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Fr. Edward makes a confession in this episode, he enjoys Christmas movies. Not just the classics but the sappy ones too. In this episode, Fr. Edward speaks to another Christmas movie loving priest, Fr. Randy Mattox, and they look at these movies from a perspective of faith. They discuss how priests find time to watch movies in the balance of their ministerial life and if it is even appropriate for...

Brock Heasley, Director of the Shift, talks with Fr. Edward Looney about the new moving releasing in studios December 1, 2023 from Angel Studios. Brock shares how the film moved from concept to reality, the characteristics of dystopian Christian sci-fi, how The Shift was inspired by the Screwtape Letters and the Book of Job, and why the empty tomb necklace is important to the story. Learn more abo...

Marc Aronoff found himself at the Abbey of Gethsemani to conduct research about Thomas Merton. As he read Merton's journals, he discovered one sentence about St. Catherine of Genoa and that led Marc Aronoff on a life changing discovery of St. Catherine of Genoa. In this interview, Marc introduces listeners to the life and writings of St. Catherine of Genoa and Thomas Merton. Learn more about Marc'...

This week, Fr. Edward Looney shares what he is grateful for in 2023 as we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving. He shares about his change in ministry, the power of Mary's intercession, his experience in England, and finally a review of some of his favorite episodes from 2023. Who knows, maybe this will become an annual Thanksgiving Week tradition. Watch Fr. Edward's Walsingham Documentary: https://w...

There have been 266 popes throughout the history of the Catholic Church, beginning with St. Peter and up through today with Pope Francis. Fr. Kirby has authored a 365 day devotional on the papacy and the writings of the Holy Fathers. There is a lot the popes can teach us. Read, reflect, pray, and learn from the wisdom of the pontiffs with the help of Fr. Jeffrey Kirby. In this conversation with Fr...

Bob Kroll has written a new book that will help set many people on a journey of healing. Many people have a father wound because of absent fathers, neglectful fathers, abusive fathers, vice-ridden fathers, and the list goes on. Through our own prayer and spirituality we are able to identify how we are wounded and in response then seek healing from God. Bob Kroll joins. Fr. Edward Looney in a discu...

I've marveled over saints and their devotion to Mary. But saints and their devotion to other saints has been inspiring to me too. I'm grateful for Kimberly Begg's new book Unbreakable: Saints Who Inspired Saints to Moral Courage. In a conversation fitting for All Saints Day, allow the witness of the saints and their devotion to inspire you. Buy her book: https://tanbooks.com/products/books/unbreak...

Dave and Michael have been lifelong friends. In recent years, this friendship led them to pray for the culture and conversion of Hollywood. This has since been formalized with Mary's Town Productions and the rosary prayed over Zoom twice a week. Learn more about their apostolate of prayer, why it's needed, and the fruit they have seen in this week's interview with Fr. Edward Looney Learn more abou...

In this two-part interview, Fr. Edward Looney first speaks with best-selling author Susan Tassone about her new children's book about Purgatory titled New Friends: Now and Forever. In the second part, Fr. Mark Latcovich helps us understand the theology that lies underneath Tassone's story. A timely interview as we prepare for the month of the Holy Souls beginning in November. Buy the Book: https:/...

When Roma Downey was a child, she was told to leave a message in the moon for those she loved. This little sentiment has stayed with her ever since and in this interview with Fr. Edward Looney she shares about her new children's book "A Message in the Moon." Buy Roma's book: https://www.amazon.com/Message-Moon-Roma-Downey/dp/0593235177 Listen to her other How They Love Mary Interviews: https://how...

Amanda Lauer, the author of the new book Royal & Ancient, shares with Fr. Looney about her life as an author and what it all entails. She shares how she gets her inspiration and researches for her novels. If you are an aspiring author, allow Amanda to impart her wisdom with you through this interview. Buy Royal & Ancient: https://chrismpress.com/books/royal-and-ancient/

In this interview, Fr. Edward Looney speaks with Bear Woznick, a surfer, martial artist, author, and radio personality who has a quest to help men be men and deepen a masculine spirituality. He shares about the themes and takeaways from his new book with Sophia Institute Press, "12 Rules for Manliness Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?" Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/12-Rules-Manliness-Where-C...

Peter "Graceman" Le has underwent suffering throughout his life, most recently with cancer. Yet while suffering he has relied on God for hope, purpose, and grace in the midst of it. He has a strong devotion to Our Lady of LaVang and has been a pilgrim to Lourdes. Ave Maria Press editor Heidi Hess Saxton met Peter Le and knew his story needed to be shared. In this episode meet Peter Le and hear his...

Fr. Basil Nortz has authored a book "On Holy Silence" wherein he offers a practical guide for recollection in part inspired by Sr. Marie-Aimee de Jesus. In this episode, Fr. Basil reflects on how silence was a part of the life of Our Lady, who is depicted on the cover, the benefits of silence, and the different types of silence that exist, including the silence of imagination. Buy the book: https:...

St. Augustine is a doctor of the Church and his conversion to Catholicism was after years of prayers by his mother St. Monica. St. Augustine went on to write many works of magnificent theology including "The Confessions" and "City of God." Sarah McLaughlin has combed the writings of St. Augustine and collected his various prayers, teaching us the language of prayer. Learn from Sarah McLaughlin in...

Rickey Hill was born with a degenerative spinal issue. He dreamed of playing baseball, despite all the odds stacked against him, including his Pastor father being adamantly opposed. The new movie "The Hill" is a biopic on Rickey Hill's life and how he never stopped dreaming and accomplished his goals. Meet Rickey Hill and Director Jeff Celentano in this interview with Fr. Edward Looney about Ricke...

Kate Sydnor has authored a new Catholic board book, ideal for bedtime routines, teaching the language of prayer to children and conveying the importance of saying Good Night to Jesus while thanking God for family and blessings. Learn why Kate wrote the board book and how you can incorporate it into your family's bedtime ritual. Buy the book: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/goodnight-jesus/

Teresa Mull wants to help us woke-proof our life with her new book from Sophia Institute Press. In this conversation, Teresa explains what the woke movement is all about, how we can live surrounded by it, and the role our faith has in combatting and correcting it. Buy the book here: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/how-to-woke-proof-your-life/ Find Teresa's writings: https://thespectator.com/au...

David L. Gray used to be a free mason. After an experience of Jesus through the Catholic Church he left that life to be a Catholic. In this episode, David Gray helps us understand the history of freemasonry, what they believe, and what they do. He explains what the Shriners are and how a family member can cope with someone in freemasonry. Finally, we talk about what the Church has taught and said...

Claire Aalerud was introduced to Sor Maria and the Mystical City of God and was so moved that she wanted to film a video about her. This led her to travel to San Angelo, Texas and Agreda, Spain. Claire shares why Sor Maria is important today and how we can become more aware about her life. Watch her Youtube Video: Mary of Agreda- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YvMNsEQj50&t=269s My previous e...

Anthony Bonna flies to Wisconsin once or twice a year with the sole purpose of visiting the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion, formerly known under a different appellation of Our Lady of Good Help. Mary appeared in 1859 to Adele Brise and spoke a message encouraging prayer and catechesis. Today, pilgrims visit the shrine daily to participate in the sacraments of the Church and implore Mary's...

Bishop Bonaventure Broderick was a bishop without a job. Assigned to promote the Peter's Pence collection, the American bishops rejected his role. Consequently, he received a $100 stipend a month and had no public assignment. What does an American bishop do without a flock? Author and Historian James K. Hanna shares the fascinating life of an exiled bishop, his gas station, and return to grace in...

Dr. Paul Chaloux has suffered from a debilitating disease for years. This makes his reflections on suffering, death, and dying even more powerful. In this conversation, Dr. Paul Chaloux will explain why we shouldn't be afraid to die and how we can give greater meaning to suffering. This is an excellent episode for a person is suffering or for their caregiver. Buy his books: Why All People Suffer:...

Anthony DeStefano has bridged the gap between spirituality and self-help from a Catholic perspective with his new book 30 Days to Your New Life: A Guide to Transforming Yourself from Head to Soul. In this interview, Anthony DeStefano discusses how a Catholic can approach the topic of self-help from the faith tradition and truly become the person God wants them to be. Buy the book: https://sophiain...

St. Therese, known by many as the Little Flower, wanted to travel the world. In a new republished book by Bishop Guy Gaucher about the life and mission of St. Therese communicates this to the reader with it's catchy title, "I Would Like to Travel the World." In this episode you will learn how St. Therese has traveled the world and the importance of her message for the world today. Buy the book: ht...