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Derek Rotty invites listeners into a life of conversion with Jesus and Mary as they meet our savior and His mother in the pages of sacred scripture. Rotty looks to Mary in his role as an educator and has seen her active all throughout history. Hear Derek's story of conversion and how Mary inspires today in this conversation with Fr. Edward Looney. Website: https://derekrotty.com/ Support the podca...

Theresa Zoe Williams hosts a late night Friday podcast called "Up to Late." She credits the Blessed Mother with inspiring her in this work and shares with Fr. Looney about Marian devotion throughout her life as a young adult, wife, and mother. Up to Late Podcast: https://www.grexly.com/uptoolate Theresa Zoe Williams website: https://theresazoewilliams.com/ Support the podcast by buying holy socks:...

Erin Brown has lived and worked in the world as a teacher for a few years. In her young adult life, she began to ask the question, "What does God want me to do with my life?" Through prayer and discernment, she is entering the Summit, NJ Dominicans in August. What leads a young woman to make such a radical decision? Hear her story this week as she speaks with Fr. Edward Looney. Learn more about th...

Katie Linendoll is a recognizable face from her media work. She is a devout cradle Catholic and recently released her EP Jericho Battle Cry which has topped Christian charts. Get to know the stories behind Katie's life, faith, career, and music as she speaks with Fr. Edward Looney on this week's episode. Learn more about Katie: https://katielinendoll.com/ Find her music on Spotify: https://open.sp...

The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, mesmerized the world a number of years ago when they first appeared on Oprah's show. People noticed their joy, youthfullness, and love of God. They are a growing religious community. What is their secret? What is their life like? Vocation Directress Sr. Joseph Andrew speaks with Fr. Looney today about their life, charism, and devotion. DSMME...

Fr. Thomas Dailey in his latest book discusses devotion to the Heart of Jesus through the writings and spirituality of St. Francis De Sales. Learn how to foster devotion to the Sacred Heart in this episode of How They Love Mary. Buy the Book: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/behold-this-heart Support the podcast by shopping at Sock Religious: https://www.sockreligious.com/?rfsn=517083...

Nicole Caruso is a profession make up artist and beauty consultant whose mission is to empower women with self worth by the clothes they wear. She is the author of Worthy of Wearing and today joins Fr. Edward Looney to discuss her book, her #worthyofwearing movement, and Mary's example for women. Learn more about Nicole: https://nicolemcaruso.com/ Buy her book: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/prod...

You might find yourself on the road during the summer months and wanting to check out new places. Not only can you see secular places but there are so many religious sites to see as well. Travel writer Marion Amberg shares with us the Monuments, Marvels, and Miracles as a Catholic traveler across America. Marion's Website: https://marionamberg.com/ Buy her book: https://www.orderosv.com/product/mo...

Ivonne Hernandez had a powerful experience of healing while praying the rosary before the Blessed Sacrament. This led her to author a series of Eucharistic Rosary Meditations in her book of the same title available from Elisheba House. Learn more: https://www.elishebahouse.com/ You can support the podcast by getting your latest pair of fun and holy socks from Sock Religious: https://www.sockreligi...

Popular Catholic priest and Jesuit Fr. James Martin recently authored "Learning How to Pray: A Guide for Everyone." This week on How They Love Mary, he discusses with Fr. Edward Looney how to help people pray, different methods and styles of prayer, how to ask Mary's intercession, and how to pray like Mary. You can acquire a copy of Fr. Martin's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Pray-Ever...

Screen time has become very common in the life of children today and now they can use that time to learn the faith through a new innovative video game available from Loyola Press called Wanderlight. Joellyn Ciccarelli shares about the game with Fr. Edward Looney on this week's episode. Wanderlight can be played on desktops, laptops, and tablets with an Internet connection. Download the game on Goo...

Amanda Lauer is a Catholic fiction writer and today shares about her Heaven Intended series and the value of Catholic fiction. Follow Amanda on Twitter: https://twitter.com/amandalauer23 Find her books here: https://www.catholicteenbooks.com/amanda-lauer Support the Podcast by buying Socks from Sock Religious: https://www.sockreligious.com/?rfsn=5170834.c28065

Bobby Newman knows the struggle with addiction all to well and now he helps others address their addictions with the power of faith. https://www.newmaninterventions.com/ Support the Podcast by buying Socks from Sock Religious: https://www.sockreligious.com/?rfsn=5170834.c28065

Emily Jaminet has a strong devotion to Divine Mercy and the Sacred Heart. During this novena of Divine Mercy, she shares with us the role of Divine Mercy in her life. Further, she is active on a new social media platform called Clubhouse. Never heard of it? Emily will share more about it in this conversation. Learn more about Emily and buy her books here: https://www.inspirethefaith.com/ Support t...

This is a special crossover episode from Fr. Edward's #YearofStJoseph podcast, Cup of St. Joe. Patristic scholar Mike Aquilina offers us reflections on the world of Joseph and Mary including a discussion about the marriage of Joseph and Mary. Mike's Website: https://fathersofthechurch.com/ Buy St. Joseph and His World: https://scepterpublishers.org/products/st-joseph-and-his-world Support the Podc...

Fr. Edward Looney interviews Roma Downey, the acclaimed actress from Touched by an Angel, and producer with her husband Mark Burnett of The Bible Series and now a new film releasing on Discovery Plus just in time for Easter- Resurrection. In Fr. Looney's opinion, it is the most exquisite portrayal of the Blessed Mother in film he has ever scene. He discusses with Roma Downey the Blessed Virgin's r...

Anthony DeStefano has done it again offering children a beautiful book about the Blessed Mother in his latest book Our Lady's Picture Book. Introduce your children and grandchildren to the many titles of the Blessed Mother. Fr. Edward Looney unpacks the contents and inspiration behind the book in this episode of How They Love Mary. Our Lady's Picture Book available from Sophia Institute Press: htt...

Fr. Ubald had a reputation has a holy priest and Jesus worked healings as he carried the Eucharistic Lord in the monstrance. He survived the Rwandan Genocide. He died in 2021, after a long battle with Covid. Heidi Hess Saxton, an editor with Ave Maria Press, worked hand in hand with Fr. Ubald on his book, and she shares his story of forgiveness with us today. Fr. Ubald's Book: Forgiveness Makes Yo...

Pope Francis invited Catholics throughout the world to call upon Mary's intercession to end the Covid-19 pandemic. After all, she had been implored many times in the past during disease outbreaks. Kayla Harris of the Marian Library cataloged the expressions of Marian devotion during the pandemic and she shares highlights of what she learned. Find out more about The Marian Library at the University...

A few years ago, a Washington Post article made them go viral. As a simple, humble family, they choose simple living with their family of sixteen (14 kids, 2 adults). Surely with a such a life experience they have lots of advice to offer people regarding spending less and living more. If they can do it, so can you! Buy Sam and her husband's book: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/catholic-gui...

Emily DeArdo was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at a young age. She overcame the possibility of death by receiving a lung transplant. Living with death before her eyes helped her to live the spiritual principle of #MementoMori. Learn how she lives the stations of the cross in her life daily. Buy her book from Ave Maria Press: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/living-memento-mori Get your late...

Artist Jen Norton joins Fr. Edward Looney to discuss her book "Surrender All: An Illuminated Journal Retreat through the Stations of the Cross." They discuss how to engage and pray with art and the benefits of journaling. And along the Stations of the Cross and in her art, of course the Blessed Mother is depicted. You can buy Jen Norton's book, Surrender All, directly from Ave Maria Press and use...

Fr. James Phalen lived in Lourdes, France for several years. Today, he talks with Fr. Edward Looney about the beauty of Lourdes, Mary's appearance, and message. Holy Cross Family Ministries: https://www.hcfm.org/ Visit Lourdes via their Livecam: https://www.lourdes-france.org/en/tv-lourdes/ Get your latest footwear from Socks Religious: https://www.sockreligious.com/?rfsn=5170834.c28065 Support th...

Mary is the model disciple and was filled with grace and virtue. We can look to her and find in her attributes we can imitate. Fr. Quan Tran in his new book Imitation of Mary shows how Mary can aid all Christians on their journey to the kingdom of Heaven. Buy the book: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-imitation-of-mary Get your latest footwear from Socks Religious: https://www.soc...

Veteran journalist Teresa Tomeo wants to help people listen for God in their life. Through her own story and others she has done just that with her new book from Sophia Institute Press. Today she shares with Fr. Edward Looney the secrets about listening for God. Teresa Tomeo: https://teresatomeo.com/ Listening for God: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/listening-for-god Get your latest...