Today is a special podcast, two interviews with two different people sharing about offerings for Lent that you can still take advantage of before Easter. Bisong joins Fr. Edward to talk about his 1 hour long meditation on the Stations of the Cross from Mary's perspective and Anthony Kolenc shares about the Catholic Teen Book Collective "Ashes: Visible and Invisible." Learn about the projects and what each has to offer in this episode!

Bisong's film: https://www.maryswayofthecross.com/

Anthony Kolenc's Website: http://www.antonykolenc.com/

Caitie Crowley was involved in a car accident and it took her a year to literally get back on her feet. She shares about her story in her book "Stepping Up!: How Christ Turned My Pain & Suffering into Hope & Joy." Her story is one that can help us better understand suffering during the season of Lent and whenever we experience it throughout life.

Buy her book: https://enroutebooksandmedia.com/steppingup/

Follow Fr. Edward's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvw7PL8ZDihyEMpy94b5-PA

The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City recently dedicated their shrine to Blessed Stanley Rother. One person who was in attendance was Br. Stanley Rother, OSB, a monk of St. Meinrad Abbey. In this episode he shares how Blessed Stanley Rother became his patron, the story of Blessed Stanley Rother, his impressions of being present for such a special celebration, and how he expresses his devotion to the missionary martyr.

Follow Br. Stanley Rother Wagner, OSB on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swagner.osb/

Learn more about Blessed Stanley Rother: https://rothershrine.org/

Follow Fr. Edward's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvw7PL8ZDihyEMpy94b5-PA

Marlene Watkins is the founder of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospitality North American Volunteers and has shared about her many years of pilgrimage experiences in her latest book "Everyday Miracles of Lourdes." Discovery the beauty of this Marian apparition through stories and sharing from Marlene in this episode of How They Love Mary.

Buy the book: https://www.sophiainstitute.com/products/item/everyday-miracles-of-lourdes

Jeremy Christianson recently penned his conversion memoir "From the Susquehanna to the Tiber: A Memoir of Conversion from Mormonism to the Roman Catholic Church" with Ignatius Press. In this interview, Fr. Edward Looney learns the basic tenants of Mormonism and what they believe, and why Jeremy Christianson found Catholicism attractive.

You can buy Jeremy's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Susquehanna-Tiber-Conversion-Mormonism-Catholic/

In this episode, Fr. Edward looks back at why he started a podcast, the guests he has interviewed, and shares the top 15 most downloaded episodes. This is the 200th episode (its more if you count bonus episodes) and there are many more to come!

St. Louis de Montfort in the 1700's proposed total consecration to Jesus through Mary. He wasn't the first. In fact, Catholic apologist Shane Kapler argues that Marian consecration has its roots in the bible, and not just the New Testament but also in the Old Testament. In this interview, you will learn why Catholics consecrate their lives to Mary and where you can find that in the bible. We also talk about vocabulary and whether or not we should say consecration versus entrustment. If you are considering Marian consecration, then this is the episode to convince you as to why you should.

Learn more about Shane Kapler: https://explainingchristianity.com/index.html

Join Fr. Edward on a pilgrimage: https://app.nativitypilgrimage.com/trip/?trip=72441

Follow Fr. Edward's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvw7PL8ZDihyEMpy94b5-PA

Blessed Solanus Casey, Venerable Frederic Baraga, and Venerable Samuel Mazzuchelli all have something in common. They are someday saints and also featured in a book by Laurie Schmitt. In this conversation with Fr. Edward Looney, Laurie shares about her writing projects, devotion to the someday saints, and how they impress her.

Learn more about Laurie Schmitt and her books: https://laurieschmitt.com/

Join Fr. Edward on a pilgrimage: https://app.nativitypilgrimage.com/trip/?trip=72441

Follow Fr. Edward's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvw7PL8ZDihyEMpy94b5-PA

Another contribution of Pope Benedict to Marian theology was his commentary on the third part of the secret of Fatima. In this conversation, Fatima scholar Kevin Symonds talks about Cardinal Ratzinger turned Pope Benedict XVI's contribution to understanding Fatima.

Learn more about Kevin's writings: https://kevinsymonds.com/

Kevin's previous interview on How They Love Mary- https://howtheylovemary.fireside.fm/makingsense

Join Fr. Edward on a pilgrimage: https://app.nativitypilgrimage.com/trip/?trip=72441

Follow Fr. Edward's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvw7PL8ZDihyEMpy94b5-PA

With the recent death of Pope Benedict XVI on December 31, 2022, many people have been reflecting about his life as a theologian and as pope. Theologian Dr. Kevin Clarke joins Fr. Edward Looney to discus the biblical Marian theology of Pope Benedict, in addition to the Eucharistic theology and devotion of the late pontiff.

Join Fr. Edward on a pilgrimage: https://app.nativitypilgrimage.com/trip/?trip=72441

Follow Fr. Edward's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvw7PL8ZDihyEMpy94b5-PA