
The Mystical City of God in a Year with Fr. Edward Looney
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Day 244: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 16, Paragraphs 557-564
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 16 of book 6 and then comments on transference of evil and judgement.&nbsp;</p>

Day 243: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 15, Paragraphs 545-556
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 15 of book 6 and comments on what Jesus endured for us and how he foresaw our sins.&nbsp;</p>

Day 242: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 14, Paragraphs 537-544
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 14 of book 6 and then comments on the fate of Judas. &nbsp;</p>

Day 241: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 14, Paragraphs 529-536
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 14 of book 6 and then comments on how people are hated for their faith and how we can endure suffering like Jesus.&nbsp;</p>

Day 240: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 13, Paragraphs 521-528
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 13 of book 6 and then comments on the hour of Jesus and meditating on the passion of Jesus.&nbsp;</p>

Day 239: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 13, Paragraphs 512-520
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 13 of book 6 and then comments on Judas's betrayal with a kiss and the healing of Malchus's ear. &nbsp;</p>

Day 238: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 12, Paragraphs 503-511
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 12 of book 6 and then comments on the prayer of Jesus in the garden, the unification of Jesus and Mary, and our good resolutions.&nbsp;</p>

Day 237: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 12, Paragraphs 493-502
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 12 of book 6 and then comments on Jesus praying in the Garden, Mary's prayer at the same time, and the vigilant words, "watch and pray."</p>

Day 236: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 11, Paragraphs 482-492
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 11 of book 6 and comments on Mary's reception of Holy Communion and our dispositions thereafter. &nbsp;</p>

Day 235: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 11, Paragraphs 469-481
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 11 of book 6 and then comments on the Holy Eucharist and the powerful words of Jesus.&nbsp;</p>

Day 234: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 10, Paragraphs 457-468
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 10 of book 6 and then comments on the foot washing mandate of charity. &nbsp;</p>

Day 233: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 10, Paragraphs 445-456
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 10 of book 6 and then comments on Jesus's love for Judas. &nbsp;</p>

Day 232: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 9, Paragraphs 430-444
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 9 of book 6 and then comments on Mary's participation in the events of Holy Week.&nbsp;</p>

Day 231: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 8, Paragraphs 417-429
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 8 of book 6 and then comments on the changing attitude of Satan regarding Judas and the impact of just one sin.&nbsp;</p>

Day 230: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 7, Paragraphs 410-416
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 7 of book 6 and then reflects on the events of Palm Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

Day 229: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 7, Paragraphs 404-409
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 7 of book 6 and comments on the Book of Psalms and the Colloquies of Jesus and Mary.&nbsp;</p>

Day 228: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 6, Paragraphs 396-403
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 6 of book 6 and then comments on how some occurrences in the reading foreshadow future events in the gospels. &nbsp;</p>

Day 227: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 6, Paragraphs 388-395
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 6 of book 6 and then comments on the transfiguration of Jesus and the next phase of Jesus's public ministry. &nbsp;</p>

Day 226: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 5, Paragraphs 381-387
<p>Fr. Edward Looney finishes reading chapter 5 of book 6 and then comments on how the devil took root of Judas's soul.&nbsp;</p>

Day 225: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 5, Paragraphs 375-380
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 5 of book 6 and comments on Judas's relationship to Mary and Jesus.&nbsp;</p>

Day 224: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 5, Paragraphs 368-374
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 5 of book 5 and then comments on the devotion of the apostles to Our Lady, her prayers for the early Church, and the titles they used to honor her. &nbsp;</p>

Day 223: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 4, Paragraphs 361-367
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 4 of book 6 and then comments on the death of St. John the Baptist.&nbsp;</p>

Day 222: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 4, Paragraphs 355-360
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 4 of book 6 and then comments on the temptations of the devil and how he can enter our thoughts and minds.&nbsp;</p>

Day 221: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 3, Paragraphs 349-354
<p>Fr. Edward reads from Chapter 3 of Book 6 and then comments on Mary's intercession, her approaching Jesus in the gospels, and the virtue of humility. &nbsp;</p>

Day 220: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 3, Paragraphs 342-348
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 3 of book 6 and then reflects on humility and false humility.</p>

Day 219: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 2, Paragraphs 333-341
<p>Fr. Edward reads chapter 2 of book 6 and then comments on Mary's presence during the ministry of Jesus.</p>

Day 218: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 1, Paragraphs 327-332
<p>Fr. Edward Looney finishes reading chapter 1 of book 6 and then comments on the events of the Wedding Feast at Cana ushering in the ministry and miracles of Jesus.&nbsp;</p>

Day 217: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 1, Paragraphs 322-326
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 1 of book 6, and comments on Christ sanctifying marriage by his presence at the wedding in Cana and the three epiphanies celebrated on January 6. &nbsp;</p>

Day 216: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 29, Paragraphs 314-321
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 29 of book 4 and then comments on the Marian devotion of the early apostles and the baptism of Mary.</p>

Day 215: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 28, Paragraphs 306-313
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 28 of book 5 and then reflects on following Jesus. &nbsp;</p>

Day 214: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 27, Paragraphs 298-305
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 27 of book 5 and then comments on solitude, Mary's grace, her care for all people, and asking her to send us her angels.</p>

Day 213: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 26, Paragraphs 290-297
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 26 of book 5 and then comments on heavenly food and virtues over vices.</p>

Day 212: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 26, Paragraphs 284-289
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 26 of book 5 and comments on the temptations of Jesus and his victory over Lucifer.</p>

Day 211: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 25, Paragraphs 274-283
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 25 of book 5 and then comments on the value of Jesus's temptations for us.</p>

Day 210: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 24, Paragraphs 263-273
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 24 of book 5 and then comments on the relationship between Jesus and John and their public ministries. &nbsp;</p>

Day 209: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 23, Paragraphs 254-262
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 23 of book 5 and then reflects on the meaning of Mary's instructions to Maria of Agreda and what is written on our hearts.</p>

Day 208: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 22, Paragraphs 249-253
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 22 of book 5 and then comments on Mary as co-redemptrix, Mary being called woman, how Maria of Agreda is instructed as an abbess, and how we can imitate Jesus. &nbsp;</p>

Day 207: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 22, Paragraphs 240-248
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 22 of book 5 and then reflects about the preparation of Jesus for his public ministry and baptism.</p>

Day 206: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 21, Paragraphs 231-239
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 21 of book 5 and then comments on the "play dates" of St. John the Baptist and Jesus.&nbsp; He reflects on the person of St. John the Baptist and what he means for our spiritual lives.</p>

Day 205: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 20, Paragraphs 222-230
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 20 of book 5 and then comments on the tactics of the evil one and the assistance of Jesus and Mary.&nbsp;</p>

Day 204: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 19, Paragraphs 216-221
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 19 of book 5 and then comments on Jesus and Mary's presence with the sick, Maria of Agreda's mention of the Jews, and our need to pray and sacrifice for others.&nbsp;</p>

Day 203: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 19, Paragraphs 209-215
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 19 of book 5 and then reflects on the anticipation of Jesus's public ministry and Mary's labor for souls.</p>

Day 202: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 18, Paragraphs 198-208
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 18, of book 5, and then comments on reflecting about the Passion of Jesus. &nbsp;</p>

Day 201: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 17, Paragraphs 191-197
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from Chapter 17 of Book 5 and reflects on the hymns of the angels in Heaven and our participation in their song.</p>

Day 200: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 17, Paragraphs 184-190
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 17 of book 5 and then reflects on the changes a person experiences after losing someone they love and then about the contemplative/active life.</p>

Day 199: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 16, Paragraphs 175-183
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 16 of book 5 and then comments on the necessity and benefits of devotion to St. Joseph.</p>

Day 198: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 15, Paragraphs 162-174
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 15 of book 5 and then comments on the death of St. Joseph and what it teaches us when we are near someone who is dying.</p>

Day 197: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 14, Paragraphs 153-161
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 14 of book 5 and then comments on redemptive suffering, miracles with the sick, and supernatural realities surrounding death. &nbsp;</p>

Day 196: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 13, Paragraphs 144-152
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 13 of book 5 and then comments on the secret life of Nazareth, Joseph's sickness, the age of 33, and the suspension of time. &nbsp;</p>

Day 195: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 12, Paragraphs 135-143
<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 12 of book 4 and then provides a reflection about the petitionary prayer of Jesus and Marian intercession and conversation. &nbsp;</p>