Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast
527 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsFounded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic Church established in Virginia. Pope Francis named the church a minor basilica on December 6, 2017 due to its important role in the growth of the Catholic Church in North America.
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Episode 554: What Are the Sisters Reading for the Month of July?
July 01, 2024 18:23 - 15 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this episode, for the series called “What Are the Sisters Reading” for the month of July, Sister Julia Darrenkamp, FSP, shares about a book called “Come to Me: Living the Nine First Fridays” by Sister Anne Flanagan, FSP. In a private revelation, Jesus asked Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque to spread the practice of honoring his Sacred Heart by going to Mass and receiving Communion on nine consecutive First Fridays of the month. In her book, Sister Anne accompanies you through this ...
Episode 553: Matt Lozano Previews His Upcoming Talk on Holiness
June 28, 2024 19:31 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MBMatt Lozano is a Catholic author, speaker and one of the leaders of Unbound, a healing ministry. In this episode, he talks about his recent book -- "Free to Be Holy: Discovering Who You Are in Christ" -- to promote his July 16th talk, at 7 p.m., in our Lyceum Auditorium, 313 Duke Street, which will center on how holiness is not a hopeless struggle but an adventure of discovering who we are in Christ. Copies of his book will be on sale that evening. All are invited. Learn more about Matt...
Episode 552: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for the 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 10, 2024 13:10 - 12 minutes - 16.6 MBFather Edward Hathaway, the Rector at the Basilica, shares a homily during the 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on June 9, 2024.
Episode 551: Carlos Briceño Talks about Surrendering to God's Will and Providence during a Theology on Tap Talk
June 05, 2024 13:26 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MBCarlos Briceño, the Basilica of Saint Mary's director of communications and evangelization, shares about his journey of surrendering to God's Will and Providence in the latest Theology on Tap talk, which was given on June 3, 2024, at Murphy's Grand Irish Pub in Alexandria. To learn more about Carlos' website, which is called "The Art of Surrender," click here.
Episode 549: Father Edward Hathaway Reflects on the Carrying of the Cross
June 03, 2024 13:09 - 18 minutes - 25.8 MBFather Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, offers a reflection on the Fourth Sorrowful Mystery of the Rosary, the Carrying of the Cross, for our Communal First Saturday for June. As part of our Communal First Saturdays, one of our priests reflects on a Mystery of the Rosary on the first Saturday of every month.
Episode 550: Father Chris Goodwin's Homily for the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
June 03, 2024 12:33 - 13 minutes - 19.2 MBFather Chris Goodwin, a visiting priest, shares a homily during the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi Sunday). It was given in the Basilica on June 2, 2024.
Episode 548: What Are the Sisters Reading for the Month of June?
May 31, 2024 20:16 - 32 minutes - 45 MBIn this episode, the monthly series called “What Are the Sisters Reading?" continues. For the month of June, Sister Kathryn Hermes, FSP, and Sister Emily Beata Marsh, FSP, and your host, Carlos Briceño, share about a book called "Into Your Hands, Father: Abandoning Ourselves to the God Who Loves Us" by Father Wilfred Stinissen. The book focuses on how surrendering to God, abandoning ourselves to the One who loves us completely, is a central reality of the spiritual life. To check out Ca...
Episode 547: Ian Masson Shares about the Difference between Healthy and Unhealthy Guilt through the Lens of Psychology and Catholic Spirituality
May 30, 2024 19:13 - 54 minutes - 75.3 MBIan Masson, the director of the IPS Center of Psychological Services, a mental health facility that’s part of Divine Mercy University, shares a talk on learning the difference between healthy and unhealthy guilt through the lens of psychology and Catholic spirituality. The talk was hosted by the Basilica’s Saint Labre Community and recorded on May 21st, 2024. For more information on the Saint Labre Community, please click here.
Episode 546: Father Joseph Townsend's Homily for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
May 28, 2024 20:59 - 11 minutes - 15.2 MBFather Joseph Townsend, a parochial vicar at the Basilica, shares a homily during the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. It was given in the Basilica on May 26, 2024.
Episode 545: Father Dan Hanley's Homily for Pentecost Sunday
May 22, 2024 12:25 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBFather Dan Hanley, a visiting priest, shares a homily during Pentecost Sunday. It was given in the Basilica on May 19, 2024.
Episode 544: Father Chris Goodwin's Homily for the Seventh Sunday of Easter
May 13, 2024 15:24 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MBFather Chris Goodwin, a visiting priest, shares a homily during the Seventh Sunday of Easter, the Ascension of Our Lord. It was given in the Basilica on May 12, 2024.
Episode 543: Father Joseph Townsend Reflects on the Crowning with Thorns
May 06, 2024 15:14 - 15 minutes - 21 MBFather Joseph Townsend, a parochial vicar, offers a reflection on the Third Sorrowful Mystery of the Rosary, the Crowning with Thorns, for our May 4, 2024, Communal First Saturday. As part of our Communal First Saturdays, one of our priests reflects on a Mystery of the Rosary on the first Saturday of every month.
Episode 542: Father Irenaeus Dunlevy's Homily for the Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 06, 2024 14:32 - 14 minutes - 19.6 MBFather Irenaeus Dunlevy, a visiting Dominican priest, shares a homily during the Sixth Sunday of Easter. It was given in the Basilica on May 5, 2024.
Episode 541: What Are the Sisters Reading for the Month of May?
May 02, 2024 13:32 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MBIn this episode, the monthly series called “What Are the Sisters Reading?" continues. For the month of May, Sister Emily Beata Marsh, FSP, shares about Pope Francis' 2018 apostolic exhortation on the call to holiness called "Rejoice and Be Glad." To check out more books on the Catholic faith and religious items of interest at the Pauline Books and Media Center at 1025 King Street in Alexandria, please click here.
Episode 540: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for the Fifth Sunday of Easter
April 29, 2024 14:03 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MBFather Edward Hathaway, the Rector at the Basilica, shares a homily during the Fifth Sunday of Easter. It was given in the Basilica on April 28, 2024.
Episode 539: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for the Fourth Sunday of Easter
April 22, 2024 15:30 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MBFather Edward Hathaway, the Rector at the Basilica, shares a homily during the Fourth Sunday of Easter. It was given in the Basilica on April 21, 2024.
Episode 538: Dr. Chad Pecknold Shares Part 2 of His Talk Called "Whither the Catholic Mission to America?"
April 17, 2024 17:09 - 1 hour - 127 MBDr. Chad Pecknold, a Professor of Historical & Systematic Theology in the School of Theology at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., and the Resident Theologian of the Basilica's Institute for Faith and Public Culture, shares part two of his two-part series on "Whither the Catholic Mission to America?" It was recorded on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in our Lyceum Auditorium, 313 Duke Street. In His Great Commission, Our Lord called His apostles “to make disciples of all na...
Episode 537: Dr. Chad Pecknold Shares Part 1 of His Talk Called "Whither the Catholic Mission to America?"
April 11, 2024 14:24 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBDr. Chad Pecknold, a Professor of Historical & Systematic Theology in the School of Theology at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., and the Resident Theologian of the Basilica's Institute for Faith and Public Culture, shares part one of his lecture on "Whither the Catholic Mission to America?" It was recorded on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in our Lyceum Auditorium, 313 Duke Street. Please come to part two of his talk on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. In His Great Commission,...
Episode 536: Father Jerome Magat Shares a Homily for the Second Sunday of Easter
April 08, 2024 19:46 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MBFather Jerome Magat, a visiting priest, shares a homily during the Second Sunday of Easter. It was given in the Basilica on April 7, 2024.
Episode 535: Father Peter Clem Reflects on the Scourging at the Pillar
April 08, 2024 12:52 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MBFather Peter Clem, a parochial vicar, offers a reflection on the Scourging at the Pillar for our April 6, 2024, Communal First Saturday. As part of our Communal First Saturdays, one of our priests reflects on a Mystery of the Rosary on the first Saturday of every month.
Episode 534: Dr. Chad Pecknold Previews His Upcoming Talks on "Whither the Catholic Mission to America?"
April 02, 2024 19:43 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBDr. Chad Pecknold, a Professor of Historical & Systematic Theology in the School of Theology at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., and the Resident Theologian of the Basilica's Institute for Faith and Public Culture, shares about his upcoming lectures on "Whither the Catholic Mission to America?" The talks will occur in two parts: on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, and Tuesday, April 16, at 7 p.m. in the Lyceum Auditorium, 313 Duke Street. All are invited. In His Great Commiss...
Episode 533: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for Easter Sunday
April 02, 2024 13:29 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MBFather Edward Hathaway, the Rector at the Basilica, shares a homily during Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord. It was given in the Basilica on March 31, 2024.
Episode 532: What Are the Sisters Reading for the Month of April?
April 02, 2024 13:03 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MBIn this episode, the monthly series called “What Are the Sisters Reading?" continues. For the month of April, Sister Julia Darrenkamp, FSP, shares about a book called "Martyred and Blessed Together: The Extraordinary Story of the Ulma Family" by Father Pawel Rytel-Andrianik and Manuela Tulli. The book details the extraordinary story of the Ulma family. Józef and Wiktoria Ulma risked their lives to protect three Jewish families during the Holocaust. On the night of March 24, 1944, German...
Episode 531: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
March 25, 2024 12:52 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MBFather Edward Hathaway, the Rector at the Basilica, shares a homily during Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord. It was given in the Basilica on March 24, 2024.
Episode 530: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for the Fifth Sunday of Lent
March 18, 2024 12:44 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MBFather Edward Hathaway, the Rector at the Basilica, shares a homily during the Fifth Sunday of Lent. It was given in the Basilica on March 17, 2024.
Episode 529: Father Bill Casey's Fourth (Final) Parish Mission Talk (March 14)
March 15, 2024 11:53 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MBFather Bill Casey, a Fathers of Mercy priest who is preaching during the parish mission this week, shared his fourth and final talk -- on our Blessed Mother -- in the Basilica on March 14. To learn more about the mission, click here: https://stmaryoldtown.org/parishmission2024 Thank you to all who saw him in person or listened to him via podcasts.
Episode 528: Father Bill Casey's Third Parish Mission Talk (March 13)
March 14, 2024 12:09 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBFather Bill Casey, a Fathers of Mercy priest who is preaching during the parish mission this week, shared his third talk -- on the Holy Eucharist -- in the Basilica on March 13. To learn more about the mission, click here: https://stmaryoldtown.org/parishmission2024 We look forward to seeing you on March 13 and 14 at the parish mission!
Episode 527: Father Bill Casey's Second Parish Mission Talk (March 12)
March 13, 2024 11:59 - 49 minutes - 67.5 MBFather Bill Casey, a Fathers of Mercy priest who is preaching during the parish mission this week, shared his second talk -- on Divine Mercy -- in the Basilica on March 12. To learn more about the mission, click here: https://stmaryoldtown.org/parishmission2024 We look forward to seeing you on March 13 and 14 at the parish mission!
Episode 526: Father Bill Casey's First Parish Mission Talk (March 11)
March 12, 2024 12:29 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MBFather Bill Casey, a Fathers of Mercy priest who will be preaching at the parish mission this week, shared his first talk -- on Christian persecution -- in the Basilica on March 11. To learn more about the mission, click here: https://stmaryoldtown.org/parishmission2024 We look forward to seeing you from March 11-14 at the parish mission!
Episode 525: Father Bill Casey's Homily for the Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 11, 2024 14:12 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBFather Bill Casey, a Fathers of Mercy priest who will be preaching at the parish mission this week, shared a homily for the Fourth Sunday of Lent. It was given in the Basilica on March 10, 2024. To learn more about the mission, click here: https://stmaryoldtown.org/parishmission2024 We look forward to seeing you from March 11-14 at the parish mission!
Episode 524: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for the Third Sunday of Lent
March 04, 2024 14:58 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBFather Edward Hathaway, the Rector at the Basilica, shares a homily during the Third Sunday of Lent. It was given in the Basilica on March 3, 2024.
Episode 523: Father Peter Clem Reflects on the First Sorrowful Mystery of the Rosary
March 04, 2024 13:54 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBFather Peter Clem, a parochial vicar, shares a reflection on the First Sorrowful Mystery of the Rosary, the agony in the garden, during our Communal First Saturday for March. This meditation was recorded on March 2, 2024.
Episode 522: What Are the Sisters Reading for the Month of March?
February 29, 2024 13:17 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBIn this episode, the monthly series called “What Are the Sisters Reading?" continues. For the month of March, Sister Kathryn Hermes, FSP, shares about a book called "Reimagining the Ignatian Examen," by Father Mark Thibodeaux, SJ. Following the example of Saint Ignatius, the author believes that praying the Examen will lead to a better life. The book leads you through a fresh and stimulating reflection on your past day, your present state of being, and your spiritual desires and needs f...
Episode 521: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for the Second Sunday of Lent
February 26, 2024 16:12 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MBFather Edward Hathaway, the Rector at the Basilica, shares a homily during the Second Sunday of Lent. It was given in the Basilica on Feb. 25, 2024.
Episode 520: Father Peter Clem's Homily for the First Sunday of Lent
February 20, 2024 19:23 - 11 minutes - 15.5 MBFather Peter Clem, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica, shares a homily during the First Sunday of Lent. It was given in the Basilica on Feb. 18, 2024.
Episode 519: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 12, 2024 14:53 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MBFather Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on February 11, 2024. Click here to learn more about the Bishop's Lenten Appeal.
Episode 518: Stephen Gabriel Discusses His Book on Evangelization
February 08, 2024 16:21 - 1 hour - 110 MBStephen Gabriel, a local author, recently discussed his book on evangelization, “Put Out into the Deep: Become the Apostle You Are Called to Be,” with Carlos Briceño, the Basilica's director of communications and evangelization. Their conversation, which took place on Feb. 6, 2024 in the Basilica's Lyceum Auditorium, is shared in this podcast. Click here if you want to purchase Stephen's book.
Episode 517: Basilica Lay Speakers Talk about Giving to the 2024 Bishop's Lenten Appeal
February 07, 2024 14:30 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBIn this episode, listen to several lay speakers talk about why it's important to give to the 2024 Bishop's Lenten Appeal, which supports our Diocese in its mission of sharing the love and mercy of Christ through serving the needy, educating and forming youth, encouraging vocations, promoting a culture of life and assisting the clergy, religious, and lay people who help build and strengthen our diocesan Church. The short talks were recorded during the Masses at the Basilica on on January 27-2...
Episode 516: Three Visiting Seminarians Reflect on Their Faith Journeys and Experiences at the Basilica
February 02, 2024 14:36 - 29 minutes - 41 MBThis episode features interviews with three Arlington Diocese seminarians – Jonathan Amgott, Luke Lenhard and Daniel Moreno – who are part of the new propaedeutic stage of priestly formation at Mount Saint Mary Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The propaedeutic stage takes place before men begin the Discipleship Stage (i.e., before the study of Philosophy). The program is not an academic year but an opportunity within a formational community for new seminarians to deepen their relationship w...
Episode 515: What Are the Sisters Reading for the Month of February?
February 01, 2024 14:39 - 13 minutes - 18.8 MBIn this episode, the monthly series called “What Are the Sisters Reading?" continues. For the month of February, Sister Emily Beata Marsh, FSP, shares about a book called "Finding God in the Suffering" by Father Christopher M. Mahar. Guided by the writings of Saint John Paul II on the Christian meaning of human suffering, Fr. Mahar combines theological reflection with narratives from history, literature, Scripture, and the saints to unfold the mysterious truth that “even in suffering, we can...
Episode 514: Stephen Gabriel Discusses His Latest Book: "Put Out into the Deep: Become the Apostle You Are Called to Be”
January 30, 2024 22:49 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MBLocal author, Stephen Gabriel, discusses his latest book, “Put Out into the Deep: Become the Apostle You Are Called to Be.” He and Carlos Briceño, the Basilica’s director of communications and evangelization, will discuss the book on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 7 p.m. in the Lyceum Auditorium, 313 Duke Street. Their discussion will focus on how, each of us, baptized in Christ, has a mission to bring others into the loving fold of the Church. The author challenges us to take this call ser...
Episode 513: Father Bill Casey Shares about the 2024 Lenten Parish Mission, March 11-14, 2024
January 29, 2024 20:42 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MBFather Bill Casey, a priest with the Fathers of Mercy, a missionary preaching Religious Congregation, shares about what he plans to share in leading a Lenten Parish Mission at the Basilica called “Lent: A Season of God’s Mercy and Love.” The mission will take place from March 11-14, 2024 in the Basilica church. Click here to see the schedule of his talks.
Episode 512: Father Joseph Townsend's Homily for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 29, 2024 15:46 - 13 minutes - 18.3 MBFather Joseph Townsend, a parochial vicar at the Basilica, shares a homily during the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on January 28, 2024.
Episode 511: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 22, 2024 16:17 - 11 minutes - 16.4 MBFather Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on January 21, 2024.
Episode 510: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 17, 2024 13:18 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBFather Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on January 14, 2024.
Episode 509: Father Joseph Townsend's Homily for the Epiphany of the Lord
January 08, 2024 21:53 - 13 minutes - 17.9 MBFather Joseph Townsend, a parochial vicar at the Basilica, shares a homily during the Epiphany of the Lord. It was given in the Basilica on January 7, 2024.
Episode 508: Father Kevin Barnekow Reflects on the Fourth Luminous Mystery of the Rosary
January 08, 2024 21:40 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MBFather Kevin Barnekow, a visiting priest, shares a reflection on the Fourth Luminous Mystery of the Rosary, the Transfiguration of the Lord, during our Communal First Saturday for January. This meditation was recorded on January 6, 2024.
Episode 507: What Are the Sisters Reading for the Month of January?
January 02, 2024 15:46 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBIn this episode, the monthly series called “What Are the Sisters Reading?" continues. For the month of January, Sister Emily Marsh, FSP, shares about a book called "Changed Heart, Changed World: The Transforming Freedom of Friendship with God" by Father William A. Barry, SJ. The book shows how developing a friendship with God may be the starting point for the spiritual journey, but how can that important internal relationship move us to make an impact on—and even transform—the world around u...
Episode 506: Father Peter Clem's Homily for the Feast of the Holy Family
January 02, 2024 14:27 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBFather Peter Clem, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica, shares a homily during the Feast of the Holy Family. It was given in the Basilica on December 31, 2023.
Episode 505: Father Hathaway Shares a Homily for the Third Sunday of Advent
December 19, 2023 02:11 - 16 minutes - 23 MBFather Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the Third Sunday of Advent. It was given in the Basilica on December 17, 2023.