Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast
511 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 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 488: What Are the Sisters Reading for the Month of October?
October 01, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MBIn this episode, the monthly series called “What Are the Sisters Reading” continues. My guests for the month of October are from the Daughters of Saint Paul. Sister Kathryn James Hermes, FSP, will share her reflections about a book called “When the Lord Speaks to your Heart: Daily Devotions” by Father Gaston Courtois, which offers brief daily meditations that communicate the tenderness with which Father Courtois heard Jesus speak to him in his own prayer. My second guest is Sister Allison R...
Episode 487: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 25, 2023 13:51 - 16 minutes - 23 MBFather Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on September 24, 2023.
Episode 486: Father Michael Lang's Lecture on the “Continuity and Change in the History of the Roman Mass"
September 20, 2023 13:52 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MBOn Sept. 19, 2023, Father Uwe Michael Lang, a priest of the Oratory of Saint Philip Neri in London, gave a talk on “Continuity and Change in the History of the Roman Mass” in our Lyceum auditorium. The lecture was sponsored by the Basilica’s Institute for Faith and Public Culture.
Episode 485: Father Peter Clem's Homily for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 18, 2023 17:44 - 16 minutes - 22.7 MBFather Peter Clem, a parochial vicar at the Basilica, shares a homily during the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on September 17, 2023.
Episode 484: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 11, 2023 13:14 - 11 minutes - 16.2 MBFather Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on September 10, 2023.
Episode 483: Father Innocent Smith's Homily for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 06, 2023 12:51 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MBFather Innocent Smith, O.P., a visiting priest, shares a homily during the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on September 3, 2023.
Episode 482: Father Peter Clem Reflects on the Fifth Joyful Mystery of the Rosary
September 06, 2023 12:48 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MBFather Peter Clem, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, offers a reflection on the Fifth Joyful Mystery of the Rosary, the Finding of Jesus in the Temple, during our Communal First Saturday for September. This meditation was recorded on September 2, 2023.
Episode 481: What Are the Sisters Reading for the Month of September?
September 01, 2023 13:06 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBThe monthly series called “What are the Sisters Reading” continues. Today's guest is from the Daughters of Saint Paul, Sister Kathryn James Hermes, who will share her reflections about a book called “In the Trenches: Finding God through Parenting Littles” by Kelsey Gillespy. The author, a mother of five, shares insights and tips on finding God and nurturing your spiritual life through the chaos and beauty of raising little children. To check out more books on the Catholic faith and re...
Episode 480: Father Joseph Townsend's Homily for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 28, 2023 12:36 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MBFather Joseph Townsend, a parochial vicar at the Basilica, shares a homily during the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on August 27, 2023.
Episode 479: Father Moses Tamale's Homily for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 21, 2023 12:36 - 9 minutes - 12.6 MBFather Moses Tamale, a visiting priest, shares a homily during the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on August 20, 2023.
Episode 478: Father Joseph Townsend's Homily for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
August 14, 2023 18:37 - 12 minutes - 16.5 MBFather Joseph Townsend, a parochial vicar at the Basilica, shares a homily during the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on August 13, 2023. In his homily, Father Joseph mentioned a couple of places that would be helpful for people to learn how to pray well: + From the Catechism: http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p4s1.htm + From Fr. Jacques Philippe: https://www.amazon.com/Time-God-Jacques-Philippe/dp/1594170665/ref=sr_1_1?crid=23JIM9JHVDY3M&keywords=time+for+god+ja...
Episode 477: Father Benjamin Chinnappan's Homily on August 6th, 2023
August 08, 2023 13:01 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBAs part of the Arlington Diocese Mission Cooperative Plan, representatives of the Dalit Solidarity spoke at all the Aug. 5-6 Sunday Masses about their mission work providing quality education for the poor and Dalits in India. (Dalit is the lowest stratum of the castes in the Indian subcontinent. Today, approximately 25 percent of India’s 1.3 billion people are Dalits — that comprises nearly 300 million people!) Father Benjamin Chinnappan's homily on the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lo...
Episode 476: Father Joseph Townsend Reflects on the Fourth Joyful Mystery of the Rosary
August 07, 2023 18:23 - 15 minutes - 20.7 MBFather Joseph Townsend, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, offers a reflection on the Fourth Joyful Mystery of the Rosary, the Presentation in the Temple, during our Communal First Saturday for August. This meditation was recorded on August 5, 2023.
Episode 475: What Are the Sisters Reading for the Month of August?
August 01, 2023 10:30 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MBIn this episode, the monthly series called “What Are the Sisters Reading?" continues. Sister Emily Marsh, FSP, shares about a book called “The Great Divorce" by C.S. Lewis. This book is a dazzling allegory about Heaven and Hell -- and the chasm fixed between them. It is one of his most brilliantly imaginative tales, where we discover that the gates of Hell are locked from the inside. To check out more books on the Catholic faith and religious items of interest at the Pauline Books and Medi...
Episode 474: Father Peter Clem's Homily for the 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time
July 31, 2023 13:47 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MBFather Peter Clem, a parochial vicar at the Basilica, shares a homily during the 17th Sunday of Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on July 30, 2023.
Episode 473: Father Joseph Townsend's Homily for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 24, 2023 13:25 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MBFather Joseph Townsend, a parochial vicar at Basilica, shares a homily during the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on July 23, 2023.
Episode 472: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for the 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time
July 17, 2023 20:33 - 13 minutes - 18.3 MBFather Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, shares a homily during the 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on July 16, 2023. He refers to a book by Father John Hardon in his homily. Please click here to get a copy.
Episode 471: Father Peter Clem's Homily for the 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time
July 10, 2023 14:55 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MBFather Peter Clem, a parochial vicar at the Basilica, shares a homily during the 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on July 9, 2023.
Episode 470: Father Joseph Townsend Reflects on the Third Joyful Mystery of the Rosary
July 03, 2023 14:57 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MBFather Joseph Townsend, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, offers a reflection on the Third Joyful Mystery of the Rosary, the Birth of our Lord, during our Communal First Saturday for July. This meditation was recorded on July 1, 2023.
Episode 469: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for the 13th Sunday of Ordinary Time
July 03, 2023 14:50 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MBFather Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, shares a homily during the 13th Sunday of Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on July 2, 2023.
Episode 468: What Are the Sisters Reading for the Month of July?
July 01, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MBIn this episode, the monthly series called “What Are the Sisters Reading?" continues. Sister Kathryn Hermes, FSP, shares about a book called “Abandonment to Divine Providence,” by Father Jean-Pierre de Caussade. This book is a spiritual classic of inspiration that has guided many readers to the open-hearted acceptance of God's will that is the sure path to serenity, happiness, and spiritual peace. To check out a blog relating to the Sacrament of the Present Moment and Father de Caussade's bo...
Episode 467: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for the 12th Sunday of Ordinary Time
June 27, 2023 20:39 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MBFather Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, shares a homily during the 12th Sunday of Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on June 25, 2023.
Episode 466: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for the 11th Sunday of Ordinary Time
June 27, 2023 20:33 - 13 minutes - 18 MBFather Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, shares a homily during the 11th Sunday of Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on June 18, 2023.
Episode 465: Father Bob Monagle's Homily for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi)
June 12, 2023 12:48 - 11 minutes - 15.5 MBFather Bob Monagle shares a homily during the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). It was given in the Basilica on June 11, 2023.
Episode 464: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
June 05, 2023 13:38 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MBFather Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, shares a homily during the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. It was given in the Basilica on June 4, 2023. In his homily, Father Hathaway mentions a work by Saint Augustine called "De Trinitate" (Latin for "On the Holy Trinity"). You can read this work for free by clicking on the following site https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/fathers/view.cfm?recnum=3276&repos=8&subrepos=0&searchid=2118820
Episode 463: Father Peter Clem Reflects on the Second Joyful Mystery of the Rosary
June 05, 2023 13:25 - 19 minutes - 26.2 MBFather Peter Clem, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, offers a reflection on the Second Joyful Mystery of the Rosary, the Visitation, during our Communal First Saturday for June. This meditation was recorded on June 3, 2023.
Episode 462: What Are the Sisters Reading for the Month of June?
June 01, 2023 20:08 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MBIn this episode, the monthly series called “What Are the Sisters Reading?” continues. My first guest is Sister Emily Beata Marsh, FSP, who will share about a book called “Jane Austen’s Genius Guide to Life: On Love, Friendship, and Becoming the Person God Created You to Be” by Haley Stewart. The author’s insights take you on a journey that is both literary and spiritual, revealing how Austen’s characters and themes can lead to you to discover and become the person God has called you ...
Episode 461: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for Pentecost Sunday
May 30, 2023 14:59 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MBFather Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, shares a homily during Pentecost Sunday. It was given in the Basilica on May 28, 2023.
Episode 460: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for the Ascension of the Lord, the Seventh Sunday of Easter
May 22, 2023 13:25 - 15 minutes - 21.1 MBFather Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, shares a homily during the Seventh Sunday of Easter. It was given in the Basilica on May 21, 2023.
Episode 459: Father Joseph Townsend's Homily for the Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 15, 2023 13:32 - 10 minutes - 15 MBFather Joseph Townsend, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, shares a homily during the Sixth Sunday of Easter. It was given in the Basilica on May 14, 2023.
Episode 258: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for the Fifth Sunday of Easter
May 08, 2023 15:04 - 13 minutes - 19 MBFather Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, shares a homily during the Fifth Sunday of Easter. It was given in the Basilica on May 7, 2023.
Episode 457: Father Edward Hathaway Reflects on the First Joyful Mystery of the Rosary
May 08, 2023 15:03 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBFather Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, offers a reflection on the First Joyful Mystery of the Rosary, the Annunciation, during our Communal First Saturday for May. This meditation was recorded on May 6, 2023.
Episode 456: Deacon Daniel Dionesotes' Homily for the 4th Sunday of Easter
May 01, 2023 13:03 - 8 minutes - 11.7 MBDeacon Daniel Dionesotes shares a homily during the fourth Sunday of Easter. It was given in the Basilica on April 30, 2023.
Episode 455: What Are the Sisters Reading for the Month of May?
May 01, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes - 25.4 MBWelcome to another monthly episode of “What Are the Sisters Reading?" The guest this month is Sister Kathryn Hermes, FSP, who reflects on a book called "Parenting for Faith: Why Love for the Sacraments Matters Most" by Andrew Mullins. The author provides a practical manual for passing on a great love for the sacraments, those great channels of grace that sustain us through life. To check out more books on the Catholic faith and religious items of interest at the Pauline Books and Media Ce...
Episode 454: Deacon Daniel Dionesotes' Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Easter
April 24, 2023 13:09 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MBDeacon Daniel Dionesotes shares a homily during the third Sunday of Easter. It was given in the Basilica on April 23, 2023.
Episode 453: Father Noah Morey's Homily for the Second Sunday of Easter
April 17, 2023 13:04 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MBFather Noah Morey, a priest-in-residence at the Basilica, shares a homily during the Second Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday. It was given on April 16, 2023.
Episode 452: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
April 11, 2023 12:37 - 13 minutes - 19 MBFather Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, shares a homily during Easter Sunday. It was given in the Basilica on April 9, 2023.
Episode 451: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
April 03, 2023 12:46 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MBFather Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, shares a homily during Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord. It was given in the Basilica on April 2, 2023.
Episode 450: Father Joseph Townsend Shares a Communal First Saturday Reflection on the Fifth Glorious Mystery of the Rosary
April 03, 2023 11:57 - 12 minutes - 17.8 MBFather Joseph Townsend, a Parochial Vicar, offers a reflection on the Fifth Glorious Mystery of the Rosary, the Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven, during our Communal First Saturday for April. This meditation was recorded on April 1, 2023.
Episode 449: What Are the Sisters Reading for the Month of April?
April 01, 2023 11:00 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MBWelcome to another monthly episode of “What Are the Sisters Reading?" Two guests were interviewed: + Sister Emily Beata Marsh, FSP, shares about a book called Jesus in Space: A True Story That’s Out of This World by Cecilia Cicone. This is a children’s book that narrates the adventures of Astronaut Tom Jones and his companions, and how the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist accompanied them on their mission to space. Meanwhile, my second guest, Sister Kathryn Hermes, reflects on a b...
Episode 448: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for the Fifth Sunday of Lent
March 27, 2023 12:18 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBFather Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, shares a homily during the Fifth Sunday of Lent. It was given in the Basilica on March 26, 2023.
Episode 447: Father Wade Menezes Shares a Homily during the Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 19, 2023 23:39 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBFather Wade Menezes, a Fathers of Mercy priest, who will be leading the Basilica's Parish Lenten Mission from March 20-23, shares a homily during the Fourth Sunday of Lent. For more information about the mission, please click here: https://stmaryoldtown.org/parishmission2023
Episode 446: Dr. Chad Pecknold Shares about Suffering and Divine Mercy, Part 3
March 17, 2023 20:27 - 1 hour - 114 MBDr. Chad Pecknold, the Basilica’s Resident Theologian for the Institute for Faith and Public Culture, shares part three of his three-part Lenten series on Suffering and Divine Mercy, which was recorded on March 14, 2023, in our Lyceum Auditorium.
Episode 445: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for the Third Sunday of Lent
March 12, 2023 22:24 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MBFather Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, shares a homily during the Third Sunday of Lent. It was given in the Basilica on March 12, 2023.
Episode 444: Dr. Chad Pecknold Shares about Suffering and Divine Mercy, Part 2
March 10, 2023 16:14 - 1 hour - 117 MBDr. Chad Pecknold, the Basilica’s Resident Theologian for the Institute for Faith and Public Culture, shares part two of his three-part Lenten series on Suffering and Divine Mercy, which was recently recorded in our Lyceum Auditorium.
Episode 443: Dr. Chad Pecknold Shares about Suffering and Divine Mercy, Part 1
March 10, 2023 15:54 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBDr. Chad Pecknold, the Basilica’s Resident Theologian for the Institute for Faith and Public Culture, shares part one of his three-part Lenten series on Suffering and Divine Mercy, which was recently recorded in our Lyceum Auditorium.
Episode 442: Father Dan Hanley Shares Lenten Reflections on the Blessed Virgin Mary
March 10, 2023 15:14 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBFather Dan Hanley, the coordinator of a preparation program for incoming seminarians at Mount Saint Mary's Seminary in Emmitsburg, MD, shares a two-part Lenten reflection on contemplating our Blessed Mother. He gave these talks during a recent Basilica Catholic Daughters of the Americas' morning of reflection at our Lyceum Auditorium.
Episode 441: Betty McAndrews Reminisces about Her Love of Gardening
March 10, 2023 13:05 - 12 minutes - 17 MBBetty McAndrews, a longtime parishioner, is stepping down as the leader of the gardening apostolate at the Basilica. She talks about her love of gardening and what led her to tend to the gardens at the Basilica. For those who are interested in volunteer to lead the gardening efforts at the church, please contact Betty at [email protected]
Episode 440: Father Joseph Townsend's Homily for the Second Sunday of Lent
March 05, 2023 23:03 - 11 minutes - 16 MBFather Joseph Townsend, a parochial vicar at the Basilica, shares a homily during the Second Sunday of Lent. It was given in the Basilica on March 5, 2023.
Episode 439: Father Peter Clem Shares a Communal First Saturday Reflection on the Fourth Glorious Mystery of the Rosary
March 04, 2023 16:12 - 18 minutes - 26.1 MBFather Peter Clem, a Parochial Vicar, offers a reflection on the Fourth Glorious Mystery of the Rosary, the Assumption of Mary, during our Communal First Saturday for March. This meditation was recorded on March 4, 2023.