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Purgatory Seems Unnecessary

Pat McCloskey, OFM July 24, 2017

As Catholics, we believe that faith and works are needed to get to heaven. If Jesus died for our sins, why is purgatory needed? Didn't he already repair what was needed? Catholics don't regard faith and works as though they ...

Will My Husband Know Me in Heaven?

Pat McCloskey, OFM June 22, 2017

I believe and hope to be with my loved ones someday in heaven. Will my husband, who died almost two years ago, know me and still love me? How will he look? If I have hurt anyone in my lifetime, ...

Nurturing a Franciscan Spirituality

Pat McCloskey, OFM March 29, 2017

I need some practical advice for how to live and grow in Franciscan spirituality as a layperson. Because I am not close to a Secular Franciscan group, I need to do this on my own.

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