This Past Week #7 | Mocking Faith, Wisdom from St. Bernard of Clairvaux, and The Oscars

Hey Everybody! It's Fr. Edward

In this episode of This Past Week, Fr. Edward Looney reflects on recent cultural trends, his Lenten writings, and spiritual insights: 🔹 What He Saw – From comedians mocking Christianity to concerning book covers, Fr. Edward questions why society tolerates such disrespect toward faith. He also reacts to the Oscars and expresses dismay over Anora winning Best Picture due to its explicit content. 🔹 What He Wrote – During Lent, Fr. Edward is posting daily reflections on the Stations of the Cross, sharing unique imagery from various churches. He also discusses his article on the Seven Sundays Devotion to St. Joseph, published on Catholic Link. 🔹 What He Read – A deep dive into St. Bernard of Clairvaux's first sermon on the Song of Songs, exploring the dangers of self-love, worldly attachments, and the ongoing spiritual battles we face. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on faith, culture, and devotion! St. Joseph article- https://catholic-link.org/seven-sundays-devotion-to-st-joseph/

About Podcast

Fr. Edward Looney is a Catholic priest who loves having conversations with guests. They talk about new book releases, various topics related to faith and life, and occasionally he speaks with producers, directors, and actors from the film industry. He has podcasted since 2019, formerly as “How They Love Mary” and “Cup of St. Joe,” conducting over 300 interviews to date. The interview style podcasts from Fr. Edward continues now, as he begins each conversation greeting his audience with “Hey Everybody!” Tune in for inspiring conversations about faith, film, and life.