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 18 of book 3 and then comments on the experiences of Mary and Elizabeth.
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In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney reflects on God's love shown through the sacraments administered by the priest. Through the priesthood, the Father has shown us his love.由Fr. Edward Looney
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 18 of book 3 and then offers a reflection on Mary's visit to Elizabeth.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 17 of book three and then offers a reflection.
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Fr. Edward Looney begins reading chapter 17 of book 3 and then comments about Mary's Magnificat.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 16 of book 3 and offers a reflection on Maria of Agreda's knowledge of certain things revealed to her.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 16, book 3, and provides a reflection on the events which transpire during the Visitation.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 15 of book 3 and reflects on the Visitation.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 14 of book 3 and then comments on it, including about the Mary's love for birds.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 13 of book 3 and then offers a reflection on the day's reading.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 13 of book three and then offers a reflection on the day's reading, including Mary as a viatrix and the beauty of Mary.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter twelve of book three and then offers a reflection on the day's reading.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 12 of book 3, and then reflects on our profession of faith in Jesus and why certain events aren't contained in the gospels.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter eleven of book three and then offers a reflection on how we can meditate on the Annunciation.
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In this homily Fr. Edward Looney encourages life long learning and study of the faith.由Fr. Edward Looney
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter eleven from book three and then offers a reflection on the Angelus prayer.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter ten of book three and then begins to reflect on the Annunciation.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter nine of book three and then reflects on Mary's vision of Heaven and Hell and how she later shows Heaven and Hell to visionaries in apparitions.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter eight of book three and then offers a reflection about the heart of Mary and her awareness of her sinlessness.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 7, book 3, and then comments on the Book of Esther and speculates if Mary shared her visions with St. Joseph.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter six from book three and reflects on Mary's efficacy in healing intercession and her original holiness and innocence.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 5 of Book 3, and then offers a reflection on Mary as cause of our salvation and Mary's dialogue with God in prayer.
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In this homily for Divine Mercy Sunday, Fr. Looney reflects on how St. Thomas suffered from FOMO and how Jesus wants to replace the motivating factor of fear with a disposition of love.由Fr. Edward Looney
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter four of book three from the Mystical City of God and then reflects on Mary's sorrow over man's avoidance of God.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter three of book three in its entirety and then offers a reflection.
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Fr. Edward Looney begins reading chapter 1 of book 4 which focuses on the anxiety of St. Joseph.
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Fr. Edward reads the entirety of chapter six from book four and then offers a reflection on the virtues of Joseph and Mary, their poverty, and Mary's songs.
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Fr. Edward Looney finishes reading chapter 5 of book 4 and then comments on Mary's hiddenness, her diet of moderation, and humility.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 5 of book 4 and then offers a commentary on acts of veneration we might pay to the Blessed Virgin.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads the instruction of Our Lady and reflects on how she encourages us to live a better life.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 4 of book 4 and then offers a reflection on St. Joseph's conversation with Our Lady, Mary's praying of the Magnificat, and Joseph's plentitude of grace.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads the entirety of chapter 3 of book 4, and then comments on sleep and how God communicates with us.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 2 of book 4 and then comments on the plans of Joseph and Mary's advice for us.
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Fr. Edward Looney finishes reading chapter 1 of book 4 and comments on God's providence in the life of Joseph and Mary.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 2 of book 3 in its entirety and then offers a reflection on Mary as Queen of Earth and powerful over storms, the value of suffering, and our need to pray for the coming of Jesus.
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Fr. Edward Looney finishes reading chapter 1 of book 3 and reflects on Mary's knowledge of creation given to her on this first day of preparation for the Annunciation.
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Fr. Edward Looney begins reading chapter 1 of book 3 and then comments on an individual's encounter with Mary back then and still today.
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Fr. Edward Looney finishes reading the introduction to volume 2 and reflects on Mary's prayer to God as an individual and for us.
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Fr. Edward Looney continues reading from the introduction of the Mystical City of God for Volume 2 and then offers a reflection on our choices and desires and saintly friends.
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What words come to mind to describe or summarize the story of Easter. For me, this year, it is seeking and sharing. It’s in the Bible, experienced by others, and by us this Easter Day.由Fr. Edward Looney
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from the introduction of book 3 and reflects on the unworthiness of one's call.
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Fr. Edward Looney finishes reading volume one with the conclusion of chapter 24 and then he offers a reflection on Mary being praised at the city gates of heaven.
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In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the beauty of St. Alphonsus Ligouri’s Stations of the Cross.由Fr. Edward Looney
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Holy Thursday is different than every other night. It is a night for us to receive and remain with the Lord.由Fr. Edward Looney
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Each year, what do you notice for the first time or anew in the passion. For me, this year it was the three Simons.由Fr. Edward Looney
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Fr. Edward Looney continues to read about Proverbs 31 from book 2, chapter 24. He offers a reflection afterward about the penitential life of the Blessed Mother and how the richness of Jesus and Mary enrich our poverty.
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Fr. Edward Looney finishes reading Chapter 23 and continues to reflect on Mary and Proverbs 31, thinking about Mary as the Star of the Sea, the distributor of grace, and how the Lord inspired Maria of Agreda.
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Fr. Edward Looney begins reading chapter 23 of book 2, and then reflects on the reading which pertains to the relationship of Proverbs 31 and the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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Fr. Edward Looney concludes reading chapter 22, and continues reflecting about the person of St. Joseph and his life in the Holy Family.
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Fr. Edward Looney begins reading chapter 22 and then comments about the life and role of St. Joseph.
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