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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A project of Ave Maria Press, Ave Explores helps you discover and learn about aspects of the Catholic faith from a variety of different angles, looking at topics relevant to the spiritual life in a fresh, engaging, and practical way.
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Year 3, Day 266: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 24, Paragraphs 725-732
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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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9/15/24-Effects of God's Heavenly Gift-The Holy Eucharist
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In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney reflects onBy Fr. Edward Looney
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Embracing the Oddities of Catholicism with Matt Maher
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Matt Maher wouldn’t describe himself as a “peculiar” or “weird” Catholic, but he wouldn’t mind if you described him like that, because he knows that’s just sort of part of being Catholic. World renowned, Grammy nominated singer, songwriter, and producer, Matt Maher sits down with Katie McGrady to talk about what he loves about his Catholic faith, h…
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Year 3, Day 265: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 23, Paragraphs 718-724
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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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Year 3, Day 264: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 23, Paragraphs 711-717
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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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Year 3, Day 263: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 23, Paragraphs 701-710
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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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Year 3, Day 261: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 22, Paragraphs 686-692
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 22 of book 6 and then comments on the last will and testament of Jesus.
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Year 3, Day 262: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 22, Paragraphs 693-700
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 22 of book 6 and then comments on Jesus's desire to give us Mary and what it means to be crucified with Christ in our life.
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Year 3, Day 260: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 22, Paragraphs 678-685
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 22 of book 6 and comments on the words of Jesus from the cross.
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Year 3, Day 259: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 22, Paragraphs 671-677
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 22 of book 6 and then comments on the torturous experience of Jesus being nailed to the cross and the conversion of the good thief.
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Year 3, Day 258: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 22, Paragraphs 664-670
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from Chapter 22 of Book 6 and then comments on the co-offering of Jesus and Mary.
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Year 3, Day 257: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 21, Paragraphs 657-663
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 21 of book 6 and then comments on the passion of Jesus.
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Year 3, Day 256: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 21, Paragraphs 650-656
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 21 of book 6 and then comments on the shoulder wound of Jesus.
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Year 3, Day 255: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 21, Paragraphs 643-649
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 21 of book 6 and then comments on the wounds of Jesus, the sabbath, and Good Friday as March 25th.
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Year 3, Day 254: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 20, Paragraphs 633-642
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 20 of book 6 and then comments on the crowning of thorns and the trial before Pilate.
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In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney preaches about our five senses and how the scriptures engage them and how God breaks into our lives through them.By Fr. Edward Looney
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Year 3, Day 253: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 20, Paragraphs 624-632
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 20 of book 6 and then comments on the wounds and pain of Jesus and Mary's experience of the passion.
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Year 3, Day 252: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 19, Paragraphs 618-623
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 19 of book 6 and reflects on Mary's forgiveness and our lukewarmness.
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Year 3, Day 251: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 19, Paragraphs 611-617
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 19 of book 6 and then comments on why the Jews released one prisoner each year.
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Year 3, Day 250: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 19, Paragraphs 603-610
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 19 of book 6 and then comments on the preaching, passion, and blood of Jesus.
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Year 3, Day 249: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 18, Paragraphs 594-602
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 18 of book 6 and then comments on Jesus's appearance before Pilate and imitation of Christ.
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Year 3, Day 248: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 18, Paragraphs 586-593
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 18 of book 6 and then comments on the Passion of Jesus and Mary's following on the way of the cross.
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Year 3, Day 247: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 17, Paragraphs 579-585
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 17 of book 6 and then comments on the offering of Jesus's Passion.
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Year 3, Day 246: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 17, Paragraphs 572-578
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 17 of book 6 and then reflects on Jesus's torturous night in the dungeon jail.
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Year 3, Day 245: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 16, Paragraphs 565-571
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 16 of book 6 and then comments on Peter's denial of knowing Jesus.
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9/1/24-Observe the Commandments Carefully, Especially the Second
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9/1/24-Observe the Commandments Carefully, Especially the Second by Fr. Edward LooneyBy Fr. Edward Looney
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Year 3, Day 244: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 16, Paragraphs 557-564
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 16 of book 6 and then comments on transference of evil and judgement.
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Year 3, Day 243: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 15, Paragraphs 545-556
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 15 of book 6 and comments on what Jesus endured for us and how he foresaw our sins.
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Year 3, Day 242: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 14, Paragraphs 537-544
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 14 of book 6 and then comments on the fate of Judas.
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Year 3, Day 241: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 14, Paragraphs 529-536
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 14 of book 6 and then comments on how people are hated for their faith and how we can endure suffering like Jesus.
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8/25/2024-Don't Let a Scripture Passage Become Too Familiar
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In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney helps us understand that we should familiarize ourselves with scripture, but not to let it become too familiar so that we become numb to the passage. Return often to the passage and reflect on it is his recommendation.By Fr. Edward Looney
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Year 3, Day 240: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 13, Paragraphs 521-528
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 13 of book 6 and then comments on the hour of Jesus and meditating on the passion of Jesus.
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Year 3, Day 239: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 13, Paragraphs 512-520
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 13 of book 6 and then comments on Judas's betrayal with a kiss and the healing of Malchus's ear.
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Year 3, Day 238: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 12, Paragraphs 503-511
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 12 of book 6 and then comments on the prayer of Jesus in the garden, the unification of Jesus and Mary, and our good resolutions.
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Year 3, Day 237: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 12, Paragraphs 493-502
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 12 of book 6 and then comments on Jesus praying in the Garden, Mary's prayer at the same time, and the vigilant words, "watch and pray."
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Year 3, Day 236: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 11, Paragraphs 482-492
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 11 of book 6 and comments on Mary's reception of Holy Communion and our dispositions thereafter.
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Year 3, Day 235: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 11, Paragraphs 469-481
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 11 of book 6 and then comments on the Holy Eucharist and the powerful words of Jesus.
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Katie McGrady Welcomes Oscar Rivera to the Ave Podcast Family
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In this bonus episode of Ave Explores, Katie Prejean McGrady sits down with Oscar Rivera, new host of Ave Spotlight. Together, they discuss the origins of their collaboration, dive into their experience at the National Eucharistic Congress, and share thoughts on the Olympics. Follow along at avemariapress.com or subscribe wherever you listen to you…
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Year 3, Day 234: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 10, Paragraphs 457-468
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 10 of book 6 and then comments on the foot washing mandate of charity.
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8/18/24-Let St. Paul Inspire You To Do These Three Things
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In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney reflects on St. Paul's Letter to the Ephesians, and hones in on three things that he encourages his readers and hearers to do. Will you try to do these things this week?By Fr. Edward Looney
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Year 3, Day 233: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 10, Paragraphs 445-456
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 10 of book 6 and then comments on Jesus's love for Judas.
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Year 3, Day 232: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 9, Paragraphs 430-444
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 9 of book 6 and then comments on Mary's participation in the events of Holy Week.
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Year 3, Day 230: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 7, Paragraphs 410-416
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 7 of book 6 and then reflects on the events of Palm Sunday.
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Year 3, Day 231: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 8, Paragraphs 417-429
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 8 of book 6 and then comments on the changing attitude of Satan regarding Judas and the impact of just one sin.
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8/15/2024-What Did Mary Say When She Entered Heaven?
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In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney reflects about the life of Mary, takes a point from Anne Catherine Emmerich's biography of Jesus and Mary, and applies it to the end of her life and entry into Heaven.By Fr. Edward Looney
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Year 3, Day 229: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 7, Paragraphs 404-409
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 7 of book 6 and comments on the Book of Psalms and the Colloquies of Jesus and Mary.
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Year 3, Day 228: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 6, Paragraphs 396-403
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 6 of book 6 and then comments on how some occurrences in the reading foreshadow future events in the gospels.
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Year 3, Day 227: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 6, Paragraphs 388-395
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 6 of book 6 and then comments on the transfiguration of Jesus and the next phase of Jesus's public ministry.
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Year 3, Day 226: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 5, Paragraphs 381-387
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Fr. Edward Looney finishes reading chapter 5 of book 6 and then comments on how the devil took root of Judas's soul.
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8/11/24-Inspired by Our Ancestors in the Faith
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In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney unpacks one of the treasures of our Catholic faith- those who have preceded us who give witness and inspire our practice of the faith today.By Fr. Edward Looney
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