Sunday Thoughts From Fr. Edward Looney

St. Paul proposes himself as a role model to the Christian community, worthy of imitation. Who are the role models who have helped you make changes in your life?

The Scriptures reveal to us the nearness of God to his people. God is near in his mercy and forgiveness. And Jesus draws near to Zacchaeus with his mercy. Now we must allow God to draw close to us.

Fr. Edward Looney preaches on the role of the saints in the life of the Christian.

Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the prayers we find in sacred scripture, especially the gospels. When we read the scriptures, we discover words for our own personal prayer, making the prayers prayed long ago our own.

A pilgrimage to the Holy Land opens up the scriptures and teaches us the language of prayer.

Jesus does not condemn the world but forgives the world through the blood shed on the cross.

By placing ourselves at the Agony in the Garden, we must ask, would I fall asleep? Can I pray Jesus' prayer? What would I do as it all unfolded?

Mary visited Elizabeth and now she visits us. And when there is a need in our life, often we visit her.

The widow was persistent in her prayer. Jesus our Good Shepherd knows our needs but he wants to hear our voice and lead us.

John had a mission. Jesus had a mission. As baptized believers, we have a mission.

At the site where Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal, Fr. Looney reflects on the power of God as manifested in both the whisper of the wind and in powerful signs.

By teaching the beatitudes, Jesus makes promises to us who strive to live them out.

Mary told the servants what they should after she makes her intercession for the couple. Couples today discern in prayer and seek Mary's prayers.

Join Fr. Edward on pilgrimage to the Holy Land as he preaches and reflects at the various holy sites. At Mount Tabor, we are able to say with Peter it is good for us to be here, because we are able to listen to Jesus.

Jesus lived in Nazareth, and now as pilgrims we spend the next three days staying in the same town as Jesus.

Fr. Edward Looney offers his reflections on the crisis of thanksgiving which plagues society today. In his homily he encourages us to foster a change of heart for gratitude, by saying thank you instead of I'm sorry.

Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the prophet Habakuk in light of the apostles request for increased faith. Today, in our desperation, we pray, "increase our faith."

Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the dead rich man and his request for the dead to warn his family and friends. What if the dead really sent us messages? What if they are?

Fr. Edward Looney reflects on St. Paul's invitation to offer prayers of petition and supplications. Everybody has someone or somebody they are praying for; Fr. Looney suggests intentions one can add to their petitionary prayer.

Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the potential gossip of Jesus' three parables and gives tips how we can try to curb gossip in our life.