Fr. Edward Looney Preaches

9/1/24-Observe the Commandments Carefully, Especially the Second by Fr. Edward Looney

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.

5/19/2024-To Think More Deeply About the Holy Spirit by Fr. Edward Looney

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 Fr. Edward Looney encourages life long learning and study of the faith.

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.