Sunday Thoughts From Fr. Edward Looney

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.

Priesthood. Service. Eucharist. What unites them all- the notion of sacrifice.

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.

Be faithful to your baptismal promises as God has been faithful to his covenant.

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.