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Ask a Franciscan: Does God Change?

Pat McCloskey, OFM March 24, 2023

God can appear harsh in the Old Testament, compared to the just and merciful God of today. How is this possible?

Celebrating the Mass in Latin

Pat McCloskey, OFM August 25, 2021

The other day at Mass, someone told me that the pope has said that priests can no longer celebrate Mass in Latin. Is that true?

Where to Start in Reading the Bible?

Pat McCloskey, OFM July 26, 2021

What book in the Bible should I read first so as not to get lost or give up?

What Is Purgatory?

Pat McCloskey, OFM July 26, 2021

Who goes there? How can we help them?

Wrong Dates for Catholic Saints?

Pat McCloskey, OFM July 26, 2021

Why does your online Saint of the Day feature have a different saint for that day compared to other books or websites?

Living Our Faith Boldly

Pat McCloskey, OFM May 25, 2021

Over the past years, I have noticed a steady decline of the younger folks in the Catholic Church. Do you have any explanation for this exodus?

Help Needed

Pat McCloskey, OFM May 25, 2021

Are there some resources for the struggle I find myself experiencing: believing that my mom, who died several months ago, is indeed in heaven with God?

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