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 1 of book 6, and comments on Christ sanctifying marriage by his presence at the wedding in Cana and the three epiphanies celebrated on January 6.
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In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the priests who have influenced our lives and that we should give thanks to God for them. He also acknowledges the need for healing and forgiveness and encourages prayers for priestly vocations.Από τον Fr. Edward Looney
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 29 of book 4 and then comments on the Marian devotion of the early apostles and the baptism of Mary.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 28 of book 5 and then reflects on following Jesus.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 27 of book 5 and then comments on solitude, Mary's grace, her care for all people, and asking her to send us her angels.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 26 of book 5 and then comments on heavenly food and virtues over vices.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 26 of book 5 and comments on the temptations of Jesus and his victory over Lucifer.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 25 of book 5 and then comments on the value of Jesus's temptations for us.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 24 of book 5 and then comments on the relationship between Jesus and John and their public ministries.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 23 of book 5 and then reflects on the meaning of Mary's instructions to Maria of Agreda and what is written on our hearts.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 22 of book 5 and then comments on Mary as co-redemptrix, Mary being called woman, how Maria of Agreda is instructed as an abbess, and how we can imitate Jesus.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 22 of book 5 and then reflects about the preparation of Jesus for his public ministry and baptism.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 21 of book 5 and then comments on the "play dates" of St. John the Baptist and Jesus. He reflects on the person of St. John the Baptist and what he means for our spiritual lives.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 20 of book 5 and then comments on the tactics of the evil one and the assistance of Jesus and Mary.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 19 of book 5 and then comments on Jesus and Mary's presence with the sick, Maria of Agreda's mention of the Jews, and our need to pray and sacrifice for others.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 19 of book 5 and then reflects on the anticipation of Jesus's public ministry and Mary's labor for souls.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 18, of book 5, and then comments on reflecting about the Passion of Jesus.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from Chapter 17 of Book 5 and reflects on the hymns of the angels in Heaven and our participation in their song.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 17 of book 5 and then reflects on the changes a person experiences after losing someone they love and then about the contemplative/active life.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 16 of book 5 and then comments on the necessity and benefits of devotion to St. Joseph.
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In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney talks about the call, specially the call to follow Jesus, but also more broadly of the daily calls God places on our hearts.Από τον Fr. Edward Looney
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 15 of book 5 and then comments on the death of St. Joseph and what it teaches us when we are near someone who is dying.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 14 of book 5 and then comments on redemptive suffering, miracles with the sick, and supernatural realities surrounding death.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 13 of book 5 and then comments on the secret life of Nazareth, Joseph's sickness, the age of 33, and the suspension of time.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 12 of book 4 and then provides a reflection about the petitionary prayer of Jesus and Marian intercession and conversation.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 11 of book 5 and then comments on the five precepts of the Church, Our Lady's nudges for us to go to confession and make frequent visits to the Blessed Sacrament.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 11 of book five and the comments on Mary's relationships to the sacraments of the church.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter ten of book five and then comments on Mary's knowledge of the Law and connection to the Ten Commandments.
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In this homily, Fr. Looney reflects about our identity and role as pleaders and beggars before the Lord.Από τον Fr. Edward Looney
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 9 of book 5 and then comments on the Catholic Church being the one true faith that leads us to the Kingdom of Heaven.
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Fr. Edward reads from chapter 8 of book 5 and reflects on Mary and the Beatitudes.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 7 of Book 5 and then comments on Mary's knowledge, especially of the sacraments, and of eternal realities.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 6 from book 5 and reflects on Mary's renewed invitation to imitate Our Lady who was a privileged disciple of Jesus and the graces Mary received and which we can ask for.
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Fr. Edward Looney finishes reading chapter 5 of book 5 and then reflects on the heart of Mary and the meaning finding Jesus in the temple.
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Fr. Edward Looney begins reading chapter 5 and then comments on Jesus teaching the teachers about the prophecies and the second coming of Jesus.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 4 from book 5 and then reflects about the loss of Jesus in the temple.
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Fr. Edward reads chapter three of book 5 and then reflects on the visits to the temple and how Jesus is the New Temple, a reflection on an individual from the Old Testament, and the significance of Mary hearing the Father's voice.
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6/30/2024-I Wrote Two Gospel Reflections, 9 Months Apart on Mk 5:21-43-Similarities and Differences
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6/30/2024-I Wrote Two Gospel Reflections, 9 Months Apart on Mk 5:21-43-Similarities and Differences by Fr. Edward LooneyΑπό τον Fr. Edward Looney
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 2 of book 5 and then reflects on the nature of love, Ecclesiastes, and Jesus and Joseph.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 1 of book 5 and then comments on Mary being a disciple of Jesus and how Jesus teaches his mother the mysteries of the kingdom.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 30 of book 4 and then reflects on answers to questions he previously had, the sorrow of the people as the Holy Family leaves Egypt, and a reflection on their home as they return to Nazareth.
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p>Fr Edward Looney reads from chapter 29 of book 4 and comments on significant passages.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 29 of book 4 and comments on the garment of Jesus and Jesus leading meal prayers for his family.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 27 of book 4 and then comments on the Holy Innocents and Maria of Agreda's mode of receiving revelations.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 26 of book 4 and then shares a story about a saint from Egypt, discusses the healings of Mary and Joseph, and encourages us in our care for the sick.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 28 and then comments on the garment of Jesus.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 25 of book 4 and then comments on the name of the Egyptian city, the trade of Joseph, the work of Our Lady, and the role of prayer in our work day.
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In his Sunday homily, Fr. Edward Looney preaches about the boat being an image for the Church and the exchange between Jesus and the Apostles as being mirrored in our life.Από τον Fr. Edward Looney
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 24 of book 4 and then comments on the prophecies of Jesus going to Egypt, the destruction of false idols in Egypt, and how Christians created shrines in trees to counteract false gods.
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 23 of book 4 and then comments on difficulties of travel/pilgrimage, the use of Lord for Almighty God, and the answer to whether the baby Jesus spoke interiorly or exteriorly.
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