Sunday Thoughts From Fr. Edward Looney
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- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 58:47:19
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Synopsis
Fr. Edward Looney, a priest of the Diocese of Green Bay, Wisconsin, could be described as a real priest. In his weekly homilies, he often shares his own brokenness, weaknesses, and spirituality, as a way to relate the gospel to ordinary life. While he thinks a lot, this podcast shares his Sunday thoughts. (aka: homilies).
Episodes
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12/31/2018-Jesus Grew Up in a Holy Family
13/01/2018 Duration: 03minJesus grew up in a Holy Family. How is you family striving to be holy?
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12/25/2017-God's Love Story for You-Christmas 2017
25/12/2017 Duration: 11minChristmas is God's love story for the world. And like any good love story it can have a story book ending.
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12/24/2017 -An Unforgettable Story-4th Sunday Advent Yr B
25/12/2017 Duration: 03minWhy do we hear the gospel of the Annunciation four times this Advent? The Church wants to tell us something about this unforgettable event.
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12/17/17 -The Joy Of Being A Christian-Third Sunday of Advent B
18/12/2017 Duration: 08minOutsiders 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.
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12/10/2017-Prepare with Penance-Second Sunday of Advent Yr B
12/12/2017 Duration: 04minOne 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.
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12/8/2017-The Sinless New Eve-Immaculate Conception
12/12/2017 Duration: 03minMary'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.
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12/3/17-What We Do As We Wait-First Sunday of Advent, Yr B
12/12/2017 Duration: 05minFr. Edward Looney addresses the season of waiting and a few simple things we can do as we wait the coming of Christ.
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11/26/17-Building A Monument For The King-Christ the King Yr A
26/11/2017 Duration: 03min"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.
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11/23/2017-Every Day Is Thanksgiving-Thanksgiving Day
23/11/2017 Duration: 03minThe 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.
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11/19/2017-Fulfilling Your Purpose and Mission-33rd Sun in OT Yr A
23/11/2017 Duration: 05minWhat is your purpose and mission in life? Discover it. Live it. And you will find it's fulfillment in eternal life.
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11/12/2017- Praying at the Grave, Rising from the Grave-32nd Sun in OT Yr A
23/11/2017 Duration: 08minFrom the grave we will arise on the last day. Fr. Looney reflects on the parish's recent Cemetery visit devotion.
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11/5/2017-Don't Be a Hypocrite-31st Sun in OT YrA
22/11/2017 Duration: 06min"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!
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11/2/2017-I'm Sorry For Your Loss-All Souls Day 2017
16/11/2017 Duration: 07minPeople 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.
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Imitate the Saints- All Saints Day 2017
04/11/2017 Duration: 08minYoung 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.
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Be a Model of Faith! 30th Sun in OT Yr A
04/11/2017 Duration: 05minWho 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.
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10/22/2017-Who Have You Remembered in Prayer? 29th Sunday OT Yr A
24/10/2017 Duration: 04minSt. Paul tells us today that he has remembered the Thessalonians in prayer. Could you tell someone you have remembered them in prayer? Who have you prayed for this week? To learn more about Fr. Looney's writings visit his website www.edwardlooney.com
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10/15/17-Who Are You Going To Invite_28th Sun OT
24/10/2017 Duration: 04minThe parable Jesus tells in the gospel has the servants inviting others to a banquet. Today, we are those servants, and Jesus wants us to invite others to the banquet of heaven and earth which takes place every Sunday. Who are you going to invite? To learn more about Fr. Looney, visit his website: www.edwardlooney.com.
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10/2/2017-Living with a Christ-like Attitude
14/10/2017 Duration: 09minFr. Edward Looney proposes how we can live with an attitude like Christ's. What exactly comprised his attitude? Listen and find out!
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9/17/2017-Who Do You Need to Forgive? 24th Sun OT Yr A
14/10/2017 Duration: 08minWho do you need to forgive? Fr. Edward Looney guides his congregation through key questions around forgiveness: Who do I need to forgive? Why do I need to forgive them? Why haven't I forgiven them? What do I do next; How do I know I've forgiven them? Forgiveness is key in the Christian life. Hopefully Fr. Looney's thoughts will help move to a point to be able to forgive. Learn more about Fr. Edward Looney and his many writings by visiting his website: www.fredwardlooney.com
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An Answered Prayer-Funeral Homily for my Mother Nancy Looney
24/09/2017 Duration: 14minFr. Edward Looney, popular Catholic author, speaker, and priest of the Diocese of Green Bay, reflects on the life of his mother, during her funeral Mass on September 23, 2017. Nancy Looney, the adopted child of Elizabeth and Thomas Looney, suffered from childhood diabetes and recently experienced circulatory issues and amputations. As Fr. Looney reflects on her life, he finds how God has answered various prayers throughout her life.