
The Mystical City of God in a Year with Fr. Edward Looney
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Year 2, Day 28: Volume 1, Book 1, Chapter 15, Paragraphs 217-224
<p>Fr. Edward Looney finishes reading chapter 15 and then offers a reflection.</p>

Year 2, Day 27: Volume 1, Book 1, Chapter 15, Paragraphs 209-216
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from The Mystical City of God, chapter 15, and then offers a reflection.</p>

Year 2, Day 26: Volume 1, Book 1, Chapter 14, Paragraphs 199-208
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from the Mystical City of God chapter 14 and then provides a reflection on the day's selection.</p>

Year 2, Day 25: Volume 1, Book 1, Chapter 14, Paragraphs 190-198
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 14 of Venerable Maria of Agreda's Mystical City of God and then offers a reflection.</p>

Year 2, Day 24: Volume 1, Book 1, Chapter 13, Paragraphs 184-189
<p>Fr. Edward Looney finishes reading chapter 13 and then offers a commentary based of the day's reading.</p>

Year 2, Day 23: Volume 1, Book 1, Chapter 13, Paragraphs 178-183
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from The Mystical City of God, chapter 13, and offers a reflection on the day's reading.</p>

Year 2, Day 22: Volume 1, Book 1, Chapter 12, Paragraphs 170-177
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from Chapter 12 of the Mystical City of God by Maria of Agreda and then provides a reflection.</p>

Year 2, Day 21: Volume 1, Book 1, Chapter 12, Paragraphs 164-169
<p>Fr. Edward Looney begins reading from chapter twelve of book one and offers a reflection.</p> <p>Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/955918831721468</p>

Year 2, Day 20: Volume 1, Book 1, Chapter 11, Paragraphs 147-163
<p>Fr. Edward Looney concludes his reading from chapter 11 and offers a reflection on the day's readings.</p> <p>Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/955918831721468</p>

Year 2, Day 19: Volume 1, Book 1, Chapter 11, Paragraphs 134-146
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 11 of the Mystical City of God, Volume 1, Book 1, and then offers a reflection on the day's reading.</p>

Year 2, Day 18: Volume 1, Book 1, Chapter 10, Paragraphs 120-133
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads the entirety of Chapter 10 and then offers a reflection on the day's reading.</p>

Year 2, Day 17: Volume 1, Book 1, Chapter 9, Paragraphs 113-119
<p>Fr. Edward Looney finishes his reading from chapter 9 and then reflects on the rejoicing of Heaven.</p>

Year 2, Day 16: Volume 1, Book 1, Chapter 9, Paragraphs 106-112
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter nine and comments on the St. Michael Prayer.</p>

Year 2, Day 15: Volume 1, Book 1, Chapter 8, Paragraphs 99-105
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter eight of the Mystical City of God by Maria of Agreda which deals with Revelation 12 and then provides a reflection on the day's reading.</p>

Year 2, Day 14: Volume 1, Book 1, Chapter 8, Paragraphs 94-98
<p>Fr. Edward begins reading Chapter 8 of the Mystical City of God by Maria of Agreda, which focuses on Revelation 12, and then he offers words of reflection.</p>

Year 2, Day 13: Volume 1, Book 1, Chapter 7, Paragraphs 86-93
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads and reflects on Chapter 7 from the Mystical City of God by Venerable Maria of Agreda.</p>

Year 2, Day 12: Volume 1, Book 1, Chapter 7, Paragraphs 80-85
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from Chapter 7 of the Mystical City of God and provides a reflection on limbo and the lure of evil.</p>

Year 2, Day 11: Volume 1, Book 1, Chapter 6, Paragraphs 72-79
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from the beginning of Chapter 6 of book 1 and provides a reflection afterward.</p>

Year 2, Day 10: Volume 1, Book 1, Chapter 5, Paragraphs 61-71
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter five of the Mystical City of God by Maria of Agreda, and then provides his reflection on the day's readings.</p>

Year 2, Day 9: Volume 1, Book 1, Chapter 5, Paragraphs 52-60
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter five of book one, and then provides a reflection.</p>

Year 2, Day 8: Volume 1, Book 1, Chapter 4, Paragraphs 35-51
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads Chapter 4 of Book 1 in its entirety and then provides a reflection on the day's reading.</p>

Year 2, Day 7: Volume 1, Book 1, Chapter 3, Paragraphs 26-34
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads the entirety of Chapter 3 today, paragraphs 26-34 and provides a brief reflection afterward.</p>

Year 2, Day 6: Volume 1, Book 1, Chapter 2, Paragraphs 12-25
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter two of book one, volume one in its entirety and offers a reflection.</p>

Year 2, Day 5: Volume 1, Book 1, Chapter 1, Paragraphs 8-11
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads the rest of chapter one beginning with paragraph 8 and then offers a reflection.</p>

Year 2, Day 4: Volume 1, Book 1, Chapter 1, Paragraphs 1-7
<p>Fr. Edward Looney begins reading Book 1, Chapter 1, of Volume 1, paragraphs 1-7 and then offers a reflection.</p>

Year 2, Day 3: Introduction, Volume 1, Paragraphs 15-19
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from the Mystical City of God, volume one, introduction, paragraphs 15-19 and offers commentary on the reading.</p>

Year 2, Day 2: Introduction, Volume 1, Paragraphs 8-14
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads and offers a reflection on the Introduction, paragraphs 8-14 of the Mystical City of God by Venerable Maria of Agreda.</p>

Year 2, Day 1: Introduction, Volume 1, Paragraphs 1-7
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads and comments on the first seven paragraphs of the Introduction to the Mystical City of God found in Volume One.</p>

Year 2: Why Fr. Edward Looney Wanted to Read the Mystical City of God
<p>Fr. Edward Looney shares about his inspiration for why he undertook reading The Mystical City of God by Venerable Maria of Agreda. &nbsp;</p>

Day 365: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 23, Paragraphs 786-791
<p>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. &nbsp;</p>

Day 364: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 22, Paragraphs 775-785
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 22 of book 8 and then comments on the tomb of Our Lady. &nbsp;</p>

Day 363: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 21, Paragraphs 767-774
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 21 of book 8, and then comments on the dormition tradition and our salvation.&nbsp;</p>

Day 362: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 21, Paragraphs 760-766
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 21 of book 8 and then comments on the glory of Heaven. &nbsp;</p>

Day 361: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 20, Paragraphs 747-759
<p>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. &nbsp;</p>

Day 360: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 19, Paragraphs 740-746
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 19 of book 8 and then comments on why Mary chose to die rather than not experience death. &nbsp;</p>

Day 359: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 19, Paragraphs 732-739
<p>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. &nbsp;</p>

Day 358: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 18, Paragraphs 722-731
<p>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.&nbsp;</p>

Day 357: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 18, Paragraphs 713-721
<p>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. &nbsp;</p>

Day 356: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 17, Paragraphs 706-712
<p>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. &nbsp;</p>

Day 355: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 17, Paragraphs 696-705
<p>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. &nbsp;</p>

Day 354: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 16, Paragraphs 688-695
<p>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. &nbsp;</p>

Day 353: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 16, Paragraphs 680-687
<p>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.&nbsp;</p>

Day 352: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 15, Paragraphs 671-679
<p>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. &nbsp;</p>

Day 351: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 15, Paragraphs 662-670
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 15 of book 8 and then comments on Mary's intercessory role in relation to the feasts of Christ. &nbsp;</p>

Day 350: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 14, Paragraphs 651-661
<p>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.&nbsp;</p>

Day 349: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 14, Paragraphs 642-650
<p>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.&nbsp;</p>

Day 348: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 13, Paragraphs 636-641
<p>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. &nbsp;</p>

Day 347: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 13, Paragraphs 625-635
<p>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.&nbsp;</p>

Day 346: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 12, Paragraphs 611-624
<p>Fr. &nbsp;Edward Looney reads from chapter 12 of book 8 and then comments on the celebrations of Mary's life. &nbsp;</p>

Day 345: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 11, Paragraphs 603-610
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 11 of book 8 and then comments on Mary's frequent visits to Heaven while on earth and what rejoicing that brought souls there. &nbsp;</p>