Beste City Of God podcaster (2025)

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Year 3, Day 365: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 23, Paragraphs 786-791 25:36

4d ago25:36

25:36

Fr. Edward Looney reads the final reading of the Mystical City of God from book 8, chapter 23, and then reflects on the project as it reaches completion.

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A Gift of Love (Audio)

12d ago

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1 John 4:7-12What’s the best gift you’ve ever received? In 1 John 4, we read about God sending us the gift of his Son. Not only is this an incredible gift, but it is also a perfect picture of God’s love for us.Av Eric Roseberry

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Year 3, Day 364: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 22, Paragraphs 775-785 26:32

5d ago26:32

26:32

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 22 of book 8 and then comments on the tomb of Our Lady.

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Year 3, Day 363: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 21, Paragraphs 767-774 14:56

6d ago14:56

14:56

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 21 of book 8, and then comments on the dormition tradition and our salvation.

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Year 3, Day 362: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 21, Paragraphs 760-766 15:48

9d ago15:48

15:48

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 21 of book 8 and then comments on the glory of Heaven.

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Year 3, Day 361: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 20, Paragraphs 747-759 20:59

10d ago20:59

20:59

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 20 of book 8 and then comments on Mary's funeral procession, burial, and what it teaches us about dying to self.

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Year 3, Day 360: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 19, Paragraphs 740-746 15:50

11d ago15:50

15:50

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 19 of book 8 and then comments on why Mary chose to die rather than not experience death.

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Year 3, Day 359: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 19, Paragraphs 732-739 15:32

12d ago15:32

15:32

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 19 of book 8 and then comments on the last days/hours of Mary's life and what happened. He also shares about the movie "Full of Grace" which is a beautiful cinematic reflection on this topic.

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Year 3, Day 358: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 18, Paragraphs 722-731 20:20

13d ago20:20

20:20

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 18 of book 8 and then comments on Mary's prayers for priests and what we as the Faithful should love about the Church.

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Year 3, Day 357: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 18, Paragraphs 713-721 19:00

14d ago19:00

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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 18 of book 8 and then comments on the on Mary's reflection over her life and the significance of her receiving Holy Communion and its meaning for us.

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Year 3, Day 356: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 17, Paragraphs 706-712 18:13

15d ago18:13

18:13

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 16 of book 8 and then comments on the end last days before Mary's departure from this world, the prophecies of prophets about it, and God wanting to bring her into eternity.

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Year 3, Day 355: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 17, Paragraphs 696-705 19:29

16d ago19:29

19:29

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter7 of book 8 and then comments on the annunciation/assumption parallel and the apostles knowledge of Mary's forthcoming departure.

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Year 3, Day 354: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 16, Paragraphs 688-695 16:22

17d ago16:22

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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 16 of book 8 and then comments on the use of time and incorporating devotional prayer in our day.

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Year 3, Day 353: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 16, Paragraphs 680-687 20:08

18d ago20:08

20:08

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 16 of book 8 and then comments on Mary remembering what God had done for her, her memories of the Jesus and why we should be grateful for her.

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Year 3, Day 352: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 15, Paragraphs 671-679 17:36

20d ago17:36

17:36

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 15 of book 8 and then comments on what Mary's observances of feasts means for our observance, celebration, and spiritual life.

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Good News of Great Joy (Audio)

20d ago

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Luke 2:8-14A sermon from guest pastor Jeff Brewer.Av Jeff Brewer

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Year 3, Day 351: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 15, Paragraphs 662-670 16:47

21d ago16:47

16:47

Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 15 of book 8 and then comments on Mary's intercessory role in relation to the feasts of Christ.

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Year 3, Day 350: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 14, Paragraphs 651-661 22:20

22d ago22:20

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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 14 of book 8 and then comments on Old Testament typology and Mary's celebration of Christmas and what she can obtain for us and the world, and how we can celebrate like her.

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Year 3, Day 349: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 14, Paragraphs 642-650 18:25

23d ago18:25

18:25

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 14 of book 8 and reflects on how Mary celebrates the incarnation, her knowledge of the plants, and the hymns she wrote.

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Year 3, Day 348: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 13, Paragraphs 636-641 14:02

24d ago14:02

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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 13 of book 8 and then comments on fostering gratitude for graces received and the gifts of our Catholic faith.

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Year 3, Day 347: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 13, Paragraphs 625-635 21:16

25d ago21:16

21:16

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 13 of book 8 and then comments on Mary's celebration of St. Joachim and St. Anne and her spouse St. Joseph.

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Year 3, Day 346: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 12, Paragraphs 611-624 25:27

26d ago25:27

25:27

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 12 of book 8 and then comments on the celebrations of Mary's life.

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Go in Peace (Audio)

26d ago

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Luke 2:13-14Everyone wants more peace in their lives, but how are we supposed to find it in the midst of so much chaos? In Luke 2, we read that Jesus came to this earth to bring peace. But what does that mean, and how do we receive it? Check out our...Av Eric Roseberry

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Year 3, Day 345: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 11, Paragraphs 603-610 17:19

27d ago17:19

17:19

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 11 of book 8 and then comments on Mary's frequent visits to Heaven while on earth and what rejoicing that brought souls there.

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Year 3, Day 344: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 11, Paragraphs 595-602 14:14

28d ago14:14

14:14

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 11 of book 8 and reflects on the nearness of Mary's journey to eternal life.

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Year 3, Day 343: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 10, Paragraphs 585-594 18:35

29d ago18:35

18:35

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 10 of book 8 and then comments on Mary's reception of holy communion, her receiving visitors, her care for the poor, and her meditation on the passion.

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Year 3, Day 342: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 10, Paragraphs 575-584 17:05

30d ago17:05

17:05

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 10 of book 8 and then comments on the power of reflecting on Christ's passion.

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Year 3, Day 341: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 9, Paragraphs 566-574 19:07

1M ago19:07

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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 9 of book 8 and then comments on establishment of the feasts of the Church and praying for your priest.

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Year 3, Day 340: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 9, Paragraphs 557-565 17:01

1M ago17:01

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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 9 of book 8 and then comments on the origins of the gospels written by the evangelists.

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Year 3, Day 339: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 8, Paragraphs 544-556 20:25

1M ago20:25

20:25

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 8 of book 8 and then comments on the impact of stories on our faith.

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Hope for the Hopeless (Audio)

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Lamentations 3Everyone has hopeful plans for their future, but how will we respond when things don’t work out as we hope? Will we grow angry or bitter? What will happen to our relationship with God? Check out our latest sermon to hear more about...Av Eric Roseberry

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Year 3, Day 338: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 8, Paragraphs 533-543 18:30

1M ago18:30

18:30

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 8 of book 8 and then comments on Mary as a pilgrim to the Kingdom of Heaven.

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Year 3, Day 337: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 7, Paragraphs 519-532 22:23

1M ago22:23

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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 7 of book 8 and then comments on the power of the sacraments.

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Year 3, Day 336: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 7, Paragraphs 505-518 22:12

1M ago22:12

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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 7 of book 8 and comments on the virtuousness of Mary.

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Year 3, Day 335: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 6, Paragraphs 496-504 16:03

1M ago16:03

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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 6 of book 8 and then reflects about the power of receiving Holy Communion for our spiritual lives.

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Year 3, Day 334: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 6, Paragraphs 489-495 14:28

1M ago14:28

14:28

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 6 of book 8 and then comments on Mary's preparation of the cenacle for Mass.

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Year 3, Day 333: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 6, Paragraphs 480-488 17:31

1M ago17:31

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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 6 of book 8 and then comments on the continued theme of Mary's power over evil and St. Paul's encounter with Mary.

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Year 3, Day 332: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 5, Paragraphs 473-479 15:37

1M ago15:37

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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 5 of book 8 and then comments on what we remember from the four volumes, having a pure motive for love of God, and the value of a daily examination.

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Strategic Generosity (Audio)

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Luke 16:10-13It’s wise to have a plan for our resources. So, why shouldn’t we have a plan for our generosity? Check out our latest sermon to learn more about how Christians can become purposeful in their stewardship of the good gifts God has given them.Av Eric Roseberry

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Year 3, Day 331: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 5, Paragraphs 464-472 17:28

1M ago17:28

17:28

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 5 of book 8 and then comments on the story sea of life.

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Year 3, Day 330: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 5, Paragraphs 456-463 17:45

1M ago17:45

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Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 5 of book 8 and then comments on St. Peter's request for Mary to visit, the titles used by the Church for Mary, and the way of life for the women who surround themselves around Mary.