021
Humility is the guardian and the ornament of all virtues. This virtue filled St. Francis in a more copious abundance, so that nothing should be wanting to a man adorned with so many gifts.
The History of the 'Patroness of the Americas'
Pat McCloskey, OFM
November 30, 2020
When and by whom was Our Lady of Guadalupe declared “Patroness of the Americas”?
Why We Should Pray the Rosary
Pat McCloskey, OFM
November 30, 2020
Both my children, graduates of Catholic schools, are studying the Bible and want to know where it says that we should to pray the rosary to honor Mary, the mother of Jesus.
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