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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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Sea of Tiberias

Apr 13, 2023

Mercy me

Pencil Preaching for Friday, April 14, 2023

Ever want to meet the risen Jesus?

Apr 13, 2023

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Would it be strange to meet the risen Jesus?

Peace be with you

Apr 12, 2023

Dispelling doubts, affirming faith

Pencil Preaching for Thursday, April 13, 2023

emmaus

Apr 11, 2023

On the road to Emmaus

Pencil Preaching for Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Leo is doing his Easter baking.

Apr 11, 2023

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Brother Leo is doing his Easter baking.

Mary at the tomb

Apr 10, 2023

Why are you weeping?

Pencil Preaching for Tuesday, April 11, 2023

community circle

Apr 09, 2023

Where do we go from here?

Pencil Preaching for Monday, April 10, 2023

risen one

Apr 08, 2023

Vigil to Breakthrough

Pencil Preaching for Easter Vigil and Sunday, April 9, 2023

down from the cross

Apr 06, 2023

Sign of the cross

Pencil Preaching for Friday, April 7, 2023

Francis, the comic strip: What's Leo doing now?

Apr 06, 2023

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: What's Leo doing now? (Hint: It involves Easter!)

foot washing

Apr 05, 2023

Will you wash my feet?

Pencil Preaching for Thursday, April 6, 2023

agony

Apr 04, 2023

Surely it is not I?

Pencil Preaching for Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Brother Leo casts the Palm Sunday procession

Apr 04, 2023

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Brother Leo casts the Palm Sunday procession.

Jesus and Judas

Apr 03, 2023

Love that never falters

Pencil Preaching for Tuesday, April 4, 2023

nard

Apr 02, 2023

Anointed for death

Pencil Preaching for Monday, April 3, 2023

donkey ride

Apr 01, 2023

Palm/Passion Sunday

Pencil Preaching for Sunday, April 2, 2023

I AM

Mar 30, 2023

Holy Week ahead

Pencil Preaching for Friday, March 31, 2023

"Time for a nap, Holy Father."

Mar 30, 2023

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: It's naptime at the papal offices.

at the edge

Mar 29, 2023

I AM

Pencil Preaching for Thursday, March 30, 2023

Dali crucifixion

Mar 28, 2023

Truth sets us free

Pencil Preaching for Wednesday, March 29, 2023