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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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Episode 228: Let St. Augustine Teach You the Language of Prayer with Sarah McLaughlin
St. Augustine is a doctor of the Church and his conversion to Catholicism was after years of prayers by his mother St. Monica. St. Augustine went on to write…
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Episode 227: The Next Iconic Faith and Sports Film on the Big Screen--The Hill with Rickey Hill and Jeff Celentano
Rickey Hill was born with a degenerative spinal issue. He dreamed of playing baseball, despite all the odds stacked against him, including his Pastor father…
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Episode 226: Kate Sydnor Helps Parents and Kids say Goodnight to Jesus
Kate Sydnor has authored a new Catholic board book, ideal for bedtime routines, teaching the language of prayer to children and conveying the importance of…
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Episode 225: Why We Need to Wake Up and Fight Woke Culture with Teresa Mull
Teresa Mull wants to help us woke-proof our life with her new book from Sophia Institute Press. In this conversation, Teresa explains what the woke movement is…
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Episode 224: Why a Catholic Can't Be a Free Mason and Other Questions about Freemasonry with David L. Gray
David L. Gray used to be a free mason. After an experience of Jesus through the Catholic Church he left that life to be a Catholic. In this episode, David Gray…
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Episode 223: How Claire Aalerud Developed a Devotion to Sor Maria and the Mystical City of God
Claire Aalerud was introduced to Sor Maria and the Mystical City of God and was so moved that she wanted to film a video about her. This led her to travel to…
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Episode 222: One Pilgrim's Experience of Mary's Good Help at the Champion Shrine with Anthony Bonna
Anthony Bonna flies to Wisconsin once or twice a year with the sole purpose of visiting the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion, formerly known under a…
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Episode 221: The Exiled Bishop Who Pumped Gas in America with James K. Hanna
Bishop Bonaventure Broderick was a bishop without a job. Assigned to promote the Peter's Pence collection, the American bishops rejected his role…
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Episode 220: How to Understand Suffering and Death as a Catholic with Dr. Paul Chaloux
Dr. Paul Chaloux has suffered from a debilitating disease for years. This makes his reflections on suffering, death, and dying even more powerful. In this…
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Episode 219: A Catholic Self-Help Book to a New Life with Anthony DeStefano
Anthony DeStefano has bridged the gap between spirituality and self-help from a Catholic perspective with his new book 30 Days to Your New Life: A Guide to…
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Episode 218: How a Cloistered Nun Traveled Around the World and Into Your Home with Mary Beth Bracy
St. Therese, known by many as the Little Flower, wanted to travel the world. In a new republished book by Bishop Guy Gaucher about the life and mission of St…
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Episode 217: Do Astronauts Receive Holy Communion in Space? with Cecilia Cicone
Cecilia Cicone recently authored her first book with Pauline Books. It's a children's book titled "Jesus in Space." As the subtitle says, it's "A True Story…
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Episode 216: The Benedictine Sisters of Mary are Brides of Christ
In this episode of How They Love Mary, Fr. Edward Looney speaks with two sisters from the Ava, MO Foundation of the Benedictine Sisters of Mary, Queen of…
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Episode 215: The Other Times Our Lady Appeared in Portugal with Jose Rodrigues
We all know about Fatima and the message Mary gave to the three shepherd children. But did you know there are other lesser known apparitions of Mary in…
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Episode 214: The Addiction Crisis and What We Can Do with Keaton Douglas
People can be addicted to any number of things. It is an unhealthy attachment to food, drink, media, etc. How can our faith help us understand addictions? How…
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Episode 213: What the Mystics Saw and Wrote about St. Joseph with Paul Thigpen
Many years ago TAN Books released a book "The Life of Mary as Seen by the Mystics." Now, they have the brother book, "The Life of Joseph as Seen by the…
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Episode 212: The Life, Faith, and Way of Archduke Eduard Habsburg
Students of world history will recognize the Habsburg name. Faith has always been central to the Habsburgs and in this episode, Archduke Eduard Habsburg shares…
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Episode 211: How to Read as a Spiritual Practice with Jessica Hooten Wilson
Spiritual books deepen our appreciation for the movement of God in our life. They speak to our souls and spark conversion. But reading fiction can also do the…
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Episode 210: St. Jose Sancehz Del Rio Looked to Heaven
Mirado Al Cielo is a Fathom Movie event coming to theatres on April 18th, 2023 and it tells the story of the Cristero War martyr saint, Jose Sanchez del Rio…
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Episode 209: Let Stephen Binz Be Your Tour Guide throughout the Holy Land and Poland
Stephen Binz is a noted Catholic biblical scholar and leader of Catholic pilgrimages. He has a vast knowledge of the Holy Land and Poland and in today's…
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Episode 208: How Blessed Conchita Can Help Us Meditate on the Passion, the Priesthood, and the Eucharist with Kathleen Beckman
The spiritual life is vast and the holy men and women of our Catholic faith can inspire our devotion and deepen our love for Christ and the Church. Blessed…
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Episode 207: The Passion and Resurrection of Jesus According to Venerable Maria of Agreda
Last year Fr. Edward read the four volume, 2600+ page The Mystical City of God by Venerable Maria of Agreda. Listeners from last year remarked how moving the…
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Episode 206: Is the Impossible Novena Possible? with Elle of Miraculous_Revival
My mind was blown away when I found out there is a nine month novena from March 25th to December 25th. It made sense-honoring the nine months of Mary's…
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Episode 205: Two Lenten Projects You Can Still Take Advantage of with Bisong and Anthony
Today is a special podcast, two interviews with two different people sharing about offerings for Lent that you can still take advantage of before Easter…
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Episode 204: A Story of Redemptive Suffering, Healing, and Forgiveness with Caitie Crowley
Caitie Crowley was involved in a car accident and it took her a year to literally get back on her feet. She shares about her story in her book "Stepping Up!…
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Episode 203: Blessed Stanley Rother Was the Patron Chosen for this Benedictine Monk with Br. Stanley Rother Wagner, OSB
The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City recently dedicated their shrine to Blessed Stanley Rother. One person who was in attendance was Br. Stanley Rother, OSB, a…
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Episode 202: Ordinary and Extraordinary Miracles Take Place in Lourdes Everyday with Marlene Watkins
Marlene Watkins is the founder of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospitality North American Volunteers and has shared about her many years of pilgrimage experiences in…
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Episode 201: Everything You Wanted to Know About Mormonism and Why Jeremy Christianson Left It To Become Catholic
Jeremy Christianson recently penned his conversion memoir "From the Susquehanna to the Tiber: A Memoir of Conversion from Mormonism to the Roman Catholic…
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Episode 200: Fr. Edward's Reflection on 200 Episodes
In this episode, Fr. Edward looks back at why he started a podcast, the guests he has interviewed, and shares the top 15 most downloaded episodes. This is the…
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Episode 199: Why Do Some Catholics Consecrate Themselves to Mary? with Shane Kapler
St. Louis de Montfort in the 1700's proposed total consecration to Jesus through Mary. He wasn't the first. In fact, Catholic apologist Shane Kapler argues…
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Episode 198: The Inspiring Stories and Heroism of Our Someday Saints with Laurie Schmitt
Blessed Solanus Casey, Venerable Frederic Baraga, and Venerable Samuel Mazzuchelli all have something in common. They are someday saints and also featured in a…
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Episode 197: How Pope Benedict XVI Influenced the Conversation about Fatima and the Third Secret with Kevin Symonds
Another contribution of Pope Benedict to Marian theology was his commentary on the third part of the secret of Fatima. In this conversation, Fatima scholar…
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Episode 196: Pope Benedict XVI was a Marian Pope with Dr. Kevin Clarke
With the recent death of Pope Benedict XVI on December 31, 2022, many people have been reflecting about his life as a theologian and as pope. Theologian Dr…
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Episode 195: A Portrait of the Home of Nazareth
Fr. Edward revisits a talk he wrote and delivered in 2014 about the Holy Family. In it, he invites us to enter the home of Nazareth and observe it, finding…
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Episode 194: How Did Mary Celebrate the Birth of Jesus according to Venerable Maria of Agreda
Fr. Edward has been reading the Mystical City of God for the entire year. A recent reading seemed worthy of sharing here, as it was Mary's celebrations of the…
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Episode 193: The Power of Sacramentals for Today, Tomorrow, the New Year, and the Rest of Your Life with Allison Gingras
Sacramentals are often given as gifts for special sacramental celebrations. Rosaries, scapulars, medals, and the list goes on. What is the value of a…
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Episode 192: The Thoughts of a Protestant CCM Artist Who Visited Rome and Also Sings Ave Maria with Jason Gray
Jason Gray recently visited Rome and attended a Papal Audience. Fr. Edward Looney talks with Jason about his experience and his perception of Catholicism. They…
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Episode 191: How to Make Your Home Smell Like the Saints with Anna Camacho
Anna Camacho didn't know anything about candle making, but one day she felt inspired while praying by a statue of St. Joseph. Now, she runs Corda Candle, a…
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Episode 190: Haley Stewart's Recommendations for Advent, Literature, and How to Live a Simpler Life
Haley Stewart joins Fr. Edward and they discuss a smattering of topics, including Caryl Houselander's book The Reed of God as a good Advent read, Haley's…
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Episode 189: Spruce Up the Jesse Tree in Your Advent Devotional Life with Eric Sammons
Eric Sammons and his family each year prepare for Christmas with a lesser known Advent devotion called the Jesse Tree. It centers on the genealogy of Jesus…
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Episode 188: Pause the Christmas Music and Listen to the Clear Creek Monks' Advent Chant
The Season of Advent prepares us for the celebration of Christ's birth. Advent Music can aid our Advent prayer, preparation, and meditation. The monks at Clear…
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Episode 187: How Lorelei Savaryn Introduces Readers to Christian Themes about Death in her Fiction Writing
Lorelei Savaryn is an author with Penguin Random House and loves to tell magical stories in the spirit of C.S. Lewis. In her latest book, The Edge of In…
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Episode 186: Two Catholic Moms Reflect on What Monica Would Do Today with Patti Maguire Armstrong and Roxane Beauclair Salonen
Many parents struggle with their children who have abandoned the faith and live immoral lives. They often look to St. Monica who prayed fervently for St…
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Episode 185: How to Prepare for Scapular Enrollment or Renew Your Scapular Devotion with Fr. Jeffrey Kirby
Fr. Kirby has been a devotee of the scapular since his childhood and recently he penned a nine day preparation for enrollment in the brown scapular. Not only…
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Episode 184: How to Use the Joyful Mysteries to Encounter Mary Throughout Life with Maria Gallagher
During the pandemic, Maria Gallagher went deeper into the joyful mysteries and felt called to write about them. Marian Press has published her reflections in…
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Episode 183: A Catholic Priest Meets a Missionary with Wycliffe Bible Translators on an Airplane with Ken Morton
Fr. Edward Looney flew to Portugal and sat next to a guy on the plane. As they talked, Fr. Edward knew he was a man of faith, and they talked for hours about…
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Episode 182: The Knights of Columbus are Telling Mother Teresa's Story with David Naglieri
Mother Teresa was once a household name. People knew her story and who she was. With the passing of time, on the occasion of her 25th anniversary of death, the…
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Episode 181: Meet St. Michael the Archangel in a New Documentary with Oscar Delgado
Fr. Edward Looney speaks with movie producer Oscar Delgado about a new documentary showing in theatres for one night only tomorrow, Thursday, September 29th…
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Episode 180: Understanding the Spiritual Writings of Blessed Columba Marmion with Fr. Cassian Koenemann, OSB
Blessed Columba Marmion was an Irish diocesean priest who entered Maredsous Abbey in Belgium. He wrote many spiritual classics pertaining to vocational states…
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Episode 179: The Musical Ministry Travels of Anna Nuzzo and an Upcoming Pilgrimage
Fr. Edward Looney speaks with Anna Nuzzo about her music ministry that has brought her to the Mystical Shrine in New York and the work she has done with…
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Episode 178: The Life and Legacy of Francis Cardinal George with Truth & Life Audio Bible Producer Mike Stark
Fr. Edward spent four years studying for the priesthood at Mundelein Seminary. During his time, he heard many lectures and homilies given by Cardinal George…
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Episode 177: How Three of My Holy Heroes Inspired my Marian Devotion
On September 14, 2022, Fr. Edward gave a talk to the Legatus Chapter in Baltimore. He spoke about his book How They Love Mary by focusing on three of his holy…
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Episode 176: Why Fr. Edward is Writing his STL Thesis on St. Bernard of Clairvaux
Fr. Edward Looney goes solo in this episode as he continues to goes deeper into each person featured in his latest book How They Love Mary available from…
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Episode 175: The Jesuits, St. Ignatius, and Mary with Fr. Joe Laramie, SJ
Many people know about the Jesuits because of their institutions of higher education, but St. Ignatius was a saintly man who encouraged his followers to enter…
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Episode 174: Why are there celebrities meeting with Pope Francis this week? With Luis Quinelli
On August 31 and September 1, A-List celebrities will be converging on the Vatican for a special meeting to talk about faith and media with the Holy Father…
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Episode 173: How Fr. Lukas Etlin, OSB lived his Monastic Vocation at Conception Abbey with Fr. Pachomius
In the book How They Love Mary, Fr. Edward wrote about Fr. Lukas Etlin, OSB, a monk of Conception Abbey. Today, a monk of Conception Abbey and the Vice Rector…
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Episode 172: How Catholic Poetry Helps Us to Belong to Christ with Christina M. Sorrentino
Christina Sorrentino is a devout, young adult Catholic, striving toward holiness and the kingdom of Heaven by her writing and poetry. Today, she joins Fr…
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Episode 171: Mother Mary Francis is Fr. Edward's Favorite Spiritual Writer
In this episode, Fr. Edward resumes the sequence of interviews about his book chapters in How They Love Mary. There is no interview here, but Fr. Edward shares…
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Episode 170: St. Anthony Mary Claret was a Son of Mary Who Served Slaves and Kings
Do you know the story of St. Anthony Mary Claret? No? Then check and see if there is a showing of "Slaves and Kings" at your local movie theatre this Monday…
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Episode 169: The Vocation of John Michael Talbot to Praise His Holy Name Through Music
John Michael Talbot is a grammy award winning Christian and Catholic musician and composer who has led Catholics and Protestants in worship. He and has wife…