Sunday Thoughts From Fr. Edward Looney

Fr. Edward Looney explains St. Bernard of Clairvaux’s four degrees of loving God. Which one best captures your love of God?

The Pharisees talk and talk and talk. And when they talk they do so with evil intents. How do you use your words? How does God want you to use your voice?

The Church celebrated the beatification of Blessed Carlo Acutis in Assisi this past weekend. Fr. Looney uses the example of this saintly teenager to illustrate how God invites all believers to eternal life.

In this Sunday homily, Fr. Looney renews the message of Saint Paul and also that of the Blessed Virgin Mary, to not have fear but to make our prayers and requests known to God in prayer.

After hearing 2 hours of confessions, Fr. Looney continued to be moved by the words of absolution, "May God give you pardon and peace." In this homily, Fr. Looney reflects on why people seek out the sacrament of Reconciliation.

Forgiveness is difficult. Jesus wants us to forgive others. What are some steps we can take to forgive others? Fr. Looney leads you on the path and journey to forgiveness in this weekend's homily.

Fr. Looney reflects on St Paul’s words about love not doing evil to the neighbor and offers four tips to grow in Christian love.

Fr Looney gives tips on how to fan the fire of faith when it has waned.

Fr. Edward Looney offers four helpful ways that a person can get to know Jesus better.

Fr Edward Looney reflects on the Word of God transforms lives by using the example of St Bernard.

Fr Edward Looney helps the faithful to pray for specific intentions and graces for the priests in their life, that they may be good shepherds.

The Word of the Lord said through Ezekiel: “Because you have thought yourself to have the mind of a god.” Do not live your life as if your are god, but allow the true God to enlighten your mind.

Fr Looney reflects on how God gives and takes away and sometimes He asks us to choose to let go.

Fr. Edward Looney defines faith, explains what it is we believe in, and offers reasons why people give up on faith.

Fr. Edward Looney reflects on Mary's longing for the kingdom of Heaven after Jesus ascended to Heaven and how today's feast fulfills her longing.

The Apostles were afraid of the storm. Jesus comes to them and tells them to not be afraid. Whatever you are afraid, bring it to God in prayer and hear Him tell you not to be afraid.

After the death of John the Baptist, Jesus withdrew to a deserted place to pray. How have you dealt with loss and grief in your life. Maybe Jesus has something to teach us.

King Solomon’s prayer was pleasing to God. In our daily prayer lives, how can we pray in a way pleasing to God. What should our petitions be? Fr. Looney offers a few insights.

Fr. Edward Looney offers an interpretation of Jesus’ parable suggesting it is harvest time and the moment has arrived to allow Jesus to uproot the weeds of sin in your life.

Fr. Looney reflects on the purpose of the scriptures.