Fr. Edward Looney, a priest of the Diocese of Green Bay, Wisconsin. In his weekly homilies, he often shares his own brokenness, weaknesses, and spirituality, as a way to relate the gospel to ordinary life. He is a dynamic and charismatic preacher who will help you reflect on the Word of God.
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What do we know about Jesus and Mary? For starters, what the evangelists recorded in the gospels. Throughout Church history, mystics have received visions of the life of Jesus and Mary and recorded them as biographies. One such mystic was Venerable Maria of Agreda who authored The Mystical City of God, a four-volume book totaling more than 2,000 pages. It's a daunting task to read, but Marian theologian Fr. Edward Looney has partnered with TAN Books to read it in a year. Join him as he reads ...
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 14 of book 7 and then comments on how Mary obtains the conversion of St. Paul.
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In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney reflects on intercessory prayer, especially with the saints, and how we can approach the throne of God's mercy with them. He especially highlights, St. Elena Guerra, St. Marie Leonine Paradis, St. Giuseppe Allamano, and the Martyrs of Damascus, canonized on October 20, 2024.…
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 14 of book 7 and then comments on praying for the conversion of sinners.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 13 of book 7 and then comments on Mary's instruction to Maria of Agreda about the state of the hierarchy in the church.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 13 of book 7 and then comments on the Apostles tracing the steps of Jesus, the cross and relics given to them by Our Lady, and the transportation of the apostles by angels.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 13 of book 7 and then comments on the creed, fasting, and the sending of the apostles for their missionary work.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 12 of book 7 and then comments on the formulation of the Apostles Creed, the missionary proclamation of the gospel, and the need to meditate on the words we pray instead of just saying them.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 12 of book 7 and then comments on the nature of sacramentals and early Christian doctrine.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 11 of book 7 and then reflects on the efficacy of St. Stephen's prayer in heaven.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 11 of book 7 and then comments on the life of St. Stephen.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 10 of book 7 and then comments on the sorrow of Our Lady at La Salette.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 10 of book 7 and then comments on Hell, the acts of contrition and love, and prayers of thanksgiving.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 10 of book 7 and then comments on Mary remembering the church in prayer, Mary and her role in Purgatory, and the tactics of the devil.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 9 of book 7 and then comments on Mary's protection over her devotees.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 9 of book 7 and then comments on Mary's prayer for the pope and bishops and her confrontation with evil.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 8 of book 7 and then comments on our inclination to sin.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 8 of book 7 and then comments on Mary as a living tabernacle of the Eucharist.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 7 of book 7 and then comments on how the early church received communion and our need to be properly prepared for Holy Communion.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 7 of book 7 and then comments on poverty, baptism, and the first Mass of St. Peter.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 7 of book and then comments on ecclesia typica Mariology and the baptism institute by Christ.
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In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney reflects on one of the last tweets of Dr. Greg Hillis. Dr. Hillis, who battled cancer for 11 months, said in the time remaining who was pray and prepare. Fr. Edward reflects on how one prepares and prays for their death.Di Fr. Edward Looney
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 6 of book 7 and comments on Mary's intercession, her catechetical role, and her reverence for the priests of the Church.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 6 of book 7 and then comments on Mary, the Holy Spirit, and the early church.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 6 of book 7 and then comments on the preaching of St. Peter and the conversion of the crowd.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 5 of book 7 and then comments on the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 5 of book 7 and then comments on the event of Pentecost and the gift of the Holy Spirit.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 4 of book 7 and then comments on the selection on Matthias as an apostle and what it means for us.
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In this homily, Fr. Edward preaches about the presence of angels in our life.Di Fr. Edward Looney
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 4 of book 7 and then comments on Mary's presence with the apostles during the ten days between the Ascension and Pentecost.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 3 of book 7 and then comments on the age of Mary.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 3 of book 7 and then comments on the glory of Mary.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 2 of book 7 and then comments on Mary as the Mystical City.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 2 of book 7 and then comments on the significance of a grave.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 1 of book 7 and then comments on the gift of Mary to the Church.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 1 of book 7 and then comments on Mary's relationship to the angels and us.
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In this homily, Fr. Edward shares about his experience of grace while praying at three graves of holy men and women. He then explains how the Lord wishes to bestow his grace upon us for our Christian living.Di Fr. Edward Looney
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Fr. Edward reads from the introduction of volume 4 and then comments on devotion to angels.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from the introduction of volume 4 and then comments on letting Christ live in us and bringing things to the light.
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Fr. Edward begins reading volume 4 and its introduction. He then comments on the "three parts," temptations when doing good, and asks, "what are you looking forward to in volume 4?"
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Fr. Edward finishes reading volume 3 and comments on what we have read in volume 3.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 29 of book 6 and then comments on Mary's participation in the Ascension.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 28 of book 6 and then comments on devotion to Mary around the ascension of Jesus.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 27 of book 6 and then comments on the resurrection events and Mary's connection to them.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 26 of book 6 and then comments on the events of the resurrection, how the resurrection mirrors Mary's perpetual virginity, and that Jesus appeared to his mother after he rose from the dead.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 25 of book 6 and then comments on the upper room, the fasting of the women, and a clarification about limbo.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 24 of book 6 and then comments on the anointing of Jesus's body and his burial.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 24 of book 6 and then comments on Mary's prayer for the conversion of Longinus.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 23 of book 6 and then comments on the ways the devil tries to distract us.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 23 of book 6 and then comments on knowing the ploys of the evil one.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 23 book 6 and then comments on the conquering of evil by the wood of the cross and Jesus's words from the cross.
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