Sunday Thoughts From Fr. Edward Looney

The crosses teaches us many things. On this Good Friday, we stand at Calvary as students, learning the lessons of the cross.

On Holy Thursday night Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the many ways our sins can be forgiven, all images found in our readings at Mass for the Lord's Supper.

Fr. Edward Looney first answers the question: Who is Jesus? And then proceeds to reflect on Jesus' forgiveness towards those who abandoned him on the way of the cross. Because Jesus has forgiven us, we should strive to forgive ourselves.

We hear am incredible account in today's gospel--A dead man is raise up to life at the very words of Jesus. We should take pause and ask ourselves, "Do I believe this?" We can then examine our belief one step further--Why do I believe? Our gospel hints at reasons why people believe? What's yours?

Today's gospel focuses on the Woman at the Well and her dialogue with Jesus. There is great profundity in this passage and a depth of richness. Because of its depth, it's a gospel passage we should re-visit and re-read, seeing what God wants to say to us.

Fr. Edward Looney leads listeners into a prayerful meditation on the Transfiguration in the spirit of St. Ignatius of Loyola.

Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the voice of deception from the Father of Lies contrasted with the voice of truth from Jesus. Which voice will you listen to? Listen to the voice of truth.

Fr. Edward Looney encourages people to make secrets with God this Lent by not sharing our Lenten penances. After all, this is what Jesus is talking about in our gospel for Ash Wednesday.

Fr. Edward Looney reflects on God's plan for the fears and anxiety we might have.

Have you kept putting something off and avoiding it? This happens to all of us, and it happens in the spiritual life too. Fr. Edward Looney reflects on saying yes to what God is asking us to do. Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A.

Fr. Edward Looney reflects on Jesus' new teaching inviting us to share in the life of the Blessed. Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A.

Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, and proposes Discipleship as a way for all Christians to live with same mind and same purpose in response to St. Paul's Letter to the Corinthians.

The gospel for the 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time reveals the depth of John the Baptist's relationship with God. Do you believe God speaks to us today? It happened to John the Baptist, and it has happened to others.

Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the weekend's gospel, encouraging listeners to place themselves in the Epiphany story and asking themselves, "Who am I in this story?" By doing so, you might have an epiphany yourself!

Fr. Edward Looney reflects on becoming like Mary and treasuring what we have experienced. As we begin 2017, he most especially encourages us to treasure what happened in 2016.

In his Christmas homily, Fr. Edward Looney reflects on hearing the Christmas story with new years and examining it with new eyes, cultivating a sense of wonder and awe. Jesus is with us, not only on Christmas day, but every day of our lives. Look for God's presence each day, be amazed, and share with everyone you know!

This 4th Sunday of Advent we hear of Joseph's dream in which he accepts Mary into his home. Joseph had dreams for his life. Mary had dreams for her life. God changed those dream. What is God's dream for you? Will you allow God to change your dreams to conform with His dream?

On the Third Sunday of Advent, Fr. Edward reflects on the relationship between John the Baptist and Jesus. Not much is known about John the Baptist, but Fr. Edward argues that John allowed Jesus to know him. In our own lives, we should allow Jesus to know us, by sharing our joys, sorrows, frustrations, etc.

Fr. Edward Looney preaches at the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help on the memorial of St. Juan Diego. He links the Advent season with the Guadalupan apparitions and those received by Adele Brise in 1859.

Fr. Edward Looney reflects on Mary's Immaculate Conception focusing on how God chose Mary to be the mother of God. Because she was chosen, she was pre-redeemed. Not only was Mary chosen, but she chose God in her life too.