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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Power & Witness, a podcast by Fr. Mark Mary, MFVA (co-host of EWTN's Life on the Rock) is about the witness of faith through the power of the Holy Spirit in the world today. The title is taken from Acts 1:8, "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses...to the end of the earth."
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Acts 1:8 says, "But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses ... to the end of the earth." Join Father Mark Mary as he discusses the witness of faith through the power of the Holy Spirit in the world today.
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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 212: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 26, Paragraphs 284-289
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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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7/21/2024-Thankful for the Shepherds Christ Has Appointed For Us
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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.By Fr. Edward Looney
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Year 3, Day 211: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 25, Paragraphs 274-283
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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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Year 3, Day 210: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 24, Paragraphs 263-273
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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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Year 3, Day 209: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 23, Paragraphs 254-262
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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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Year 3, Day 208: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 22, Paragraphs 249-253
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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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Year 3, Day 207: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 22, Paragraphs 240-248
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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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Year 3, Day 206: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 21, Paragraphs 231-239
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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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Year 3, Day 205: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 20, Paragraphs 222-230
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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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Year 3, Day 204: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 19, Paragraphs 216-221
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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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Year 3, Day 203: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 19, Paragraphs 209-215
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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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Year 3, Day 202: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 18, Paragraphs 198-208
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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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Year 3, Day 201: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 17, Paragraphs 191-197
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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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A Conversation While Driving to the National Eucharistic Congress (Guest: Fr. Joseph Mary, MFVA)
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We're heading to Indianapolis for the first National Eucharistic Congress in 83 years! Join Fr. Joseph and Fr. Mark for a conversation about the week’s event, Eucharistic revival, Mother Angelica, and much more!By Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word
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Year 3, Day 200: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 17, Paragraphs 184-190
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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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A Conversation While Driving to the National Eucharistic Congress (Guest: Fr. Joseph Mary, MFVA)
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We're heading to Indianapolis for the first National Eucharistic Congress in 83 years! Join Fr. Joseph and Fr. Mark for a conversation about this week’s event, Eucharistic revival, Mother Angelica, and much more!By Power and Witness
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Year 3, Day 199: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 16, Paragraphs 175-183
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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.By Fr. Edward Looney
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Year 3, Day 198: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 15, Paragraphs 162-174
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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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Year 3, Day 197: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 14, Paragraphs 153-161
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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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Year 3, Day 196: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 13, Paragraphs 144-152
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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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The Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers (Guest: Colleen McDanald)
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Fr. Mark speaks to Colleen McDanald, the Lady National President of the Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers.The Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers is a pious association intended for mothers, which has for its special object the promotion of the good Christian and Catholic education of their children. The members join their hearts in love wi…
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Year 3, Day 195: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 12, Paragraphs 135-143
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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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Year 3, Day 194: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 11, Paragraphs 129-134
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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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Year 3, Day 193: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 11, Paragraphs 119-128
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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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From Papua New Guinea to the Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers (Guest: Fr. Joseph Tucson)
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Fr. Joseph Tuscon was born in Columbus, OH, in 1967 and was raised in Canton, OH. He earned his Bachelor's degree in 1989 from Borromeo College Seminary. In 1990, he professed his first vows as a Capuchin Franciscan friar. Making his Perpetual vows in 1993, he went on to earn his Master's degree in theology in 1995 and was ordained to the priesthoo…
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Year 3, Day 192: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 10, Paragraphs 106-118
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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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From Papua New Guinea to the Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers (Guest: Fr. Joseph Tucson, OFM Cap.)
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Fr. Joseph Tuscon was born in Columbus, OH and was raised in Canton, OH. His first assignment after ordination was in Papua New Guinea in the South Pacific where he served for four years. He currently serves as the national director of the Archconfraternity of Christian Mothers and in full-time preaching ministry for the Capuchin Province of St. Au…
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7/7/2024-We Plead and We Beg for Grace and Mercy
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In this homily, Fr. Looney reflects about our identity and role as pleaders and beggars before the Lord.By Fr. Edward Looney
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Year 3, Day 191: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 9, Paragraphs 96-105
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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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Year 3, Day 190: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 8, Paragraphs 84-95
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Fr. Edward reads from chapter 8 of book 5 and reflects on Mary and the Beatitudes.
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Year 3, Day 189: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 7, Paragraphs 74-83
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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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Year 3, Day 188: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 6, Paragraphs 64-73
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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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Year 3, Day 187: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 5, Paragraphs 55-63
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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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Year 3, Day 186: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 5, Paragraphs 47-54
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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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Year 3, Day 185: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 4, Paragraphs 35-46
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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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Dr. John Finley is a professor at Thomas Aquinas College. He has authored several publications on philosophical anthropology, metaphysics, phenomenology, and Ancient and Medieval philosophy. Dr. Finley received his masters and doctorate in philosophy from the University of Dallas and his Bachelor of Arts from Thomas Aquinas College. In 2016 he was …
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Year 3, Day 184: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 3, Paragraphs 26-34
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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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Dr. John Finley is a professor at Thomas Aquinas College. He has authored several publications on philosophical anthropology, metaphysics, phenomenology, and Ancient and Medieval philosophy. Dr. Finley received his masters and doctorate in philosophy from the University of Dallas and his Bachelor of Arts from Thomas Aquinas College. In 2016 he was …
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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 LooneyBy Fr. Edward Looney
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Year 3, Day 183: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 2, Paragraphs 15-25
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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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Year 3, Day 182: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 1, Paragraphs 1-14
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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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Year 3, Day 181: Volume 2, Book 4, Chapter 30, Paragraphs 702-711
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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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Year 3, Day 180: Volume 2, Book 4, Chapter 29, Paragraphs 696-701
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p>Fr Edward Looney reads from chapter 29 of book 4 and comments on significant passages.
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Year 3, Day 179: Volume 2, Book 4, Chapter 29, Paragraphs 691-695
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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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Year 3, Day 177: Volume 2, Book 4, Chapter 27, Paragraphs 672-680
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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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Year 3, Day 176: Volume 2, Book 4, Chapter 26, Paragraphs 664-671
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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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Year 3, Day 178: Volume 2, Book 4, Chapter 28, Paragraphs 681-690
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 28 and then comments on the garment of Jesus.
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Week Seven: On Pilgrimage in the U.S. with Tim O'Malley and Chenele Shaw
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Catholicism is incarnational and tactile. We exist in reality, and so does our faith. Remembering that is essential to growing in our Catholicism, and Timothy P. O’Malley explains how “matter matters” in the places and spaces we worship. This summer, Catholics in the United States will have the chance to experience that incarnational reality on the…
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Year 3, Day 175: Volume 2, Book 4, Chapter 25, Paragraphs 653-663
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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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