Fr. Edward Looney Preaches

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.

Jesus grew up in a Holy Family. How is you family striving to be holy?

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.