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Fr. Edward Looney finishes reading chapter 1 of book 6 and then comments on the events of the Wedding Feast at Cana ushering in the ministry and miracles of Jesus.

Year 2, Day 218: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 1, Paragraphs 327-332

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 26 of book 5 and comments on the temptations of Jesus and his victory over Lucifer.

Year 2, Day 212: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 26, Paragraphs 284-289

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

Day 340: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 9, Paragraphs 557-565

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 23 of book 6 and then comments on knowing the ploys of the evil one.

Year 2, Day 264: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 23, Paragraphs 711-717

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

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

Fr. Edward Looney begins reading chapter 5 and then comments on Jesus teaching the teachers about the prophecies and the second coming of Jesus.

Year 3, Day 186: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 5, Paragraphs 47-54

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 16 of book 5 and then comments on the necessity and benefits of devotion to St. Joseph.

Year 3, Day 199: Volume 3, Book 5, Chapter 16, Paragraphs 175-183

Celebrating a Merry Catholic Christmas is a treasure, one that offers its riches year after year. It is a valuable resource for understanding and celebrating Advent and Christmas as a Catholic. Beyond providing the historical roots of traditions, such as the Advent wreath and Christmas tree, it also features spiritual reflections and suggestions for practices to enrich your familys Christmas preparation and celebration. Youll find all of the major Feast Days of Advent and Christmas along with devotions and traditions that will help your family get more out these important seasons. Inside youll learn&hellip;why candles are placed in windowswhy poinsettias are used as a Christmas decorationthe origin of the Christmas treewhen Christmas actually endsand more . . . so that you and yours can appreciate more fully the significance of these traditions and grow in love and honor of Christ.

Celebrating a Merry Catholic Christmas

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 16 of book 7 and then comments on our gratitude for Mary and the help she gives us. &nbsp;

Day 316: Volume 4, Book 7, Chapter 16, Paragraphs 325-333

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 23 of book 6 and then comments on the ways the devil tries to distract us.

Year 2, Day 265: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 23, Paragraphs 718-724

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. &nbsp;

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

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter ten of book three and then begins to reflect on the Annunciation.

Year 3, Day 104: Volume 2, Book 3, Chapter 10, Paragraphs 109-122

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 13 of book 7 and then comments on the Apostles tracing the steps of Jesus, the cross and relics given to them by Our Lady, and the transportation of the apostles by angels. &nbsp;

Year 3, Day 305: Volume 4, Book 7, Chapter 13, Paragraphs 232-239

Only two years after the Second Vatican Council concluded in 1965, Catholics around the world welcomed the publication of The Rhine Flows Into the Tiber, a history of the Council published worldwide in four languages. Widely hailed for its balanced, factual reporting, this eye-opening insider's account was written by Fr. Ralph M. Wiltgen, a priest and professional journalist who was an eyewitness with unparalleled access to the principal figures and events of the Council.The Inside Story of Vatican II is a revised, updated edition of that ground-breaking contemporary account, which details in particular the crucial influence on the Council's proceedings exerted by its German-speaking bishops. As Catholics continue to debate the meaning and impact of Vatican II, they will find this book an indispensable guide for understanding what actually took place there behind the scenes.

The Inside Story of Vatican II

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. &nbsp;

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

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. &nbsp;

Year 3, Day 320: Volume 4, Book 8, Chapter 1, Paragraphs 365-373

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. &nbsp;

Year 2, Day 319: Volume 4, Book 7, Chapter 17, Paragraphs 353-364

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 6 of book 6 and then comments on how some occurrences in the reading foreshadow future events in the gospels.

Year 3, Day 228: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 6, Paragraphs 396-403

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 6 of book 7 and comments on Mary's intercession, her catechetical role, and her reverence for the priests of the Church. &nbsp;

Year 3, Day 289: Volume 4, Book 7, Chapter 6, Paragraphs 88-95

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 14 of book 6 and then comments on how people are hated for their faith and how we can endure suffering like Jesus.

Year 2, Day 241: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 14, Paragraphs 529-536

Why does God work in mysterious ways? One of the greatest saints ever to live, Catherine of Siena is mostly known for inspiring the pope to return to Rome from France, but her story begins as a young woman who thinks she is called to be a hermit! How did God turn this aspiring hermitess into someone who was called to argue with the pope himself and his whole entire court? See how little Catherine learns to love God and achieve great sanctity through loving the people she cares for along the way.Mary Fabyan Windeatt was known as ;the storyteller of the saints.; In the 1950s and 60s, she wrote over twenty historical fiction novels on the saints, bringing to life these holy men and women for young readers across the world. By artistically rendering familiar stories, the Windeatt books help readers see that the saints are real people whom we can emulate.Ideal for all children, especially those enrolled in TAN Academy in the fourth through sixth grades for easy-reading literature.

Saint Catherine of Siena

It is by means of worship that man recognizes his absolute dependence upon God, comes into His presence, and gains practical knowledge of His goodness and sovereign majesty.Father Marie-Dominique Philippe, founder of the Congregation of St. John and one of the twentieth century's most profound theological and pastoral minds, takes us back to the First Commandment, back to the primacy of worship, in You Shall Worship One God. For only by recognizing the singular importance of worship, of making ourselves an offering of love before God, can we hope to fulfill the other commandments and develop a deep and lasting spiritual life.Divine revelation, says Father Philippe, presents true worship to us in the form of sacrifice. The Old Testament stories in which goods and lives are offered to God, and the holocausts and oblations of the Jewish Temple, train God's people to express their love, fidelity, and penitence through sacrifice. In so doing they also prefigure and prepare us for the Passion of Our Lord on Calvary, the perfect and lasting sacrifice that completes and gives meaning to all the others. Christ's offering of Himself is at root a sacrifice of filial worship, glorifying the Father in the truest way possible and thereby effecting the greatest spiritual fruits.You Shall Worship One God is a fascinating study of the development of sacrificial worship throughout salvation history, a rich meditation on the mystery of the Cross, and a necessary reminder to our busy world that the heart of Christianity is found not in service to our fellow man, but in recognizing the Lord's supreme majesty before all. Such worship is essential to salvation, says Father Philippe, for it makes us die to ourselves in order to proclaim that God is first.

You Shall Worship One God

Fr. Edward Looney reads from The Mystical City of God, chapter 15, and then offers a reflection.

Year 2, Day 27: Volume 1, Book 1, Chapter 15, Paragraphs 209-216

J. R. R. Tolkien’s magnum opus, The Lord of the Rings has been beloved for generations, selling millions of copies and selling millions more tickets through its award-winning film adaptations. The immense cultural impact of this epic is undeniable, but the deeper meaning of the story often goes unnoticed. Here, Joseph Pearce, author of Bilbo’s Journey uncovers the rich—and distinctly Christian—meaning just beneath the surface of The Lord of the Rings. Make the journey with Frodo as he makes his perilous trek from the Shire to Mordor, while Pearce expertly reveals the deeper, spiritual significance. Did you know that the events of The Lord of the Rings are deeply intertwined with the Christian calendar? Or what the Ring, with its awesome and terrible power represents? How do the figures of good and evil in the story reflect those forces in our own lives? Find the answers to these questions and much more in Frodo’s Journey.

Frodo's Journey

Fr. Edward Looney reads from chapter 22 of book 6 and comments on the words of Jesus from the cross.

Year 3, Day 260: Volume 3, Book 6, Chapter 22, Paragraphs 678-685

Jeanne-Germaine Castang, the future Marie Celine of the Presentation, was born in 1878 in Nojals, France, to an extremely poor family. While her life was one of sorrows and sufferings, Blessed Marie-Celine of the Presentation shows how she bore them all with patience and humility, and above all divine charity. Compiled by the Poor Clares of Rockford, Illinois, this life story of a teenage Beata will move you to tears—of pity and of inspiration.Contracting poliomyelitis at age four, she lived with a permanent limp. Her mother died when Jeanne-Germaine was young, leaving her to help at the home and care for her brother's tuberculosis—a disease she contracted herself. With her father's business ventures unsuccessful, Jeanne-Germaine had to beg for her food, despite developing a sore on her foot, as the family was sleeping in a barn.Eventually, Mr. Castang found work as a doorkeeper in another town, where his family went to live with him. Jeanne-Germaine, however, stayed with the Sisters of Nazareth in Nojals, hoping to eventually join her sister at another religious community. She was refused, but managed to make it into the Poor Clares community at Talence in 1896, taking the name Marie-Celine of the Presentation. Her tuberculosis began to take a more severe toll on her, and though she persisted in sublime virtues and piety, her body could handle no more, and she died in 1897 at 19, making her final vows on her deathbed.Marie Celine of the Presentation was canonized in 2006 by Pope Benedict XVI. May her courage and immeasurable charity flood our own hearts with pity and move us to imitate her example. Every saint gives a different beautiful insight into our holy Catholic Religion; let this young maiden guide us to perfection, too.

Blessed Marie Celine of the Presentation

01 Opening Credits

02 Preface

03 Introduction

04 Chapter 1 The Dark, Dark Ages

05 Chapter 2 The Catholic Church - Enemy of Progress

06 Chapter 3 A Crusade Against the Truth

07 Chapter 4 The Sinister Inquisition

08 Chapter 5 Science On Trial - The Catholic Church v. Galileo

09 Chapter 6 A Church Corrupted to the Core

10 Chapter 7 A Black and Expedient Legend

11 Chapter 8 And There Are More

12 Appendix 1 How to Answer a Lie

13 Appendix 2 Sources Used and Recommended

14 About the Author

15 Closing Credits

The world hates the Church that Jesus founded, just as He said it would (John 15:18). It reviles her doctrines, mocks her moral teachings, and invents lies about her history. In every age, but especially in our modern day, historians and political powers have distorted the facts about her past (or just made up novel falsehoods from scratch) to make the Church, and the civilization it fostered, seem corrupt, backward, or simply evil. In Seven Lies about Catholic History, Diane Moczar (author of Islam at the Gates) tackles the most infamous and prevalent historical myths about the Church—popular legends that you encounter everywhere from textbooks to T.V.—and reveals the real truth about them. She explains how they got started and why they're still around, and best of all, she gives you the facts and the arguments you need to set the record straight about:<ul><li>The Inquisition: how it was not a bloodthirsty institution but a merciful (and necessary) one;</li><li>Galileo's trial: why moderns invented a myth around it to make science appear incompatible with the Catholic faith (it's not);</li><li>The Reformation: why the 16th-century Church was not totally corrupt (as even some Catholics wrongly believe), as well as how the reformers made things worse for everybody;</li><li>And other lies that the world uses to attack and discredit the Faith &#160;</li></ul>Written in a brisk style that's fun and easy to read, Seven Lies about Catholic History provides the lessons that every Catholic needs in order to defend and explain not just apologize for the Church's rich and complex history.

Seven Lies About Catholic History

Fr. Edward Looney concludes his reading from chapter 11 and offers a reflection on the day's readings.
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Year 3, Day 20: Volume 1, Book 1, Chapter 11, Paragraphs 147-163

The modern crisis stems from a great divorce—a divorce between those who have the Truth and those who do not. In Philosophies at War, Sheen addresses the American people on the themes of government and politics not only as a bishop but also as a conscious citizen. He writes of war and revolution, the need of an absolute (God) and the roots of democracy, patriotism, and peace. He shows that the culture war is not merely political and economic but also theological.Sheen warns that dangerous political currents are reactions against the excesses and defects of the secularist and materialist culture at large, the result of society turning into nothing but a crisscross of individual egotism. He brilliantly summarizes the false claims of recent totalitarian ideologies such as Marxist socialism, Nazism, fascism, and more. Of these dangers, Sheen explains what they have in common: they “demand power over the total man—the whole man, body and soul, and aim at control over the most intimate regions of the spirit.”&#160;Sheen is further critical of certain aspects of the Industrial Revolution and Liberalism which have isolated man from all responsibility to the common good. He laments, “Such is the essence of our secularist culture: the supremacy of the individual man. In this way man is severed from his roots in God, his roots in law and his roots in the brotherhood of man, which can naturally lead to anarchy and the oppression of the weak and the unfortunate.” For anyone seeking to understand the current ideologies that seek to destroy our world, Philosophies at War will be your guide.