Fr. Edward Looney Preaches: Recent Episodes
Fr. Edward Looney
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.
If you struggle in accepting a compliment, then learn from Jesus who humbly accepted and received the homage of the apostles.
Toward the end of our life, we begin to think about our legacy. After the death of John the Baptist, what was his legacy? And what is the most important legacy we could leave?
Fr. Edward reflects about what happens when we re-read texts or revisit places and discover pearls again or find them if we missed them the first time.
Fr. Edward offers some helpful suggestions to pray when a person doesn’t know how to pray as they ought.
In this homily, I share the story of my failed tomato garden and the surprising spiritual lesson it taught me. Just as tomato plants need healthy soil, proper nourishment, and consistent watering to bear good fruit, our souls need the Word of God, faithful prayer, and time with the Lord. When our lives become oversaturated with distractions or spiritually dry through neglect, our faith can begin to wither. Jesus, the Master Gardener, shows us how to cultivate the soil of our hearts so that our lives may bear lasting fruit.
Summer is a wonderful time for a slower pace of life. So is Sunday. Fr Edward reflects on entering into Sabbath rest as a response to Jesus’s invitation to “come to him.”
Elisha passed by a home and knew hospitality would be extended. When we pass by places do we undertake spiritual practices. Fr. Edward explains in this homily for the thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Fr. Edward Looney offers a reflection on praying with the heart of Jesus as he has been so moved by various images of the Sacred Heart.
Fr. Charles R. Carroll made a forever impression on a young altar boy who would later become a deacon one Holy Thursday. As Fr. Carroll approached the tabernacle, he wiped a tear from his eye, witnessed by the young server. What would bring a perosn to tears before the Eucharist? Fr. Edward reflects in this homily.
Fr. Edward reflects on a quote from Venerable M. Teresa of the Most Holy Trinity for his Trinity Sunday homily.
At 3k/4k graduation, a child released his balloon in the church. Now it’s in the rafters. Here’s what it teaches us about the Ascension!
You might be talking to someone else, but another could be listening. So be sure you are proclaiming Christ at all times.
Phillip, have I been with you for so long and you still don't know me? Jesus offers this rebuke to Phillip in today's gospel. What must have Phillip thought? What further reflection could it lead to? Fr. Looney offers insights in this homily.
Jesus approached the two disciples heading to Emmaus. As he approached he overheard what they were talking about and then he changed the direction of the conversation. How would the presence of Jesus change your daily conversations?
A person I was speaking with, shared a person dies twice. In this homily, Fr. Looney develops that thought in relationship to the resurrection of Jesus.
Fr. Edward reflects about what happens around the deathbed as also occurring at Calvary on Good Friday.
He entered willingly into his passion. He suffered willingly for sinners. How willingly do I carry out my duties?
In this homily, Fr. Edward juxtaposes the story of Fr Bartholomew Lorigan alongside the gospel of Lazarus. So many questions about a priest who said only one Mass, but in it all, God was glorified.
A person who is blind needs everything to be explained to them. But for this man born blind, he begins to explain what happened to those who are spiritually blind.
The woman at the Well had an unforgettable conversation with Jesus. What about the unforgettable conversations we've had- what spiritual impact have they made.
In this homily, Fr. Looney reflects on the blessings of our life and how God calls us to become a blessing to others.
Not today Satan. I won’t listen to your voice. Fr. Looney shares how the devil deceives us and how the word of God corrects it and tells us the truth.
Fr. Edward preached the Ash Wednesday Mass for the Center of Sainthood Studies course. Can you keep a secret? Fr Looney speaks about our secret lives with God and the saints and those on their way to sainthood who have observed these holy days before us.
We have choices in our lives- the choice to choose God or reject Him. What will your choice be? The more fulfilled life will be choosing him!
In this homily, Fr. Edward gets us thinking about Ash Wednesday, which is right around the corner and encourages us to take the steps right now for a transformed life.
I didn't preach at my parish this weekend, but release a 15 minute radio program on WTCH. This is my recorded homily for that radio segment.
Questions arise within our hearts. Requests too. What's one thing I would ask the Lord?
Do you believe that God speaks to people? Are you listening for his voice? What does he say? These are questions Fr. Edward Looney poses to us for our Sunday reflection on this Second Sunday of Ordinary Time.
What would you go in search of? People have searched for many things and sometimes find what it is for which they search. The Magi didn't know who they were searching for, but they found Jesus. And we come to Mass, searching for something. I promise you, you'll find it there.
Do you ever receive three Hail Marys as your penance in confession and wonder why?In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney explains the origins of the Three Hail Marys devotion and how St. Mechtilde received it through private revelation. Learn the spiritual meaning behind each Hail Mary and why this simple devotion has helped countless Catholics grow in holiness and trust in Our Lady’s intercession.
In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney reflects on how what was promised through the prophets were fulfilled. But now, we can allow the scriptures to be fulfilled through us when we live them.
In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the meaning of Christmas--objectively, subjectively, and spiritually. What does Christmas mean to you?
Fr. Edward invites us to think of the final days of Joseph and Mary's Journey to Bethlehem and how the manger becomes a reminder of the Christmas mysteries.
In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney reflects on how complaining is a thief...a thief of joy and love, and for all our complaining, we will be judged by the Lord.
A homily on waiting, and what you do in the in-between, during a holy season of waiting.
In all circumstances give thanks. Can you find the silver lining in an unfortunate situation? Let us find reasons to be grateful everyday.
Fr. Edward preaches about how Christians will be hated for what they believe and for living the teachings of Jesus.
Today we remember the dedication of St. John Lateran. In this reflection, Fr. Edward Looney reflects on his own visit to the Cathedral Church of Rome, and how it led him to appreciate his faith a bit more. He then invites us to consider how our own church is beautiful.
When we hear someone has died, faith calls us to remember, thank, and pray.In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the passing of his priest classmate, Fr. Guillermo Treviño, and the Christian way of responding to death—with gratitude and prayerful hope. 🙏
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the readings for the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time and how they call us to look at our beliefs about prayer and how we pray.
Many of us first heard Bible stories as children—David and Goliath, Noah’s Ark, the Good Samaritan. But St. Paul reminds us that the Scriptures we knew from infancy are meant to keep forming us throughout life.In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney reflects on how to approach God’s Word with adult faith and deeper understanding. Using St. Paul’s words—“All Scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, refutation, correction, and training in righteousness”—Fr. Looney invites us to rediscover the power of Scripture through three simple questions:1️⃣ What does the text say?2️⃣ How does it speak to me personally?3️⃣ How is it calling me to live differently?Whether you’ve drifted from Bible reading or want to go deeper, this homily will help you encounter Scripture not just as a story from your childhood, but as a living Word meant to transform your adult life.
In this reflection, Fr. Edward Looney reflects about the decisive moments in our life where we make changes and choose the good. This choice is played out especially in our choice for the Lord at Mass, and our willingness to bear witness.
The prayer of St. Francis says, where there is doubt, bring faith. Today, the apostles ask for an increase of faith. Why? Were they doubting? How are we to respond to doubt? My homily for the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time (10/5/2025).
In this homily Fr. Edward Looney invites us to see where complacency has settled into our lives and encourages us to break free from that attitude.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on not forgetting our Catholic history just as the Lord does not forget our sins and the good we have done.
In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney shares three stories about the cross- one local story and two from his Italian adventures. Hear about Deacon Lonick and his experiencing of wearing a crucifix, how an artist Assisi made me realize you cannot eliminate the suffering of Jesus, and finally how St. Gaspar de Bufalo inspired my own meditation on the crucified Lord.
The Church canonizes two young saints today....Carlos Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati. How do they speak to the church at large today. My reflection for this weekend, pre-recorded for WTCH and for all of you!
In this homily, Fr. Edward reflects on the Gospel’s call to “Go out to all the world” and explores what that truly means. Mission begins by first going out to encounter Christ, and then going forth to proclaim Him to others.Fr. Edward shares how the apostles embraced this missionary call, how saints throughout history carried the Gospel to new places, and how key figures in the Diocese of Green Bay—Fr. Claude Allouez, Fr. Samuel Mazzuchelli, Fr. Bonduel, and Fr. Daems—lived this call with courage and faith. Be inspired to live your own mission: meet Christ deeply, and bring His love to the world around you.
In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the time he was made to memorize a scripture passage. He muses over why that particular chapter and encourages the listener to memorize a passage of scripture.
In this homily, Fr. Edward reflects on the significance of the word all—and how every generation, before, during, and after Mary’s earthly life, has indeed called her blessed. Her words at the Visitation, recorded in the Magnificat, were truly prophetic!
In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney shares why the statement "I used to be Catholic but...." bothers him so much and provides a few responses of "I am Catholic because..."
Beautiful churches are a foretaste of Heaven but nothing compares to the heavenly dwelling place.
In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the things that might be keeping us up at night, tossing and turning. He gives a few spiritual remedies that might help you to have a restful night.
In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney shares how he has asked for the prayers of several holy men and women whose causes for canonization are underway—and how, over time, he has seen graces and answers that seem to correspond to their intercession. Be encouraged to ask, keep asking, and be watchful for how God responds.
In this homily, Fr. Looney reflects on Jesus's visit to Bethany, to the home of Martha and Mary. Why did he visit them? The scriptures don't tell us, but what answers could we come up with? What do you propose?
In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the Parable of the Good Samaritan through the lens of a recent movie he watched on Netflix called Straw.He challenges us to recognize the people around us as our neighbors—especially those we might overlook or avoid—and to respond with compassion and kindness.When we choose to see and serve others, we don’t just transform their lives… we allow God to transform ours.🙏 Who is your neighbor today? And how will you love them?
In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney reflects upon raising vocations from within our parish through prayer. He shares the example of the parish in Wrightstown and a story about Blessed Stanley Rother. Let us pray and watch how God answers our prayers.
If you want to witness a miracle, come to Mass on the weekend, come to daily Mass, and you'll see a miracle.
In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney reflects about three images of the Trinity that he sat and prayed with this week. Do you have an image of the Trinity in mind? Hopefully after this homily, you will.
Fr. Edward reflects about his ten years as a priest and the lessons he has learned in the school of the Holy Spirit.
An experience at a Jason Gray concert revealed a spiritual truth to Fr. Edward which he connects to the Ascension for today's feast day. Let's just say, if you think you are alone, you are not, you are never alone! Trust me!
Fr. Edward Looney preaches at the Tuesday Mass for the annual gathering of the Mariological Society of America.
In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney preaches about discipleship- what it means to be a disciple, and our choice to be and commit to living as a disciple.
In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the ordination rites and the cloth presented to the mother at the priest's first Mass. Fr. Edward encourages mothers and fathers to pray for vocations among their family, and to pray that the voice of Christ the Good Shepherd will be heard through Pope Leo XIV.
In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney preaches on how the Sunday Mass readings shed light on our motivations for attending Sunday Mass.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the prayers of Divine Mercy and how they are meant for the whole world.
In this homily, Fr Edward Looney reflects on the Easter candle, Pope Francis and his devotion to Mary, and how we are called to proclaim and live the joy of the gospel.
In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney takes his cue from a familiar chant at Mass- We proclaim your death O Lord, and profess your resurrection. On Easter Sunday we profess the resurrection, our belief that Jesus rose from the dead and that the tomb was empty.
In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney offers a brief reflection on the first gospel of the weekend- that of detachment, and in the second homily, he reflects on the healing of Malchus and how Jesus's work of healing wasn't finished even as his passion was unfolding.
In this homily, Fr. Edward asks if there is another side to the story of the woman caught in adultery and then reflects on the sacrament of Penance.
In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney invites you to reflect on your prayer life by considering these questions:Do you have a regular or favorite place to pray?How do you pray?What holds you back from praying?If you’re looking to deepen your prayer life, let this homily inspire you to make prayer a daily habit!
In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney reflects on what if Jesus faced his temptation today, would it be the same, or would the devil use new temptations?
A good tree, or should we say person, bears good fruit. What is the fruit of your life? What are the fruits that people know you by? Do you have secret fruit? Fr. Edward encourages us to reflect on our fruitfulness in our family, community, and Church.
Fr. Edward introduces readers to the collect prayer and his new Lenten devotional, Praying with the Church through Lent. In this episode you will hear how he didn't want to write this book, what is the collect prayer, a few reflections about a few different collect prayers, and why he thinks it's important to pray and meditate on the collect. Buy the Book: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/praying-with-the-church-through-lent/ or https://www.amazon.com/Praying-Church-Through-Edward-Looney/dp/B0CZCDHVTP/
The world would want us to seek revenge and delight in the downfall of the other. Jesus wants us to pray for those hurt us and do good to them. He wants us to forgive. Tough calls from the Lord. But most rewarding. He wants us to live differently.
Fr. Edward shares how a plant he has had since 2017 speaks to him about the spiritual life.
In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney reflects on how our readings today point us to different parts of the Mass, helping us to better appreciate the liturgy.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the idea of a "bucket list" and how it connects to Simeon’s profound prayer in the Gospel: “Lord, now you let your servant go in peace.” Simeon could die happy because he had fulfilled God's purpose for his life. How can we live in such a way that we, too, are ready to say those words with confidence? Fr. Looney explores how priests, deacons, religious, and laypeople pray this every night and challenges us to consider how we are living out God's plan. Tune in for an inspiring message on preparing our hearts to meet the Lord with peace and joy.
In this homily, Fr. Edward reflects on how we cannot be silent at different moments of our life. Relying on the Holy Spirit, we will be given the words to say.
In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney draws our attention to Luke's descriptive detail that Jesus prayed after his baptism. Fr. Edward reflects on what Jesus may have prayed for or about and then relates that to how we can pray after different occurrences and experiences in our lives.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In this homily Fr. Edward preaches about the theme of remembrance during the Advent season.
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?
Fr Looney shares about his newest book, Praying with the Church through Advent. https://www.amazon.com/Praying-Church-Through-Advent-Edward/dp/B0CZCVBJ81/
In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney describes the daily ministry of a priest from daily prayers, to sacraments, engagement with the community, and the administrative tasks. Daily, the priest stands at his ministry, and now you have a glimpse of what that entails.
In this homily, Fr. Edward invites us to consider more than just the widow’s generosity. What else does this gospel communicate? Listen to learn.
In this homily, Fr. Edward names the priests who have been ordained from his home parish, explains the origin of the priesthood, speaks about his pious custom of visiting priests graves, and encourages prayers for vocations.
In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney reflects on intercessory prayer, especially with the saints, and how we can approach the throne of God's mercy with them. He especially highlights, St. Elena Guerra, St. Marie Leonine Paradis, St. Giuseppe Allamano, and the Martyrs of Damascus, canonized on October 20, 2024.
In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney reflects on one of the last tweets of Dr. Greg Hillis. Dr. Hillis, who battled cancer for 11 months, said in the time remaining who was pray and prepare. Fr. Edward reflects on how one prepares and prays for their death.
In this homily, Fr. Edward shares about his experience of grace while praying at three graves of holy men and women. He then explains how the Lord wishes to bestow his grace upon us for our Christian living.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney shares a story about a hotel worker and what she taught him about spiritual hunger and then translates that story into a lesson about our daily need for God through prayer, bible reading, and reflection.
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.
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.
In this homily, Fr. Looney reflects about our identity and role as pleaders and beggars before the Lord.
6/30/2024-I Wrote Two Gospel Reflections, 9 Months Apart on Mk 5:21-43-Similarities and Differences by Fr. Edward Looney
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.
In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney reflects on how it is good to give thanks to the Lord and gives a review of the week to demonstrate prayers of thanksgiving for the Eucharistic Revival, Adele Brice's canonization process, Father's Day, and God's providential care.
In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney preaches about Adam and Eve encountering God in the Garden after hiding. He translates the passage into our own experience of sin and concludes with how the incarnation tells us we no longer need to hide.
In this homily for Corpus Christi, Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the Catholic Church's devotion to the Eucharist and how a person can deepen their devotion for our Eucharistic Lord.
In this homily Fr. Edward Looney poses the questions: Why do you go to Sunday Mass and Do you believe all the things that we profess? Listen to this homily and move from doubt to faith when you worship the Triune God.
In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney reflects on whether or not Mary could be joyful on a day when her son leaves this earth and ascends into Heaven.
In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney encourages people not to raise an eyebrow and be skeptical or dismissive of a person's conversion. He also points out how God calls us to conversion every time we receive the Holy Communion.
In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney reflects on God's love shown through the sacraments administered by the priest. Through the priesthood, the Father has shown us his love.
In this homily for Divine Mercy Sunday, Fr. Looney reflects on how St. Thomas suffered from FOMO and how Jesus wants to replace the motivating factor of fear with a disposition of love.
What words come to mind to describe or summarize the story of Easter. For me, this year, it is seeking and sharing. It’s in the Bible, experienced by others, and by us this Easter Day.
In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the beauty of St. Alphonsus Ligouri’s Stations of the Cross.
Holy Thursday is different than every other night. It is a night for us to receive and remain with the Lord.
Each year, what do you notice for the first time or anew in the passion. For me, this year it was the three Simons.
St. Patrick knew who His God was and how to pray. As people celebrate him throughout the world, today we can pray like Patrick.
In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney preaches on how God sends us the right person, at the right time, with the right message. It's something he has done since the time of the Bible and still does even today!
In today's gospel, Jesus cleanses the temple of money changers and sellers. If he entered our homes today, what would we he cleanse. Let that be a question you with sit with in prayer today.
In this weekend’s homily, Fr. Edward explains prayer as a conversation with God using the example of the Transfiguration and the requested sacrifice of Isaac.
Fr. Edward Looney explains the voice of Satan and how he tempts us to sin. Learn to recognize his voice, so you can reject and instead follow the voice of the Good Shepherd.
In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney shares how he is using this Lent to return to some of the basics of the spiritual life in his prayer and devotion.
In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the apparition of Our Lady of Lourdes alongside the healing of the Leper and how it proposes a mystery in God's will regarding the grace of healings.
In this reflection for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Edward Looney reflects on how Jesus’s mission of healing and preaching has continued through the Church. #SundayMass #homily
In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the two different accounts of the calling of Andrew and Simon that are found in the gospels of John and Mark. He then goes on to explain what the calling in Mark’s Gospel might mean for us today. 
In this homily, Fr. Looney focuses on the three movements of John 1:33-42:1. What are you looking for? 2. Come and see. 3. We have found the Messiah.
When have you felt wonder and awe like the magi? It could and should happen at every Mass.
Fr. Edward reflects on the question of St Peter: What type of person am I supposed to be?
What is the season Advent about and what should I do during these holy days? The prophet Isaiah has some ideas in our first reading this weekend.
Sometimes we might be like the nine lepers, ungrateful, but over time when we realize God at work, we become grateful.
The church celebrated a slew of women saints this past week. Thinking of Proverbs 31, I realized that both the married ones and those who were spouses of Jesus fit the bill of being a woman of great worth.
Fr. Looney shares how in his vocational journey and spiritual life he has found peace in the Lord.
In this homily Fr. Looney focuses on our preparation for the wedding feast of the Lamb.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the Champion apparition and how the visionary Adele Brice produced fruit for the kingdom.
In this homily, Fr. Looney reflects on how pilgrimage is a way we seek the Lord. Not only can we make literal pilgrimages but every church and Mass is a spiritual pilgrimage.
Fr. Looney tries to understand Jesus’s teaching about prayer and God’s response to our prayers.
The object of everything we do is to do God’s will. How do I know God’s will? Fr. Looney proposes a few steps for discernment.
What do we know about the end of Mary’s life? Learn some of the traditions in this Assumption homily.
Sometimes we receive a message over and over again. It seems like our recent readings have that.
Some only pray when they need a favor. Others do not know what to say when they fold their hands. Fr. Looney connects the song Need a Favor by Jelly Roll (covered by Brenna Bone whom he just heard at a concert) with St. Paul’s words of not knowing how to pray as we ought.
In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney, uses Bl. Chira Luce Badano as an example of one who suffered, and how God used her suffering to communicate a spirituality of suffering. 
Fr. Looney reflects on how we picture and think about God and who God really is in this weekend’s homily.
Fr. Edward reflects over his six years in Brussels and Lincoln/Rosiere and how God has answered our prayers.
Fr. Looney reflects on the Stations of the Most Holy Eucharist located at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, Alabama.
Advent prepares for Christmas. Lent for Easter. And Easter for the Ascension. Now the Ascension prepares us for Jesus’s return.
The statements of Jesus often have promises. Todays promise is he won’t leave us orphans. In this homily Fr Looney explains how this is true.
Father Edward isn’t preaching this Sunday but he just preached at the National Shrine of Mother Cabrini on Thursday. Enjoy this homily from Fr Looney on your personal exhortation or testament of faith.
On first communion weekend, Fr. Edward reflects on how Fulton Sheen went from being a sheep to a shepherd and how he listened for the voice of the good shepherd. 
We have a before and an after. Let’s not hold someone’s past against them after they encounter Jesus in Word and Sacrament.
Fr. Edward reflects on the moving of the apostles and missionaries to spread the faith.
The past two Sundays, the gospels told us Jesus in a loud voice cried out. Could it be that God the Father called out to Jesus to arise from the grave. How is God asking you to cry out in a loud voice?
Good Friday is a day for meditation on Christ’s passion and death. But it should be the subject of meditation for us throughout the year.
In this different style of homily, Fr. Looney leads a prayerful reflection over one sentence from the first reading.
The Samaritan Woman has a profound experience with Jesus. We can have that too. But after we do, then what happens? How should I live? What’s my response?
Jesus called his apostles friends. And in the Transfiguration he shares an experience with three of them. In this homily Fr Looney shares about the friendships of Jesus and how they speak to us during the season of Lent.
We need to ask the Holy Spirit to help us more in our life and scrutinize our actions and decisions.
Let’s talk about your faith. Who did you get your faith from? Why do you believe? In whom do you believe?
Peter, Andrew, James, and John left everything to follow Jesus. Missionaries did the same. What about you? What’s holding you back?
John the Baptist tells his followers to Behold the Lamb of God. In this homily, Fr. Looney reflects on what it means to behold especially in relation to the Eucharist.
Christmas day is said to be the inauguration of the fullness of divine worship. And the feast of the Epiphany, the three magi teach us something more about how to worship God. 
Fr. Edward shares about the life of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and reflects on his poem Christmas Bells.
We have expectations. The people of Israel had expectations. John expected the coming of Jesus. The bishop during the Guadalupe apparitions expected Juan to be a fraud. What do you expect of Jesus. Why not a miracle?
Mary was without sin. I wonder if people noticed how different she was from everyone else. I reflect on who she was in this Immaculate Conception homily.
What voices do you listen to? People listened to John and so should we. But what voice is the most important?
How will we know when it’s the end times? In this homily, Fr. Looney encourages people with the words of Jesus.
Fr Edward preaches on his St Paul kept the faith to the end of his life and what that means for us and the end of our life.
We know certain Bible stories from our childhood, but now it’s time for us to know the verses and memorize scripture.
The gospels tell us about many different miracles. In this weekend‘s homily, Fr. Edward poses the question, do you believe in miracles? He then answers lots of questions about miracles. 
Saint Paul tells us to pray for Kings and those in authority. That can be hard when you disagree with them. Let Fr. Looney explain how to pray for our government officials.
Moses, St. Paul, and the Prodigal Son, what do they all have in common? They have pasts they can dwell on but instead they should focus on who they are and wish to become. Remember who you are not who you were!
Conduct your affairs with humility. What does a humble person look like? Fr. Edward explains in this weekend’s homily.
Fr. Edward recently was interviewed about Fatima for the History Channel which allowed him to see this weekend’s gospel through that lens.
Mary proclaims her Magnificat during her visit to Elizabeth. And she can certainly proclaim it also at the gates of Heaven.
Fr. Edward Looney has been throughout the world the past few months. And wherever he goes he finds a new Eucharistic saint. He shares their stories in this weekend’s homily. You’ll learn about saints you’ve never heard of in this homily.
Have a little faith. What do we mean by faith? Fr. Edward breaks down what faith means and how to examine your faith.
“Teach us O Lord to number our days aright so that we may gain wisdom of heart.” Life is short. Live a life loving God and neighbor, appreciating everyday and everyone, so you will have no regrets.
The characters in our readings all had special charisma given to them by God. Fr. Edward encourages you this week to discern your charism.
Many saints have had the marks of Jesus on their body. This miraculous phenomena is called stigmata. In this homily Father Edward reflects on its meaning for our spiritual lives.
Fr. Edward was invited to preach at a mass in honor of Saint Bernadette when her relics were at Saint Bernadette Parish in Appleton, Wisconsin. In this homily, Fr. Edward, shares the lessons our Lady of Lourdes and the Saint Bernadette has taught him.
Trinity Sunday meets Missionary Cooperation Appeal as Fr. Edward connects the life and missionary work of St Barnabas to the Trinity with reference to the Sisters of St Joseph And their work in Peru.
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?
Ensure your hardships, the apostles say. What were those hardships? Persecution. Today we face our hardships demanding perseverance with faith.
Some voices are very familiar to us. Fr. Edward reflects on the voices we hear and the message they communicate.
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.
Fr Edward preaches from the monastery of Venerable Maria of Agreda in Spain on the Thursday of the Octave of Easter.
As we celebrate Easter Sunday, it a moment for us to place our faith and trust in the eye witness accounts handed down to us.
Good Friday each year is a reminder of so many truths. Fr. Edward explains in his homily.
Jesus celebrated the Holy Eucharist on the night of the Last Supper and now through Adoration that moment is elongated for us and we are able to pray a holy hour. Fr Edward explains the reasons and the what to do of the Holy Hour.
We tend to dwell on the sinful past of others and ourselves. The proper disposition would be for us to pray, asking God to not remember the sins of our past.
Peter, James, and John fell asleep before the Transfiguration. But they woke up. Now is the time for us to wake up.
An Ash Wednesday homily about a God who is merciful and cares about us for he is not vengeful and indifferent.
Our speech and conversations probably need work. This Lent we can identify sins of the tongue in our life and work toward conversion.
Fr Edward offers two different perspectives on the Beatitudes in this weekend’s homily.
God calls each of us in our life. It is up to us to say yes and cooperate with Him or say no and reject that call. Fr. Looney reflects on why we resist God’s call in this weekend’s homily.
Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you, says the Lord to Jeremiah. Have you thought about “before?” Fr Edward offers a reflection on the spiritual life and before.
Baptismal imagery abounds in the funeral liturgy. Fr. Looney explains in this weekend’s homily.
The magi were people of the night and then Christ shined in the darkness. Let Christ shine in your darkness.
Our Lady asked for the daily rosary in Fatima, but she also requested us to observe five first Saturdays. Fr Looney explains in his January 1 homily.
We need to honor our earthly parents, God our Father, and our spiritual parents in the order of grace.
Fr. Edward reflects on how we approach the same story each year and yet still gain new insight.
The Third Sunday of Advent superseded Our Lady of Guadalupe but her message still gives us cause for rejoicing!
Advent is all about preparing to meet Jesus. God prepared Mary in her own special way to meet Him.
St Paul prays that love might increase for others. We should offer the gift of prayer to people in our life. Fr Looney explains in this weekend’s homily.
We often make prayers of petition in a time of need, but prayers of thanks can be offered on many different occasions.
Instead of focusing on the earthly kingdom, we need to start thinking about and living for the eternal kingdom.
Christ is the eternal priest and the priesthood of today participates in the ministry of Christ. Fr. Edward teaches about the priesthood and helps us understand the role of a priest.
Death makes us focus on judgement at the end of our life. Today, Fr. Looney addresses the question of how will I be judged at the end of my life. The answer shouldn't be a surprise.
We often pray eternal rest, but what about calling upon Our Lady or St. Joseph? Fr. Looney explains in his All Souls Day homily.
Saint Cloud in his early childhood was surrounded by saints. Forming him in holiness, he became a saint. A lesson for all of us.
I struggled asking God for things. But then my eyes were opened by Bartimaeus’s encounter with Jesus.
If you need encouragement in your Christian living, then get some from the letter to the Hebrews.
The Rich Young Man went away sad. Did he reconsider his choice? Maybe he did. Fr. Looney offers his reflection this week.
The feast of Our Lady of the Rosary helps us give thanks for the answered prayers through Mary’s intercession and the rosary.
God is the creator of the visible and invisible. Angels are all around us. Including your guardian angel. And this weekend family, Fr. Edward Looney helps you deepenyour devotion to your guardian angel.
Fr. Looney shares the story of Sister Teresa Quevedo and her choice to truth down worldly honors to focus on growing in holiness. We too should strive to be great before God.
On the morning of 9/11/2001, people woke up not knowing it would be there last. Now they walk before the Lord in the land of the living. Fr Looney reflects on the promise of eternal life and Christ’s mercy.
Jesus removes whatever is blocking the deaf man from hearing and speaking. Today he says Be Opened to us and removes our spiritual and metaphorical blockages.
The goal of the Christian life is eternal life. Observe the commandments and inherit the land.
St. Pius X taught us that Holy a communion is the surest and safest way to Heaven. Why? Just read John Chapter 6.
The Trinity welcome Mary into Heaven on the feast of the assumption and now we as the Christian faithful welcome her into our spiritual life.
On Mount Tabor the voice of God the Father told us to listen to Jesus. The gospels record his words and tell us to live. St Paul told us to imitate God. This is our task.
What do you do when you have questions? Bring them before the Lord, present in all the tabernacles of the world.
Three years ago we heard these readings at the outbreak of the McCarrick scandal. Today we hear them again during a time of division in the church. Let us be resolute in praying for our shepherds.
The scriptures are filled with the prophetic voice. 4 major and 12 minor prophets. This week we are introduced to the prophet Amos. Maybe God wants you to be a prophet too.
God has spoken to people audibly and internally throughout the ages and He wants to speak to you. Share with him your worries and let him offer you a comforting word.
St. Anthony of Padua was a miracle worker. Learn some of the stories of his miracles and believe in the ordinary miracles of your everyday life.
The convergence of St Norbert and Corpus Christi offer us a moment to reflect on St Norbert’s relationship with the Eucharist.
The apostles worshipped and yet they still doubted. You might have doubts. People you know might have doubts. This week's homily addresses doubt we have in God and how to overcome it.
Our liturgical life shouldn’t foster devotion for a season or feast day but for a lifetime. Fr. Looney explains how to foster a lifetime of devotion in this Pentecost homily.
Jesus tells us to Go and proclaim the gospel. That might be easy for some because of their profession. But how can an ordinary person proclaim the gospel daily. Fr Edward Looney offers insights on Ascension Sunday.
Jesus was joyful. And he wants you to be too. In this week's homily Fr. Looney offers insights into the joy of Jesus and how you can have possess his joy too.
Fr. Edward Looney shares with the First Communion students how Jesus prunes and remains with them and how they are to bear fruit wherever they go.
Fr. Edward Looney, with special dispensation from the Bishop, conferred the sacrament of Confirmation upon his students. In his homily, he addresses how the day of Confirmation is a feast of victory in many different ways.
Fr. Edward Looney preaches on the name of Jesus by which we are saved and are called to proclaim to the ends of the earth.
Jesus gave the greatest Bible study to the Apostles after the resurrection. Their minds were opened. The Word of God can also open our minds today.
Jesus knew Thomas wasn’t there. Why appear only to the eleven? Fr. Looney offers some possible reasons in this weekend’s Divine Mercy homily.
You can know things, but do you believe? Our knowledge must lead to belief and action. Fr Edward Looney explains in his Easter homily.
Taking his cue from Mike Aquilina and Archbishop Eamon Martin, Fr. Looney preaches on St. Joseph as Leader and Teacher of Passover Prayer and an appropriate intercessor for priests, on this night when Christ instituted the priesthood and the Holy Eucharist.
Fr. Edward Looney encourages you to re-read the Passion narrative and to ask the question: "What moves me, what strikes me, in this reading?" Go and read Mark 14 and to the end of his gospel.
People want to see Jesus and He wants you to be drawn to Him. Why do you seek and how are you drawn?
When do you practice silence in your life? Do you at all? Fr. Looney encourages you this week to make time for silence.
We all know the Ten Commandments. The first few deal with love of God. What does the first commandment mean for our life?
Fr. Edward is an avid skier and those experiences has taught him lessons for the spiritual life.
Every year we experience the season of Lent? You ever wonder why? Fr. Edward Looney gives three practical reasons why we need Lent each year- renewal, reflection, and repentance.
Fr. Edward Looney preaches about two lepers, the leper of the gospel, and the leper of Molokai, and how each give an example of an openness to God's will.
We all know someone who needs healing. Be like those in the gospel who brought them to Jesus to be healed.
The people in the synagogue were amazed at Jesus’s teaching. What teaching of the Lord astonishes you?
We all try to listen to hear God’s voice. What do you do after you hear His voice? Fr. Looney explains.
Fr. Looney preaches Friday during Christmas time at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Hep in Champion, WI.
The magi entered the house and found Jesus with his mother Mary. Where was Joseph? And where is he in your spiritual life?
What do you want from Jesus this Christmas? Or better, what does Jesus want from you? Fr. Looney reflects on these questions.
Do you believe in miracles. This is the season of miracles. Fr. Looney preaches about persistent prayer and how nothing is impossible for God.
Darkness is the absence of light. Christ is the Light of the World. He shines in our darkness.
Who are you? How would you answer that question? Would it cross your mind to answer it in view of your relationship with Jesus Christ. Fr. Edward Looney opens your mind to consider who you are as a child of God.
God will do what he promises. Sometimes we just patiently wait and trust he will reveal himself.
We pray Hail, Full of Grace. Mary was filled with grace because of what God did for her. And now she obtains grace for us.
Jesus saw the faith of the people. Augustine saw the faith of Ambrose. Does Jesus see your faith? Do others see your faith?
In this homily, Fr. Looney reflects on the meaning of time in light of God and eternity, for one day is like a thousand years and a thousand years like one day.
St. Francis Xavier was a missionary who brought the gospel to many nations. And the Prophet Isaiah speaks about nations keeping faith, a good intention for us this Advent Day.
Fr. Looney shows how God fulfills his promises through the prophets and provides for his holy people.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the calling of St. Andrew and why he and others chose to follow Jesus.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the question posed by Isaiah: Why do you let us wander O Lord? Do you know the answer? Fr Looney will do his best to answer it.
Catholics have been devoted to Mary for centuries. This Thanksgiving Day I'm grateful for Mary's yes, her prayers, and example.
In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney teaches about the sins of omission and invites us to live attentively to the needs of others.
Fr. Edward Looney continues part two of his homily series, focusing this week on particular judgement and answering questions Jesus might pose to us when we stand before Him as judge.
Every time we pray the Apostles Creed, we say, "I believe that Jesus will come to judge the living and the dead" and "I believe in the resurrection of the body." Have you ever given thought to what that means? Fr. Looney explains what we believe.
The saints come from many ways of life and did different things for God. Their stories have been told throughout the ages. While on earth, we continue to write our story of sainthood, which forces us to ask, "What kind of saint will I be?"
Fr. Edward Looney explains St. Bernard of Clairvaux’s four degrees of loving God. Which one best captures your love of God?
The Pharisees talk and talk and talk. And when they talk they do so with evil intents. How do you use your words? How does God want you to use your voice?
The Church celebrated the beatification of Blessed Carlo Acutis in Assisi this past weekend. Fr. Looney uses the example of this saintly teenager to illustrate how God invites all believers to eternal life.
In this Sunday homily, Fr. Looney renews the message of Saint Paul and also that of the Blessed Virgin Mary, to not have fear but to make our prayers and requests known to God in prayer.
After hearing 2 hours of confessions, Fr. Looney continued to be moved by the words of absolution, "May God give you pardon and peace." In this homily, Fr. Looney reflects on why people seek out the sacrament of Reconciliation.
Forgiveness is difficult. Jesus wants us to forgive others. What are some steps we can take to forgive others? Fr. Looney leads you on the path and journey to forgiveness in this weekend's homily.
Fr. Looney reflects on St Paul’s words about love not doing evil to the neighbor and offers four tips to grow in Christian love.
Fr Edward Looney reflects on the Word of God transforms lives by using the example of St Bernard.
Fr Edward Looney helps the faithful to pray for specific intentions and graces for the priests in their life, that they may be good shepherds.
The Word of the Lord said through Ezekiel: “Because you have thought yourself to have the mind of a god.” Do not live your life as if your are god, but allow the true God to enlighten your mind.
Fr Looney reflects on how God gives and takes away and sometimes He asks us to choose to let go.
Fr. Edward Looney defines faith, explains what it is we believe in, and offers reasons why people give up on faith.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on Mary's longing for the kingdom of Heaven after Jesus ascended to Heaven and how today's feast fulfills her longing.
The Apostles were afraid of the storm. Jesus comes to them and tells them to not be afraid. Whatever you are afraid, bring it to God in prayer and hear Him tell you not to be afraid.
After the death of John the Baptist, Jesus withdrew to a deserted place to pray. How have you dealt with loss and grief in your life. Maybe Jesus has something to teach us.
King Solomon’s prayer was pleasing to God. In our daily prayer lives, how can we pray in a way pleasing to God. What should our petitions be? Fr. Looney offers a few insights.
Fr. Edward Looney offers an interpretation of Jesus’ parable suggesting it is harvest time and the moment has arrived to allow Jesus to uproot the weeds of sin in your life.
Fr Looney uses the petitions of America the Beautiful as a way to teach God’s children how to pray for their country.
Fr Looney shares three stories of how people can give a cup of cold water to somebody, literally or metaphorically.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on how we can be a better friend than the friends of Jeremiah were to him.
Fr. Edward Looney talks about our spiritual hunger for Jesus in the Eucharist in this weekend's homily.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on three phrases from this weekend's readings about how God wants us to live in peace with others. During these turbulent times, let us heed God's call.
May 31st was the feast of Pentecost this year, but usually it is the feast of the Visitation. Fr. Looney didn't want to let us forget that, so he preached on the Holy Spirit's presence at the Visitation.
On the feast of the Ascension, Fr. Looney reflects on what we can expect heaven to be like.
Jesus in the gospels makes many promises. Fr. Looney focuses on the promises Jesus makes to us in this weekend's gospel.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the words "Do Not Let your Hearts Be Troubled" in light of Mother's Day 2020.
On the Third Sunday of Easter, Fr. Edward Looney led a Eucharistic procession to the top of the Brussels Hill, in his Sunday Mass homily he reflects on how Jesus wants to walk with his people today, just as he walked with the disciples on the Road to Emmaus.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the opening prayer (the Collect) for Wednesday of the Second Week of Easter, focusing on Jesus' restoration of humanity and how it lasts forever in the kingdom of Heaven.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the meaning of the word mercy. What does mercy mean to you? How have you received mercy? To whom have you shown mercy?
Fr. Looney reflects on how Easter Sunday leads us to deeper faith, hope, and love during Covid-19.
Fr. Looney reflects on the refrain of Christ be Our Light and how we need the light of Christ shining in our world and families today.
Fr. Looney reflects on the words from the song, "Were you there." What does it mean to tremble at the cross?
Fr. Looney reflects on the hunger people experienced after receiving the miraculous loaves of bread. Today we hunger for the supernatural bread of the Eucharist which Jesus instituted on the night of the last supper.
Fr. Looney reflects on a word we sing so often at Mass- Hosanna. What does it mean? And why is it a perfect prayer for today?
Fr. Looney juxtaposes Pope Francis' Urbi et Orbi homily with the story of Lazarus. During the time of the coronavirus we must have faith and wake up.
Fr. Looney reflects on Jesus' healing of the blind man, because Jesus saw him on the side of the road.
Fr Looney reflects on the story of the woman at the well and what it means for the Christian life.
Fr Edward Looney reflects on the experience of Peter, James, and John and what it means for our Christian living.
Fr Edward Looney reflects on four aspects of today’s gospel and how they can inform how we live the Christian life.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the significance of the opening prayer at Ash Wednesday Mass, focusing on naming our spiritual battle, identifying our weapon, so we can claim victory in the Resurrection.
Fr. Edward Looney breaks open the Sunday readings and shows how they encourage us to "be holy."
Jesus tells us if we are angry with our brother that we are liable to judgement. In this homily, Fr. Looney suggests how we can begin the process of letting go of anger and choosing to forgive.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on how our generosity through the Bishop's Appeal supports many people and lives out the call of the Prophet Isaiah.
Fr. Edward Looney celebrates Mass at the Champion Shrine for Saturday of the Fourth Week of Ordinary Time, reflecting on the readings in light of the apparition and shrine.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the main characters at Jesus' Presentation in the Temple. Mary, Joseph, Simeon, and Anna all are doing what they were supposed to do. But one day, doing what they were supposed to do changes everything for everyone. Let God transform the mundane with his love, mercy, and grace.
Fr. Edward Looney keynoted the Support Our Seminarians Gala of the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph and Conception Seminary College. In his address, he shared the story of the Wisconsin apparition and its relevance to priestly formation.
St. Paul preaches so that the cross might not be emptied of its meaning. What does the cross mean to you? Fr. Looney reflects on how the cross is a reminder and invitation for our lives as a disciples.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on not only praying for God's will to be done, but living God's will in our daily life.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the meaning of Jesus's baptism and ours in his homily for the Baptism of the Lord. Jesus, baptized for mission, dies on the cross for us. Our baptism prepares us for our death.
Fr. Edward Looney quotes Pope Francis' Apostolic Letter on the manger and uses it to preach on the long journey of the wisemen and each one of us as we seek God.
Throughout life we have asked Mary to pray for us. Today we pause to give thanks for her prayers and remain confident in her continued intercession.
In a vulnerable homily, Fr. Edward Looney shares about his relationship with his father and how he has failed to live the passage from Sirach. On this feast of the Holy Family, we are given an opportunity to examine our familial relationships.
A question in a song overheard at Hobby Lobby left Fr. Edward reflecting on what if it was Christmas everyday. What does that even mean? Listen and find out.
The angel tells Mary and Joseph not to be afraid. Amidst our fears and worries, God is with us in all things.
St. James exhorts his brothers and sisters to be patient. Advent is a season of patience. Who doesn't need to grow in the virtue of patience? Fr. Looney breaks down how we need to be patient and the positive effects of patience in one's life.
The feast of the Immaculate Conception tells us that God has a plan. God has a plan for our life too.
Jesus' coming into the world changes everything. The world is about to turn. Fr. Looney reflects how.
During the Advent season we sing the word "Come" in our hymnody. In this homily, Fr. Looney considers the long Advent of the Jewish people, Mary's 9 month advent, and the advent of our lives. The expected savior will bring us consolation and save us from our sins.
The Good Thief professes his face, offers a prayer, and Jesus makes a promise to him. Fr. Edward Looney unpacks Jesus' crucifixion and what the Good Thief teaches us.
St. Paul proposes himself as a role model to the Christian community, worthy of imitation. Who are the role models who have helped you make changes in your life?
The Scriptures reveal to us the nearness of God to his people. God is near in his mercy and forgiveness. And Jesus draws near to Zacchaeus with his mercy. Now we must allow God to draw close to us.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the prayers we find in sacred scripture, especially the gospels. When we read the scriptures, we discover words for our own personal prayer, making the prayers prayed long ago our own.
A pilgrimage to the Holy Land opens up the scriptures and teaches us the language of prayer.
Jesus does not condemn the world but forgives the world through the blood shed on the cross.
By placing ourselves at the Agony in the Garden, we must ask, would I fall asleep? Can I pray Jesus' prayer? What would I do as it all unfolded?
Mary visited Elizabeth and now she visits us. And when there is a need in our life, often we visit her.
The widow was persistent in her prayer. Jesus our Good Shepherd knows our needs but he wants to hear our voice and lead us.
At the site where Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal, Fr. Looney reflects on the power of God as manifested in both the whisper of the wind and in powerful signs.
Mary told the servants what they should after she makes her intercession for the couple. Couples today discern in prayer and seek Mary's prayers.
Join Fr. Edward on pilgrimage to the Holy Land as he preaches and reflects at the various holy sites. At Mount Tabor, we are able to say with Peter it is good for us to be here, because we are able to listen to Jesus.
Jesus lived in Nazareth, and now as pilgrims we spend the next three days staying in the same town as Jesus.
Fr. Edward Looney offers his reflections on the crisis of thanksgiving which plagues society today. In his homily he encourages us to foster a change of heart for gratitude, by saying thank you instead of I'm sorry.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the prophet Habakuk in light of the apostles request for increased faith. Today, in our desperation, we pray, "increase our faith."
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the dead rich man and his request for the dead to warn his family and friends. What if the dead really sent us messages? What if they are?
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on St. Paul's invitation to offer prayers of petition and supplications. Everybody has someone or somebody they are praying for; Fr. Looney suggests intentions one can add to their petitionary prayer.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the potential gossip of Jesus' three parables and gives tips how we can try to curb gossip in our life.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the different ages of life in which God has been our refuge.
Fr. Edward Looney shares three simple tips to live a bit more humbly each and every day.
Fr. Looney preaches on the desires of our hearts and how God fulfills them by using a very personal story of how God fulfilled one of the many desires of his heart.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on Mary's Assumption and how the Church throughout the generations has never forgotten her, and how Mary has never forgotten you and me.
Fr. Edward Looney preaches on the Letter to the Hebrews and the definition of faith and how we see it in our daily lives.
Fr. Edward Looney proposes that the secular teachings of our time are rooted in the teachings of Jesus. The movement of minimalism, of living with less, is just one example as we see in this weekend's gospel. Perhaps what Jesus wants us to do is to give things away, live with less, and collect memories and love.
Fr. Edward Looney demonstrates how Jesus' teaching of the Our Father is the model for our prayer from the heart.
Fr. Edward Looney proposes that Mary sitting at the feet of Jesus already knew the solution to all her anxieties.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the invitation to make peace with people in our lives whom we wish to never speak with again.
Praying before the Blessed Sacrament, we ask God to reveal His will to us. Then what? Perhaps our next prayer is: What is holding me back? Fr. Looney reflects on what might hold us back from following Jesus and His will for our life.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on praying before the Eucharist and having the confidence that God will answer life's difficult questions.
Fr. Edward Looney proposes three points about the Fatherhood in the eyes of God while using the example of Fr. Patrick Peyton's dad.
Fr. Edward Looney shares three prayers to the Holy Spirit and how they were answered in his own life through personal story.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the gospel for the Ascension and proposes that we must go do something after being witnesses of these events.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on how the Holy Spirit teaches and reminds those who call upon His gudiance.
Fr. Edward Looney preaches Sunday Mass for a Marian Retreat at Marygrove Retreat Center in the Diocese of Marquette and reflects on being discipled and discipling.
Fr. Edward Looney preaches on the witness of the martyrs and how they inspire us to remain faithful until the end.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the Real Presence and how we come to believe through simple gestures and teachings. Encouraged by those receiving their First Communion, we pray that we may not be unbelieving, but believing.
Jesus' resurrection from the dead changes the lives of the apostles and even us still today, year after year. If your 40 days of Lent were disappointing, strive in the next 50 for a more serious commitment to know, follow, and serve Jesus as His disciple.
The crucifixes we have in our home serve as reminders of God's love for us. The next time you look at a crucifix, don't forget all that it menas.
Fr. Jean Marc ran into the burning Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris to save the Blessed Sacrament. Let us pray to have the same devotion to the Eucharist that he had.
Fr. Edward Looney offers a meditation on the figure of Simon of Cyrene. What did he think?> What happened next in his life? Are you a Simon? Who are the Simons of your life?
Jesus tells the woman in today's gospel to "sin no more." That's is a difficult command, but it's something we pray in the Act of Contrition each time we go to confession. In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney provides tips on how we can try to live those words, to sin no more.
When's the last time you went to Confession? Why did you go? Or why haven't you gone? Fr. Edward Looney refutes ten common reasons why people choose not to celebrate the sacrament of Reconciliation. On this Laetare Sunday, your repentance will bring rejoicing to heaven, and you will rejoice in God's mercy.
The name of God is sacred. The Jewish people refuse to even write the name of God. Through the incarnation the revealed name of God is Jesus. In our contemporary age, the name of God is often used in vain, but Marian apparitions from the 1600s and 1800s both emphasized respecting God's holy name. This Lent seems like an appropriate time to fast forever from irreverent use of God's name.
Peter, James, and John become the close friends of Jesus, with whom he reveals the glory of the Transfiguration. The friendship between them allows us to reflect on our own friendships and their meaning. Do you have holy friends?
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the different temptations we will face during our Lenten observance. With Jesus, we can conquer and overcome them.
Fr. Edward Looney preaches about the significance of 40 in the scirptures. God blesses us with these 40 days of Lent. We will decide how to spend them, but perhaps the better question to ponder is, "What will God do for me during these 40 days of Lent?"
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on three verses from the gospel and how they serve as a good preparation for the season of Lent which is quickly approaching.
Time will heal it. This advice from the orthopedic doctor this past week, also can be applied to the spiritual life, especially when it comes to forgiveness. Fr. Edward Looney shares personal stories of the principal at work.
Blessed is the man who places his trust in the Lord. In the ordinary circumstances and events of our life, let's pray to have greater trust in God, both in good times and bad times.
Litany of Trust prayer: https://www.sistersoflife.org/litany-of-trust Sung Version of Abrdiged Litany of Trust: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwJXYE4Xrnc
We should not identify ourselves by our function or work, but instead for who really are, a Christian and disciple of Jesus. When we do this, it begins to change our worldview.
How do we know the gospels are true? That Jesus existed? That God is still at work today? The gospels are an account written to prove the certainty of faith. Add to that the historicity of our faith, and we have good reason to believe. In this new year of grace, as we hear the gospel of Luke throughout the year, how will you approach the sacred scriptures. Do so with complete certainty and faith.
In this catechetical homily, Fr. Edward Looney teaches about sacramental graces, the canonical form of marriage and the annulment process. He dispels myths that annulments are long, arduous, and costly.
What you know about your baptism? You might not remember the actual event, but what do you remember about the facts? How about how do you remember you are a baptized Christian in yoru daily life? Fr. Edward Looney helps us to examine our identity as beloved son and daughters of God.
The magi were unexpected guests when they visited the Christ child bearing there gifts. What do unexpected guests find when they enter your home?
When Mary appeared in Beauraing, Belgium, she said, "I will convert sinners." What did she mean? How will she accomplish her task? Fr. Edward Looney reflects on a quesiton he's reflected on extensively.
Fr. Edward Looney continues his homily series of deepening one's prayer, this time within the context of the family. Families celebrate the sacraments together and they pray for one another and together as a famiy. How does your family pray?
Fr. Edward Looney ends where he began Advent, asking: Who, What, How, will you pray this Christmas? Fr. Edward unpacks how we can approach the manger, and encourages us to pray before the manger during the 12 days of Christmas.
In the spiritual life, we might often pray that God's will might be done in a specific situation. But how do we know if we are doing God's will? Fr. Edward offers a few tests to which we can subject that question.
Fr. Edward Looney poses the question: What or Who has stolen your joy? This third week of Advent invites us to live joyfully as we anticipate Christ's birth. Perhaps we celebrate Christ's birth each year to remind us of the very cause of our joy!
Fr. Edward Looney illustrates the method of repentance through an unforgettable experience he had in Lourdes, France. Repentance is a part of our Advent preparation for Christmas.
Spiritual writers have often drawn the analogy between Mary and snow. From Mary, we take an example of what it means to live a pure life, not just sexually, but in mind, heart, body, and soul.
Our readings for the First Sunday of Advent propose a few ways for us to pray during the Advent Season. For whom will you pray? For what will you pray?
How is your relationship with the King? Using the scriptures, Fr. Looney opens up Christ's kingship and our relationship to the king.
Angels surround us. The angels protect us, guide us, and defend us. Jesus promises to send his angels to us. Let us ask him to send his angels, especially St. Michael into our homes, families, our world, and our Church.
God cares about you! Do you know it? How has he cared for you. What do we do in response: praise the Lord from the depths of our soul.
Have you ever wondered what those who have gone before us might want to tell us? Fr. Edward Looney proposes a few messages your loved ones might want you to hear during the Remembrance Masses celebrated on 11/5 and 11/6 at St. Peter/St. Hubert and St. Francis and St. Mary.
Is your relationship to the 10 Commandments negative? Always analyzing how we have not yet lived up to them? Often times we use the examination of conscience for this purpose. How might we approach love of God in a more positive fashion? St. Ignatius of Loyola might have the answer.
During the month of November, we remember our beloved dead, and especially on All Souls Day. Who are you praying for? For whom should you pray?
Throughout history God has called all men and women to sainthood. The Church acknowledges thousands upon thousands of saints. Not a one of them is the same. They all took different paths. What kind of Saint will you be?
With this homily, Fr. Edward Looney launched a major evangelization effort in his parish communities, with outreach to those away from the Sunday Eucharist.
We have a High Priest, Jesus Christ, who can sympathize with our weaknesses. Fr. Edward Looney explains how in our life experiences we can look to Jesus to inform how or what we should do.
Jesus tells us in the gospel if we don't have the faith of a child, we will not enter the kingdom of God. What do the children in our lives teach us about our relationship with God?
As member's of the baptized faithful, God has shared his Spirit with us and has made us powerful. He has given us the power to pray and intercede. How will you use your power?
Who can we serve? How can we serve? Fr. Edward invites all to service of God, family, and others.
We must have a confident faith, especially when we pray, believing that God exists, he listens to us, and cares about us when we call upon Him.
How is your spiritual hearing? Does it need some attention? Perhaps the remedy is silence.
Throughout a person's illness, we often pray for miracles. But how are we to pray when the miracle hoped for is not realized? Fr. Edward Looney reflects on prayer in the wake of the death of Andy Barta, a 35 year old husband, father, son, and brother. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon him.
What is God's desire for you in this life? Fr. Edward Looney breaks open the scripture and answers this question in this weekend's homily.
Fr. Edward Looney shares three Eucharistic stories and their common denominator. The morale of the story: never abandon the Eucharist.
The Sunday Mass is an invitation. How is God inviting you to holiness in your daily life?
What was the completion of Mary's life on earth like? What will happen to us in the final moments of our life? Today's feast affords us to reflect on the life to come!
The scriptures often propose practical advice for living. This weekend's readings are no exception: get enough sleep, forgive others, and stop murmuring among yourselves.
Those who at the miraculous bread continued to look for Jesus, even after he left. Are we looking for Jesus in our daily life?
Challenged by the words of the Prophet Jeremiah, Fr. Looney invites listeners to pray for the Church especially in light of recent scandals within the hierarchy.
Jesus sent out the twelve and they anointed with oil the sick and some were cured. Today, the apostles sent by Jesus are his priests, who continue this work of ministry in the Church. Fr. Edward Looney dispels commonly held myths about the sacrament of the anointing of the sick, in hopes that its practice may occur more readily.
Fr. Edward Looney explains the significance of the Church's practice of laying on of hands and what that can mean for our personal prayer life.
Fr. Edward Looney recommends memorizing this one line from today's gospel so it can bring you comfort every day of your life.
*Fr. Looney preached a shorter homily due to the excessive heat warning and the lack of air conditioning in two of his three churches.
Fr. Edward Looney leads listeners on a meditation about fear, the fears in our lives, and also in the spiritual life.
The psalmist this weekend tells us it is good to give thanks to the Lord. Fr. Edward offers a reflection on what we have in our daily lives that we should give thanks for.
*This weekend's homily was shorter than normal due to extreme heat and lack of air conditioning in two of Fr. Edward's churches.
God over abundantly bestows grace on us. What is grace? And what graces should we pray for? Fr. Edward Looney explains in this weekend's homily.
Fr. Edward Looney teaches a simple prayer method for after the reception of Holy Communion. There are many ways to pray, Fr. Looney proposes just one of them.
Before departing from the Apostles, Jesus says, "You Will Receive Power." How does the Holy Spirit empower the disciples? How can the Holy Spirit empower us? L
God loves you. Jesus loves you. How do we know this to be true? What are the proofs of God's love for you? Fr. Looney points out four proofs that can remind us at low points that Jesus loves us.
God is glorified when we become disciples of Jesus. St. Paul became a disciple of Jesus yet people doubted he truly was a disciple. Do your family and friends know you are a follower of Jesus? For the rest of your life, every one must know you are disciple of Jesus.
Even though Fr. Edward was away on vacation, he still shared a reflection with his parishioners via Facebook, in which he reflected on a particular sight he saw- the sheep of Ireland. What can they teach us about the spiritual life? Fr. Edward explains in this weekend's homily.
The early disciples knew how to share their experiences of Christ with others. After experiencing the risen Christ they recounted their story to anyone who would listen. Jesus invites us to proclaim him to the people we know. We become the disciples of today recounting our stories.
Thomas ultimately says, "Jesus, show me your wounds." As Jesus looks at His disciples, he might ask them "Show me your wounds." How do we do this in the spiritual life? Fr. Edward Looney breaks it down in his Divine Mercy Sunday homily.
Peter and John run to the tomb to discover it's emptiness. We need to stop running away from Jesus, and instead run to Jesus.
Our commemoration of Good Friday in some ways becomes our funeral for Christ the Lord. Fr. Edward Looney shows us how the events of Jesus' life mirrors our own experience of death and dying.
Every Holy Thursday we read the story of the first Passover. Jesus celebrated the Passover with his disciples and gave us the Eucharist. As we remember what Jesus did, the same thing still happens to us today, the angel of death will pass over us because we eat the Bread of Life.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on our spiritual pilgrimage through Holy Week from Jesus' entry into Jerusalem to the Upper Room, Calvary, and the empty tomb. Are you ready to begin your pilgrimage this Holy Week?
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on Jesus' prayer and the answer given by the Father. The Father is still answering Jesus' prayer in the Church today.
Fr. Edward Looney leads his congregation in a reflection on how they ought to pray before the crucifixes they encounter each day. How do you pray before the crucified Christ? This week spend a few minutes each day looking at and meditating on Christ crucified.
Jesus cleansed the temple of iniquities. Today he wants to cleanse a different temple, the temple of our body. Learn how Jesus wants to cleanse our temples today.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the Transfiguration with a little help from the prolific preacher St. Francis DeSales. In the experience on Mount Tabor, the disciples get a glimpse of Heaven and a heavenly conversation.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the season of Lent as a time for God's re-creative work in our lives. How is God creating you anew?
The mashup of Ash Wednesday and St. Valentine's Day reminds us that God loves us, and Lent is all about falling in love with the One who loves us!
The Leper's prayer, "Lord, If you Wish" is a rich teaching on prayer, moving us from making demands of God to complete resignation to God's will. Fr. Edward Looney leads us in this teaching on prayer.
Fr. Edward Looney explains how people in the Diocese of Green Bay can help the Church preach the gospel free of charge through an annual gift to the Bishop's Appeal.
The devil tries to convince us that Christianity isn't worth living. We call the devil the Father of Lies. Fr. Edward Looney teaches us how to quiet the devil in our life through the Catholic Church's spiritual tradition.
Tic Toc, Tic Toc- Time is running out, how will you spend your time each day and week in service of God, family and the world. Fr. Edward Looney reflects on our use of time in this Sunday homily.
Jesus poses a question to the disciples in the gospel today: What are you looking for? Whatever your answer might be, the real answer is Jesus.
We know a lot of facts about the Epiphany, but this year, go further, and let the scriptures draw out questions for reflection.
During this new year of 2018, never let a day pass without asking Mary to pray for you, your family, and our world.
Christmas is God's love story for the world. And like any good love story it can have a story book ending.
Why do we hear the gospel of the Annunciation four times this Advent? The Church wants to tell us something about this unforgettable event.
Outsiders to Christianity believe living the Christian life is filled with a lack of joy. When in reality it is embracing a relationship with Christ and following his teachings that brings us ultimate joy. A reflection on the Joy of Being Christian.
One way we can prepare for Christmas is by celebrating the Sacrament of Penance. John the Baptist prepared the way by helping people to acknowledge their sins and repent. We can do the same.
Mary's example of sinless encourages us to live without sin, God's original intention for humankind. Lucky for us, Mary is praying for our conversion.
Fr. Edward Looney addresses the season of waiting and a few simple things we can do as we wait the coming of Christ.
"Your deeds are your monuments." This precept from Mr. Browne's class in the book Wonder speaks volumes in view Matthew 25's criterion for judgement at the end of time. Not only will people remember the good deeds we have done, but so will our God. In this life, build a monument for the King of the Universe.
The fourth Thursday of November is Thanksgiving Day in the United States. But really, every, day, every week should give thanks, especially when we gather around the altar of the Lord.
What is your purpose and mission in life? Discover it. Live it. And you will find it's fulfillment in eternal life.
From the grave we will arise on the last day. Fr. Looney reflects on the parish's recent Cemetery visit devotion.
"Christian, if you loved, maybe I would believe." This bumper sticker I saw this past week confronted me, reminding me I must be an ambassador of Christ and not a hypocrite. Live like a Christian!
People often console others at a time of death with the words, I'm sorry for your loss. This statement is a profound statement of faith. Fr. Edward Looney explains why in his homily for All Souls Day 2017.
Young people who trick or treat often imitate the character whom they have dressed as. As we celebrate All Saints Day we should seek to imitate what wee see in the saints. Fr. Looney cites the examples of St. Maria Goretti, St. Hubert, St. Francis Xavier, St. Francis of Assis, and St. Louis de Montfort.
Who has been a model or a witness of what it means to be a follower of Jesus? How are you a model of faith to others? Fr. Edward Looney helps us reflect on these questions in his Sunday homily.
St. Paul tells us today that he has remembered the Thessalonians in prayer. Could you tell someone you have remembered them in prayer? Who have you prayed for this week?
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The parable Jesus tells in the gospel has the servants inviting others to a banquet. Today, we are those servants, and Jesus wants us to invite others to the banquet of heaven and earth which takes place every Sunday. Who are you going to invite?
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Fr. Edward Looney proposes how we can live with an attitude like Christ's. What exactly comprised his attitude? Listen and find out!
Who do you need to forgive? Fr. Edward Looney guides his congregation through key questions around forgiveness: Who do I need to forgive? Why do I need to forgive them? Why haven't I forgiven them? What do I do next; How do I know I've forgiven them? Forgiveness is key in the Christian life. Hopefully Fr. Looney's thoughts will help move to a point to be able to forgive.
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Fr. Edward Looney, popular Catholic author, speaker, and priest of the Diocese of Green Bay, reflects on the life of his mother, during her funeral Mass on September 23, 2017.
Nancy Looney, the adopted child of Elizabeth and Thomas Looney, suffered from childhood diabetes and recently experienced circulatory issues and amputations. As Fr. Looney reflects on her life, he finds how God has answered various prayers throughout her life.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on how he has noticed God at work in his parish at St. Francis and St. Mary, in anticipation of their annual financial campaign. The Lord has been present, is present now, and will be for years to come. How have you sensed the Lord's presence in your life/family this week?
Eternity should be a guiding principle for our lives. Remembering our own death and that we will one day face judgement for our actions should compel us to love in the present moment. How we live our lives really does matters, because Jesus will reward us according to our conduct. Not only does it matter for eternity, but also here and now.
Who is Jesus for you? We know the Jesus of the gospels and hear his story so often, but do we have a personal relationship with Jesus. In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney reflects on how we can meet Jesus in his various roles.
What is your go to prayer? Learn what Fr. Edward Looney means by this question when he examines the "go-to prayers" of the Canaanite woman.
Throughout the gospels, Mary has the ability to show up at unexpected times and as a result changes history. With her Assumption into heaven, nothing changes, in fact, now she can show up in our lives and show us a mother's love a lot more often. Learn more about the Assumption with Fr. Looney's homily.
Every day we must find time to be alone with God. If you are like me, you will notice when that time has been lacking. It's then that we are really like Peter, concerned about the exterior instead of the interior. In moments of crises, realize you are never alone.
Christianity is not a myth. The incarnation is not a myth. The Resurrection is not a myth. And neither is the Transfiguration. How do we know? St. Peter tells us so. Our Catholic faith is true and we follow the Truth. Believe and become an eyewitness.
We are all searching for the kingdom of Heaven and one day we hope to find it for all eternity. As Christians we can help others seek and find the kingdom through our support of missionary efforts. A shortened homily as a prelude to personal witness from two missionaries with the School Sisters of Notre Dame.
St. Paul tells us we don't know how to pray as we ought, so the Spirit prays through us. For the Spirit to intercede for us, we need to give God time for prayer. Fr. Edward Looney addresses three self-examining questions about prayer: when should I pray; where should I pray; how should I pray?
St. Benedict says, "Listen carefully, incline the ear of your heart." Jesus says, "Whoever has ears ought to hear." Fine tune your spiritual hear to the voice of God. Don't ignore God's prompting in your heart.
I am sure at some point in your life a child has said something so profound that you were taken aback. This is particularly true when it comes to our faith and belief in God. Fr. Edward Looney reflects in his weekend homily on this reality-we have a lot to learn from children.
Fr. Edward Looney delivers his first homily for the parishes located in Brussels, Lincoln, and Rosiere. The readings, which dealt with hospitality, were appropriate for his first weekend at the parish. In his homily, Fr. Looney reflects on how we are called to live the scriptures we hear each weekend. This weekend is no exception.
Fr. Edward Looney began his assignment at St. Raphael the Archangel Parish on July 1, 2015. Two years later, he says good-bye to his parish family in order to assume leadership in two other parishes. In his finaly homily, Fr. Looney reflects on how he has been aware of Christ with him during his two years of ministry. Not only has Christ been with him, but He is also with you like a mighty champion.
The feast of Corpus Christi makes us uniquely Catholic. Yet only 30% of Catholics believe in the real presence. How can we foster a deeper Eucharistic belief and devotion? Fr. Edward Looney suggests three ways that can strengthen our belief in the Eucharist.
Our recent liturgical celebrations focus on the second and third person of the Blessed Trinity. But what about God the Father? In his homily for Trinity Sunday, Fr. Edward Looney reflects on how we ought to pray to the Father. The Church, Jesus himself, and St. Paul are all witnesses of this way of praying. Toward the end of the homily, Fr. Looney proposes why we might be hesitant to call on God as Father.
In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney reflects on three individuals filled with the Holy Spirit--Mary, Elizabeth, and St. Phillip Neri. These three individuals can inspire us, as we strive to become like the disciples, who were filled with the Holy Spirit on that first Pentecost.
How is Jesus with us until the end of the age? Fr. Edward Looney seeks to answer this question in his Ascension homily.
Have you ever been put on the spot? What about for your faith? How have you responded? Fr. Edward Looney challenges the listener to always be ready to give a response at a moments notice.
Fr. Edward Looney connects the gospel for the Fifth Sunday of Easter Year A to the centennial celebration of the Fatima apparitions. What do they have in common? Jesus and Mary desire heaven for us!
Fr. Edward Looney asks the congregation what they would talk about with Jesus if they walked with him. What questions would they ask? What might Jesus ask us? We don't have to imagine such a conversation, we can have it every day!
In psychology there is a theory called the Johari Window. I propose a spiritualization of this theory, calling it the Jesus Door. Learn about the Jesus Door and decide to open your hearts to the one who shows us mercy and peace.
Fr. Edward reflects on the meaning of Easter, looking at its etymology and how Jesus' resurrection corresponds to the Easter mystery. If you have ever wondered why the Resurrection of Jesus is celebrated on Easter, be sure to listen!
The crosses teaches us many things. On this Good Friday, we stand at Calvary as students, learning the lessons of the cross.
On Holy Thursday night Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the many ways our sins can be forgiven, all images found in our readings at Mass for the Lord's Supper.
Fr. Edward Looney first answers the question: Who is Jesus? And then proceeds to reflect on Jesus' forgiveness towards those who abandoned him on the way of the cross. Because Jesus has forgiven us, we should strive to forgive ourselves.
We hear am incredible account in today's gospel--A dead man is raise up to life at the very words of Jesus. We should take pause and ask ourselves, "Do I believe this?" We can then examine our belief one step further--Why do I believe? Our gospel hints at reasons why people believe? What's yours?
Today's gospel focuses on the Woman at the Well and her dialogue with Jesus. There is great profundity in this passage and a depth of richness. Because of its depth, it's a gospel passage we should re-visit and re-read, seeing what God wants to say to us.
Fr. Edward Looney leads listeners into a prayerful meditation on the Transfiguration in the spirit of St. Ignatius of Loyola.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the voice of deception from the Father of Lies contrasted with the voice of truth from Jesus. Which voice will you listen to? Listen to the voice of truth.
Fr. Edward Looney encourages people to make secrets with God this Lent by not sharing our Lenten penances. After all, this is what Jesus is talking about in our gospel for Ash Wednesday.
Have you kept putting something off and avoiding it? This happens to all of us, and it happens in the spiritual life too. Fr. Edward Looney reflects on saying yes to what God is asking us to do. Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on Jesus' new teaching inviting us to share in the life of the Blessed. Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, and proposes Discipleship as a way for all Christians to live with same mind and same purpose in response to St. Paul's Letter to the Corinthians.
The gospel for the 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time reveals the depth of John the Baptist's relationship with God. Do you believe God speaks to us today? It happened to John the Baptist, and it has happened to others.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the weekend's gospel, encouraging listeners to place themselves in the Epiphany story and asking themselves, "Who am I in this story?" By doing so, you might have an epiphany yourself!
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on becoming like Mary and treasuring what we have experienced. As we begin 2017, he most especially encourages us to treasure what happened in 2016.
In his Christmas homily, Fr. Edward Looney reflects on hearing the Christmas story with new years and examining it with new eyes, cultivating a sense of wonder and awe. Jesus is with us, not only on Christmas day, but every day of our lives. Look for God's presence each day, be amazed, and share with everyone you know!
This 4th Sunday of Advent we hear of Joseph's dream in which he accepts Mary into his home. Joseph had dreams for his life. Mary had dreams for her life. God changed those dream. What is God's dream for you? Will you allow God to change your dreams to conform with His dream?
On the Third Sunday of Advent, Fr. Edward reflects on the relationship between John the Baptist and Jesus. Not much is known about John the Baptist, but Fr. Edward argues that John allowed Jesus to know him. In our own lives, we should allow Jesus to know us, by sharing our joys, sorrows, frustrations, etc.
Fr. Edward Looney preaches at the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help on the memorial of St. Juan Diego. He links the Advent season with the Guadalupan apparitions and those received by Adele Brise in 1859.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on Mary's Immaculate Conception focusing on how God chose Mary to be the mother of God. Because she was chosen, she was pre-redeemed. Not only was Mary chosen, but she chose God in her life too.
For the Second Sunday of Advent, Year A ,Fr. Edward Looney reflects on John's request of the Pharisees to produce good fruit of their repentance. John didn't believe they were sincere. Are we serious when we confess our sins? Do we really want to amend our lives?
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the exterior preparation we do for Christmas, and then asks what interior preparation do we do? The prophet Isaiah invited us to climb the mountain of the Lord. As we prepare to climb the mountain, what's in our spiritual backpack?
Jesus' kingdom has no end. The cross is His throne from which he shows mercy. How shall we make a return to the Lord for this mercy? Worship, praise, thanksgiving, and service!
How does a person give their testimony? Jesus tells us how this weekend. Learn how to and be ready at a moment's notice!
Who are the Maccabees of the 21st century? Fr. Edward argues the Catholic Church because of our contradictory beliefs to that of modern society. Will we be like the Maccabees and stand up for what we believe in? Will we be willing to die?
Jesus tells Zaccheus he wants to say in his house today. The same is true for you and me. When we let Jesus stay in our house, He will clean the house, do the maintenance work, and repair whatever is broken.
Fr. Looney reflects on the three ways we typically compare ourselves to others. Two are negative views. Only one is healthy. Begin comparing yourself to others in a healthy way.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the necessity of reading scriptures as a means to know Jesus, live Jesus, and share Jesus with others. The scriptures will transform your life. To get a free bible app visit downloadjesus.com.
As you begin listening to Fr. Looney's homily this week, you might think you missed the homily and are not at the Preface Dialogue. Fr. Looney reflects on the phrase we respond to so often, "Let us give thanks to the Lord our God." As the preface says, it is right and just to give God thanks always and everywhere. Do we do that? Fr. Edward challenges listeners to thank God each day. What are you thankful? Take a listen and allow your heart to be filled with gratitude.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the request made by the apostles--Increase our faith. Had their faith decreased? In this homily, Fr. Edward reflects on moments of doubt we experience and the need to ask Jesus to increase our faith.
In Sunday's Gospel we visit the tombstone of the rich man. The story he shares helps us learn from his mistakes. Learn the lessons he teaches us as we consider if tombstones could talk.
Using the second reading, Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the need to intercede for others in light of St. Paul's encouragement. In the second part of the homily, Fr. Edward challenges the parish he serves to pray for one another. For whom should you pray? Listen and find out!
Jesus tells us in this weekend's gospel who cannot be a disciple. This via negative approach tells us then who Jesus' disciples are. Are you a disciple of Jesus? Are you living a life of discipleship? Listen and find out for yourself.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the four marks of a humble person: genuine concern, acknowledging wrongs and apologizing, choosing the lesser option, and not boasting in accomplishments. Citing the lives of the saints and personal examples, Fr. Looney will challenge you to become more humble each and everyday.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on Hebrews 12, specifically the great cloud of witnesses. In our contemporary context, this great cloud of witnesses are the saints. Fr. Edward encourages people to know the stories of the saints so they can write their own story.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the power of faith in the midst of tragedies, how we can turn to God for hope and consolation.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on a phrase from Francis Cardinal George's Funeral-that the only thing we take with us is what we give away. Citing the example of the priest martyr Jacques Hammel and Msgr Dennis Lally, a recently deceased priest of Green Bay, Fr. Edward relays that what matters most is how we spend our time...giving it away in service of God and neighbor.
When's the last time you slowed down to think about the words of the Our Father? It's a prayer we often--at Mass, during the rosary, and in our personal prayer. Using Luke's version of the Our Father, Fr. Edward Looney slows us down by reflecting on the meaning of each phrase in his homily for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the power of the name of Jesus as reported by the 72 who returned to Jesus after proclaiming His name to the surrounding region. The name of Jesus is no longer revered today, but Jesus teaches us to hallow the name of God. If we proclaim and keep holy the name of Jesus, he will never forget our name and one day call us into His kingdom.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on three answers we can give to Jesus' invitation to follow him: yes, yes but, and no. What will our answer be?
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the Prophet Zechariah's prophecy of Jesus' Crucifixion. During this Year of Mercy we gaze upon the icon of God's Mercy, which is a fountain to purify from sin and uncleanness. At this mid-way point in the Year of Mercy, how are we doing with living this year? Fr. Edward leads the congregation in an examining their commitment to the Year of Mercy.
On the feast of Corpus Christ, Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the gift of finest wheat, the Eucharist, which Jesus has left us. In the feeding of the multitude, all those who ate the bread and fish were satisfied. Jesus continues to satisfies the hungry heart to this very day.
Fr. Edward Looney, on the feast of the Ascension, reflected on the question What is Heaven? He helps us to understand what we can look forward to in Heaven.
We are called to be martyrs, that is, witnesses, of God's joy and love. Fr. Looney reflects on this witness in his homily for the Fourth Sunday of Easter.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on Jesus' post-resurrection appearance in Galilee, relayed in John 21, as a picture of our Christian journey. Jesus enters into our life and asks us to do things different. We need people to point out who Jesus is in our life. Jesus invites us to a meal and asks us to renew our love. The actions of the disciples, really are the things we do in our walk with the Lord.
On Divine Mercy Sunday 2016, Fr. Looney served as a guest preacher for St. Raphael the Archangel in Old Mill Creek, where he served as a transitional deacon. In my homily, I reflected on the movement of our hearts from doubt to certainty and trust in the Lord.
Easter Sunday celebrates an event that changes the course of history. An event that changed the disciples of Jesus. An event that changed the world's beliefs. An event that changed how the early Christians worshiped. The Resurrection of Jesus from the dead changes everything.
March 25, 2016 was not the feast of the Annunciation, but rather Good Friday. In the last time of our life, the two feasts coincide providing an opportunity to reflect on the incarnation and the crucifixion.
On Holy Thursday Jesus gave two commands: to celebrate the Eucharist in remembrance of Him and to wash the feet of others. During the Last Supper, Jesus commanded us to love. The Eucharist is the sacrament of charity.
Fr. Looney reflects on following Jesus to the foot of the cross. It is there that we can lay down our sins, worries, and burdens.
Fr. Looney reflects on giving the past to the mercy of God and living in the present moment in light of the readings for the Fifth Sunday of Lent, Year C.
On the Third Sunday of Lent, Fr. Looney reflects on our identity as sinners and our need to repent. It's when we repent of our sins that we begin to bear fruit in our lives.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the mountain as a place one encounters God. After the mountain top experience of the sublime, one needs to return to the ordinary. The sublime must change us. That's what happens at Mass.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the tactics of the evil one as revealed in this weekend's gospel. The devil shows his hand in how he tempts through situations, false happiness, and presumption.
Fr. Edward Looney reflects on our soul's disposition for Lent, that of gratitude for the season and the opportunities presented to us. We can say to the Lord, Merci for your Mercy!
There is a lot to be sad about in our world. How can we turn sadness into joy? Fr. Looney explores this question using the readings for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C.
Fr. Looney is the Priest Celebrant of St. Mary and St. Mary in Omro and Winneconne and also serves as Parochial Vicar of St. Raphael the Archangel in Oshkosh.
Fr. Edward Looney, Parochial Vicar of St. Raphael the Archangel Parish, Oshkosh, WI, reflects on a symbolic interpretation of the two wines at the Wedding Feast in Cana--the dichotomy of marriage and sacramental marriage. In this homily Fr. Looney seeks to catechize about sacramental marriage and the Church's annulment process.
Fr. Edward Looney, Parochial Vicar of St. Raphael the Archangel Parish, Oshkosh, WI, reflects on hearing the voice of God in response to our own baptismal call.
Fr. Edward Looney, Priest Celebrant of St. Mary and St. Mary in Omro/Winneconne reflects on the movements of the Magi in the gospel. A particular motif,search, find, go, is contained in the gospel and throughout the entire gospel!
On the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, Fr. Edward Looney, Priest Celebrant of St. Mary and St. Mary in Omro/Winneconne, reflects on Marian qualities for the new year.
Fr. Edward Looney, Priest Celebrant of St. Mary and St. Mary in Omro/Winneconne, reflects on the words of O Holy Night which call us to "Fall on our Knees". That is what we do know that the Lord has come to us.
Fr. Edward Looney, Priest Celebrant of St. Mary and St. Mary in Omro/Winneconne, reflects on the mutual hospitality expressed by Mary and Elizabeth. In this challenging homily, Fr. Looney invites people to consider the challenges of hospitality they will face this holiday season and in society at large.
Fr. Edward Looney, Parochial Vicar of St. Raphael the Archangel Parish, Oshkosh, reflects on rejoicing in God's mercy through the sacrament of Penance and then extending mercy towards others.
Fr. Edward Looney, Priest Celebrant of St. Mary and St. Mary, Omro/Winneconne, reflects on the inauguration of the Year of Mercy in light of Mary's Immaculate Conception. Mary is a recipient and agent of God's mercy.
Fr. Edward Looney, Parochial Vicar of St. Raphael the Archangel Parish, Oshkosh, WI, reflects on the theme of remembrance. Specifically how God has remembered His people throughout history and the reciprocal remembrance of us remembering God.
Fr. Edward Looney, Priest Celebrant of St. Mary and St. Mary, reflects on the three comings of Christ as presented in the readings for the First Sunday of Advent.
Many people thank God for their blessings, but have you thanked God for pain and suffering? Have you thanked God ahead of time? Fr. Edward, Parochial Vicar of St. Raphael the Archangel Parish, Oshkosh, WI, reflects on three acts of gratitude for Thanksgiving Day and the rest of our lives.
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Fr. Edward Looney, Parochial Vicar of St. Raphael the Archangel Parish, Oshkosh, WI, reflects on Jesus' kingdom of justice, love, and peace for Christ the King Sunday.
Fr. Edward Looney, Parochial Vicar of St. Raphael the Archangel Parish, Oshkosh, WI, reflects on the questions "Are you ready to die?" within the context of the Widow of Zarephath. In his homily, Fr. Looney examines the question from a spiritual point of view.
On the Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day), Fr. Edward Looney, Parochial Vicar of St. Raphael the Archangel Parish, delivered a consoling reflection on the hand of God to those who experienced the recent death of a loved one.
Fr. Edward Looney, Priest Celebrant of St. Mary and St. Mary in Omro/Winneconne reflects on the path to sainthood as the Beatitudes. We can all be saints. We can all be inspired by those who have gone before us in the faith.
Fr. Edward Looney, Parochial Vicar of St. Raphael the Archangel Parish in Oshkosh, WI reflects on his struggles with intercessory prayer. Why do we pray for others? Because Jesus wants you to ask. This is precisely what he did with Bartimaeus. Fr. Looney shares his experiences and how God helped him overcome his struggle to pray for others.
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Fr. Edward Looney, Parochial Vicar at St. Raphael the Archangel Parish in Oshkosh, WI, reflected in his weekly homily how we meet Jesus through the rosary. He uses the second reading for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time from the Letter to the Hebrews as the basis for the homily: "For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has similarly been tested in every way, yet without sin."
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In this homily for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Edward Looney, Parochial Vicar of St. Raphael the Archangel Parish, Oshkosh, reflects on the Word of God and the challenges it presents us. Fr. Edward reflects on two experiences with the Word of God that has shaped his prayer and life as a believer and preacher.
In this recording, Fr. Edward neglected the personal challenges the rich young man presents us: What is God asking us to renounce? Toxic friendships? Time, for service and prayer?
On the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Edward Looney, Parochial Vicar of St. Raphael the Archangel Parish in Oshkosh reflected on the permanence of marriage and the benefits of families that pray with and for one another.
Fr. Edward Looney, Parochial Vicar of St. Raphael the Archangel Parish in Oshkosh reflects on the readings for the 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time. In this homily Fr. Edward looks at Jesus' example and teaching on being a servant.
Fr. Edward Looney, Priest Celebrant of St. Mary and St. Mary in Omro and Winneconne reflects on the readings for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, in which Jesus asks Peter, who do you say that I am? Fr. Looney reflects on the relational aspect of this weekend's readings.
Fr. Edward Looney, Priest Celebrant at St. Mary and St. Mary Parishes in Omro and Winneconne reflects on the gospel for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B in which Jesus opens the ears of the death man. In our world today we ask Jesus to open not only our ears, but our eyes and hearts.
Fr. Edward Looney, Parochial Vicar at St. Raphael the Archangel Parish in Oshkosh, WI reflects on the Heart of a Doer of the Word in his homily for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Fr. Edward Looney, Parochial Vicar at St. Raphael the Archangel, reflects on the 20th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A. In this homily he reflects on Christ's invitation for people of all walks of life to kneel side by side at Mass and the effects the Eucharist has in their lives.
Fr. Edward Looney, Priest Celebrant at St. Mary and St. Mary Parishes in Omro and Winneconne, shares 5 ways we can imitate Christ in our daily lives as he reflects on the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B.
Fr. Edward Looney, Priest Celebrant at St. Mary and St. Mary Parish in Omro and Winneconne, Wisconsin, reflects on Jesus as the New Moses, as presented in John Chapter 6.
Fr. Edward Looney, Parochial Vicar of St. Raphael the Archangel Parish in Oshkosh, reflects on the readings for the 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time Year B.
Fr. Edward Looney, Priest Celebrant of St. Mary and St. Mary Parish in Omro/Winneconne, reflects on the readings for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time. July 12, 2015
Fr. Edward Looney, Parochial Vicar of St. Raphael the Archangel Parish in Oshkosh, reflects on the faith of the village of Nazareth, contrasting the faith of the Holy Family with that of their friends and neighbors.