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Cecilia Cicone recently authored her first book with Pauline Books. It's a children's book titled "Jesus in Space." As the subtitle says, it's "A True Story that is Out of this World!" It's a recounting of an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion astronaut distributing communion aboard the space shuttle Endeavor to fellow Catholic astronauts. In this episode with Fr. Looney, Cecilia helps us un...

In this episode of How They Love Mary, Fr. Edward Looney speaks with two sisters from the Ava, MO Foundation of the Benedictine Sisters of Mary, Queen of Apostles, whose motherhouse is in Gower, MO. The traditional Benedictine sisters are growing exponentially and are forming new convents and breaking ground on new monasteries. Their new children's book, Brides of Christ, published by Sophia Insti...

We all know about Fatima and the message Mary gave to the three shepherd children. But did you know there are other lesser known apparitions of Mary in Portugal? In this episode of the podcast How They Love Mary, Jose Rodrigues shares the stories about these unknown apparitions and messages. Buy Joe's book: https://www.amazon.com/Our-Lady-Portugal-Apparitions-Centuries/dp/B08BQLWKQQ Learn more abo...

People can be addicted to any number of things. It is an unhealthy attachment to food, drink, media, etc. How can our faith help us understand addictions? How can the Church respond? How can the saints help us? These questions and more are answered by today's guest Keaton Douglas, author of The Road of Hope available from OSV. Buy the Book: https://osvcatholicbookstore.com/product/the-road-to-hope...

Many years ago TAN Books released a book "The Life of Mary as Seen by the Mystics." Now, they have the brother book, "The Life of Joseph as Seen by the Mystics." Paul Thigpen has combed the writings of five mystics and their writings and brought them together into a narrative account, telling the life and story of St. Joseph. Learn new insights, appreciate St. Joseph, and grow in your devotion to...

Students of world history will recognize the Habsburg name. Faith has always been central to the Habsburgs and in this episode, Archduke Eduard Habsburg shares about how he came into the royal political life, his role as ambassador to the Holy See and the Order of Malta. He then explains key points of the Habsburg way of life that he identifies in his new book from Sophia Institute Press. Buy the...

Spiritual books deepen our appreciation for the movement of God in our life. They speak to our souls and spark conversion. But reading fiction can also do the same thing too. Jessica Hooten Wilson is the author of "Reading for the Love of God" and today will share her insights into how to read especially with the eyes of faith. Buy her book: https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Love-God-Spiritual-Practi...

Mirado Al Cielo is a Fathom Movie event coming to theatres on April 18th, 2023 and it tells the story of the Cristero War martyr saint, Jose Sanchez del Rio, who gives his life as a witness to Christ at the age of 14. Learn his story from the movie's producer, Laura Díaz Alonso. Learn more: https://www.fathomevents.com/events/Mirando-al-Cielo

Stephen Binz is a noted Catholic biblical scholar and leader of Catholic pilgrimages. He has a vast knowledge of the Holy Land and Poland and in today's interview, he gives insider tips to visiting where Jesus lived and ministered and the land where devotion abounds. In this episode, Steph Binz shares: --How he became involved in biblical scholarship --The power of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land --...

The spiritual life is vast and the holy men and women of our Catholic faith can inspire our devotion and deepen our love for Christ and the Church. Blessed Conchita is one of those holy women. A wife, mother, widow, and mystic, she delved deep into the spiritual life, receiving messages and revelations she has shared in her volumes of writings. Kathleen Beckman with her new biography about Blessed...

Last year Fr. Edward read the four volume, 2600+ page The Mystical City of God by Venerable Maria of Agreda. Listeners from last year remarked how moving the passion of Jesus was and their desire to listen to it again. In this unique, 9 hour episode, Fr. Looney has combed through over 30 days of readings, and brought together the Passion and Resurrection account from the Mystical City of God found...

My mind was blown away when I found out there is a nine month novena from March 25th to December 25th. It made sense-honoring the nine months of Mary's pregnancy. Is it an impossible novena? It has that moniker. But it's more an impossible novena to pray for impossible intentions. In this interview, Fr. Edward speaks with Elle who is promoting the novena through Instagram and the web. Learn about...

Today is a special podcast, two interviews with two different people sharing about offerings for Lent that you can still take advantage of before Easter. Bisong joins Fr. Edward to talk about his 1 hour long meditation on the Stations of the Cross from Mary's perspective and Anthony Kolenc shares about the Catholic Teen Book Collective "Ashes: Visible and Invisible." Learn about the projects and w...

Caitie Crowley was involved in a car accident and it took her a year to literally get back on her feet. She shares about her story in her book "Stepping Up!: How Christ Turned My Pain & Suffering into Hope & Joy." Her story is one that can help us better understand suffering during the season of Lent and whenever we experience it throughout life. Buy her book: https://enroutebooksandmedia....

The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City recently dedicated their shrine to Blessed Stanley Rother. One person who was in attendance was Br. Stanley Rother, OSB, a monk of St. Meinrad Abbey. In this episode he shares how Blessed Stanley Rother became his patron, the story of Blessed Stanley Rother, his impressions of being present for such a special celebration, and how he expresses his devotion to the mi...

Marlene Watkins is the founder of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospitality North American Volunteers and has shared about her many years of pilgrimage experiences in her latest book "Everyday Miracles of Lourdes." Discovery the beauty of this Marian apparition through stories and sharing from Marlene in this episode of How They Love Mary. Buy the book: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/everyday...

Jeremy Christianson recently penned his conversion memoir "From the Susquehanna to the Tiber: A Memoir of Conversion from Mormonism to the Roman Catholic Church" with Ignatius Press. In this interview, Fr. Edward Looney learns the basic tenants of Mormonism and what they believe, and why Jeremy Christianson found Catholicism attractive. You can buy Jeremy's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Susque...

In this episode, Fr. Edward looks back at why he started a podcast, the guests he has interviewed, and shares the top 15 most downloaded episodes. This is the 200th episode (its more if you count bonus episodes) and there are many more to come!

St. Louis de Montfort in the 1700's proposed total consecration to Jesus through Mary. He wasn't the first. In fact, Catholic apologist Shane Kapler argues that Marian consecration has its roots in the bible, and not just the New Testament but also in the Old Testament. In this interview, you will learn why Catholics consecrate their lives to Mary and where you can find that in the bible. We also...

Blessed Solanus Casey, Venerable Frederic Baraga, and Venerable Samuel Mazzuchelli all have something in common. They are someday saints and also featured in a book by Laurie Schmitt. In this conversation with Fr. Edward Looney, Laurie shares about her writing projects, devotion to the someday saints, and how they impress her. Learn more about Laurie Schmitt and her books: https://laurieschmitt.co...

Another contribution of Pope Benedict to Marian theology was his commentary on the third part of the secret of Fatima. In this conversation, Fatima scholar Kevin Symonds talks about Cardinal Ratzinger turned Pope Benedict XVI's contribution to understanding Fatima. Learn more about Kevin's writings: https://kevinsymonds.com/ Kevin's previous interview on How They Love Mary- https://howtheylovemary...

With the recent death of Pope Benedict XVI on December 31, 2022, many people have been reflecting about his life as a theologian and as pope. Theologian Dr. Kevin Clarke joins Fr. Edward Looney to discus the biblical Marian theology of Pope Benedict, in addition to the Eucharistic theology and devotion of the late pontiff. Join Fr. Edward on a pilgrimage: https://app.nativitypilgrimage.com/trip/?t...

Fr. Edward revisits a talk he wrote and delivered in 2014 about the Holy Family. In it, he invites us to enter the home of Nazareth and observe it, finding what is worthy of our meditation, reflection, and imitation.

Fr. Edward has been reading the Mystical City of God for the entire year. A recent reading seemed worthy of sharing here, as it was Mary's celebrations of the incarnation and nativity. Hear Fr. Looney read from Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 14 and then reflect on the reading. Learn more about the Mystical City of God Podcast here: https://anchor.fm/mysticalcity

Sacramentals are often given as gifts for special sacramental celebrations. Rosaries, scapulars, medals, and the list goes on. What is the value of a sacramental? How do you pick a sacramental for your life? Catholic mom, writer, blogger, and podcaster Allison Gingras recently published her book "Encounter Signs of Faith" with Ave Maria Press about her adoption journey and its connection with sacr...