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Fr. Edward watches a lot of movies. He likes most of them. He loves only a few. Irena's Vow is one he loves. It was a powerful story. In this interview, Fr. Looney speaks with Irena's daughter, Jeannie Smith, about her impressions of her mother's story and with Sophie Nélisse who portrays her. Irena's Vow is in theaters on April 15 and 16 as a Fathom Event. If there is a movie you are going to fit...

Fr. Edward has been friends with Amy Cattapan for several years now. Catholic writers know other Catholic writers. When she isn't writing books, Amy is teaching in the classroom and grading homework. Her two recent books with Ave Maria Press, which were her splash from fiction writing to non-fiction writing, provide inspiration for teachers. In "Sweet Jesus, Is It June Yet?" she focuses on teachin...

Fr. Edward began following the Carfin Grotto located in Scotland on Facebook because of his interest in grottos throughout the world. That led Fr. Edward to discover the story of a young man Joe Wilson who died at a young age. The spiritual life of Joe Wilson, his faith and devotion, inspired Fr. Edward and now he is happy to introduce listeners of the podcast to his story. In this episode we hear...

Roma Downey makes a return to an episodic television based series. The Touched By An Angel star, produced and acted in a new series, The Baxters, coming to Amazon Prime just in time for Easter. The series is based off Karen Kingsbury novels and the show is a delight, and won't disappoint. In this interview, Roma Downey shares with Fr. Edward Looney the premise of the show and what viewers will app...

Kelly McPherson is the producer of a new docudrama releasing on Netflix called "Testament: The Story of Moses." It releases on the steaming platform on March 27. The three episodes, recount the story of Moses from his birth, to him murdering an Egyptian, to the plagues, and leading the people into the Promised Land to receiving the Ten Commandments. As these stories are acted out, the expertise of...

Join Fr. Edward Looney as he speaks with a young monk from Silverstream Priory in Ireland. Dom David shares with Fr. Looney the story of his conversion to Catholicism as a son of Protestant missionaries and what drew him to the extraordinary form of the Mass. They then discuss how Silverstream has republished a work from a Benedicitne Nun of Stanbrock, Worcester, where she traces the spirituality...

The beloved EWTN priest host, Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. has been teaching Catholics for decades through EWTN Live and other shows he hosts. I've been a guest on his show. Fr. Mitch is a brilliant man. When I was at the network, I was in awe of all he could readily talk about without at preparation. In his latest book from TAN Books, Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. is helping us understand the writings of the Pr...

Angel Studios has released a new film, about a Catholic saint, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini. She was a powerful woman with God, who influenced the lives of so many immigrants in New York during her life. Moviegoers and Angel Studios enthusiasts will be getting to know Mother Cabrini and be introduced to her story. This might leave some with a desire to know more. Lucky for them, Sophia Institute Pre...

Aaron Burns is a filmmaker, and now author of a new devotional based on the life and legacy of St. Patrick. You would expect the author of a devotional based on the writings of St. Patrick to be a Catholic, but he is not. St. Patrick is one of Catholicism's most celebrated saints in the secular world, and his story has the ability to touch hearts of believers regardless of their Christian denomina...

The intercession of holy men and women on the road to sainthood is powerful. Today's episode features one of those stories. Fr. Edward speaks with Joe and Nicole McGivney about Joe's healing from alcoholism through Blessed Michael McGivney's intercession. Joe is a distant relative of Blessed Michael and I'm sure that gave him all the more reason to intercede before the throne of God for Joe's heal...

Anthony D'Ambrosio and Fr. Edward crossed paths back in 2007. Now, St. Maximilian Kolbe brings them back together as they discuss Anthony's big film project about St. Maximilian Kolbe. He shares his hopes, dreams, and aspirations for the film and why he called Triumph of the Heart. He also helps people understand why movies need financial backing and what costs are associated with filming, produci...

This conversation Fr. Edward had with Fr. John Hogan was one of the most spiritual edifying for him as a host and interviewer. In this episode, you will learn about the Legion of Mary and its saintly founder Frank Duff. You will also learn how Fr. Hogan fostered a devotion to Thomas of Canterbury in his youth and why he's an important saint today. Finally, you will be introduced to the heroic life...

Donna Marie Cooper O'Boyle loves Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and loves Our Lady too! Mary and the Eucharist are connected, and Donna Marie helps us to pray before the Blessed Sacrament with Our Lady. Learn more about her new book about the topic: 30 Marian Eucharistic Visits from EWTN Publishing. Buy her book: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/30-marian-eucharistic-visits/ Visit her website:...

In 2023, Erin Dooley wrote and released a Catholic comedy audio drama as an episodic podcast series called Confessions of a Catholic Single. Now in 2024, season 2 releases on Valentine's Day. Get the scoop on how the show came to be and other behind the scene questions. Most of all, go over and subscribe on whatever platform you listen on so you can begin enjoying this Catholic podcast. Follow the...

Recently on X (formerly Twitter), Fr. Douglas Hunter announced to his followers that he was retiring, resigning, or stepping down from his role as the Catholic Chaplain of the Indianapolis Colts. When Fr. Edward saw the Tweet, he immediately messaged Fr. Hunter to set up an interview! In this conversation Fr. Hunter shares how he became the Colt's chaplain, what his duties were, how he managed doi...

Dan Merchant is a screenwriter, director, and producer of many shows. One in particular, "Going Home," is an inspiring medical show, not focusing on healing and restoring to health, but walking with patients at Sunset House as they are "Going Home," not to their families but to the Lord. Learn about the show, how to watch it, and other shows that Dan has written and directed, including Fr. Edward'...

Fr. Edward shares about the future of the podcast How They Love Mary and the rebrand that will be taking place in February. Be assured, nothing really is changing except the name. Fr. Edward will continue to bring you the same interviews as he has done since 2019. Feel free to contact Fr. Edward through direct message on social media on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter at the handle @FrEdwardLooney...

Dr. Gerry Crete is the author of the book "Litanies of the Heart: Relieving Post-Traumatic Stress and Calming Anxiety Through Healing Our Parts." In this conversation with Fr. Edward Looney, Dr. Gerry explains the different movements of the heart and how one can with, through, and about different experiences we have underwent. An enlightening conversation about psychology and faith. Buy the Book:...

I learned about Peggy Schott and the television show Vindication because she was promoting it on a few different Facebook groups I belonged too. I love talking to producers and actors and actresses so I reached out . I learned more about the show. Watched season one and then ended up watching seasons two and three too when I was snowed in during a blizzard. There are faith based movies out there a...

Every few years, a new vocation documentary releases meant to inspire another generation of men to consider the priesthood. Array of Hope is a digital production company producing great Catholic content. Mario joins Fr. Edward Looney to talk about the mission of Array of Hope and they discuss many topics related to vocation, including discouragement and discernment. Learn more about Array of Hope:...

Patricia Wiedemer serves as the Executive Director for PEI Life Association and Life Canada and joins Fr. Edward Looney to discuss a new resource they have available to communicate the Pro-Life message to teenagers. She explains the story of the comic book "The Gift" in addition to sharing about the Pro-Life movement in Canada. Get your copy from Voyage Comics: https://shop.voyagecomics.com/produc...

Shaun McAfee undertook a study of the Church's sacramentals to write his latest book with TAN Books, it's actually a Compendium of Sacramentals. In this episode, Shaun and Father Looney discuss many different sacramentals in the Church including ones we wear, look at, and make use of like holy water. Fall in love or rediscover the value of the Catholic Church's sacramentals. Get answers to: What i...

Emily DeArdo was a bright and happy light on social media. I interviewed back on Episode 76 of How They Love Mary. She fought Cystic Fibrosis throughout her life and had a lung transplant as a young woman. Her book with Ave Maria Press was confronting death and meditating on the Stations of the Cross. In her memory, I am pulling from the archives this week, to bring her episode to the forefront on...

Fr. Edward read The Mystical City of God as a podcast in 2022 with a replay in 2023. On How They Love Mary, he is please to share episodes 151, 152, and 153 which detail the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. We know the Nativity story based on what Matthew and Luke recount, now hear from a mystic of the Catholic tradition. Find the entire Mystical City of God as a podcast here: https://podcasters.spoti...

Fr. Edward features fellow Wisconsin content creator Al McCauley, who hosts Fish on Fridays on today's podcast of How They Love Mary. In this episode, Al and Fr. Looney talk about their style of content creation, where they have seen success, and what they have learned along the way. Be sure to check out the Fish on Fridays Channel, subscribe, watch, like and comment. Channel: https://www.youtube....