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

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 2 of book 3 in its entirety and then offers a reflection on Mary as Queen of Earth and powerful over storms, the value of suffering, and our need to pray for the coming of Jesus.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney finishes reading chapter 1 of book 3 and reflects on Mary's knowledge of creation given to her on this first day of preparation for the Annunciation.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney begins reading chapter 1 of book 3 and then comments on an individual's encounter with Mary back then and still today.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney finishes reading the introduction to volume 2 and reflects on Mary's prayer to God as an individual and for us.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney continues reading from the introduction of the Mystical City of God for Volume 2 and then offers a reflection on our choices and desires and saintly friends.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from the introduction of book 3 and reflects on the unworthiness of one's call.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney finishes reading volume one with the conclusion of chapter 24 and then he offers a reflection on Mary being praised at the city gates of heaven.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney continues to read about Proverbs 31 from book 2, chapter 24.  He offers a reflection afterward about the penitential life of the Blessed Mother and how the richness of Jesus and Mary enrich our poverty.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney finishes reading Chapter 23 and continues to reflect on Mary and Proverbs 31, thinking about Mary as the Star of the Sea, the distributor of grace, and how the Lord inspired Maria of Agreda.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney begins reading chapter 23 of book 2, and then reflects on the reading which pertains to the relationship of Proverbs 31 and the Blessed Virgin Mary.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney concludes reading chapter 22, and continues reflecting about the person of St. Joseph and his life in the Holy Family.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney begins reading chapter 22 and then comments about the life and role of St. Joseph.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 21 from book 2 about God telling Mary that He is calling her to marriage.  Fr. Edward reflects on what that means for Mary and how she begins to make sense of it.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads the entirety of chapter 20 and reflects on Mary's prayer life in the temple and how it speaks to us.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney finishes reading Chapter 19 of Book 2 and then reflects on Mary and St. Anne.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney begins reading chapter 19 of book 2, and reflects on the coming death of St. Anne and what it means for Mary.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney finishes reading chapter 18 of book 2, and the offers a reflection on how Mary dealt with persecution and how it teaches us to live.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from Chapter 18 about Mary's experience of temptation and assault of the evil one and he offers a reflection on Mary's prayer in those moments.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 17 from book 2, and then offers a commentary on the dark night of the soul.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney finishes reading chapter 16 today about the death of St. Joachim and offers a reflection on praying for widows and widowers.</p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from Chapter 16 of Book 2.  In this reading we return to Mary in the temple and get a glimpse into her spiritual life.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 15 of book 2 and then offers a reflection.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney finishes reading Chapter 14 about visions Mary enjoyed in her life, including imaginary and corporeal.</p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 14 of book 2 about abstractive and intellectual visions.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney continues his reading from book 2, chapter 14, and offers a reflection on purgatory.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney begins reading chapter 14 of book 2 and then offers a reflection on the nature of mystical revelations.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney finishes reading chapter 13 of book 2, and then offers a reflection on the gifts of the holy spirit, especially science and intelligence, also known as knowledge and understanding.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney begins reading chapter 13 of book 2, and then offers a reflection on the gifts of the Holy Spirit.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney finishes reading chapter 12 of book 2 and offers a reflection on temperance and its relationship to anger and pride. </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney begins reading chapter 12 of book 2 which treats the topic of temperance, and then offers a reflection on temperance relating to food.  </p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads the entirety of chapter eleven and then offers a reflection on the virtue of fortitude.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney finishes reading chapter ten and then offers a reflection on generosity toward others and just acts toward God. </p>

<p>Fr. Edward reads from chapter ten of book two which treats the topic of justice.  Fr. Edward offers a reflection on what we owe God, and also explains latria and dulia.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney finishes reading chapter nine of book 2 and offers a reflection on the virtue of prudence  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from book 2, chapter, 9 about prudence and then offers a reflection on that cardinal virtue.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney finishes reading chapter 8 of book 2, and then offers a reflection on the degrees of loving God and how to pray for a pure love of God in your life.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney begins reading from chapter 8 of book 2, and then offers a reflection on love and copying Mary's love.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads the entirety of chapter 7 from book 2, and then offers a reflection on Mary as Mother of Hope and the Pontmain apparition.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney finishes reading chapter six of book 2 and then offers a reflection on the faith of Mary and how all things are possible with God. </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from the sixth chapter of book 2 of the Mystical City of God and then offers a reflection on Mary's faith.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter five of book 2, and then offers a commentary on virtuous living and making God the end of everything we do.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from the Mystical City of God, finishing book 2, chapter 4, and then offering a reflection on Mary performing ordinary tasks and her spiritual reading.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter four of book two and then offers a reflection on the graces of being in God's presence and the need for a daily schedule.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney finishes chapter 3 of book two of The Mystical City of God and then offers a reflection on poverty, chastity, and the enclosure.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from Book 2, Chapter 3, and then offers a reflection on mortal/venial sin and obedience.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 2 of book 2, finishing the chapter, and then offers a reflection on the reading. </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from book 2, chapter 2, and then offers a reflection on the day's reading. </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from the book 2, chapter 1 of the Mystical City of God and then offers a reflection on Mary's entry into the temple as being similar to that of a woman entering religious life.  </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from Book 2 of volume 1, chapter 1, and then offers a reflection on the Presentation of Mary in the Temple and Mary as the Ark of the New Covenant.  </p>

<p>Brenda Lorena Garcia is a stunt-double and a Hollywood actress who loves God and the Blessed Mother.   A part of Opus Dei and the Confraternity of the Holy Rosary, she seeks to attend Mass daily, pray the rosary, and do spiritual reading.  She recently discovered Fr. Edward Looney's Mystical City of God in a Year Podcast and shares why she is listening and what she hopes to take away from the work of Venerable Maria of Agreda.  </p> <p>Learn more about Brenda: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5077361/</p> <p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendalgarcia/</p> <p>Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrendaLGarciaX</p> <p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialBrendaGarcia</p> <p><br></p> <p>Listen to The Mystical City of God in a Year Podcast on </p> <p>Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mystical-city-of-god-in-a-year/id1601215824</p> <p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0n6jY6bTouflFHdoX2azR5</p> <p>Anchor: https://anchor.fm/mysticalcity</p> <p><br></p> <p>Buy A Lenten Journey with Mother Mary: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/lenten-journey-with-mother-mary</p> <p><br></p> <p>Pre-order the book How They Love Mary: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/how-they-love-mary</p>