This Past Week #5 | How to Spot Online Scams, I Picked up a Novel, and 3 Movies I Watched

Hey Everybody! It's Fr. Edward

In this episode of This Past Week, Fr. Edward Looney shares insights on avoiding online scams, the ease of reading fiction over theology, and three movies he watched. 🔹 What I Saw: Controversy over patriarchy and the fallout from Hannah, a catfish account on X (Twitter) Scammers impersonating priests and bishops—why you should never buy gift cards online Prayers for Pope Francis in challenging times 🔹 What I Read: Picked up Everyone on This Train is a Suspect at the airport—realized how much easier fiction is to read compared to theology! 🔹 What I Wrote: A book review on Mariology for Homiletic and Pastoral Review 🔹 What I Watched: Paddington in Peru – Disappointed by the portrayal of the nun Trial by Fire (Netflix) – A powerful take on the death penalty The Unbreakable Boy – A true, inspiring story of family and forgiveness (now in theaters) 📩 Subscribe for more weekly insights! 💬 What’s your take on these topics? Comment below! OnlineScams #CatholicPodcast #FictionVsTheology #MovieReviews #PaddingtonInPeru #TrialByFire #TheUnbreakableBoy #FrEdwardLooney #CatholicPerspective #ScamAwareness #FaithAndCulture

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.