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Jason Gray recently visited Rome and attended a Papal Audience. Fr. Edward Looney talks with Jason about his experience and his perception of Catholicism. They also discussed Jason's Christmas song which uses the Ave Maria. Listen to Jason's song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uBjYwDJu7c Buy Fr. Edward's "Father Looney's Christmas Stories" available here: https://www.amazon.com/Looneys-Chr...

Anna Camacho didn't know anything about candle making, but one day she felt inspired while praying by a statue of St. Joseph. Now, she runs Corda Candle, a candle company that associates scents with saints as you light the candle in your home. In this episode, Anna shares the origin story of Corda Candle, the stories behind the candle scents as Fr. Edward sniffs them, and also the proper care for...

Haley Stewart joins Fr. Edward and they discuss a smattering of topics, including Caryl Houselander's book The Reed of God as a good Advent read, Haley's children's books, her fascination with Jane Austen, and how her family began living more simply. Learn more about Haley: https://www.carrotsformichaelmas.com/ Buy Fr. Edward's "Father Looney's Christmas Stories" available here: https://www.amazon...

Eric Sammons and his family each year prepare for Christmas with a lesser known Advent devotion called the Jesse Tree. It centers on the genealogy of Jesus from Matthew's Gospel which leads us to His nativity in Bethlehem. In this episode Eric Sammons explains the devotion, how he practices it with his family, and how you can too. Buy Eric Sammon's book: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/it...

The Season of Advent prepares us for the celebration of Christ's birth. Advent Music can aid our Advent prayer, preparation, and meditation. The monks at Clear Creek Abbey recently released Rorate Coeli: Marian Sounds of Advent. In this interview with Abbot Phillip Anderson you will learn more about Clear Creek Abbey, the significance of Advent, what the Rorate Mass is, and how the monks will be a...

Lorelei Savaryn is an author with Penguin Random House and loves to tell magical stories in the spirit of C.S. Lewis. In her latest book, The Edge of In Between, the themes of heaven and purgatory come out in the story. In this conversation with Fr. Edward Looney, Lorelei shares about her life as a fiction author for youth and the inspiration for her stories. Learn more about Lorelei's books: http...

Many parents struggle with their children who have abandoned the faith and live immoral lives. They often look to St. Monica who prayed fervently for St. Augustine's conversion. Two mom's write to other parents today helping them to understand how St. Monica would approach this situation. You can read more in their book published by Ascension Press. Book: https://ascensionpress.com/products/what-w...

Fr. Kirby has been a devotee of the scapular since his childhood and recently he penned a nine day preparation for enrollment in the brown scapular. Not only is the book useful for preparing to enroll but it can be a help to someone who wants to renew or deepen their scapular devotion. In this interview with Frs. Looney and Kirby, learn the origin story of the scapular, what it promises, what it r...

During the pandemic, Maria Gallagher went deeper into the joyful mysteries and felt called to write about them. Marian Press has published her reflections in "Joyful Encounters with Mary: A Woman's Guide to Living the Mysteries of the Rosary". In this conversation with host Fr. Edward Looney, Maria shares her insights into the rosary and the format of her reflective rosary book. Learn more: https:...

Fr. Edward Looney flew to Portugal and sat next to a guy on the plane. As they talked, Fr. Edward knew he was a man of faith, and they talked for hours about holy matters. Fr. Edward was impressed by his work with Wycliffe Bible Translators, and knew he wanted to converse with him at length for a podcast. In this episode, a Catholic Priest, talks with an Evangelical Christian about the bible. Lear...

Mother Teresa was once a household name. People knew her story and who she was. With the passing of time, on the occasion of her 25th anniversary of death, the Knights of Columbus have produced a documentary about her life that will renew interest and devotion to her. Whether you know her story or are just learning about her, the upcoming Fathom Event is a must for you. Plan to attend in theatres...

Fr. Edward Looney speaks with movie producer Oscar Delgado about a new documentary showing in theatres for one night only tomorrow, Thursday, September 29th through a Fathom release. The documentary is called "St. Michael: Meet the Angel." With the world we live in today, we surely need St. Michael. Learn more about the documentary with this interview or visiting, https://saintmichaelmovie.com/ .

Blessed Columba Marmion was an Irish diocesean priest who entered Maredsous Abbey in Belgium.  He wrote many spiritual classics pertaining to vocational states.  His writings continue to enrich souls and communicate the mysteries of our faith.  In today's episode, Fr. Looney interviews Fr. Cassian Koenemann, OSB of St. Louis Abbey who is a researcher about the works of Marmion and w...

Fr. Edward Looney speaks with Anna Nuzzo about her music ministry that has brought her to the Mystical Shrine in New York and the work she has done with Jeannie Ewing and the Marians of the Immaculate Conception. Fr. Looney and Anna then talk about a pilgrimage opportunity they are offering to Belgium beginning on Memorial Day 2023 through June 9, 2023. Listen to Anna's music and her reflections a...

Fr. Edward spent four years studying for the priesthood at Mundelein Seminary. During his time, he heard many lectures and homilies given by Cardinal George. In today's episode, Fr. Looney speaks with Mike Stark about Cardinal George's support of the Truth & Life Audio Bible and why Mike Stark hosted a documentary about the Cardinal for Shalom World Television. Fr. Looney also asks Mike, if he...

On September 14, 2022, Fr. Edward gave a talk to the Legatus Chapter in Baltimore. He spoke about his book How They Love Mary by focusing on three of his holy heroes and how they can inspire your devotion to Mary. Get your holy socks from Sock Religious: https://www.sockreligious.com/?rfsn=5170834.c28065 Buy Fr. Edward's book How They Love Mary from Sophia Institute Press: https://www.sophiainstit...

Fr. Edward Looney goes solo in this episode as he continues to goes deeper into each person featured in his latest book How They Love Mary available from Sophia Institute Press. In this episode Fr. Edward shares about some of the Marian writings of St. Bernard and how he began his research career with St. Bernard. Get your holy socks from Sock Religious: https://www.sockreligious.com/?rfsn=5170834...

Many people know about the Jesuits because of their institutions of higher education, but St. Ignatius was a saintly man who encouraged his followers to enter into imaginative prayer. And part of his Spiritual Exercises included the Blessed Mother. Learn more from Fr. Joe Laramie, SJ, author of "Abide in the Heart of Christ" available from Ave Maria Press. HIs First Book: https://www.avemariapress...

On August 31 and September 1, A-List celebrities will be converging on the Vatican for a special meeting to talk about faith and media with the Holy Father. Learn more about the Vitae Summit with Luis Quinelli, the man behind the event. You can find the Vitae Summit and Foundation on social networks under Follow Vitae. Visit their website: https://vitae.global/ Get your holy socks from Sock Religi...

In the book How They Love Mary, Fr. Edward wrote about Fr. Lukas Etlin, OSB, a monk of Conception Abbey.  Today, a monk of Conception Abbey and the Vice Rector of Conception Seminary College, Fr. Pachomius Meade, OSB joins Fr. Edward to talk about monastic life, the selection of monastic names, the life of Fr. Lukas Etlin and his contribution to the life of the Church, and the connection...

Christina Sorrentino is a devout, young adult Catholic, striving toward holiness and the kingdom of Heaven by her writing and poetry. Today, she joins Fr. Edward Looney and discusses her love for priesthood and departure from the convent which she writes about her in poems. Her website: https://cmsorr4610.wixsite.com/calledtolove Buy her poetry book: https://www.amazon.com/Christina-M-Sorrentino/e...

In this episode, Fr. Edward resumes the sequence of interviews about his book chapters in How They Love Mary. There is no interview here, but Fr. Edward shares about this spiritual writer who has impacted his life and preaching. https://www.amazon.com/Books-Mother-Mary-Francis/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AMother+Mary+Francis https://poorclares-roswell.org/ Poor Clare Monastery of Our Lady of Guadalupe...

Do you know the story of St. Anthony Mary Claret? No? Then check and see if there is a showing of "Slaves and Kings" at your local movie theatre this Monday, August 22, dubbed in English, or August 23 in Spanish. You'll learn about this saint who had a missionary heart and loved Mary and at the same time send a message that people want to see religious movies! https://www.fathomevents.com/events/s...

John Michael Talbot is a grammy award winning Christian and Catholic musician and composer who has led Catholics and Protestants in worship. He and has wife live a monastic vocation at Little Portion Monastery in Arkansas where he continues to sing the praises of God. John MIchael Talbot is best known for his version of the Magnificat called "Holy is His Name" which is also the subject of a new de...

Fr. Edward Looney has prayed at the National Shrine of St. Philomena in Briggsville, WI on a number of occasions. He has sent donations to a lady named Susan Hilliard for years, and today he is able to speak with her in her capacity as caretaker and promoter of the shrine. St. Philomena is a powerful saint who you might wish to invoke in your personal litany of saints. Learn more: https://www.sain...