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John Michael Talbot is a Grammy and Dove award winning Catholic musician Not only has he sung the praises of God and spoken to masses of people, he also has penned 38 books. His latest, "Late Have I Loved You" is an updated autobiography of how the Lord has worked in his life and how he has responded to the Lord. In this conversation with Fr. Edward Looney, John Michael Talbot shares about a mystical experience he had while in the hospital, the value of the Mass, and the need for monasticism in the world today.


Visit John Michael Talbot's website: https://johnmichaeltalbot.com
Buy the book: https://troubadourforthelord.net/store/ols/products/late-have-i-loved-you-book
Learn more about Little Portion Bakery: https://littleportionbakery.org
Follow him on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnmichaeltalbot/
John Michael Talbot's first interview with Fr. Looney: https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/johnmichaeltalbot

Fr. Greg Markey walked the Way of St. James, known as the El Camino De Santiago. In this conversation with Fr. Edward Looney, Fr. Markey shares about the experience and about experience he had along The Way. If you have ever considered a life-changing pilgrimage, it is the El Camino. Learn his tips and recommendations for a good camino.


Buy the book: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/discovering-the-camino-de-santiago/

Fr. Edward watches a lot of movies. He likes most of them. He loves only a few. Irena's Vow is one he loves. It was a powerful story. In this interview, Fr. Looney speaks with Irena's daughter, Jeannie Smith, about her impressions of her mother's story and with Sophie Nélisse who portrays her. Irena's Vow is in theaters on April 15 and 16 as a Fathom Event. If there is a movie you are going to fit into your schedule if the days and times are not convenient, make it Irena's Vow.


https://www.fathomevents.com/events/irenas-vow/

Fr. Edward has been friends with Amy Cattapan for several years now. Catholic writers know other Catholic writers. When she isn't writing books, Amy is teaching in the classroom and grading homework. Her two recent books with Ave Maria Press, which were her splash from fiction writing to non-fiction writing, provide inspiration for teachers. In "Sweet Jesus, Is It June Yet?" she focuses on teaching like Jesus and battling burnout. Her latest book, "A Saint Squad for Teachers" proposes different saints for inspiration and intercession. It is her passion to develop a spirituality for teachers. Be sure to share this episode with the educator in your life!


Buy her books: https://www.avemariapress.com/authors/amy-j-cattapan
Visit her website: https://www.ajcattapan.com

Fr. Edward began following the Carfin Grotto located in Scotland on Facebook because of his interest in grottos throughout the world. That led Fr. Edward to discover the story of a young man Joe Wilson who died at a young age. The spiritual life of Joe Wilson, his faith and devotion, inspired Fr. Edward and now he is happy to introduce listeners of the podcast to his story. In this episode we hear from Jane Burns, author of a biography of Joe Wilson, and midway through, John Patrick Mallon joins the conversation to add the perspective of the younger generation. In this episode you will learn:


Who is Joe Wilson?
What made Joe different from others?
How did Joe die and how did his sudden illness inspire people?
Will Joe Wilson be a saint one day?
What flower makes it a bit easier to find Joe's grave in the Cemetery? (Answer: Sunflower)
Do people report graces received from Joe's prayers?


John also shares the story behind Carfin Grotto and how it became a shrine in Scotland.


You are in for a treat with this interview, not only with the content but also the accents from across the pond.


Learn more about Joe Wilson: https://www.facebook.com/joewilsonsfaith

Roma Downey makes a return to an episodic television based series. The Touched By An Angel star, produced and acted in a new series, The Baxters, coming to Amazon Prime just in time for Easter. The series is based off Karen Kingsbury novels and the show is a delight, and won't disappoint. In this interview, Roma Downey shares with Fr. Edward Looney the premise of the show and what viewers will appreciate and take away from it. It is an easily bingeable and relatable show for all audiences ages and demographics. Roma hopes and prays that this show will be a show watched together as a family.