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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. While he thinks a lot, this podcast shares his Sunday thoughts (aka: homilies) and other homilies and talks.
For centuries, believers have honored the Blessed Virgin Mary. They have written books about her, painted images, and built churches in her honor. Shrines are dedicated to her. People seek her intercession. Join host, Fr. Edward Looney and his weekly guest, as they discuss the Catholic faith and the role of Mary in their life. Gain new insights and begin or deepen your Marian devotion.
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 ...
Episodes of the Meet the Author program on Radio Maria USA
Jason is a film producer, author, activist and Catholic human rights worker. For the past 25+ years, he has worked to defend the most vulnerable — from the homeless on the streets of Los Angeles to persecuted Christians in Africa, from women in crisis pregnancies to victims of “honor killing” in Iran.
The podcast for Catholic Exchange, your daily source for spiritual encouragement and information. Our goal is to help make saints in our time. Join Michael J. Lichens and several CE authors discussing articles and the latest topics.
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5/22/2022-Your Personal Litany to the Holy Spirit
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The Holy Spirit will teach and remind you. What will you ask the Holy Spirit to teach and remind you of in your personal requests?By Fr. Edward Looney
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The Jason Jones Show
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How do you love Mary? With Fr. Edward Looney
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Father Edward Looney Website - https://www.edwardlooney.com Follow Jason on Locals: https://jasonjones.locals.com/ and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/osu4491 Visit Movie to Movement @ www.MovieToMovement.com And the Vulnerable People Project: www.TheGreatCampaign.orgBy Jason Jones, Father Edward Looney
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Meet the Author – May 5, 2022 – Laraine Bennett and Fr. Edward Looney
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Laraine Bennett “Know Thyself: The Game of Temperaments” and Fr. Edward Looney “How They Love Mary 28 Life-Changing Stories of Devotion to Our Lady” (Both from Sophia Institute Press). Laraine’s game available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/know-thyself Father Looney’s book at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/…/item/how-they-love…
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The Mystical City of God in a Year
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Day 144: Volume 2, Book 4, Chapter 5, Paragraphs 423-427
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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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Day 143: Volume 2, Book 4, Chapter 5, Paragraphs 418-422
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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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How They Love Mary
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Episode 149: Stories about Mother Angelica from a Friar Who Knew Her with Fr. Joseph Mary Wolfe, MFVA
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Fr. Edward Looney speaks with Fr. Joseph Mary Wolfe, a Franciscan Missionary of the Eternal Word who left his career to help Mother Angelica with the network and who then eventually became an EWTN priest. In this conversation breaking down lesson four of Fr. Looney's book How They Love Mary, Fr. Joseph shares memories from his life working alongsid…
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Day 142: Volume 2, Book 4, Chapter 4, Paragraphs 414-417
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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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Day 141: Volume 2, Book 4, Chapter 4, Paragraphs 407-413
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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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Day 140: Volume 2, Book 4, Chapter 3, Paragraphs 397-402
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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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Meet the Author – May 19, 2022 – Kevin Schmiesing and Bear Woznick
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Ken talks with Kevin Schmiesing “A Catholic Pilgrimage through American History: People and Places that Shaped the Church in the United States” (Ave Maria Press) and Bear Woznick “A Surfer’s Guide to the Soul” (Sophia Institute Press). Kevin’s book available at: https://www.avemariapress.com/…/catholic-pilgrimage… Bear’s book is available at: https…
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The Mystical City of God in a Year
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Day 139: Volume 2, Book 4, Chapter 2, Paragraphs 393-396
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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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How They Love Mary
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Episode 148: The Marian Devotion and Legacy of Pope St. John Paul II with Patrick Novecosky
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In Fr. Edward's latest book How They Love Mary, he did not feature Pope St. John Paul II, but he was the pope for the first part of Father's life. Fr. Michael Gaitley and Jason Evert had already written about Pope St. John Paul II and Mary, so he was omitted. With the recent anniversary of May 13 and his birthday on May 18, it seems only appropriat…
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The Mystical City of God in a Year
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Day 138: Volume 2, Book 4, Chapter 2, Paragraphs 388-392
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 2 from book four and then comments on the anxiety of St. Joseph, Mary's remedy and counsel, and her care for St. Joseph.
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Day 137: Volume 2, Book 4, Chapter 1, Paragraphs 381-387
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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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Day 136: Volume 2, Book 4, Chapter 1, Paragraphs 375-380
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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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How They Love Mary
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Episode 147: The Miracles of St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina with Nicholas Salkowski
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The National Centre for Padre Pio in Pennsylvania stands as as a testimony to the miraculous intercession of Padre Pio in the ancestral line of Nicholas Salkowski, whose immediate family also experienced a miracle. St. Padre Pio is one of those household saint names popular among Catholics today. Learn more about Padre Pio, his devotion to Mary, an…
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5/15/2022-Persevere with Faith through Hardships
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Ensure your hardships, the apostles say. What were those hardships? Persecution. Today we face our hardships demanding perseverance with faith.By Fr. Edward Looney
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The Mystical City of God in a Year
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Day 135: Volume 2, Book 3, Chapter 28, Paragraphs 367-374
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Fr. Edward Looney finishes reading chapter 28 of book 3 and then offers a reflection on Satan's attack on the family.
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Day 134: Volume 2, Book 3, Chapter 28, Paragraphs 359-366
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 28 of book 3 and then comments on how the devil pursues the world and the Church and how we can defend against him.
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Day 133: Volume 2, Book 3, Chapter 27, Paragraphs 351-358
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Fr. Edward Looney finishes reading chapter 27 and comments on the temptations of jealousy and idleness and Mary's recommendations to confront temptations.
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Meet the Author – May 12, 2022 – Gary Zimak and Ken’s Summer Reading List
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Ken talks with Gary Zimak “Let Go of Your Fear: Choosing to Trust Jesus in Life’s Stormy Times” (Ave Maria Press) Gary’s book is available at: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/let-go-of-your-fearBy Ken Huck
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Day 132: Volume 2, Book 3, Chapter 27, Paragraphs 343-350
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 27 and comments on combating temptations with the Word of God and how we face assaults on our memories and desires for food.
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Day 131: Volume 2, Book 3, Chapter 27, Paragraphs 335-342
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 27 of book 3 and then comments on the tactics of the enemy and how we can put him to flight.
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The Jason Jones Show
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New Movie Will Rock America with Director Tracy Robinson
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New Movie Will Rock America with Director Tracy Robinson https://www.thematteroflife.org/ Follow Jason on Locals: https://jasonjones.locals.com/ and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/osu4491 Visit Movie to Movement @ www.MovieToMovement.com And the Vulnerable People Project: www.TheGreatCampaign.org…
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Day 130: Volume 2, Book 3, Chapter 26, Paragraphs 327-334
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 26 of book 3 and then comments on the tactics of the devil and how God deceives the deceiver in the incarnation.
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How They Love Mary
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Episode 146: A Franciscan Friar Talks about the Franciscan Family and St. Francis with Fr. Paschal, MFVA
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Fr. Paschal from the Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word inspired Fr. Edward's chapter about St. Francis in the book How They Love Mary. In this conversation, Fr. Edward tries to understand how many different orders of Franciscans there are, why the Franciscans have custodianship of the Holy Land, and how St. Francis loved Mary. Learn more …
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The Mystical City of God in a Year
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Day 129: Volume 2, Book 3, Chapter 26, Paragraphs 322-326
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 26 of book 3 and then comments on Satan attacks on humanity.
Some voices are very familiar to us. Fr. Edward reflects on the voices we hear and the message they communicate.By Fr. Edward Looney
Fr. Edward Looney preaches on the occasion of First Holy Communion and how Jesus feeds us with the Eucharist and each communion is a renewal of our love for God.By Fr. Edward Looney
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Day 128: Volume 2, Book 3, Chapter 25, Paragraphs 314-321
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 25 of book 3 and then offers a reflection on Our Lady's ability to obtain miracles from God.
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The Jason Jones Show
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Roe v Wade and SCOTUS Leak with John Zmirak
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Roe v Wade and SCOTUS Leak with John Zmirak Follow Jason on Locals: https://jasonjones.locals.com/ and on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/osu4491 Visit Movie to Movement @ www.MovieToMovement.com And the Vulnerable People Project: www.TheGreatCampaign.orgBy John Zmirak, Jason Jones
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Day 127: Volume 2, Book 3, Chapter 24, Paragraphs 304-313
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 24 of book 3 and then offers a reflection about reflecting on the Visitation during your rosary prayer and about priestly blessings.
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Day 126: Volume 2, Book 3, Chapter 23, Paragraphs 294-303
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Fr. Edward Looney finishes reading chapter 23 of book 3 and then offers a reflection on the words of the Benedictus of Zechariah.
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Day 125: Volume 2, Book 3, Chapter 23, Paragraphs 283-293
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Fr. Edward Looney begins reading chapter 23 of book 3 and then reflects on the significance of names.
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How They Love Mary
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Episode 145: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Mary Gardens and A Tidbit on Beekeeping with Neena Gaynor
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We crown Mary with flowers during the month of May and people often leave flowers by her statues. But did you know there is a custom of flowers evoking different attributes of Mary? In this episode, Neena Gaynor, author of "A Garden for Mary" shares about the tradition of Mary Gardens and at the end she shares about being a beekeeper too. Buy "A Ga…
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Day 124: Volume 2, Book 3, Chapter 22, Paragraphs 275-282
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 22 of book 3 and then offers a reflection on Mary's presence at the birth of John the Baptist.
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Day 123: Volume 2, Book 3, Chapter 22, Paragraphs 270-274
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Fr. Edward Looney reads the beginning of chapter 22 of book 3, and then comments on the forthcoming birth of St. John the Baptist as one who testifies to the light.
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How They Love Mary
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Episode 144: The Priestly Holiness of Saint Damien of Molokai with Fr. Ervin Caliente
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Lesson 1 of Fr. Looney's newest book examines the Marian devotion of St. Damien of Molokai. He speaks with Fr. Ervin Caliente, a classmate of Fr. Looney's from seminary, who actually spent time assisting in the parish where St. Damien of Molokai served. Learn more about the need for holy priests and how St. Damien of Molokai is a shining example. G…
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Day 122: Volume 2, Book 3, Chapter 21, Paragraphs 261-269
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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 21 of book 3 and then offers a reflection on ensuring we pray for God's will in every situation.
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The Mystical City of God in a Year
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Day 121: Volume 2, Book 3, Chapter 20, Paragraphs 254-260
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 20 and then reflects on Mary's role in obtaining conversion.
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Day 120: Volume 2, Book 3, Chapter 19, Paragraphs 248-253
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Fr. Edward Looney finishes reading chapter 19 of book, and then comments on coming to know the things we cannot perceive, the holy conversations of Mary and Elizabeth, and Mary performing simple household tasks.
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Day 119: Volume 2, Book 3, Chapter 19, Paragraphs 243-247
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Fr. Edward reads chapter 19 of book 3 and reflects on Mary's conversations with the angels during the visitation and hints at her role as co--redemptrix.
Ken talks with Deacon Richard Eason “Spiritual Excellence: The Path to Happiness, Holiness, and Heaven” (EWTN Publishing/Sophia Institute Press) and Fr. Gerald E. Murray “Calming the Storm: Navigating the Crises Facing the Catholic Church and Society” (Emmaus Road Publishing) Deacon Eason’s book is available at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/prod…
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BONUS 3: Sister Patricia is a Nun Following in the Footsteps of Venerable Maria of Agreda
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Fr. Edward recently visited Spain and had the opportunity to visit Agreda and venerate the incorrupt body of Venerable Maria of Agreda, celebrate Mass in the monastery, and interview Sister Patricia about life in the convent founded Venerable Maria of Agreda.
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Day 118: Volume 2, Book 3, Chapter 18, Paragraphs 237-242
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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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How They Love Mary
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Episode 143: Sister Patricia is a Nun following in the Footsteps of Venerable Maria of Agreda
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Fr. Edward recently visited Spain and had the opportunity to visit Agreda and venerate the incorrupt body of Venerable Maria of Agreda, celebrate Mass in the monastery, and interview Sister Patricia about life in the convent founded Venerable Maria of Agreda. Fr. Edward is reading the Mystical City of God in a Year though a podcast, available on Ap…
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Day 117: Volume 2, Book 3, Chapter 18, Paragraphs 231-236
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Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 18 of book 3 and then offers a reflection on Mary's visit to Elizabeth.
