Catholics and Communion in Other Churches
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 9, 2020
I will be attending a family wedding in an Orthodox church. May I receive Communion during the wedding Mass?
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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 Pilgrim Statue of Fatima
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 9, 2020
Can you tell me anything about the pilgrim statue of Our Lady of Fatima? I’ve been to Fatima and am very interested in the statue which I see mentioned in our Catholic paper as being at various churches. What is the significance of it?
Why Mortify Myself?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 9, 2020
I have trouble placing mortification in perspective. I have heard that St. Josemaría Escrivá de Balaguer advised, “Choose mortifications that don’t mortify others.” What does that mean?
Why 40? How Is Ash Wednesday’s Date Set?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 9, 2020
Why is Ash Wednesday 40 days before Easter? What is the significance of the number 40? I know that it is used many times in the Bible (for example, Jesus was in the desert 40 days and 40 nights).
Isn’t There Something More?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 9, 2020
How can I learn more about the Church and where I could be useful, other than taking up pew space?
Is Boxing a Sin?
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 9, 2020
Is competing in a boxing or karate competition wrong? Am I sinning by training my body and mind to defeat my opponents? By risking injury to myself?
Spiritual Role of Fathers
Pat McCloskey, OFM
May 9, 2020
What does the Catholic Church teach about the role of fathers in the family? This seems to be a neglected area.