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 Passion takes hold

Pencil Preaching for Friday, March 26, 2021

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Brother Leo gets a lesson in Roman history.

Annunciation

Pencil Preaching for Thursday, March 25, 2021

True freedom

Pencil Preaching for Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Brother Leo talks to Pope Francis about ultimate travel plans.

Lifted up

Pencil Preaching for Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Mercy and Justice shall meet

Pencil Preaching for Monday, March 22, 2021

Folly to the Greeks

Pencil Preaching for Sunday, March 21, 2021

Silent Joseph

Pencil Preaching for Friday, March 19. 2021

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Br. Leo and Gabby talk about how COVID-19 caused a big dent in the Vatican's budget.

Boxing with God

Pencil Preaching for Thursday, March 18, 2021

Full service disciples

Pencil Preaching for Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Brother Leo and Gabby leap into March and St. Patrick's Day with a reflection on the Irish.

Come to the water

Pencil Preaching for Tuesday, March 16, 2021

A Living Word

Pencil Preaching for Monday, March 15, 2021

Don't forget me

Pencil Preaching for Sunday, March 14, 2021

Jewish Jesus

Pencil Preaching for Friday, March 12, 2021

Francis, the comic strip

Francis, the comic strip: Gabby and Brother Leo discuss the age of the Dalai Lama.

Harden not your hearts

Pencil Preaching for Thursday, March 11, 2021

Fulfilling the Law

Pencil Preaching for Wednesday, March 10, 2021

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