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This Past Week #7 | Mocking Faith, Wisdom from St. Bernard of Clairvaux, and The Oscars

March 9th, 2025  |  18 mins 39 secs

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In this episode of This Past Week, Fr. Edward Looney reflects on recent cultural trends, his Lenten writings, and spiritual insights:

🔹 What He Saw – From comedians mocking Christianity to concerning book covers, Fr. Edward questions why society tolerates such disrespect toward faith. He also reacts to the Oscars and expresses dismay over Anora winning Best Picture due to its explicit content.

🔹 What He Wrote – During Lent, Fr. Edward is posting daily reflections on the Stations of the Cross, sharing unique imagery from various churches. He also discusses his article on the Seven Sundays Devotion to St. Joseph, published on Catholic Link.

🔹 What He Read – A deep dive into St. Bernard of Clairvaux's first sermon on the Song of Songs, exploring the dangers of self-love, worldly attachments, and the ongoing spiritual battles we face.

This Past Week #3 | Dunkin’ Dilemma, Plane Tragedy, Childhood Memories, and Movie Reflections

February 1st, 2025  |  30 mins 10 secs

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In this episode of This Past Week, Fr. Edward Looney covers a wide range of thought-provoking topics, from everyday inconveniences to deep reflections on faith, memory, and media.

Dunkin’ Dilemma – How can a coffee shop run out of cup covers? Fr. Edward explores possible reasons and invites your thoughts.

Plane Tragedy in Washington D.C. – Reflecting on the unimaginable emotions of those who narrowly avoided disaster.

Childhood Music Memories – A surprising ad for musician Charlie Peacock sparks memories of past concerts, including Lost and Found at Green Bay’s Cup of Joy Coffeehouse.

Pope Francis’s Hope – A powerful takeaway from the pontiff’s autobiography on surrendering everything to God in prayer.

Movie Musings – First impressions of The Brutalist, Green and God, and Valiant One, plus insights on The Brutalist’s themes of custody of the eyes.

Join Fr. Edward for a mix of cultural commentary, personal reflection, and faith-based insights. Watch, listen, and share your thoughts in the comments!