Sunday Thoughts From Fr. Edward Looney

On the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, Fr. Edward Looney, Priest Celebrant of St. Mary and St. Mary in Omro/Winneconne, reflects on Marian qualities for the new year.

Fr. Edward Looney, Priest Celebrant of St. Mary and St. Mary in Omro/Winneconne, reflects on the words of O Holy Night which call us to "Fall on our Knees". That is what we do know that the Lord has come to us.

Fr. Edward Looney, Priest Celebrant of St. Mary and St. Mary in Omro/Winneconne, reflects on the mutual hospitality expressed by Mary and Elizabeth. In this challenging homily, Fr. Looney invites people to consider the challenges of hospitality they will face this holiday season and in society at large.

Fr. Edward Looney, Parochial Vicar of St. Raphael the Archangel Parish, Oshkosh, reflects on rejoicing in God's mercy through the sacrament of Penance and then extending mercy towards others.

Fr. Edward Looney, Priest Celebrant of St. Mary and St. Mary, Omro/Winneconne, reflects on the inauguration of the Year of Mercy in light of Mary's Immaculate Conception. Mary is a recipient and agent of God's mercy.

Fr. Edward Looney, Parochial Vicar of St. Raphael the Archangel Parish, Oshkosh, WI, reflects on the theme of remembrance. Specifically how God has remembered His people throughout history and the reciprocal remembrance of us remembering God.

Fr. Edward Looney, Priest Celebrant of St. Mary and St. Mary, reflects on the three comings of Christ as presented in the readings for the First Sunday of Advent.

Many people thank God for their blessings, but have you thanked God for pain and suffering? Have you thanked God ahead of time? Fr. Edward, Parochial Vicar of St. Raphael the Archangel Parish, Oshkosh, WI, reflects on three acts of gratitude for Thanksgiving Day and the rest of our lives. To learn more about Fr. Looney and his writings, visit his website: http://www.edwardlooney.com

Fr. Edward Looney, Parochial Vicar of St. Raphael the Archangel Parish, Oshkosh, WI, reflects on Jesus' kingdom of justice, love, and peace for Christ the King Sunday.

Fr. Edward Looney, Parochial Vicar of St. Raphael the Archangel Parish, Oshkosh, WI, reflects on the questions "Are you ready to die?" within the context of the Widow of Zarephath. In his homily, Fr. Looney examines the question from a spiritual point of view.

On the Commemoration of all the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day), Fr. Edward Looney, Parochial Vicar of St. Raphael the Archangel Parish, delivered a consoling reflection on the hand of God to those who experienced the recent death of a loved one.

Fr. Edward Looney, Priest Celebrant of St. Mary and St. Mary in Omro/Winneconne reflects on the path to sainthood as the Beatitudes. We can all be saints. We can all be inspired by those who have gone before us in the faith.

Fr. Edward Looney, Parochial Vicar of St. Raphael the Archangel Parish in Oshkosh, WI reflects on his struggles with intercessory prayer. Why do we pray for others? Because Jesus wants you to ask. This is precisely what he did with Bartimaeus. Fr. Looney shares his experiences and how God helped him overcome his struggle to pray for others. To learn more about Fr. Looney and his writing projects, visit his website: http://www.edwardlooney.com

Fr. Edward Looney, Parochial Vicar at St. Raphael the Archangel Parish in Oshkosh, WI, reflected in his weekly homily how we meet Jesus through the rosary. He uses the second reading for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time from the Letter to the Hebrews as the basis for the homily: "For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has similarly been tested in every way, yet without sin." Visit Fr. Looney's website at http://www.edwardlooney.com to learn about the work he does for the Blessed Mother.

In this homily for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Edward Looney, Parochial Vicar of St. Raphael the Archangel Parish, Oshkosh, reflects on the Word of God and the challenges it presents us. Fr. Edward reflects on two experiences with the Word of God that has shaped his prayer and life as a believer and preacher. In this recording, Fr. Edward neglected the personal challenges the rich young man presents us: What is God asking us to renounce? Toxic friendships? Time, for service and prayer?

On the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Edward Looney, Parochial Vicar of St. Raphael the Archangel Parish in Oshkosh reflected on the permanence of marriage and the benefits of families that pray with and for one another.

Fr. Edward Looney, Parochial Vicar of St. Raphael the Archangel Parish in Oshkosh reflects on the readings for the 25th Sunday of Ordinary Time. In this homily Fr. Edward looks at Jesus' example and teaching on being a servant.

Fr. Edward Looney, Priest Celebrant of St. Mary and St. Mary in Omro and Winneconne reflects on the readings for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, in which Jesus asks Peter, who do you say that I am? Fr. Looney reflects on the relational aspect of this weekend's readings.

Fr. Edward Looney, Priest Celebrant at St. Mary and St. Mary Parishes in Omro and Winneconne reflects on the gospel for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B in which Jesus opens the ears of the death man. In our world today we ask Jesus to open not only our ears, but our eyes and hearts.

Fr. Edward Looney, Parochial Vicar at St. Raphael the Archangel Parish in Oshkosh, WI reflects on the Heart of a Doer of the Word in his homily for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time.