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Steve Kerekes became frustrated with cheaply made rosaries and so he did something about it--he started making his own. He shares a little bit about his apostolate scapulars.com and devotion to the brown scapular. http://scapulars.com/

Fr. Edward Looney talks with a Benedictine brother and monk Maximilian Burkhart of Conception Abbey about St. Benedict, monastic life, and St. Maximilian Kolbe. Conception Abbey: https://www.conceptionabbey.org/

Fr. Edward Looney talks with Donna Marie Cooper-O'Boyle about her new book pertaining to preparation for Family Marian consecration. In this episode, Fr. Looney and Donna-Marie talk about Marian consecration, Mother Teresa, family prayer, and so much more. To learn more about Donna Marie visit: http://www.donnacooperoboyle.com/blog/ Buy her book from Sophia Institute- https://www.sophiainstitute.c...

Fr. Edward Looney brings you the latest Marian content from websites and social media in this week's bonus episdoe. https://aleteia.org/2020/06/16/statue-of-mary-once-again-overlooks-city-of-prague/ https://aleteia.org/daily_catholic/prayer-to-mary-in-times-of-trial https://aleteia.org/2020/06/19/madrid-fisherman-stumbles-upon-14th-century-statue-of-madonna-and-child/

Fr. Dwight Longenecker is a Catholic convert and one of the few married priests in the Roman Catholic Church. He is a popular writer, speaker, and podcaster, and today he talks with Fr. Edward Looney about the power of the cross as we confront sin in our lives and the world. Sophia Instiute Press: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/immortal-combat Fr. Dwight Longennecker: https://dwight...

Fr. Edward Looney searches social media and comments on the Marian tweets and topics this week focusing on Marian prayer, the power of the rosary, and racism. https://catholicmom.com/2020/06/10/the-rosary-the-sacred-heart-and-how-much-worse-can-it-get/

Anthony DeStefano has written Christian books of various genres for adults and children. His most recent title is Our Lady's Wardrobe wherein he poetically tells the stories of Mary apparitions in a beautifully illustrated book available from Sophia Institute Press. Allow yourself to become enamored with the beauty of Our Lady. Anthony DeStefano's Website: https://www.anthonydestefano.com/ Our Lad...

After a three week break from the bonus episodes, Fr. Looney brings you the latest Marian tweets and topics you might have missed. Marian Devotion during the Pandemic: https://udayton.edu/blogs/imri/2020-05-11-marian-devotion-during-covid-19-pandemic.php St. Ignatius discovers a Marian Fresco and Founds the Jesuits: https://aleteia.org/2020/05/28/the-obscure-fresco-that-led-st-ignatius-in-founding...

Emily Jaminet is a wife, mother, and writer who is devoted to the Sacred Heart. She serves as the Executive Director of the Enthronement of the Sacred Heart Network and promotes devotion to the heart of Jesus. She has a new book about Sacred Heart devotion titled "Secrets of His Heart" which will be published in October 2020. Secrets of the Sacred Heart: https://www.avemariapress.com/product/1-646...

Fr. Edward Looney discusses Sonja Corbitt's new book, "Exalted: How the Power of the Magnificat Can Transform Us." In the conversation with Sonja, she shares about how to pray like Mary and a method of prayer with the Word of God. Book: https://www.avemariapress.com/product/1-59471-899-7/Exalted/ Website: https://www.biblestudyevangelista.com

Fr. Edward Looney interviews the Miracle Hunter, Michael O'Neil, as they discuss Mary's many apparitions and titles which correlate to a new book Michael co-authored with Dr. Robert Fastigii- Virgin, Mother, and Queen: Encountering Mary in Time and Tradition available from Ave Maria Press. Book: https://www.avemariapress.com/product/1-59471-929-2/Virgin-Mother-Queen/ Miracle Hunter Website: http:/...

National Catholic Register columnist Joseph Pronechen discusses the Fatima apparition with Fr. Looney. He details a synopsis of the apparation, the importance of the Eucharist, and the role of St. Joseph. You can learn more in Joseph Pronechen's book from Sophia Institute Press titled The Fruits of Fatima: A Century of Signs and Wonders. https://www.amazon.com/Fruits-Fatima-Century-Signs-Wonders/d...

Fr. Edward Looney briefly interviews Michael O'Neil about the recent declaration about Our Lady of America. He also discusses popular Marian articles on Aleteia and the tweets he saw this week. https://aleteia.org/2020/05/07/john-paul-iis-prayer-to-mary-mother-of-the-church-of-the-home/ https://aleteia.org/2020/05/07/how-not-to-feel-isolated-when-praying-the-rosary/ https://aleteia.org/2020/05/04/...

Fr. Edward Looney talks with Catholic Apologist Karlo Broussard about how we can defend the Blessed Virgin Mary when Protests raise questions and objections. You can learn more about how to defend the Catholic faith by checking out Karlo's book "Meeting the Protestant Challenge.". Available from Catholic Answers. https://shop.catholic.com/meeting-the-protestant-challenge/ To learn more about Karlo...

Fr. Edward Looney talks about the latest in Marian news and what people are tweeting about regarding the Blessed Mother. Pope Francis' May Letter for Rosary prayers: http://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/letters/2020/documents/papa-francesco_20200425_lettera-mesedimaggio.html Aleteia Articles: How to make it thorugh coronavirus with Mary: https://aleteia.org/cp1/2020/04/29/how-to-make-it-thro...

Lindsay Schlegel is a wife, a mother, a podcaster (Quote Me available here: https://breadboxmedia.com/lindsay-schlegel/ ), and author of "Don't Forget to Say Thank You and Other Parenting Lessons that Brought Me Closer to God" from Ave Maria Press. Lindsay speaks with Fr. Edward Looney about her life as a mother and the lessons she learned, especially those in relation to the Blessed Mother. Book:...

Fr. Edward Looney comments on the popular Marian topics and tweets of the week and converses with Kevin Symonds about the Third Secret of Fatima. Haily Mary and the Black Plague: https://aleteia.org/2020/03/17/how-the-black-plague-changed-the-hail-mary-prayer/ Regina Caeli and the Plague: https://aleteia.org/2020/04/14/how-the-churchs-easter-prayer-to-mary-brought-the-end-of-the-plague/ Flowers th...

Fr. Edward Looney talks with Emmy Award winning producer Alexis Walkenstein about her devotion to Fulton Sheen and her book compiling excerpts of his writings. Book: Ex Libris: Fulton Sheen https://www.amazon.com/Fulton-J-Sheen-Alexis-Walkenstein/dp/0819827479

Fr. Edward Looney interviews Theresa Anthony, a mother who lost her son, and shares her story about relating to the 13th Station. Blog post on Responding to Someone's Suicide: https://www.theresaanthony.com/post/how-to-respond-when-someone-has-lost-a-loved-one-to-suicide Theresa Anthony- https://www.amazon.com/My-13th-Station-Depression-Alcoholism/dp/0578529769/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=my+13th+station&...

Fr. Looney leads us through week four of A Lenten Journey with Mother Mary and talks about how the different ways Our Lady has requested prayers of the visionaries and now of us.

Fr. Edward Looney continues his companion podcast to A Lenten Journey with Mother Mary by reflecting on praying for the dead and unpacking the Knock, Ireland apparition.

During the second week of A Lenten Journey with Mother Mary, our daily meditations focus on intercessory prayer. Fr. Looney talks about intercessory prayer during our Lenten Journey.

Fr. Edward Looney continues to offer reflections on his book "A Lenten Journey with Mother Mary" by unpacking week one: examining your conscience in light of Mary's messages. Mary's messages are really her motherly advice for us today.

Fr. Edward Looney continues to reflect on his book "A Lenten Journey with Mother Mary." In this episode, he talks with Kevin Symonds about the theology of private revelation. In their conversation they talk about the sceince behind Marian apparitions, the number of apparitions, how they are investigated, and how we are to approach new claims of apparitions. To learn more about Kevin Symonds visit...

Fr. Edward Looney reflects on why Mary makes a good companion during Lent. Buy Fr. Looney's book at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/lenten-journey-with-mother-mary