Fr. Edward Looney Preaches

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.

How a goofy petition made me think of the Holy Spirit.

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.

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.