Sunday Thoughts From Fr. Edward Looney

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.

Thomas ultimately says, "Jesus, show me your wounds." As Jesus looks at His disciples, he might ask them "Show me your wounds." How do we do this in the spiritual life? Fr. Edward Looney breaks it down in his Divine Mercy Sunday homily.

Peter and John run to the tomb to discover it's emptiness. We need to stop running away from Jesus, and instead run to Jesus.

Our commemoration of Good Friday in some ways becomes our funeral for Christ the Lord. Fr. Edward Looney shows us how the events of Jesus' life mirrors our own experience of death and dying.

Every Holy Thursday we read the story of the first Passover. Jesus celebrated the Passover with his disciples and gave us the Eucharist. As we remember what Jesus did, the same thing still happens to us today, the angel of death will pass over us because we eat the Bread of Life.

Fr. Edward Looney reflects on our spiritual pilgrimage through Holy Week from Jesus' entry into Jerusalem to the Upper Room, Calvary, and the empty tomb. Are you ready to begin your pilgrimage this Holy Week?

Fr. Edward Looney reflects on Jesus' prayer and the answer given by the Father. The Father is still answering Jesus' prayer in the Church today.

Fr. Edward Looney leads his congregation in a reflection on how they ought to pray before the crucifixes they encounter each day. How do you pray before the crucified Christ? This week spend a few minutes each day looking at and meditating on Christ crucified.

Jesus cleansed the temple of iniquities. Today he wants to cleanse a different temple, the temple of our body. Learn how Jesus wants to cleanse our temples today.

Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the Transfiguration with a little help from the prolific preacher St. Francis DeSales. In the experience on Mount Tabor, the disciples get a glimpse of Heaven and a heavenly conversation.

Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the season of Lent as a time for God's re-creative work in our lives. How is God creating you anew?

The mashup of Ash Wednesday and St. Valentine's Day reminds us that God loves us, and Lent is all about falling in love with the One who loves us!

The Leper's prayer, "Lord, If you Wish" is a rich teaching on prayer, moving us from making demands of God to complete resignation to God's will. Fr. Edward Looney leads us in this teaching on prayer.

Fr. Edward Looney explains how people in the Diocese of Green Bay can help the Church preach the gospel free of charge through an annual gift to the Bishop's Appeal.

The devil tries to convince us that Christianity isn't worth living. We call the devil the Father of Lies. Fr. Edward Looney teaches us how to quiet the devil in our life through the Catholic Church's spiritual tradition.

Tic Toc, Tic Toc- Time is running out, how will you spend your time each day and week in service of God, family and the world. Fr. Edward Looney reflects on our use of time in this Sunday homily.

Jesus poses a question to the disciples in the gospel today: What are you looking for? Whatever your answer might be, the real answer is Jesus.

We know a lot of facts about the Epiphany, but this year, go further, and let the scriptures draw out questions for reflection.