Sunday Thoughts From Fr. Edward Looney
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Sinopsis
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).
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11/26/17-Building A Monument For The King-Christ the King Yr A
26/11/2017 Duración: 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 Duración: 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 Duración: 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 Duración: 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 Duración: 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 Duración: 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 Duración: 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 Duración: 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 Duración: 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 Duración: 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 Duración: 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 Duración: 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 Duración: 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.
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9/10/2017 -The Presence Of The Lord Is In This Place
12/09/2017 Duración: 07minFr. Edward Looney reflects on how he has noticed God at work in his parish at St. Francis and St. Mary, in anticipation of their annual financial campaign. The Lord has been present, is present now, and will be for years to come. How have you sensed the Lord's presence in your life/family this week?
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9/3/2017-How We Live Our Lives Really Does Matter-22 Sun OT Yr A
05/09/2017 Duración: 06minEternity should be a guiding principle for our lives. Remembering our own death and that we will one day face judgement for our actions should compel us to love in the present moment. How we live our lives really does matters, because Jesus will reward us according to our conduct. Not only does it matter for eternity, but also here and now.
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8/27/2017- A Divine Introduction: Meeting Jesus
28/08/2017 Duración: 08minWho is Jesus for you? We know the Jesus of the gospels and hear his story so often, but do we have a personal relationship with Jesus. In this homily, Fr. Edward Looney reflects on how we can meet Jesus in his various roles.
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What's Your Go to Prayer? 20th Sun OT Yr A
23/08/2017 Duración: 06minWhat is your go to prayer? Learn what Fr. Edward Looney means by this question when he examines the "go-to prayers" of the Canaanite woman.
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8152017 - When Mary Just Shows Up-Assumption Holy Day
15/08/2017 Duración: 06minThroughout the gospels, Mary has the ability to show up at unexpected times and as a result changes history. With her Assumption into heaven, nothing changes, in fact, now she can show up in our lives and show us a mother's love a lot more often. Learn more about the Assumption with Fr. Looney's homily.
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8/13/2017 -Alone with God_19th Sun OT YrA
13/08/2017 Duración: 06minEvery day we must find time to be alone with God. If you are like me, you will notice when that time has been lacking. It's then that we are really like Peter, concerned about the exterior instead of the interior. In moments of crises, realize you are never alone.
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8/6/2017 -We Don't Believe In A Myth
06/08/2017 Duración: 06minChristianity is not a myth. The incarnation is not a myth. The Resurrection is not a myth. And neither is the Transfiguration. How do we know? St. Peter tells us so. Our Catholic faith is true and we follow the Truth. Believe and become an eyewitness.