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Hey Everybody! It's Fr. Edward
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…
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- Hey Everybody! It's Fr. Edward
Episode 288: John Herreid’s Thrift Store Discovery Went Viral
When John Herreid stumbled upon an unusual item at a thrift store, he couldn’t have predicted the impact it would have. For just a dollar, he made a purchase…
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Episode 287: Exploring Maronite Catholicism: Faith, Liturgy, and the Miracles of St. Charbel with Petra Nakhoul
Join Fr. Edward Looney as he engages in a heartfelt conversation with Petra Nakhoul, an Australian Maronite Catholic. Petra shares insights into Maronite…
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Episode 286: Behind the Scenes of "My Penguin Friend" with Producer Jonathan Lim
Join Fr. Edward Looney as he chats with Jonathan Lim, the producer and financier of the upcoming family-friendly film "My Penguin Friend." In this episode…
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Episode 285: John Kraemer's Lego Mission for Disability Awareness
Join Fr. Edward Looney as he chats with John Kraemer, an inspiring individual diagnosed with cerebral palsy, who has spent the last 25 years building intricate…
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Episode 284: Exploring Faith and Leadership with Jacob Van Schyndel: Knight, Bookstore Manager, Author
Join Fr. Edward Looney as he speaks with Jacob Van Schyndel, a passionate advocate for living one's Catholic faith openly. In this local spotlight episode…
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Episode 283: Lynda Rozell Prays Before the Tabernacle and Has Photographed Many of Them: Here's What She Noticed
Jesus is present in every Catholic Church. Signified to us by a lighted sanctuary candle, Jesus dwells in the tabernacle. Catholics make visits to the…
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Episode 282: Heidi Hess Saxton is Telling Sacred Stories of Saints and Their Devotion to the Eucharist
Heidi Hess Saxton is a seasoned veteran in the publishing world, with a wealth of experience under her belt. Recently, Our Sunday Visitor released her latest…
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Episode 281: Adele Brise: Marian Visionary, Woman of the Eucharist, Woman for the Eucharistic Revival
In this reflection, Fr. Edward Looney reflects on the life and example of Adele Brise, the Champion, Wisconsin visionary, and how she can inspire Eucharistic…
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Episode 280: Catholic Writer's Guild Keynote Address-Consecrating Our Writing to Mary
Fr. Edward was invited to give the keynote address for the Catholic Writers Guild last month. They asked him to speak about the act of consecrating one's…
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Episode 279: Bree Left the Adult Film Industry and Embraced the Catholic Faith-Her Story of Conversion
In this episode Fr. Edward speaks with a recent convert to Catholicism, whose story has moved many on Catholic Twitter. In this story, you will hear how Bree…
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Episode 278: James Hiked His Own Way of St. James (El Camino) in Michigan along the Lakeshore
James of Michigan spent a little more than 30 days walking more than 500 miles. Many people complete The Way of St. James by beginning in Portugal or France…
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Episode 277: Visiting Places of Graces
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…
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Episode 276: Bear Woznick Offers Some Reflections on Fatherhood to Prepare Us for Father's Day
Bear Woznick book "12 Rules for Manliness" is a reflection on masculine spirituality. The concluding chapter focuses on fatherhood. In this candid conversation…
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Episode 275: Studying the Catholic Alphabet with Shaun McAfee's New Catholic Dictionary
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…
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Episode 274: In Service to God and Nation: Memorial Day with Fr. Peter Pomposello, a Catholic Military Chaplain
This Memorial Day, join Fr. Edward Looney for a poignant conversation with Fr. Peter Pomposello, a dedicated Catholic military chaplain. Discover the unique…
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Episode 273: A Crash Course in Flannery O'Connor with Fr. Damian Ference
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…
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Episode 272: Meet Anna, The Church Traveler from Instagram, and Learn Why She Visits Catholic Churches for Fun!
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…
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Episode 271: Are We Living in the Times Prophesied by Our Lady of Good Success with James Valois
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…
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Episode 270: Ed the Diver is Caring for God's Waterways
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…
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Episode 269: Spiritual Insights into Mysticism, Paradise, the Mass, and Monasticism from John Michael Talbot
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…
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Episode 268: One Priest's Experience While Walking the El Camino de Santiago with Fr. Greg Markey
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…
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Episode 267: Irena Gut's Daughter Reflects on Mother's Heroism with the Actress Who Portrays Irena in New Wrenching Film--Irena's Vow
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…
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Episode 266: Dr. Amy Cattapan is Helping to Develop a Spirituality for Teachers with Her Recent Books
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…
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Episode 265: Could Joe Wilson Be the Next Blessed Carlo Acutis or Chiara Luce?
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…
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Episode 264: Roma Downey Can't Wait For You To Meet "The Baxters" Streaming on Amazon Prime March 28, 2024
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…
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Episode 263: Discover or Rediscover The Story of Moses in the Latest Docudrama Streaming on Netflix March 27, 2024 with Kelly McPherson
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…
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Episode 262: A Devotional Just For Today with Dom David Watters, O.S.B.
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…
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Episode 261: Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. Helps Us Study and Understand the Prophet Isaiah
The beloved EWTN priest host, Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. has been teaching Catholics for decades through EWTN Live and other shows he hosts. I've been a guest on…
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Episode 260: After Seeing Cabrini, the new Angel Studios Film in Theaters Now, Get to Know Mother Cabrini by Immersing Yourself in Her Writings with Kristen Theriault
Angel Studios has released a new film, about a Catholic saint, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini. She was a powerful woman with God, who influenced the lives of so…
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Episode 259: An Evangelical Filmmaker Discovered the Real St. Patrick and Wrote a Devotional with Aaron Burns
Aaron Burns is a filmmaker, and now author of a new devotional based on the life and legacy of St. Patrick. You would expect the author of a devotional based…
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Episode 258: Blessed Michael McGivney Obtained the Grace of Healing from Alcoholism for One of His Relatives
The intercession of holy men and women on the road to sainthood is powerful. Today's episode features one of those stories. Fr. Edward speaks with Joe and…
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Episode 257: Why Anthony D'Ambrosio is Making a Film about St. Maximilian Kolbe and Why He Called It "Triumph of the Heart"
Anthony D'Ambrosio and Fr. Edward crossed paths back in 2007. Now, St. Maximilian Kolbe brings them back together as they discuss Anthony's big film project…
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Episode 256: Fr. John Hogan Shares About His Devotion to the Saints and How He Promotes Causes for Sainthood, including Fr. Willie Doyle, SJ
This conversation Fr. Edward had with Fr. John Hogan was one of the most spiritual edifying for him as a host and interviewer. In this episode, you will learn…
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Episode 255: Donna Marie Cooper O'Boyle Invites Our Lady to Accompany Her to Mass and Adoration
Donna Marie Cooper O'Boyle loves Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament and loves Our Lady too! Mary and the Eucharist are connected, and Donna Marie helps us to pray…
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Episode 254: Erin Dooley Has Created a Different Type of Catholic Podcast--Confessions of a Catholic Single
In 2023, Erin Dooley wrote and released a Catholic comedy audio drama as an episodic podcast series called Confessions of a Catholic Single. Now in 2024…
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Episode 253: The Experience of a Now Retired NFL Football Team Chaplain with Fr. Douglas Hunter
Recently on X (formerly Twitter), Fr. Douglas Hunter announced to his followers that he was retiring, resigning, or stepping down from his role as the Catholic…
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Episode 252: A Television Show Sparking Conversations about Hospice, Death/Dying with Dan Merchant
Dan Merchant is a screenwriter, director, and producer of many shows. One in particular, "Going Home," is an inspiring medical show, not focusing on healing…
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Episode 251: Fr. Edward Announces He is Re-Branding How They Love Mary with a New Name
Fr. Edward shares about the future of the podcast How They Love Mary and the rebrand that will be taking place in February. Be assured, nothing really is…
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Episode 250: The Role Faith Plays in Counseling and the Movements of our Heart with Dr. Gerry Crete
Dr. Gerry Crete is the author of the book "Litanies of the Heart: Relieving Post-Traumatic Stress and Calming Anxiety Through Healing Our Parts." In this…
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Episode 249: Are there faith-based TV shows & series? Meet Peggy Schott an Actress in the Show Vindication
I learned about Peggy Schott and the television show Vindication because she was promoting it on a few different Facebook groups I belonged too. I love talking…
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Episode 248: A Discussion about Vocation (in General) and Array of Hope's Documentary with Mario Costabile
Every few years, a new vocation documentary releases meant to inspire another generation of men to consider the priesthood. Array of Hope is a digital…
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Episode 247: A New Pro-Life Resource for the Next Generation—A Comic Book with Patricia Wiedemer
Patricia Wiedemer serves as the Executive Director for PEI Life Association and Life Canada and joins Fr. Edward Looney to discuss a new resource they have…
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Episode 246: Lets Talk All Things Sacramentals with Shaun McAfee
Shaun McAfee undertook a study of the Church's sacramentals to write his latest book with TAN Books, it's actually a Compendium of Sacramentals. In this…
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Episode 245: Remembering Emily DeArdo and Remembering Our Own Death
Emily DeArdo was a bright and happy light on social media. I interviewed back on Episode 76 of How They Love Mary. She fought Cystic Fibrosis throughout her…
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Episode 244: The Nativity of Jesus Christ According to Venerable Maria of Agreda
Fr. Edward read The Mystical City of God as a podcast in 2022 with a replay in 2023. On How They Love Mary, he is please to share episodes 151, 152, and 153…
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Episode 243: Al McCauley Serves Fish on Fridays Throughout the Year on YouTube
Fr. Edward features fellow Wisconsin content creator Al McCauley, who hosts Fish on Fridays on today's podcast of How They Love Mary. In this episode, Al and…
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Episode 242: Do Catholic Priests Watch Christmas Movies? with Fr. Randy Mattox
Fr. Edward makes a confession in this episode, he enjoys Christmas movies. Not just the classics but the sappy ones too. In this episode, Fr. Edward speaks to…
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Episode 241: The Story Behind Angel Studios New Film "The Shift" and Hints to Understand the Movie
Brock Heasley, Director of the Shift, talks with Fr. Edward Looney about the new moving releasing in studios December 1, 2023 from Angel Studios. Brock shares…
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Episode 240: How Thomas Merton Introduced Marc Aronoff to the Mystical Writings of St. Catherine of Genoa
Marc Aronoff found himself at the Abbey of Gethsemani to conduct research about Thomas Merton. As he read Merton's journals, he discovered one sentence about…
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Episode 239: Thankful for 2023, Mary's Intercession, and Podcast Guests and Listeners
This week, Fr. Edward Looney shares what he is grateful for in 2023 as we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving. He shares about his change in ministry, the power…
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Episode 238: What We Can Learn from the Popes Over the Course of a Year with Fr. Jeffrey Kirby, STD
There have been 266 popes throughout the history of the Catholic Church, beginning with St. Peter and up through today with Pope Francis. Fr. Kirby has…
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Episode 237: Acknowledging and Healing the Father Wound Within Us with Bob Kroll
Bob Kroll has written a new book that will help set many people on a journey of healing. Many people have a father wound because of absent fathers, neglectful…
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Episode 236: Saints Who Were Devoted to Saints with Kimberly Begg
I've marveled over saints and their devotion to Mary. But saints and their devotion to other saints has been inspiring to me too. I'm grateful for Kimberly…
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Episode 235: Mary's Town Productions Is Asking Mother Mary to Wrap Her Mantle Around Hollywood
Dave and Michael have been lifelong friends. In recent years, this friendship led them to pray for the culture and conversion of Hollywood. This has since been…
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Episode 234: A Book on Purgatory for Children (Susan Tassone) and the Theology Behind It (Fr. Mark Latcovich)
In this two-part interview, Fr. Edward Looney first speaks with best-selling author Susan Tassone about her new children's book about Purgatory titled New…
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Episode 233: Roma Downey Leaves Messages in the Moon
When Roma Downey was a child, she was told to leave a message in the moon for those she loved. This little sentiment has stayed with her ever since and in this…
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Episode 232: Amanda Lauer Shares About Her Life as a Writer
Amanda Lauer, the author of the new book Royal & Ancient, shares with Fr. Looney about her life as an author and what it all entails. She shares how she gets…
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Episode 231: Bear Woznick Believes Men Need To Be Men Again
In this interview, Fr. Edward Looney speaks with Bear Woznick, a surfer, martial artist, author, and radio personality who has a quest to help men be men and…
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Episode 230: How Our Lady (of La Vang and Lourdes) Helped Peter "Graceman" Le to Find Hope and Purpose in Suffering
Peter "Graceman" Le has underwent suffering throughout his life, most recently with cancer. Yet while suffering he has relied on God for hope, purpose, and…
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Episode 229: Why Silence is Important in the Spiritual Life and How to Foster It with Fr. Basil Nortz, O.R.C.
Fr. Basil Nortz has authored a book "On Holy Silence" wherein he offers a practical guide for recollection in part inspired by Sr. Marie-Aimee de Jesus. In…