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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Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Floating an idea for a new cast member — but it's losing air fast.

The Prophet of Peace

Pencil Preaching for Thursday, November 19, 2020

Invest and multipy your gifts

Pencil Preaching for Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Has anyone ever demanded a recount in a papal election?

I am coming to your house

Pencil Preaching for Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Blind, but now I see

Pencil Preaching for Monday, November 16, 2020

Good and faithful servants

Pencil Preaching for Sunday, November 15, 2020

Be alert and filled with hope

Pencil Preaching for Friday, November 13, 2020

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: The pope gets some help on a windy day.

A flash of lightning

Pencil Preaching for Thursday, November 12, 2020

Veterans for peace

Pencil Preaching for Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Time to settle in for winter with a stack of books.

Real discipleship

Pencil Preaching for Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Cleansing the temple

Pencil Preaching for Monday, November 9, 2020

From death to new life

Pencil Preaching for Sunday, November 8, 2020

Giving away the store

Pencil Preaching for November 6, 2020

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: What is a good way to remember, honor those who have died from COVID-19?

What's wrong with this picture?

Pencil Preaching for Thursday, November 5, 2020

Real leaders and good followers

Pencil Preaching for Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Who is Brother Leo's favorite saint?

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