Special coverage:

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 [email protected].

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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.

Simeon

The weight of hope

Pencil Preaching for Thursday, December 29, 2022

holy family

The innocents

Pencil Preaching for Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Francis, the comic strip: Brother Leo has an emergency tailor job on a pair of red pants. 

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Brother Leo has an emergency tailor job on a pair of red pants. 

easter

In touch with God

Pencil Preaching for Tuesday, December 27, 2022

St. Stephen

"On the feast of Stephen"

Pencil Preaching for Monday, December 26, 2022

Shepherds

Come and see

Pencil Preaching for Sunday, December 25, 2022

child is given

Anticipation

Pencil Preaching for Friday, December 23, 2022

Francis, the comic strip: Francis has a special message for all of us this Christmas.

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Francis has a special message for all of us this Christmas.

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