Sunday Thoughts From Fr. Edward Looney

Throughout a person's illness, we often pray for miracles. But how are we to pray when the miracle hoped for is not realized? Fr. Edward Looney reflects on prayer in the wake of the death of Andy Barta, a 35 year old husband, father, son, and brother. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon him.

What is God's desire for you in this life? Fr. Edward Looney breaks open the scripture and answers this question in this weekend's homily.

Fr. Edward Looney shares three Eucharistic stories and their common denominator. The morale of the story: never abandon the Eucharist.

The Sunday Mass is an invitation. How is God inviting you to holiness in your daily life?

What was the completion of Mary's life on earth like? What will happen to us in the final moments of our life? Today's feast affords us to reflect on the life to come!

The scriptures often propose practical advice for living. This weekend's readings are no exception: get enough sleep, forgive others, and stop murmuring among yourselves.

Those who at the miraculous bread continued to look for Jesus, even after he left. Are we looking for Jesus in our daily life?

Challenged by the words of the Prophet Jeremiah, Fr. Looney invites listeners to pray for the Church especially in light of recent scandals within the hierarchy.

Jesus sent out the twelve and they anointed with oil the sick and some were cured. Today, the apostles sent by Jesus are his priests, who continue this work of ministry in the Church. Fr. Edward Looney dispels commonly held myths about the sacrament of the anointing of the sick, in hopes that its practice may occur more readily.

Fr. Edward Looney explains the significance of the Church's practice of laying on of hands and what that can mean for our personal prayer life.

Fr. Edward Looney recommends memorizing this one line from today's gospel so it can bring you comfort every day of your life. *Fr. Looney preached a shorter homily due to the excessive heat warning and the lack of air conditioning in two of his three churches.

Fr. Edward Looney leads listeners on a meditation about fear, the fears in our lives, and also in the spiritual life.

The psalmist this weekend tells us it is good to give thanks to the Lord. Fr. Edward offers a reflection on what we have in our daily lives that we should give thanks for. *This weekend's homily was shorter than normal due to extreme heat and lack of air conditioning in two of Fr. Edward's churches.

God over abundantly bestows grace on us. What is grace? And what graces should we pray for? Fr. Edward Looney explains in this weekend's homily.

Fr. Edward Looney teaches a simple prayer method for after the reception of Holy Communion. There are many ways to pray, Fr. Looney proposes just one of them.

Before departing from the Apostles, Jesus says, "You Will Receive Power." How does the Holy Spirit empower the disciples? How can the Holy Spirit empower us? L

God loves you. Jesus loves you. How do we know this to be true? What are the proofs of God's love for you? Fr. Looney points out four proofs that can remind us at low points that Jesus loves us.

God is glorified when we become disciples of Jesus. St. Paul became a disciple of Jesus yet people doubted he truly was a disciple. Do your family and friends know you are a follower of Jesus? For the rest of your life, every one must know you are disciple of Jesus.

Even though Fr. Edward was away on vacation, he still shared a reflection with his parishioners via Facebook, in which he reflected on a particular sight he saw- the sheep of Ireland. What can they teach us about the spiritual life? Fr. Edward explains in this weekend's homily.

The early disciples knew how to share their experiences of Christ with others. After experiencing the risen Christ they recounted their story to anyone who would listen. Jesus invites us to proclaim him to the people we know. We become the disciples of today recounting our stories.