Sunday Thoughts From Fr. Edward Looney

The devil tries to convince us that Christianity isn't worth living. We call the devil the Father of Lies. Fr. Edward Looney teaches us how to quiet the devil in our life through the Catholic Church's spiritual tradition.

Tic Toc, Tic Toc- Time is running out, how will you spend your time each day and week in service of God, family and the world. Fr. Edward Looney reflects on our use of time in this Sunday homily.

Jesus poses a question to the disciples in the gospel today: What are you looking for? Whatever your answer might be, the real answer is Jesus.

We know a lot of facts about the Epiphany, but this year, go further, and let the scriptures draw out questions for reflection.

During this new year of 2018, never let a day pass without asking Mary to pray for you, your family, and our world.

Jesus grew up in a Holy Family. How is you family striving to be holy?

Christmas is God's love story for the world. And like any good love story it can have a story book ending.

Why do we hear the gospel of the Annunciation four times this Advent? The Church wants to tell us something about this unforgettable event.

Outsiders to Christianity believe living the Christian life is filled with a lack of joy. When in reality it is embracing a relationship with Christ and following his teachings that brings us ultimate joy. A reflection on the Joy of Being Christian.

One way we can prepare for Christmas is by celebrating the Sacrament of Penance. John the Baptist prepared the way by helping people to acknowledge their sins and repent. We can do the same.

Mary's example of sinless encourages us to live without sin, God's original intention for humankind. Lucky for us, Mary is praying for our conversion.

Fr. Edward Looney addresses the season of waiting and a few simple things we can do as we wait the coming of Christ.

"Your deeds are your monuments." This precept from Mr. Browne's class in the book Wonder speaks volumes in view Matthew 25's criterion for judgement at the end of time. Not only will people remember the good deeds we have done, but so will our God. In this life, build a monument for the King of the Universe.

The fourth Thursday of November is Thanksgiving Day in the United States. But really, every, day, every week should give thanks, especially when we gather around the altar of the Lord.

What is your purpose and mission in life? Discover it. Live it. And you will find it's fulfillment in eternal life.

From the grave we will arise on the last day. Fr. Looney reflects on the parish's recent Cemetery visit devotion.

"Christian, if you loved, maybe I would believe." This bumper sticker I saw this past week confronted me, reminding me I must be an ambassador of Christ and not a hypocrite. Live like a Christian!

People often console others at a time of death with the words, I'm sorry for your loss. This statement is a profound statement of faith. Fr. Edward Looney explains why in his homily for All Souls Day 2017.

Young people who trick or treat often imitate the character whom they have dressed as. As we celebrate All Saints Day we should seek to imitate what wee see in the saints. Fr. Looney cites the examples of St. Maria Goretti, St. Hubert, St. Francis Xavier, St. Francis of Assis, and St. Louis de Montfort.

Who has been a model or a witness of what it means to be a follower of Jesus? How are you a model of faith to others? Fr. Edward Looney helps us reflect on these questions in his Sunday homily.