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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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Paul and Barnabas

Jun 28, 2023

Stay on the rocks

Pencil Preaching for Thursday, June 29, 2023

good and bad fruit

Jun 27, 2023

Who is telling the truth?

Pencil Preaching for Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Brother Leo loved your speech to artists. You know he thinks he is one of them.

Jun 27, 2023

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Brother Leo embraces life as an artist.

baggage

Jun 26, 2023

The narrow gate

Pencil Preaching for Tuesday, June 27, 2023

measure

Jun 25, 2023

Measure me free

Pencil Preaching for Monday, June 26, 2023

hole

Jun 24, 2023

Don't be afraid

Pencil Preaching for Sunday, June 25, 2023

treasure and heart

Jun 22, 2023

Where is your heart?

Pencil Preaching for Friday, June 23, 2023

Francis, the comic strip: Gabby and Brother Leo try to interpret the newly installed signs for the synod.

Jun 22, 2023

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Gabby and Brother Leo try to interpret the newly installed signs for the synod.

Our father

Jun 21, 2023

Teach us to pray

Pencil Preaching for Thursday, June 22, 2023

harvest woman

Jun 20, 2023

Sowing and reaping

Pencil Preaching for Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Francis, the comic strip: Francis has an important first task after his return home.

Jun 20, 2023

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Francis has an important first task after his return home.

forgive me

Jun 19, 2023

How to be perfect

Pencil Preaching for Tuesday, June 20, 2023

wrestling

Jun 18, 2023

A force more powerful

Pencil Preaching for Monday, June 19, 2023

mercy

Jun 17, 2023

Abounding grace

Pencil Preaching for Sunday, June 18, 2023

unclean

Jun 15, 2023

The Heart of God

Pencil Preaching for Friday, June 16, 2023

Francis, the comic strip: Francis and Leo talk about welcoming LGBTQ Catholics.

Jun 15, 2023

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Francis and Leo talk about welcoming LGBTQ Catholics.

come follow me

Jun 14, 2023

Glory to glory

Pencil Preaching for Thursday, June 15, 2023

bird of peace

Jun 13, 2023

A new covenant

Pencil Preaching for Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Francis, the comic strip: No more heavy lifting for Pope Francis. But don't worry, he has a plan!

Jun 13, 2023

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: No more heavy lifting for Pope Francis. But don't worry, he has a plan!

salt shaker

Jun 12, 2023

Salt and light

Pencil Preaching for Tuesday, June 13, 2023