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Pat Marrin

Pat is the former editor of our sister publication, Celebration, which closed in 2019. Pat also served as NCR cartoonist. After retirement in 2016, Pat continues to contribute to NCR with his Francis comic strip and Pencil Preaching. You can reach Pat at patrickjmarrin@gmail.com.

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The wedding is on

Pencil Preaching for Monday, January 16, 2023

John and Jesus

Just who do you think you are?

Pencil Preaching for Sunday, January 15, 2023

healing and forgiveness

Who can forgive sins?

Pencil Preaching for Friday, January 13, 2023

Three cardinals talk as Pope Francis, his wheelchair being pushed by Brother Leo, comes down the hall. Cardinal 1: Here comes the old boy now. Cardinal 2: With Benedict gone, he will surely resign. Cardinal 3: Surely.

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Will Pope Francis resign soon?

leper

Contaminating grace

Pencil Preaching for Thursday, January 12, 2023

healing

Here and now

Pencil Preaching for Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Leo! Don't get too far ahead. The mist is thick.

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Brother Leo leads the way.

demoniac

The authority of love

Pencil Preaching for Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Baptism of Jesus

Alive in Christ

Pencil Preaching for Monday, January 9, 2023

Epiphany

God transparent in us

Pencil Preaching for Sunday, January 8, 2023

sandal strap

New baptism to new life

Pencil Preaching for Friday, January 6, 2023

Pope Francis, Gabby and Brother Leo look out from a window with a red curtain. Francis: The bells are ringing and the crowds are gathering for Father Benedict. Gabby: Did he fail?

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: The bells are ringing and the crowds are gathering for Father Benedict.

come follow me

Encounter with Jesus

Pencil Preaching for Thursday, January 5, 2023

Elizabeth Ann Seton

Know thyself

Pencil Preaching for Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Francis, the comic strip: 2023 is here, along with resolutions and hope.

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: 2023 is here, along with resolutions and hope.

Lamb of God

The Lamb of God

Pencil Preaching for Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Basil and Gregory

Faith foundations

Pencil Preaching for Monday, January 2, 2023

Mother Mary

Mother Mary

Pencil Preaching for Sunday, January 1, 2023

Holy Family

Our family

Pencil Preaching for Friday, December 30, 2022

Francis, seated at a desk, talks to Gabby, seated in a nearby chair. Francis: Gabby, do you have any wishes for the New Year? Gabby: In fact, I do. Women tell me they can wait on spiritual and worship roles if they can get some actual power in the church.

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Gabby has some wishes for the New Year.

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