The Mystical City of God in a Year with Fr. Edward Looney

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 16 of book 6 and then comments on transference of evil and judgement. </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 15 of book 6 and comments on what Jesus endured for us and how he foresaw our sins. </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 14 of book 6 and then comments on the fate of Judas.  </p>

<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. </p>

<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. </p>

<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.  </p>

<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. </p>

<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>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 11 of book 6 and comments on Mary's reception of Holy Communion and our dispositions thereafter.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 11 of book 6 and then comments on the Holy Eucharist and the powerful words of Jesus. </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 10 of book 6 and then comments on the foot washing mandate of charity.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 10 of book 6 and then comments on Jesus's love for Judas.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 9 of book 6 and then comments on Mary's participation in the events of Holy Week. </p>

<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. </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 7 of book 6 and then reflects on the events of Palm Sunday. </p>

<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. </p>

<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.  </p>

<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.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney finishes reading chapter 5 of book 6 and then comments on how the devil took root of Judas's soul. </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 5 of book 6 and comments on Judas's relationship to Mary and Jesus. </p>

<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.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 4 of book 6 and then comments on the death of St. John the Baptist. </p>

<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. </p>

<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.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 3 of book 6 and then reflects on humility and false humility.</p>

<p>Fr. Edward reads chapter 2 of book 6 and then comments on Mary's presence during the ministry of Jesus.</p>

<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. </p>

<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.  </p>

<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>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 28 of book 5 and then reflects on following Jesus.  </p>

<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>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 26 of book 5 and then comments on heavenly food and virtues over vices.</p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 26 of book 5 and comments on the temptations of Jesus and his victory over Lucifer.</p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 25 of book 5 and then comments on the value of Jesus's temptations for us.</p>

<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.  </p>

<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>

<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.  </p>

<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>

<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.  He reflects on the person of St. John the Baptist and what he means for our spiritual lives.</p>

<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. </p>

<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. </p>

<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>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 18, of book 5, and then comments on reflecting about the Passion of Jesus.  </p>

<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>

<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>

<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>

<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>

<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.  </p>

<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.  </p>

<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.  </p>