Fr. Edward Looney reads the final reading of the Mystical City of God from book 8, chapter 23, and then reflects on the project as it reaches completion.
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 22 of book 8 and then comments on the tomb of Our Lady.
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 21 of book 8, and then comments on the dormition tradition and our salvation.
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 21 of book 8 and then comments on the glory of Heaven.
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 20 of book 8 and then comments on Mary's funeral procession, burial, and what it teaches us about dying to self.
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 19 of book 8 and then comments on why Mary chose to die rather than not experience death.
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 19 of book 8 and then comments on the last days/hours of Mary's life and what happened. He also shares about the movie "Full of Grace" which is a beautiful cinematic reflection on this topic.
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 18 of book 8 and then comments on Mary's prayers for priests and what we as the Faithful should love about the Church.
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 18 of book 8 and then comments on the on Mary's reflection over her life and the significance of her receiving Holy Communion and its meaning for us.
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 16 of book 8 and then comments on the end last days before Mary's departure from this world, the prophecies of prophets about it, and God wanting to bring her into eternity.
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter7 of book 8 and then comments on the annunciation/assumption parallel and the apostles knowledge of Mary's forthcoming departure.
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 16 of book 8 and then comments on the use of time and incorporating devotional prayer in our day.
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 16 of book 8 and then comments on Mary remembering what God had done for her, her memories of the Jesus and why we should be grateful for her.
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 16 of book 8 and then comments on Mary remembering what God had done for her, her memories of the Jesus and why we should be grateful for her.
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 15 of book 8 and then comments on what Mary's observances of feasts means for our observance, celebration, and spiritual life.
Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 15 of book 8 and then comments on Mary's intercessory role in relation to the feasts of Christ.
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 14 of book 8 and then comments on Old Testament typology and Mary's celebration of Christmas and what she can obtain for us and the world, and how we can celebrate like her.
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 14 of book 8 and reflects on how Mary celebrates the incarnation, her knowledge of the plants, and the hymns she wrote.
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 13 of book 8 and then comments on fostering gratitude for graces received and the gifts of our Catholic faith.
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 13 of book 8 and then comments on Mary's celebration of St. Joachim and St. Anne and her spouse St. Joseph.
