Episodes
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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.
Buy Places of Grace on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Places-Grace-Shrines-Monasteries-Received/dp/B0D1XRLSJG/ -
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.
Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/12-Rules-Manliness-Where-Cowboys/dp/1644136368/ -
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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.
Buy the book: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/all-things-catholic/
Find Shaun on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaunmcafee/ -
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.
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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.
Buy Fr. Damian's book: https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/products/understanding-the-hillbilly-thomist
Read his review of Wildcat: https://www.wordonfire.org/articles/capturing-a-misfit-a-review-of-wildcat/
Learn more about the movie: https://wildcat.oscilloscope.net -
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!
Follow her Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/thechurchtraveler/
Buy Fr. Edward's new book, "Places of Grace"- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1XRLSJG/ -
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.
Buy the book: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/our-ladys-prophecies/ -
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 about his discoveries, how he is caring for God's waterways, and encourages all people to take better care of the environment.
Learn more about his work: https://www.edthediver.com -
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.
Visit John Michael Talbot's website: https://johnmichaeltalbot.com
Buy the book: https://troubadourforthelord.net/store/ols/products/late-have-i-loved-you-book
Learn more about Little Portion Bakery: https://littleportionbakery.org
Follow him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnmichaeltalbot/
John Michael Talbot's first interview with Fr. Looney: https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/johnmichaeltalbot -
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.
Buy the book: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/discovering-the-camino-de-santiago/ -
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.
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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!
Buy her books: https://www.avemariapress.com/authors/amy-j-cattapan
Visit her website: https://www.ajcattapan.com -
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 of Joe Wilson, and midway through, John Patrick Mallon joins the conversation to add the perspective of the younger generation. In this episode you will learn:
Who is Joe Wilson?
What made Joe different from others?
How did Joe die and how did his sudden illness inspire people?
Will Joe Wilson be a saint one day?
What flower makes it a bit easier to find Joe's grave in the Cemetery? (Answer: Sunflower)
Do people report graces received from Joe's prayers?
John also shares the story behind Carfin Grotto and how it became a shrine in Scotland.
You are in for a treat with this interview, not only with the content but also the accents from across the pond.
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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.
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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.
Watch the show: https://www.netflix.com/title/81341795?clip=&trg=cp&vlang=pt -
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.
Buy the book from Sophia Institute Press: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/just-for-today/
Learn more about Silverstream Priory: https://cenacleosb.org
Learn more about Cenacle Press: https://cenaclepress.com/en-us -
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 his show. Fr. Mitch is a brilliant man. When I was at the network, I was in awe of all he could readily talk about without at preparation. In his latest book from TAN Books, Fr. Mitch Pacwa, S.J. is helping us understand the writings of the Prophet Isaiah, known as the Gospel of the Old Testament. In this interview, be ready to begin a bible study on Isaiah, learn about its history, and how you can pray with the text too.
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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 many immigrants in New York during her life. Moviegoers and Angel Studios enthusiasts will be getting to know Mother Cabrini and be introduced to her story. This might leave some with a desire to know more. Lucky for them, Sophia Institute Press has released The Mother Cabrini Companion by Kristen Theriault. In this conversation with Fr. Looney, Kristen shares how Mother Cabrini has influenced her and how her letters and words can be inspiration to those learning about her for the first time.
Buy Kristen's book: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/the-mother-cabrini-companion/
Cabrini merch from Angel Studios: https://shop.angel.com/pages/cabrini
Find where you can see Cabrini in theaters: https://www.angel.com/tickets/cabrini -
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 on the writings of St. Patrick to be a Catholic, but he is not. St. Patrick is one of Catholicism's most celebrated saints in the secular world, and his story has the ability to touch hearts of believers regardless of their Christian denomination. In this episode hear how Aaron encountered St. Patrick and how the saint has influenced him to this day.
Buy the book: https://www.tyndale.com/p/praying-with-saint-patrick/9781496446756 -
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 Nicole McGivney about Joe's healing from alcoholism through Blessed Michael McGivney's intercession. Joe is a distant relative of Blessed Michael and I'm sure that gave him all the more reason to intercede before the throne of God for Joe's healing.
Buy Joe's Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CK3PWDY6
Visit Joe's Website: https://www.joemcgivney.com - Show more