The Mystical City of God in a Year
By Fr. Edward Looney
The Mystical City of God in a YearNov 07, 2022
Year 2, Day 365: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 23, Paragraphs 786-791
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.
Year 2, Day 364: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 22, Paragraphs 775-785
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 22 of book 8 and then comments on the tomb of Our Lady.
Year 2, Day 363: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 21, Paragraphs 767-774
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 21 of book 8, and then comments on the dormition tradition and our salvation.
Year 2, Day 362: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 21, Paragraphs 760-766
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 21 of book 8 and then comments on the glory of Heaven.
Year 2, Day 361: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 20, Paragraphs 747-759
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.
Year 2, Day 360: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 19, Paragraphs 740-746
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 19 of book 8 and then comments on why Mary chose to die rather than not experience death.
Year 2, Day 359: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 19, Paragraphs 732-739
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.
Year 2, Day 358: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 18, Paragraphs 722-731
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.
Year 2, Day 357: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 18, Paragraphs 713-721
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.
Year 2, Day 356: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 17, Paragraphs 706-712
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.
Year 2, Day 355: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 17, Paragraphs 696-705
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.
Year 2, Day 354: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 16, Paragraphs 688-695
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.
Year 2, Day 353: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 16, Paragraphs 680-687
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.
Year 2, Day 352: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 15, Paragraphs 671-679
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.
Year 2, Day 351: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 15, Paragraphs 662-670
Fr. Edward Looney reads chapter 15 of book 8 and then comments on Mary's intercessory role in relation to the feasts of Christ.
Year 2, Day 350: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 14, Paragraphs 651-661
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.
Year 2, Day 349: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 14, Paragraphs 642-650
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.
Year 2, Day 348: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 13, Paragraphs 636-641
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.
Year 2, Day 347: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 13, Paragraphs 625-635
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.
Year 2, Day 346: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 12, Paragraphs 611-624
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 12 of book 8 and then comments on the celebrations of Mary's life.
Year 2, Day 345: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 11, Paragraphs 603-610
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.
Year 2, Day 344: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 11, Paragraphs 595-602
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 11 of book 8 and reflects on the nearness of Mary's journey to eternal life.
Year 2, Day 343: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 10, Paragraphs 585-594
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.
Year 2, Day 342: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 10, Paragraphs 575-584
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 10 of book 8 and then comments on the power of reflecting on Christ's passion.
Year 2, Day 341: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 9, Paragraphs 566-574
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.
Year 2, Day 340: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 9, Paragraphs 557-565
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 9 of book 8 and then comments on the origins of the gospels written by the evangelists.
Year 2, Day 339: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 8, Paragraphs 544-556
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 8 of book 8 and then comments on the impact of stories on our faith.
Year 2, Day 338: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 8, Paragraphs 533-543
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 8 of book 8 and then comments on Mary as a pilgrim to the Kingdom of Heaven.
Year 2, Day 337: Vol 4, Book 8, Chapter 7, Paragraphs 519-532
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 7 of book 8 and then comments on the power of the sacraments.
Year 2, Day 336: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 7, Paragraphs 505-518
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 7 of book 8 and comments on the virtuousness of Mary.
Year 2, Day 335: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 6, Paragraphs 496-504
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 6 of book 8 and then reflects about the power of receiving Holy Communion for our spiritual lives.
Year 2, Day 334: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 6, Paragraphs 489-495
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 6 of book 8 and then comments on Mary's preparation of the cenacle for Mass.
Year 2, Day 333: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 6, Paragraphs 480-488
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.
Year 2, Day 332: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 5, Paragraphs 473-479
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.
Year 2, Day 331: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 5, Paragraphs 464-472
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 5 of book 8 and then comments on the story sea of life.
Year 2, Day 330: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 5, Paragraphs 456-463
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.
Year 2, Day 329: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 4, Paragraphs 448-455
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 4 of book 8 and then comments on the interior life of Mary and how she resists the temptations of the devil.
Year 2, Day 328: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 4, Paragraphs 440-447
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 4 of book 8 and then comments on the church in Ephesus.
Year 2, Day 327: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 4, Paragraphs 431-439
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 4 of book 8 and then comments on the false religion that emerges in Ephesus.
Year 2, Day 326: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 3, Paragraphs 422-430
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 3 of book 8 and then comments on being instructed by Mary, our concern for others, and how Mary prays without ceasing in heaven.
Year 2, Day 325: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 3, Paragraphs 413-421
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 3 of book 8 and then comments on our love for God, people, and things, and also on the evil seeds planted in our hearts.
Year 2, Day 324: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 2, Paragraphs 403-412
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 2 of book 8 and then comments on Mary's intercessory role and how God the Father wants it.
Year 2, Day 323: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 2, Paragraphs 392-402
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 2 of book 8 and then comments on conversions gained by St. James and his martyrdom.
Year 2, Day 322: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 1, Paragraphs 385-391
Fr. Edward reads from chapter 1 of book 8 and then comments on what the martyrdom of St. James meant for the other apostles.
Year 2, Day 321: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 1, Paragraphs 374-384
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 1 of book 8 and then comments on Mary's prayers and concern for the Apostles.
Year 2, Day 320: Volume 4, Book 8 Chapter 1, Paragraphs 365-373
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 1 of book 8 and then comments on what Mary does before leaving Jerusalem for Ephesus and also on the title Star of the Sea.
Year 2, Day 319: Volume 4, Book 7, Chapter 17, Paragraphs 353-363
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 18 of book 7 and then comments on the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar and how we can foster a devotion to her today.
Year 2, Day 318: Volume 4, Book 7, Chapter 17, Paragraphs 343-352
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 17 of book 7 and then comments on the building and significance of the Marian shrine in Zaragoza.
Year 2, Day 317: Volume 4, Book 7, Chapter 17, Paragraphs 334-342
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 17 of book 7 and then comments on the demons tormenting the damned and our developing relationship with Mary.
Year 2, Day 316: Volume 4, Book 7, Chapter 16, Paragraphs 325-333
Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 16 of book 7 and then comments on our gratitude for Mary and the help she gives us.