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

<p>Fr. Edward Looney finishes reading chapter 5 of book 4 and then comments on Mary's hiddenness, her diet of moderation, and humility.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 5 of book 4 and then offers a commentary on acts of veneration we might pay to the Blessed Virgin.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads the instruction of Our Lady and reflects on how she encourages us to live a better life. </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 4 of book 4 and then offers a reflection on St. Joseph's conversation with Our Lady, Mary's praying of the Magnificat, and Joseph's plentitude of grace.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads the entirety of chapter 3 of book 4, and then comments on sleep and how God communicates with us. </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 2 of book 4 and then comments on the plans of Joseph and Mary's advice for us.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 2 from book four and then comments on the anxiety of St. Joseph, Mary's remedy and counsel, and her care for St. Joseph. </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney finishes reading chapter 1 of book 4 and comments on God's providence in the life of Joseph and Mary. </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney begins reading chapter 1 of book 4 which focuses on the anxiety of St. Joseph.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney finishes reading chapter 28 of book 3 and then offers a reflection on Satan's attack on the family.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 28 of book 3 and then comments on how the devil pursues the world and the Church and how we can defend against him.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney finishes reading chapter 27 and comments on the temptations of jealousy and idleness and Mary's recommendations to confront temptations.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 27 and comments on combating temptations with the Word of God and how we face assaults on our memories and desires for food.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 27 of book 3 and then comments on the tactics of the enemy and how we can put him to flight.  </p> <p><br></p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 26 of book 3 and then comments on the tactics of the devil and how God deceives the deceiver in the incarnation.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 26 of book 3 and then comments on Satan attacks on humanity.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 25 of book 3 and then offers a reflection on Our Lady's ability to obtain miracles from God.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 24 of book 3 and then offers a reflection about reflecting on the Visitation during your rosary prayer and about priestly blessings. </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney finishes reading chapter 23 of book 3 and then offers a reflection on the words of the Benedictus of Zechariah.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney begins reading chapter 23 of book 3 and then reflects on the significance of names.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 22 of book 3 and then offers a reflection on Mary's presence at the birth of John the Baptist. </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads the beginning of chapter 22 of book 3, and then comments on the forthcoming birth of St. John the Baptist as one who testifies to the light.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 21 of book 3 and then offers a reflection on ensuring we pray for God's will in every situation.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 20 and then reflects on Mary's role in obtaining conversion.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney finishes reading chapter 19 of book, and then comments on coming to know the things we cannot perceive, the holy conversations of Mary and Elizabeth, and Mary performing simple household tasks.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward reads chapter 19 of book 3 and reflects on Mary's conversations with the angels during the visitation and hints at her role as co--redemptrix. </p>

<p>Fr. Edward recently visited Spain and had the opportunity to visit Agreda and venerate the incorrupt body of Venerable Maria of Agreda, celebrate Mass in the monastery, and interview Sister Patricia about life in the convent founded Venerable Maria of Agreda.  </p> <p><br></p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from Chapter 18 of book 3 and then comments on the experiences of Mary and Elizabeth.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 18 of book 3 and then offers a reflection on Mary's visit to Elizabeth.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 17 of book three and then offers a reflection.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney begins reading chapter 17 of book 3 and then comments about Mary's Magnificat.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 16 of book 3 and offers a reflection on Maria of Agreda's knowledge of certain things revealed to her.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 16, book 3, and provides a reflection on the events which transpire during the Visitation.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 15 of book 3 and reflects on the Visitation.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward preaches a homily based on the readings for Thursday of the Octave Easter from Agreda, Spain.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 14 of book 3 and then comments on it, including about the Mary's love for birds.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 13 of book 3 and then offers a reflection on the day's reading. </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 13 of book three and then offers a reflection on the day's reading, including Mary as a viatrix and the beauty of Mary.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter twelve of book three and then offers a reflection on the day's reading. </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 12 of book 3, and then reflects on our profession of faith in Jesus and why certain events aren't contained in the gospels. </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter eleven of book three and then offers a reflection on how we can meditate on the Annunciation.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter eleven from book three and then offers a reflection on the Angelus prayer. </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter ten of book three and then begins to reflect on the Annunciation.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter nine of book three and then reflects on Mary's vision of Heaven and Hell and how she later shows Heaven and Hell to visionaries in apparitions.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter eight of book three and then offers a reflection about the heart of Mary and her awareness of her sinlessness.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 7, book 3, and then comments on the Book of Esther and speculates if Mary shared her visions with St. Joseph.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter six from book three and reflects on Mary's efficacy in healing intercession and her original holiness and innocence.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 5 of Book 3, and then offers a reflection on Mary as cause of our salvation and Mary's dialogue with God in prayer. </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter four of book three from the Mystical City of God and then reflects on Mary's sorrow over man's avoidance of God. </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter three of book three in its entirety and then offers a reflection.  </p>