Fr. Edward Looney

Episode 277: Visiting Places of Graces

June 13th, 2024  |  46 mins 2 secs

new book, talk by fr. looney

Fr. Edward is delighted to share about his newest travel memoir, Places of Grace, and shares with you a talk he recently gave on lessons he has learned from his Catholic pilgrimages and travels.

Episode 276: Bear Woznick Offers Some Reflections on Fatherhood to Prepare Us for Father's Day

June 10th, 2024  |  32 mins 25 secs

bookinterview

Bear Woznick book "12 Rules for Manliness" is a reflection on masculine spirituality. The concluding chapter focuses on fatherhood. In this candid conversation with Fr. Edward Looney, Bear shares about his father and then offers insights from his own experience of being a father. Be inspired by Bear and then gift his latest book to the man in your life.

Episode 275: Studying the Catholic Alphabet with Shaun McAfee's New Catholic Dictionary

June 3rd, 2024  |  28 mins 20 secs

book interview, influencer interview

Shaun McAfee is back on the podcast to share about his latest resource book for Catholics. For all intents and purposes, it's a Catholic dictionary for the contemporary Catholic. If you want to know about a topic, this might be a great resource to have on your shelf and turn to at a moment's notice. Learn about the book and gain insights into tough Catholic topics with this conversation.

Episode 274: In Service to God and Nation: Memorial Day with Fr. Peter Pomposello, a Catholic Military Chaplain

May 27th, 2024  |  33 mins 13 secs

This Memorial Day, join Fr. Edward Looney for a poignant conversation with Fr. Peter Pomposello, a dedicated Catholic military chaplain. Discover the unique journey and daily life of a chaplain as Fr. Pomposello shares his experiences and insights, addressing topics such as:

The path to becoming a military chaplain
A typical day in the life of a military chaplain
Celebrating Mass in diverse and challenging deployment settings
Guidance for parents with children entering basic training and military service
The role of military chaplains in the causes for sainthood
The significance of St. Gemma Galgani as the patron saint of paratroopers

In this heartfelt episode, we honor the memory of our fallen heroes while exploring the vital spiritual support chaplains provide to soldiers today. Tune in for a meaningful discussion that blends faith, service, and remembrance.

Episode 273: A Crash Course in Flannery O'Connor with Fr. Damian Ference

May 20th, 2024  |  30 mins 15 secs

book interview, influencer interview, movie interview

Flannery O'Connor is an American writer known for her short stories. She also happens to be the subject of a new film "Wildcat" which is in theaters now, check local listings. Flannery O'Connor has been described as one of the greatest American writers, yet she is quite difficult to appreciate and understand. In this podcast episode, Fr. Damian Ference joins Fr. Edward Looney to share about his passion, love, and insights into the Hillbilly Thomist Flannery O'Connor.

Episode 272: Meet Anna, The Church Traveler from Instagram, and Learn Why She Visits Catholic Churches for Fun!

May 13th, 2024  |  45 mins 58 secs

influencer interview

What compels Anna to visit so many different churches? Why did she start her Instagram page? What does she look for during a visit to a Church? What does she do during a visit? How can you better appreciate visiting a church you've never visited before? In this conversation with Fr. Edward Looney, Anna answers these questions and more!

Episode 271: Are We Living in the Times Prophesied by Our Lady of Good Success with James Valois

May 6th, 2024  |  30 mins 24 secs

book interview, marian apapritions

James Valois became a devotee of Our Lady of Good Success decades ago, before it was popularized through the internet and social media. In his book "Our Lady's Prophesies" he helps the reader understand the importance and significance of the seventeenth century apparitions in Ecuador. In this interview with Fr. Edward Looney, Mr. Valois helps make sense of the apparitions and the current situation of the world today.

Episode 270: Ed the Diver is Caring for God's Waterways

May 2nd, 2024  |  22 mins 53 secs

influencer interview

Ed the Diver has become quite popular on social media. He's from Northeast Wisconsin and dives local rivers and waterways cleaning up debris on the waterway floor. In this conversation with Fr. Edward, he shares how he is caring for God's waterways and encourages all people to take better care of the environment.

Episode 269: Spiritual Insights into Mysticism, Paradise, the Mass, and Monasticism from John Michael Talbot

April 29th, 2024  |  55 mins 36 secs

book interview, music interview

John Michael Talbot is a Grammy and Dove award winning Catholic musician Not only has he sung the praises of God and spoken to masses of people, he also has penned 38 books. His latest, "Late Have I Loved You" is an updated autobiography of how the Lord has worked in his life and how he has responded to the Lord. In this conversation with Fr. Edward Looney, John Michael Talbot shares about a mystical experience he had while in the hospital, the value of the Mass, and the need for monasticism in the world today.

Episode 268: One Priest's Experience While Walking the El Camino de Santiago with Fr. Greg Markey

April 22nd, 2024  |  27 mins 22 secs

book interview

Fr. Greg Markey walked the Way of St. James, known as the El Camino De Santiago. In this conversation with Fr. Edward Looney, Fr. Markey shares about the experience and about experience he had along The Way. If you have ever considered a life-changing pilgrimage, it is the El Camino. Learn his tips and recommendations for a good camino.

Episode 267: Irena Gut's Daughter Reflects on Mother's Heroism with the Actress Who Portrays Irena in New Wrenching Film--Irena's Vow

April 15th, 2024  |  11 mins 38 secs

movie interview

Fr. Edward watches a lot of movies. He likes most of them. He loves only a few. Irena's Vow is one he loves. It was a powerful story. In this interview, Fr. Looney speaks with Irena's daughter, Jeannie Smith, about her impressions of her mother's story and with Sophie Nélisse who portrays her. Irena's Vow is in theaters on April 15 and 16 as a Fathom Event. If there is a movie you are going to fit into your schedule if the days and times are not convenient, make it Irena's Vow.

Episode 266: Dr. Amy Cattapan is Helping to Develop a Spirituality for Teachers with Her Recent Books

April 8th, 2024  |  33 mins 49 secs

book interview

Fr. Edward has been friends with Amy Cattapan for several years now. Catholic writers know other Catholic writers. When she isn't writing books, Amy is teaching in the classroom and grading homework. Her two recent books with Ave Maria Press, which were her splash from fiction writing to non-fiction writing, provide inspiration for teachers. In "Sweet Jesus, Is It June Yet?" she focuses on teaching like Jesus and battling burnout. Her latest book, "A Saint Squad for Teachers" proposes different saints for inspiration and intercession. It is her passion to develop a spirituality for teachers. Be sure to share this episode with the educator in your life!

Episode 265: Could Joe Wilson Be the Next Blessed Carlo Acutis or Chiara Luce?

April 3rd, 2024  |  49 mins 7 secs

sainthood causes

Fr. Edward began following the Carfin Grotto located in Scotland on Facebook because of his interest in grottos throughout the world. That led Fr. Edward to discover the story of a young man Joe Wilson who died at a young age. The spiritual life of Joe Wilson, his faith and devotion, inspired Fr. Edward and now he is happy to introduce listeners of the podcast to his story. In this episode we hear from Jane Burns, author of a biography about Joe Wilson, and midway through, John Patrick Mallon joins the conversation to add the perspective of the younger generation.

Episode 264: Roma Downey Can't Wait For You To Meet "The Baxters" Streaming on Amazon Prime March 28, 2024

March 28th, 2024  |  19 mins 16 secs

television

Roma Downey makes a return to an episodic television based series. The Touched By An Angel star, produced and acted in a new series, The Baxters, coming to Amazon Prime just in time for Easter. The series is based off Karen Kingsbury novels and the show is a delight, and won't disappoint. In this interview, Roma Downey shares with Fr. Edward Looney the premise of the show and what viewers will appreciate and take away from it. It is an easily bingeable and relatable show for all audiences ages and demographics. Roma hopes and prays that this show will be a show watched together as a family.

Episode 263: Discover or Rediscover The Story of Moses in the Latest Docudrama Streaming on Netflix March 27, 2024 with Kelly McPherson

March 26th, 2024  |  15 mins 40 secs

movie interview, netflix

Kelly McPherson is the producer of a new docudrama releasing on Netflix called "Testament: The Story of Moses." It releases on the steaming platform on March 27. The three episodes, recount the story of Moses from his birth, to him murdering an Egyptian, to the plagues, and leading the people into the Promised Land to receiving the Ten Commandments. As these stories are acted out, the expertise of scholars is peppered throughout to help a person better appreciate this biblical character. Go behind the scenes the docudrama series with Fr. Looney's interview with Kelly.

Episode 262: A Devotional Just For Today with Dom David Watters, O.S.B.

March 18th, 2024  |  33 mins 49 secs

book interview, devotional

Join Fr. Edward Looney as he speaks with a young monk from Silverstream Priory in Ireland. Dom David shares with Fr. Looney the story of his conversion to Catholicism as a son of Protestant missionaries and what drew him to the extraordinary form of the Mass. They then discuss how Silverstream has republished a work from a Benedicitne Nun of Stanbrock, Worcester, where she traces the spirituality of St. Therese of Lisieux and Thomas a Kempis's Imitation of Christ. This daily devotional, is perfect Just for Today, and received its title from a poem of St. Therese of Lisieux.