Sunday Thoughts From Fr. Edward Looney

I struggled asking God for things. But then my eyes were opened by Bartimaeus’s encounter with Jesus.

If you need encouragement in your Christian living, then get some from the letter to the Hebrews.

The Rich Young Man went away sad. Did he reconsider his choice? Maybe he did. Fr. Looney offers his reflection this week.

The feast of Our Lady of the Rosary helps us give thanks for the answered prayers through Mary’s intercession and the rosary.

God is the creator of the visible and invisible. Angels are all around us. Including your guardian angel. And this weekend family, Fr. Edward Looney helps you deepenyour devotion to your guardian angel.

Fr. Looney shares the story of Sister Teresa Quevedo and her choice to truth down worldly honors to focus on growing in holiness. We too should strive to be great before God.

On the morning of 9/11/2001, people woke up not knowing it would be there last. Now they walk before the Lord in the land of the living. Fr Looney reflects on the promise of eternal life and Christ’s mercy.

Jesus removes whatever is blocking the deaf man from hearing and speaking. Today he says Be Opened to us and removes our spiritual and metaphorical blockages.

The goal of the Christian life is eternal life. Observe the commandments and inherit the land.

St. Pius X taught us that Holy a communion is the surest and safest way to Heaven. Why? Just read John Chapter 6.

The Trinity welcome Mary into Heaven on the feast of the assumption and now we as the Christian faithful welcome her into our spiritual life.

On Mount Tabor the voice of God the Father told us to listen to Jesus. The gospels record his words and tell us to live. St Paul told us to imitate God. This is our task.

What do you do when you have questions? Bring them before the Lord, present in all the tabernacles of the world.

Three years ago we heard these readings at the outbreak of the McCarrick scandal. Today we hear them again during a time of division in the church. Let us be resolute in praying for our shepherds.

The scriptures are filled with the prophetic voice. 4 major and 12 minor prophets. This week we are introduced to the prophet Amos. Maybe God wants you to be a prophet too.

God has spoken to people audibly and internally throughout the ages and He wants to speak to you. Share with him your worries and let him offer you a comforting word.

Jesus brings calm to rough waters. Imagine what he can do in your life.

St. Anthony of Padua was a miracle worker. Learn some of the stories of his miracles and believe in the ordinary miracles of your everyday life.

The convergence of St Norbert and Corpus Christi offer us a moment to reflect on St Norbert’s relationship with the Eucharist.

The apostles worshipped and yet they still doubted. You might have doubts. People you know might have doubts. This week's homily addresses doubt we have in God and how to overcome it.