How Is the Date of Easter Determined?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
February 24, 2025
This year, Easter is very late but can be even later. It can, however, come as early as March 21. Who approved this wide variance?
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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.
The Lord’s Way
Pat McCloskey, OFM
January 29, 2025
Sometimes we resist conversion to the Lord’s way because we fear giving it full freedom will shrink our world, will make us more closed in.
Did Jesus Condemn Slavery?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
January 23, 2025
I cannot find any passage in the Gospels where Jesus condemns slavery. Have I missed something?
Ever New, Ever Young
Pat McCloskey, OFM
January 3, 2025
In Francis’ day, some people admired him very much for thinking in new ways.
Is Purgatory in the Bible?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
December 17, 2024
Why do Catholics teach that purgatory exists? I can’t find it in my Bible.
Only Christians in Heaven? What the Bible Says
Pat McCloskey, OFM
November 8, 2024
I was recently speaking with another Christian about whether non-Christians can go to heaven.
Far More Than What St. Francis Expected
Pat McCloskey, OFM
October 25, 2024
The crèche may be the most popular Christian devotional practice and example of inculturation (situating Jesus in every culture).
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