web01.fireside.fm Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:19:12 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Hey Everybody! It's Fr. Edward - Episodes Tagged with “Lent” https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/tags/lent Mon, 28 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0400 Fr. Edward Looney is a Catholic priest who loves having conversations with guests. They talk about new book releases, various topics related to faith and life, and occasionally he speaks with producers, directors, and actors from the film industry. He has podcasted since 2019, formerly as “How They Love Mary” and “Cup of St. Joe,” conducting over 300 interviews to date. The interview style podcasts from Fr. Edward continues now, as he begins each conversation greeting his audience with “Hey Everybody!” Tune in for inspiring conversations about faith, film, and life. en-us episodic Inspiring Conversations about Faith, Film, and Life Fr. Edward Looney Fr. Edward Looney is a Catholic priest who loves having conversations with guests. They talk about new book releases, various topics related to faith and life, and occasionally he speaks with producers, directors, and actors from the film industry. He has podcasted since 2019, formerly as “How They Love Mary” and “Cup of St. Joe,” conducting over 300 interviews to date. The interview style podcasts from Fr. Edward continues now, as he begins each conversation greeting his audience with “Hey Everybody!” Tune in for inspiring conversations about faith, film, and life. no How They Love Mary, Fr. Edward Looney Podcast, Fr. Edward Looney fredwardlooney@gmail.com Episode 137: What it takes to Publish a Book and the Value of Spiritual Reading (especially during Lent and Holy Week) with Kristen Van Uden https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/sophiaclassics f9b52554-31b9-43c9-b47c-b8833922455e Mon, 28 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0400 Fr. Edward Looney full Fr. Edward Looney Kristen Van Uden works for Sophia Institute Press and serves as spokesperson for deceased authors of classical works. In this episode, she speaks with Fr. Edward Looney about the process of getting a book published and the value of spiritual reading. They focus on three books perfect for Lent and Holy Week. It's still not too late to begin spiritual reading this Lent. 35:46 no Kristen Van Uden works for Sophia Institute Press and serves as spokesperson for deceased authors of classical works. In this episode, she speaks with Fr. Edward Looney about the process of getting a book published and the value of spiritual reading. They focus on three books perfect for Lent and Holy Week. It's still not too late to begin spiritual reading this Lent. The books we talked about: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/what-jesus-saw-from-the-cross https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-pain-of-christ-and-the-sorrow-of-god https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/33-years-in-the-holy-land Pre-order Fr. Edward's new book: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/how-they-love-mary Mary, Lent, apparitions, garabandal, holy land, jesus, calvary, classics, spiritual classics, Holy Week Kristen Van Uden works for Sophia Institute Press and serves as spokesperson for deceased authors of classical works. In this episode, she speaks with Fr. Edward Looney about the process of getting a book published and the value of spiritual reading. They focus on three books perfect for Lent and Holy Week. It's still not too late to begin spiritual reading this Lent.

The books we talked about:
https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/what-jesus-saw-from-the-cross
https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-pain-of-christ-and-the-sorrow-of-god
https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/33-years-in-the-holy-land

Pre-order Fr. Edward's new book: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/how-they-love-mary

]]> Kristen Van Uden works for Sophia Institute Press and serves as spokesperson for deceased authors of classical works. In this episode, she speaks with Fr. Edward Looney about the process of getting a book published and the value of spiritual reading. They focus on three books perfect for Lent and Holy Week. It's still not too late to begin spiritual reading this Lent.

The books we talked about:
https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/what-jesus-saw-from-the-cross
https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/the-pain-of-christ-and-the-sorrow-of-god
https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/33-years-in-the-holy-land

Pre-order Fr. Edward's new book: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/how-they-love-mary

]]> Episode 81: Touched by the Blessed Mother in the Film Resurrection with Roma Downey https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/romadowney 22bc0def-efeb-4c73-a343-8b01d40109e2 Fri, 26 Mar 2021 03:00:00 -0400 Fr. Edward Looney full Fr. Edward Looney Fr. Edward Looney interviews Roma Downey, the acclaimed actress from Touched by an Angel, and producer with her husband Mark Burnett of The Bible Series and now a new film releasing on Discovery Plus just in time for Easter- Resurrection. In Fr. Looney's opinion, it is the most exquisite portrayal of the Blessed Mother in film he has ever scene. He discusses with Roma Downey the Blessed Virgin's role in the passion and the days of Easter. This is a must listen to episode. 26:44 no Fr. Edward Looney interviews Roma Downey, the acclaimed actress from Touched by an Angel, and producer with her husband Mark Burnett of The Bible Series and now a new film releasing on Discovery Plus just in time for Easter- Resurrection. In Fr. Looney's opinion, it is the most exquisite portrayal of the Blessed Mother in film he has ever scene. He discusses with Roma Downey the Blessed Virgin's role in the passion and the days of Easter. This is a must listen to episode. Resurrection debuts on subscription based streaming platform Discovery+ on March 27th. It's well worth the cost of a month's subscription if a free trial isn't offered. Fr. Edward's Review: https://catholicexchange.com/experience-the-resurrection-with-mary-in-the-new-film-resurrection Mary, lent, easter, apparitions, roma, downey, mark, burnett, resurrection, movie producer, virgin mary, discovery+, discovery plus Fr. Edward Looney interviews Roma Downey, the acclaimed actress from Touched by an Angel, and producer with her husband Mark Burnett of The Bible Series and now a new film releasing on Discovery Plus just in time for Easter- Resurrection. In Fr. Looney's opinion, it is the most exquisite portrayal of the Blessed Mother in film he has ever scene. He discusses with Roma Downey the Blessed Virgin's role in the passion and the days of Easter. This is a must listen to episode.

Resurrection debuts on subscription based streaming platform Discovery+ on March 27th. It's well worth the cost of a month's subscription if a free trial isn't offered.

Fr. Edward's Review: https://catholicexchange.com/experience-the-resurrection-with-mary-in-the-new-film-resurrection

]]> Fr. Edward Looney interviews Roma Downey, the acclaimed actress from Touched by an Angel, and producer with her husband Mark Burnett of The Bible Series and now a new film releasing on Discovery Plus just in time for Easter- Resurrection. In Fr. Looney's opinion, it is the most exquisite portrayal of the Blessed Mother in film he has ever scene. He discusses with Roma Downey the Blessed Virgin's role in the passion and the days of Easter. This is a must listen to episode.

Resurrection debuts on subscription based streaming platform Discovery+ on March 27th. It's well worth the cost of a month's subscription if a free trial isn't offered.

Fr. Edward's Review: https://catholicexchange.com/experience-the-resurrection-with-mary-in-the-new-film-resurrection

]]> Episode 76: Living the Stations of the Cross with Death Before Your Eyes with Emily DeArdo https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/emilydeardo 003f7242-5fc7-423c-9aae-647d8656df26 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 03:00:00 -0500 Fr. Edward Looney full Fr. Edward Looney Emily DeArdo was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at a young age. She overcame the possibility of death by receiving a lung transplant. Living with death before her eyes helped her to live the spiritual principle of #MementoMori. Learn how she lives the stations of the cross in her life daily. 31:16 no Emily DeArdo was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at a young age. She overcame the possibility of death by receiving a lung transplant. Living with death before her eyes helped her to live the spiritual principle of #MementoMori. Learn how she lives the stations of the cross in her life daily. Buy her book from Ave Maria Press: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/living-memento-mori Get your latest footwear from Socks Religious: https://www.sockreligious.com/?rfsn=5170834.c28065 Support the Podcast through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/howtheylovemary lent, Mary, blessedmother, stationsofthecross, mementomori, apparitions Emily DeArdo was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at a young age. She overcame the possibility of death by receiving a lung transplant. Living with death before her eyes helped her to live the spiritual principle of #MementoMori. Learn how she lives the stations of the cross in her life daily.

Buy her book from Ave Maria Press: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/living-memento-mori

Get your latest footwear from Socks Religious: https://www.sockreligious.com/?rfsn=5170834.c28065

Support the Podcast through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/howtheylovemary

]]> Emily DeArdo was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at a young age. She overcame the possibility of death by receiving a lung transplant. Living with death before her eyes helped her to live the spiritual principle of #MementoMori. Learn how she lives the stations of the cross in her life daily.

Buy her book from Ave Maria Press: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/living-memento-mori

Get your latest footwear from Socks Religious: https://www.sockreligious.com/?rfsn=5170834.c28065

Support the Podcast through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/howtheylovemary

]]> Episode 75: Praying the Stations of the Cross through Art and Journaling with Jen Norton https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/jennorton 5fab221d-0542-4799-86a1-649e73d31405 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:00:00 -0500 Fr. Edward Looney full Fr. Edward Looney Artist Jen Norton joins Fr. Edward Looney to discuss her book "Surrender All: An Illuminated Journal Retreat through the Stations of the Cross." They discuss how to engage and pray with art and the benefits of journaling. 38:54 no Artist Jen Norton joins Fr. Edward Looney to discuss her book "Surrender All: An Illuminated Journal Retreat through the Stations of the Cross." They discuss how to engage and pray with art and the benefits of journaling. And along the Stations of the Cross and in her art, of course the Blessed Mother is depicted. You can buy Jen Norton's book, Surrender All, directly from Ave Maria Press and use the code FRLOONEY to receive a discount. https://www.avemariapress.com/products/surrender-all Discover Jen Norton's work at: https://www.jennortonartstudio.com/ Get your latest footwear from Socks Religious: https://www.sockreligious.com/?rfsn=5170834.c28065 Support the Podcast through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/howtheylovemary lent, mary, fatima, mother, catholic, devotion, pilgrimage, stationsofthecross, surrender, jennorton Artist Jen Norton joins Fr. Edward Looney to discuss her book "Surrender All: An Illuminated Journal Retreat through the Stations of the Cross." They discuss how to engage and pray with art and the benefits of journaling. And along the Stations of the Cross and in her art, of course the Blessed Mother is depicted.

You can buy Jen Norton's book, Surrender All, directly from Ave Maria Press and use the code FRLOONEY to receive a discount. https://www.avemariapress.com/products/surrender-all

Discover Jen Norton's work at: https://www.jennortonartstudio.com/

Get your latest footwear from Socks Religious: https://www.sockreligious.com/?rfsn=5170834.c28065

Support the Podcast through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/howtheylovemary

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You can buy Jen Norton's book, Surrender All, directly from Ave Maria Press and use the code FRLOONEY to receive a discount. https://www.avemariapress.com/products/surrender-all

Discover Jen Norton's work at: https://www.jennortonartstudio.com/

Get your latest footwear from Socks Religious: https://www.sockreligious.com/?rfsn=5170834.c28065

Support the Podcast through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/howtheylovemary

]]> Episode 21: Theresa Anthony's 13th Station https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/13thstation 21b01670-489a-4055-8526-eced391f2d8f Fri, 10 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0400 Fr. Edward Looney full Fr. Edward Looney Fr. Edward Looney interviews Theresa Anthony, a mother who lost her son, and shares her story about relating to the 13th Station. 22:21 no Fr. Edward Looney interviews Theresa Anthony, a mother who lost her son, and shares her story about relating to the 13th Station. Blog post on Responding to Someone's Suicide: https://www.theresaanthony.com/post/how-to-respond-when-someone-has-lost-a-loved-one-to-suicide Theresa Anthony- https://www.amazon.com/My-13th-Station-Depression-Alcoholism/dp/0578529769/ref=sr11?keywords=my+13th+station&qid=1563288233&s=gateway&sr=8-1 13th Station, Stations of the Cross, Mary, sorrowful mother, prayer Fr. Edward Looney interviews Theresa Anthony, a mother who lost her son, and shares her story about relating to the 13th Station.

Blog post on Responding to Someone's Suicide: https://www.theresaanthony.com/post/how-to-respond-when-someone-has-lost-a-loved-one-to-suicide

Theresa Anthony- https://www.amazon.com/My-13th-Station-Depression-Alcoholism/dp/0578529769/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=my+13th+station&qid=1563288233&s=gateway&sr=8-1

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Blog post on Responding to Someone's Suicide: https://www.theresaanthony.com/post/how-to-respond-when-someone-has-lost-a-loved-one-to-suicide

Theresa Anthony- https://www.amazon.com/My-13th-Station-Depression-Alcoholism/dp/0578529769/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=my+13th+station&qid=1563288233&s=gateway&sr=8-1

]]> Episode 19: Praying with Mary For Our Beloved Dead and In Time of Pandemic https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/purgatory 6268b7f3-f873-46af-b120-2dafb7dbf557 Mon, 16 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0400 Fr. Edward Looney full Fr. Edward Looney Fr. Edward Looney continues his companion podcast to A Lenten Journey with Mother Mary by reflecting on praying for the dead and unpacking the Knock, Ireland apparition. 11:55 no Fr. Edward Looney continues his companion podcast to A Lenten Journey with Mother Mary by reflecting on praying for the dead and unpacking the Knock, Ireland apparition. lent, mary, apparitions, fatima, lourdes, knock, prayer, blessed virgin mary, edward looney Fr. Edward Looney continues his companion podcast to A Lenten Journey with Mother Mary by reflecting on praying for the dead and unpacking the Knock, Ireland apparition.

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]]> Episode 18: Mary Wants Us to Pray for Others https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/intercessoryprayer b20dea08-3353-4948-b912-8ce4a65e1662 Mon, 09 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Fr. Edward Looney full Fr. Edward Looney During the second week of A Lenten Journey with Mother Mary, our daily meditations focus on intercessory prayer. Fr. Looney talks about intercessory prayer during our Lenten Journey. 10:34 no During the second week of A Lenten Journey with Mother Mary, our daily meditations focus on intercessory prayer. Fr. Looney talks about intercessory prayer during our Lenten Journey. lent, mary, apparitions, fatima, lourdes, guadalupe, prayer, blessed virgin mary, edward looney During the second week of A Lenten Journey with Mother Mary, our daily meditations focus on intercessory prayer. Fr. Looney talks about intercessory prayer during our Lenten Journey.

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]]> Episode 17: Mary's Motherly Advice https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/motherlyadvice 810ded19-94d0-4fe8-89b3-e8d57c6ab837 Sun, 01 Mar 2020 03:00:00 -0500 Fr. Edward Looney full Fr. Edward Looney Fr. Edward Looney continues to offer reflections on his book "A Lenten Journey with Mother Mary" by unpacking week one: examining your conscience in light of Mary's messages. Mary's messages are really her motherly advice for us today. 7:09 no Fr. Edward Looney continues to offer reflections on his book "A Lenten Journey with Mother Mary" by unpacking week one: examining your conscience in light of Mary's messages. Mary's messages are really her motherly advice for us today. lent, Mary, virginmary, apparitions, Jesus, catholic, church, edwardlooney, devotion, Fr. Edward Looney continues to offer reflections on his book "A Lenten Journey with Mother Mary" by unpacking week one: examining your conscience in light of Mary's messages. Mary's messages are really her motherly advice for us today.

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]]> Episode 16: Making Sense of Marian Apparitions https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/makingsense 6b62e910-c24b-4995-9ce9-d41fc5a69297 Fri, 28 Feb 2020 03:00:00 -0500 Fr. Edward Looney full Fr. Edward Looney Fr. Edward Looney continues to reflect on his book "A Lenten Journey with Mother Mary." In this episode, he talks with Kevin Symonds about the theology of private revelation. 26:10 no Fr. Edward Looney continues to reflect on his book "A Lenten Journey with Mother Mary." In this episode, he talks with Kevin Symonds about the theology of private revelation. In their conversation they talk about the sceince behind Marian apparitions, the number of apparitions, how they are investigated, and how we are to approach new claims of apparitions. To learn more about Kevin Symonds visit his website: http://kevinsymonds.com Mary, blessed virgin, apparitions, Fatima, Lourdes, lent, Edward Looney, Sophia institute, pilgrimage, prayer, visionaries, seers Fr. Edward Looney continues to reflect on his book "A Lenten Journey with Mother Mary." In this episode, he talks with Kevin Symonds about the theology of private revelation.

In their conversation they talk about the sceince behind Marian apparitions, the number of apparitions, how they are investigated, and how we are to approach new claims of apparitions.

To learn more about Kevin Symonds visit his website: http://kevinsymonds.com

]]> Fr. Edward Looney continues to reflect on his book "A Lenten Journey with Mother Mary." In this episode, he talks with Kevin Symonds about the theology of private revelation.

In their conversation they talk about the sceince behind Marian apparitions, the number of apparitions, how they are investigated, and how we are to approach new claims of apparitions.

To learn more about Kevin Symonds visit his website: http://kevinsymonds.com

]]> Episode 15: Why Journey with Mary Through Lent? https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/whymaryandlent cac58001-bf4a-47ab-9069-f91478bf6175 Sun, 23 Feb 2020 22:00:00 -0500 Fr. Edward Looney full Fr. Edward Looney During the season of Lent many people read spiritual reflection books. Fr. Edward Looney, author of "A Lenten Journey with Mother Mary" offers reflections on why journeying with Mary during Lent is a good idea. 8:13 no Fr. Edward Looney reflects on why Mary makes a good companion during Lent. Buy Fr. Looney's book at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/lenten-journey-with-mother-mary lent, mary, apparitions, fatima, lourdes, guadalupe, prayer, blessed virgin mary, edward looney Fr. Edward Looney reflects on why Mary makes a good companion during Lent.

Buy Fr. Looney's book at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/lenten-journey-with-mother-mary

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Buy Fr. Looney's book at: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/lenten-journey-with-mother-mary

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