Sunday Thoughts From Fr. Edward Looney

In a vulnerable homily, Fr. Edward Looney shares about his relationship with his father and how he has failed to live the passage from Sirach. On this feast of the Holy Family, we are given an opportunity to examine our familial relationships.

A question in a song overheard at Hobby Lobby left Fr. Edward reflecting on what if it was Christmas everyday. What does that even mean? Listen and find out.

The angel tells Mary and Joseph not to be afraid. Amidst our fears and worries, God is with us in all things.

St. James exhorts his brothers and sisters to be patient. Advent is a season of patience. Who doesn't need to grow in the virtue of patience? Fr. Looney breaks down how we need to be patient and the positive effects of patience in one's life.

The feast of the Immaculate Conception tells us that God has a plan. God has a plan for our life too.

Jesus' coming into the world changes everything. The world is about to turn. Fr. Looney reflects how.

During the Advent season we sing the word "Come" in our hymnody. In this homily, Fr. Looney considers the long Advent of the Jewish people, Mary's 9 month advent, and the advent of our lives. The expected savior will bring us consolation and save us from our sins.

The Good Thief professes his face, offers a prayer, and Jesus makes a promise to him. Fr. Edward Looney unpacks Jesus' crucifixion and what the Good Thief teaches us.

St. Paul proposes himself as a role model to the Christian community, worthy of imitation. Who are the role models who have helped you make changes in your life?

The Scriptures reveal to us the nearness of God to his people. God is near in his mercy and forgiveness. And Jesus draws near to Zacchaeus with his mercy. Now we must allow God to draw close to us.

Fr. Edward Looney preaches on the role of the saints in the life of the Christian.

Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the prayers we find in sacred scripture, especially the gospels. When we read the scriptures, we discover words for our own personal prayer, making the prayers prayed long ago our own.

A pilgrimage to the Holy Land opens up the scriptures and teaches us the language of prayer.

Jesus does not condemn the world but forgives the world through the blood shed on the cross.

By placing ourselves at the Agony in the Garden, we must ask, would I fall asleep? Can I pray Jesus' prayer? What would I do as it all unfolded?

Mary visited Elizabeth and now she visits us. And when there is a need in our life, often we visit her.

The widow was persistent in her prayer. Jesus our Good Shepherd knows our needs but he wants to hear our voice and lead us.

John had a mission. Jesus had a mission. As baptized believers, we have a mission.

At the site where Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal, Fr. Looney reflects on the power of God as manifested in both the whisper of the wind and in powerful signs.

By teaching the beatitudes, Jesus makes promises to us who strive to live them out.