‘Catholics Seem Obsessed with Mary’
Pat McCloskey, OFM
June 1, 2020
I am an evangelical Christian who is seriously considering conversion to Catholicism. Why do Catholics seem obsessed with Mary?
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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 Agnosticism a Sin?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 31, 2020
I know that being an atheist is looked down upon, but I want to know if being an agnostic is a sin.
Our Common Roots: Catholic-Jewish Relations Today
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 31, 2020
Nothing is more crucial for Catholic-Jewish dialogue today than finding the truth about the Holy See’s actions toward Jews before and during World War II.
‘Consubstantial’ Explained
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 30, 2020
What exactly does consubstantial mean, and by what authority was it inserted into the Nicene Creed?
Was Mary a Virgin During Childbirth?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 30, 2020
From time to time, I have heard the expression that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was a virgin in partu. What does this term mean?
Examining My Conscience
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 26, 2020
Why aren’t the corporal works of mercy the focus of an examination of conscience before receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation?
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