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Fr. Edward Looney speaks with author Stephanie Landsem about an article of hers which she explains the marriage of Joseph and Mary and corrects a common error in talking. She also shares about her books of biblical fiction.

Fr. Edward Looney learned of the Belgian apparition in Beauraing many years ago. In 2015 he visited the site of the apparition. And he has included the apparition in many of his books including "A Lenten Journey with Mother Mary." In this week's episode, Fr. Looney discusses Our Lady's apparitions with Andrew Rabel, a social media follower who messaged Fr. Looney about Beauraing. Andrew is a wealt...

The global sensation "The Chosen" has captured the hearts of Christian believers throughout the world. It has been downloaded more than 300 million times across their platforms, and from December 1-10, they are releasing a Christmas special "Christmas with The Chosen: 'The Messengers.'" Today, Fr. Edward Looney speaks with their producer Katherine Warnock. Learn more about The Chosen at: https://w...

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini founded a missionary order of religious sisters and she made her way to the United States, arriving first in New York, journeying to Colorado, and living out the remainder of her life in Chicago. Today, the National Shrine welcomes pilgrims to learn about this saintly woman and ask for her prayers. Sr. Bridget shares the story of Mother Cabrini, the miracles that led her...

Death, judgement, Heaven, and Hell, these are the four last things. I've always had lots of questions about them, especially the second coming. I was delighted to speak with Dr. Kevin Vost who answered the many questions I had, and will offer a great lesson for you today. Buy his book: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/aquinas-on-the-four-last-things You can buy Behold the Handmaid of...

A magnificent church graces the French countryside and is a place where people pray to Our Lady of Deliverance for the souls of their beloved dead. Learn the story of the shrine and devotions you can pray even if you aren't nearby in France. Visit the Shrine website: https://montligeon.org/en/ You can buy Behold the Handmaid of the Lord, Fr. Looney's newest book from Ave Maria Press and if you use...

Sister Faustina discovered her religious community by attending the Institute on Religious Life conference each year. Hear her vocation sister and learn more about her religious order that is dedicated to Our Lady. Learn more: https://sistersofcharity.com/ You can buy Behold the Handmaid of the Lord, Fr. Looney's newest book from Ave Maria Press and if you use the code BEHOLD at checkout, you will...

Dr. James Papandrea is a professor of Church History at a Protestant Seminary but as a faithful Catholic his goal is to make sure we understand how Christ is central to the Marian prayer of the rosary. Listen in on today's conversation between Fr. Edward Looney and Dr. James Papandrea to deepen your rosary meditation. Buy the Book: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/praying-a-christ-centered-r...

Fr. Frank Pavone has been a pro-life leader for decades and has advocated for the end of abortion and the protection of all human life. He speaks with Fr. Edward Looney about his pro-life work and how he has seen Mary's presence in the movement. In this episode, Fr. Frank will share How he began his pro-life work How to find healing after an abortion Why October is Respect Life Month How to pray a...

Tony Ganzer, an NPR Journalist from Cleveland and host of the Faith Full Podcast packed up the family van and set their eyes and GPS to Wisconsin. What brought him to NE Wisconsin? The site of Mary's 1859 apparition to Adele Brise located in Champion, Wisconsin (at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help). Fr. Edward Looney speaks with Tony today about his impressions of the Wisconsin apparit...

On this bonus episode Fr. Edward collects the Marian tweets he came across this week including tweets about three Marian feasts- Our Lady of Ransom, Our Lady of Walsingham, and Our Lady, Undoer of Knots.

Caitlin Winters is a Catholic mom reflecting on the rosary through her motherhood and helping other moms to do the same through her apostolate Motherhood through the Mysteries. Learn more at: https://motherhoodthroughthemysteries.com/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motherhoodthroughthemysteries/ Her personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prayersoverthekitchensink/ Get your h...

Fr. Edward recaps the Marian tweets he saw this week about Our Lady of Sorrows, Our Lady of La Leche, Our Lady of Hope, Protestants and Mary, Mary as a superhero, a beautiful image for meditation and other topics.

The feast of Our Lady of the Rosary (formerly Our Lady of Victory) resulted when Pope St. Pius V called for the world to pray during the Battle of Lepanto. Pope St. Pius V also made other valuable contributions to Catholic life. Discover the saintly legacy of this pope during Fr. Edward Looney's conversation with Professor Roberto de Mattei. Buy the book- https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/i...

On the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, Fr. Edward Looney collects the tweets and articles he saw celebrating the memorial of Our Lady who stood at the foot of the cross. EWTN: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/seasons-and-feast-days/our-lady-of-sorrows-14632 Chaplet of Seven Sorrows: https://ellengable.wordpress.com/2021/09/15/the-chaplet-of-seven-sorrows/ Pope Francis: https://www.catholicnewsagency...

The Holy Spirit fell upon the apostles in the Upper Room on the fiftieth day after the Resurrection emboldening them to proclaim the gospel of Jesus. We are Jesus's disciples today. How do we draw close to the Holy Spirit? Sr. Mary Ann Fatula discusses her new book available from Sophia Institute Press. Buy the book: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/drawing-close-to-the-holy-spirit Bu...

Fr. Edward resurrects the Trending Marian Tweets and Topics for the feast of Mary's Nativity, and who knows, maybe these will become a weekly episode again. Enjoy the tweets and posts of fellow Catholics as we celebrate the feast of Mary's nativity! Marge Fenelon: https://margefenelon.com/2970/what-are-you-giving-your-mom-for-her-birthday-eight-great-gift-ideas/ Catholic Central: https://www.catho...

The Church calendar is peppered with different memorials, feasts, and solemnities throughout the year as we honor Jesus, Mary, and the saints. One can celebrate these saints by spiritual practices and pious devotions. But you can also celebrate with food! John Hart, founder of Feast Day subscription box will help us understand how to live liturgically and celebrate these feast days. Learn more abo...

Julianne Stanz is a diocesan employee, consultant for the USCCB, and an author of several books. Today, she joins Fr. Edward Looney to talk about Celtic spirituality and Mary's role in crushing the darkness of our lives. Learn the basics of Celtic spirituality, the story of the Celtic Cross, and St. Brigid Cross along with the Seven D's of Darkness and how Mary helps shine light in those areas of...

Fr. Edward Looney shares a talk he gave to religious education leaders in the Diocese of Green Bay as this week's episode of How They Love Mary. He spoke about being a disciple of Jesus and reflecting on a life of discipleship through the rosary mysteries.

Miracles fascinate believers and unbelievers alike. What is a miracle? Why does God allow miracles? What are examples of miracles? How about Marian miracles? These questions and more are answered by Adam Blai on this week's How They Love Mary with Fr. Edward Looney. Buy Adam's book: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-catholic-guide-to-miracles Support the podcast by buying your holy...

Venerable Aloysius Schwartz was a saintly missionary priest. He left his homeland to study to be a priest and spent his life in South Korea. He lived poverty to the extreme. He loved Mary so much. His heroic work is recounted by Kevin Wells in "Priest and Beggar" available from Ignatius Press. Learn more about Fr. Schwartz this week as Kevin Wells joins Fr. Looney on How They Love Mary. Buy the Bo...

Dr. Ray Guarendi is a Catholic psychologist, known for his programs on EWTN. The author of many books, his latest is "Jesus, the Master Psychologist" which offers us a new approach to understanding the person and teaching of Jesus. In this conversation, Fr. Looney and Dr. Ray unpack the problems we face and how Jesus offers a solutions to all our problems. Learn more about Dr. Ray: https://www.drr...

Kitty Cleveland is a Catholic singer and songwriter and this week she joins Fr. Edward Looney to talk about her devotion to Mary. She shares about a prayer experience she had, the music she sings, and the inspiration behind her daily Instagram Live rosary. Learn more about Kitty's music and ministry: https://www.kittycleveland.com/ Support the podcast by buying your holy socks from Sock Religious:...

Gretchen Erlichman studied music for years and has sung in the Opera. Throughout her young adulthood, she began to sense God tugging on her heart to be a nun. In this episode, Gretchen shares with Fr. Edward Looney the path that took her to join the Dominican Sisters at the Monastery of Our Lady of Grace. In the episode, she address her student loan debt, the Laboure Society, how she found the ord...