Sunday Thoughts From Fr. Edward Looney

Fr. Looney reflects on the words from the song, "Were you there." What does it mean to tremble at the cross?

Fr. Looney reflects on the hunger people experienced after receiving the miraculous loaves of bread. Today we hunger for the supernatural bread of the Eucharist which Jesus instituted on the night of the last supper.

Fr. Looney reflects on a word we sing so often at Mass- Hosanna. What does it mean? And why is it a perfect prayer for today?

Fr. Looney juxtaposes Pope Francis' Urbi et Orbi homily with the story of Lazarus. During the time of the coronavirus we must have faith and wake up.

Fr. Looney reflects on Jesus' healing of the blind man, because Jesus saw him on the side of the road.

Fr Looney reflects on the story of the woman at the well and what it means for the Christian life.

Fr Edward Looney reflects on the experience of Peter, James, and John and what it means for our Christian living.

Fr Edward Looney reflects on four aspects of today’s gospel and how they can inform how we live the Christian life.

Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the significance of the opening prayer at Ash Wednesday Mass, focusing on naming our spiritual battle, identifying our weapon, so we can claim victory in the Resurrection.

Fr. Edward Looney breaks open the Sunday readings and shows how they encourage us to "be holy."

Jesus tells us if we are angry with our brother that we are liable to judgement. In this homily, Fr. Looney suggests how we can begin the process of letting go of anger and choosing to forgive.

Fr. Edward Looney reflects on how our generosity through the Bishop's Appeal supports many people and lives out the call of the Prophet Isaiah.

Fr. Edward Looney celebrates Mass at the Champion Shrine for Saturday of the Fourth Week of Ordinary Time, reflecting on the readings in light of the apparition and shrine.

Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the main characters at Jesus' Presentation in the Temple. Mary, Joseph, Simeon, and Anna all are doing what they were supposed to do. But one day, doing what they were supposed to do changes everything for everyone. Let God transform the mundane with his love, mercy, and grace.

Fr. Edward Looney keynoted the Support Our Seminarians Gala of the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph and Conception Seminary College. In his address, he shared the story of the Wisconsin apparition and its relevance to priestly formation.

St. Paul preaches so that the cross might not be emptied of its meaning. What does the cross mean to you? Fr. Looney reflects on how the cross is a reminder and invitation for our lives as a disciples.

Fr. Edward Looney reflects on not only praying for God's will to be done, but living God's will in our daily life.

Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the meaning of Jesus's baptism and ours in his homily for the Baptism of the Lord. Jesus, baptized for mission, dies on the cross for us. Our baptism prepares us for our death.

Fr. Edward Looney quotes Pope Francis' Apostolic Letter on the manger and uses it to preach on the long journey of the wisemen and each one of us as we seek God.

Throughout life we have asked Mary to pray for us. Today we pause to give thanks for her prayers and remain confident in her continued intercession.