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

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 18 of book 4 and then offers a reflection on the privileges of Mary, the prayers of Jesus, and the poor approaching Our Lady. </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 18 of book 4 and then offers a reflection on the foreshadowing of Mary's mediation of grace and the hospitality a stranger paid to them.</p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 17 of book 4 and comments on the significance of the Magi. </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 16 of book 4 and then comments on what is contained in the scriptures versus the Mystical City of God, how honoring Mary is really honoring Jesus, how to tailor the Magnificat to other situations, and the need to cultivate adoration of the real presence. </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 16 of book 4 and then comments on our knowledge of scripture and the life of the three kings/magi. </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 15 of book 4 and then reflects on Mary as the Queen of Martyrs and feeling divine effects in our souls. </p>

<p>Fr. Edward reads from chapter 15 of book 4 and then comments on the sacredness of places in the Holy Land. </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 14 of book 4 and comments on Mary's closeness to Christ's sacrifice and suffering, relics, and our meditation on the mystery of redemption. </p>

<p>Fr. Edward finishes reading chapter 13 of book 4 and then comments on the name of Jesus. </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 13 of book 4 and reflects on the Circumcision of Jesus and the Holy Family's obedience to the Law. </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 12 of book 4 and then comments on the image of the nursing Madonna. </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 12 of book 4 and the comments on how the evil one was deceived by the humility of Jesus's birth. </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 11 of book 4 and comments on the announcement of Jesus's birth as it is received throughout the heavens and the earth. </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 10 of book 4 and then comments on Jesus's birth as being for all people. </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 10 of book 4, and then comments on Mary's virginity during the birth of Christ and how Jesus participated in the work of creation. </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 10 of book 4, pertaining to the birth of Jesus and offers a reflection on the prayerful nature of Joseph and Mary surrounding these events. </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 9 of book 4 and offers a reflection on the first events of Christmas day. </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter nine of book four and then comments on what we listen to when we travel. </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 8 of book 4 and comments on God's will for Jesus to be born in Bethlehem and how those events come about. </p>

<p>Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 7 of book 4 and then comments on the swaddling cloth of Jesus and Jesus's prayer for his mother, father, and the world. </p>

<p>Fr. Edward reads the entirety of chapter six from book four and then offers a reflection on the virtues of Joseph and Mary, their poverty, and Mary's songs. </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 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>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 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>