Planning a trip to Italy during the Jubilee Year 2025? Don’t miss this expert guide! Fr. Edward is joined by Teresa Tomeo, a veteran Catholic journalist, Italian heritage enthusiast, and author of Italy's Shrines and Wonders: Discovering Sacred Spaces, Fascinating Places, and Destinations Off the Beaten Path. With over 70 trips to Italy, Teresa shares insider travel tips to make your pilgrimage or vacation unforgettable.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

Learn how to plan a spiritually enriching trip while avoiding common tourist pitfalls. Whether it’s your first visit or you’re a seasoned traveler, these tips will help you navigate the Jubilee Year with ease!

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In this special episode, Fr. Edward Looney speaks with Fr. Steve de los Santos, a priest of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood, to discuss the upcoming beatification of Fr. Giovanni Merlini on January 12, 2025. Tune in to learn about Fr. Giovanni Merlini’s life, his extraordinary faith, and the miracle that led to his beatification. Fr. Steve also shares insights into the Missionaries of the Precious Blood, the order’s founder St. Gaspar del Buffalo, and the impact of Fr. Merlini’s writings and homilies.

Don’t miss out on this insightful conversation ahead of Fr. Merlini’s beatification ceremony in 2025!

Join Fr. Looney for the 12 Days of Christmas Talk Show, today he enjoys a cup of Toffee Pretzel coffee from Door County Coffee. He discusses goal setting for the new year and what he hopes to accomplish and then reflects on the opening prayer for the feast of Mary, Mother of God.

In today's installment of the 12 Days of Christmas Talk Show, Fr. Edward enjoys a cup of Highlander Grogg coffee from Door County Coffee and looks back over 2024 sharing about the holy graves he has visited and prayed at, movies he enjoyed, his favorite podcast interviews of the year, and the books he read in 2024. Afterward, he reflects on the collect (opening prayer) for the liturgical day.

Prolific author and scholar, Dr. Joseph Pearce joins Fr. Edward Looney for a conversation about classical books. If reading more is a goal for 2025, consider adding a classical book or two. What makes a book a classic? Which classic should you begin with? Dr. Pearce answers these questions and more in this episode!

Learn more about Dr. Pearce: https://jpearce.co

Buy the book: https://ignatius.com/classic-literature-made-simple-clmsp/

Fr. Edward speaks with Writer, Producer, and Director Fr. Tom Gibbons about the documentary Hollywood Priest about Fr. Bud Keiser which is airing on PBS World this December. Check local listings. Fr Bud's story is an inspiring one for all people, Meet Fr. Bud in this new documentary.

Wednesday 12/18- 7pm EST/4pm PST

Fr. Kubicki's voice is recognizable from his reflections on Relevant Radio. He's been a long time devotee and promoter of the Morning Offering. Today, he joins Fr. Edward Looney to encourage us to make the Morning Offering a part of our daily spiritual life.

Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Year-Daily-Offerings-Giving-Your/dp/162164703X/

While there is a new movie on Netflix about Mary, there is a new movie releasing in theaters for three days called I Am The Immaculate Conception, it is a docudrama, which will teach you about the Blessed Virgin Mary, he role in salvation history, and the importance of the Immaculate Conception. Join Fr. Edward Looney and Fr. Chris Alar for this conversation about the new film and why it's so important.

https://www.fathomevents.com/events/immaculate-conception/

You've heard Anthony DeStefano on the podcast before sharing about his numerous other books. In a charming story, Anthony DeStefano treats topics related to grief and mourning, saintly examples and intercession, all combined with celebrating Christmas. Hear Anthony DeStefano share about his writing method, the story behind his book, and what it means to him as author that so many children' will hear this story. "Christmas in Heaven" is a perfect story to share with the child in your life this Christmas.

Buy the book: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/christmas-in-heaven/

Buy Fr. Edward's children's book: https://www.amazon.com/Looneys-Christmas-Stories-Edward-Looney/dp/B0BM42FBHP/

Learn more about Anthony: http://www.anthonydestefano.com

Looking for a meaningful Christmas gift for your priest? Author Tina Jost introduces her book, One Hour for My Priest, a prayer companion designed to help the laity dedicate a holy hour for their beloved priests. Discover how this thoughtful gift of prayer can deepen your faith while supporting the spiritual needs of your priest. Tune in to learn more about this unique and heartfelt way to show your gratitude this holiday season.

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