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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2025 is a Jubilee Year in the Church. The Magi were pilgrims of hope, just as we are today. We are called to be pilgrims- Discovering, persevering, encountering, and sharing hope.由Fr. Edward Looney
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Fr. Edward Looney reads the final reading of the Mystical City of God from book 8, chapter 23, and then reflects on the project as it reaches completion.
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In this homily for the feast of Mary, Mother of God, Fr. Edward reflects and provides encouragement to not give up on your spiritual goals like reading the Bible or praying the rosary during this new year of grace 2025.由Fr. Edward Looney
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 22 of book 8 and then comments on the tomb of Our Lady.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 21 of book 8, and then comments on the dormition tradition and our salvation.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 21 of book 8 and then comments on the glory of Heaven.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 20 of book 8 and then comments on Mary's funeral procession, burial, and what it teaches us about dying to self.
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In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney, reflects on why shepherds received the good news of Christ's birth and how Jesus becomes our Good Shepherd. This Christmas, he invites you to allow Jesus to be the Good Shepherd of your life.由Fr. Edward Looney
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 19 of book 8 and then comments on why Mary chose to die rather than not experience death.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 19 of book 8 and then comments on the last days/hours of Mary's life and what happened. He also shares about the movie "Full of Grace" which is a beautiful cinematic reflection on this topic.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 18 of book 8 and then comments on Mary's prayers for priests and what we as the Faithful should love about the Church.
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Fr. Edward preaches on the opening prayer for the feast of the Holy Family and encourages us to root out vice and practice the virtues of family life.由Fr. Edward Looney
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In this homily, Fr. Edward reflects about how the stories of scripture, contain more than what the evangelist wrote down. Allow him to open your mind and prayer to think about the Visitation and Christmas beyond the scripture page.由Fr. Edward Looney
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 18 of book 8 and then comments on the on Mary's reflection over her life and the significance of her receiving Holy Communion and its meaning for us.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 16 of book 8 and then comments on the end last days before Mary's departure from this world, the prophecies of prophets about it, and God wanting to bring her into eternity.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter7 of book 8 and then comments on the annunciation/assumption parallel and the apostles knowledge of Mary's forthcoming departure.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 16 of book 8 and then comments on the use of time and incorporating devotional prayer in our day.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 16 of book 8 and then comments on Mary remembering what God had done for her, her memories of the Jesus and why we should be grateful for her.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 15 of book 8 and then comments on what Mary's observances of feasts means for our observance, celebration, and spiritual life.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 15 of book 8 and then comments on Mary's intercessory role in relation to the feasts of Christ.
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Sometimes it is difficult to rejoice even when the scriptures tell us to rejoice. In this homily, Fr. Edward relates how one can identify what is robbing them of joy and take steps to reclaiming and rediscovering joy in their lives.由Fr. Edward Looney
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 14 of book 8 and then comments on Old Testament typology and Mary's celebration of Christmas and what she can obtain for us and the world, and how we can celebrate like her.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 14 of book 8 and reflects on how Mary celebrates the incarnation, her knowledge of the plants, and the hymns she wrote.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 13 of book 8 and then comments on fostering gratitude for graces received and the gifts of our Catholic faith.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 13 of book 8 and then comments on Mary's celebration of St. Joachim and St. Anne and her spouse St. Joseph.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 12 of book 8 and then comments on the celebrations of Mary's life.
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In this homily Fr. Edward preaches about the theme of remembrance during the Advent season.由Fr. Edward Looney
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 11 of book 8 and then comments on Mary's frequent visits to Heaven while on earth and what rejoicing that brought souls there.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 11 of book 8 and reflects on the nearness of Mary's journey to eternal life.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 10 of book 8 and then comments on Mary's reception of holy communion, her receiving visitors, her care for the poor, and her meditation on the passion.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 10 of book 8 and then comments on the power of reflecting on Christ's passion.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 9 of book 8 and then comments on establishment of the feasts of the Church and praying for your priest.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 9 of book 8 and then comments on the origins of the gospels written by the evangelists.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 8 of book 8 and then comments on the impact of stories on our faith.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 8 of book 8 and then comments on Mary as a pilgrim to the Kingdom of Heaven.
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In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney explains that Advent, while it gives the appearance to be about preparing for Christmas, that it is also meant to be a preparation for Christ's return in glory in His second coming. Are you ready for that?由Fr. Edward Looney
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 7 of book 8 and then comments on the power of the sacraments.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 7 of book 8 and comments on the virtuousness of Mary.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 6 of book 8 and then reflects about the power of receiving Holy Communion for our spiritual lives.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 6 of book 8 and then comments on Mary's preparation of the cenacle for Mass.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 6 of book 8 and then comments on the continued theme of Mary's power over evil and St. Paul's encounter with Mary.
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Fr Looney shares about his newest book, Praying with the Church through Advent. https://www.amazon.com/Praying-Church-Through-Advent-Edward/dp/B0CZCVBJ81/由Fr. Edward Looney
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 5 of book 8 and then comments on what we remember from the four volumes, having a pure motive for love of God, and the value of a daily examination.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 5 of book 8 and then comments on the story sea of life.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 5 of book 8 and then comments on St. Peter's request for Mary to visit, the titles used by the Church for Mary, and the way of life for the women who surround themselves around Mary.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 4 of book 8 and then comments on the interior life of Mary and how she resists the temptations of the devil.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 4 of book 8 and then comments on the church in Ephesus.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 4 of book 8 and then comments on the false religion that emerges in Ephesus.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 3 of book 8 and then comments on being instructed by Mary, our concern for others, and how Mary prays without ceasing in heaven.
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