Sunday Thoughts From Fr. Edward Looney

Fr. Edward Looney reflects on three phrases from this weekend's readings about how God wants us to live in peace with others. During these turbulent times, let us heed God's call.

May 31st was the feast of Pentecost this year, but usually it is the feast of the Visitation. Fr. Looney didn't want to let us forget that, so he preached on the Holy Spirit's presence at the Visitation.

On the feast of the Ascension, Fr. Looney reflects on what we can expect heaven to be like.

Jesus in the gospels makes many promises. Fr. Looney focuses on the promises Jesus makes to us in this weekend's gospel.

Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the words "Do Not Let your Hearts Be Troubled" in light of Mother's Day 2020.

Psalm 23 is a very popular psalm. In this homily, Fr. Looney reflects line by line.

On the Third Sunday of Easter, Fr. Edward Looney led a Eucharistic procession to the top of the Brussels Hill, in his Sunday Mass homily he reflects on how Jesus wants to walk with his people today, just as he walked with the disciples on the Road to Emmaus.

Fr. Edward Looney preaches on reading the gospels.

Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the opening prayer (the Collect) for Wednesday of the Second Week of Easter, focusing on Jesus' restoration of humanity and how it lasts forever in the kingdom of Heaven.

Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the meaning of the word mercy. What does mercy mean to you? How have you received mercy? To whom have you shown mercy?

Fr. Looney reflects on how Easter Sunday leads us to deeper faith, hope, and love during Covid-19.

Fr. Looney reflects on the refrain of Christ be Our Light and how we need the light of Christ shining in our world and families today.

Fr. Looney reflects on the words from the song, "Were you there." What does it mean to tremble at the cross?

Fr. Looney reflects on the hunger people experienced after receiving the miraculous loaves of bread. Today we hunger for the supernatural bread of the Eucharist which Jesus instituted on the night of the last supper.

Fr. Looney reflects on a word we sing so often at Mass- Hosanna. What does it mean? And why is it a perfect prayer for today?

Fr. Looney juxtaposes Pope Francis' Urbi et Orbi homily with the story of Lazarus. During the time of the coronavirus we must have faith and wake up.

Fr. Looney reflects on Jesus' healing of the blind man, because Jesus saw him on the side of the road.

Fr Looney reflects on the story of the woman at the well and what it means for the Christian life.

Fr Edward Looney reflects on the experience of Peter, James, and John and what it means for our Christian living.

Fr Edward Looney reflects on four aspects of today’s gospel and how they can inform how we live the Christian life.