Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast
511 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 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 110 - Father Nicholas Blank's homily for the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 20, 2020 13:25 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBFather Nicholas Blank, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives his homily during a Mass at the Basilica for the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was recorded on July 19, 2020. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish 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.
Episode 109 - Father David Dufresne on scapulars and other sacramentals
July 16, 2020 13:38 - 6 minutes - 6.18 MBFather David Dufresne, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, talks about scapulars and other sacramentals. It is from his homily during a Mass at the Basilica for the Memorial of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. It was recorded on July 16, 2020. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish 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...
Episode 108 - Father Edward Hathaway's homily for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 13, 2020 17:15 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBFather Edward Hathaway, Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives a homily during a Mass at the Basilica for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was recorded on July 12, 2020. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish 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.
Episode 107 - Father David Dufresne's homily for the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 06, 2020 15:15 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBFather David Dufresne, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives his homily during a Mass at the Basilica for the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was recorded on July 5, 2020. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish 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.
Episode 106 -Deacon Joseph Townsend reflects on Jesus carrying his cross
July 06, 2020 13:54 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBDeacon Joseph Townsend, a seminarian in residence at the Basilica of Saint Mary this summer, offers a reflection on Jesus Carrying His Cross for our July 4, 2020, Communal First Saturday. As part of our Communal First Saturdays, one of our priests or deacons reflects on a Mystery of the Rosary on the first Saturday of every month. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish established in Virginia. Pope Francis named the church a minor b...
Episode 105 - Father Noah Morey's homily for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
June 29, 2020 10:47 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBFather Noah Morey, Chaplain at Bishop Ireton High School and a priest in residence at the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives his homily at the Basilica's 5:00 pm Mass for the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was recorded on June 28, 2020. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish 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...
Episode 104 - "Three Ways the Lord Has Authority" with Father Nicholas Blank
June 25, 2020 17:43 - 7 minutes - 6.7 MBFather Nicholas Blank, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives a brief reflection on three ways that the Lord has authority. It is from his homily during a Mass at the Basilica for Thursday of the Twelfth Week in Ordinary Time. It was recorded on June 25, 2020. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish established in Virginia. Pope Francis named the church a minor basilica on December 6, 2017 due to its important role in...
Episode 103 - Father Edward Hathaway's homily for the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Father's Day)
June 22, 2020 14:04 - 10 minutes - 9.39 MBFather Edward Hathaway, Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives a homily during a Mass at the Basilica for the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Father's Day). It was recorded on June 21, 2020. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish 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.
Episode 102 - Father Nicholas Blank's homily for the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
June 19, 2020 19:01 - 5 minutes - 4.94 MBFather Nicholas Blank, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives his homily during a Mass at the Basilica for the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. It was recorded on June 19, 2020. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish 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.
Episode 101 - A conversation with Deacon Joe Townsend
June 15, 2020 18:47 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBAlex has a conversation with Deacon Joe Townsend. The Diocese of Arlington seminarian was ordained to the diaconate on June 13, 2020. He is currently staying at the Basilica of Saint Mary for his summer assignment. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish 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.
Episode 100 - Deacon Jonathan Smith's first homily - Corpus Christi
June 14, 2020 21:51 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBDeacon Jonathan Smith gave his first homily at the Basilica of Saint Mary on June 14, 2020, the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ. Smith was ordained to the diaconate by Bishop Michael Burbidge on June 13, 2020, at the Cathedral of Saint Thomas More in Arlington. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish established in Virginia. Pope Francis named the church a minor basilica on December 6, 2017 due to its important role in the ...
Episode 99 - A conversation with seminarian John Meyerhofer
June 10, 2020 16:14 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBAlex has a conversation with Diocese of Arlington Seminarian John Meyerhofer. John just finished his first year of studies at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia. He is currently staying at the Basilica of Saint Mary for his summer assignment. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish 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 Cat...
Episode 98 - Father Edward Hathaway reflects on the Crowning with Thorns
June 08, 2020 13:24 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBFather Edward Hathaway, Rector at the Basilica of Saint Mary, offers a reflection on the Crowning with Thorns for our June 6, 2020, 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. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish established in Virginia. Pope Francis named the church a minor basilica on December 6, 2017 due to its imp...
Episode 97 - Father Noah Morey's homily for Trinity Sunday
June 08, 2020 13:21 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBFather Noah Morey, Chaplain at Bishop Ireton High School and a priest in residence at the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives his homily at the Basilica's 7:00 am Mass for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. It was recorded on June 7, 2020. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish 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 ...
Episode 96 - Father David Dufresne on Saint Boniface
June 05, 2020 22:14 - 8 minutes - 7.46 MBFather David Dufresne, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, talks about the significance of Saint Boniface. It was recorded during Mass for the Memorial of Saint Boniface on June 5, 2020. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish 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.
Episode 95 - Father David Dufresne's homily for Pentecost
June 01, 2020 14:12 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBFather David Dufresne, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives his homily at the Basilica's 7:00 am Mass for Pentecost. It was recorded on May 31, 2020. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish 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.
Episode 94 - Father Nicholas Blank's homily for the Ascension of the Lord
May 24, 2020 14:44 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBFather Nicholas Blank, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives his homily at the Basilica's Mass for the Ascension of the Lord. It was recorded on May 24, 2020. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish 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.
Episode 93 - Father Edward Hathaway's homily for the Sixth Sunday of Easter
May 17, 2020 00:04 - 10 minutes - 9.98 MBFather Edward Hathaway, Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives his homily at the Basilica's Mass for the Sixth Sunday of Easter. It was recorded on May 17, 2020. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish 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
Episode 92 - Father Edward Hathaway reflects on Benedict XVI's "Sacramentum Caritatis" ("The Sacrament of Charity")
May 14, 2020 19:40 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBFather Edward Hathaway, Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, reflects on Pope Benedict XVI’s apostolic exhortation on the Eucharist, Sacramentum Caritatis (The Sacrament of Charity). It was recorded during a retreat to commemorate the Memorial of Our Lady of Fatima on May 13, 2020. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish established in Virginia. Pope Francis named the church a minor basilica on December 6, 2017 due to its important ...
Episode 91 - Father Noah Morey's homily for the Fifth Sunday of Easter (Mother's Day)
May 10, 2020 01:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBFather Noah Morey, the Chaplain at Bishop Ireton High School and a priest in residence at the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives his homily at the Basilica's Mass for the Fifth Sunday of Easter. It was also Mother's Day. It was recorded on May 10, 2020. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish 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 ...
Episode 90 - Father Nicholas Blank's homily for the Fourth Sunday of Easter
May 02, 2020 23:15 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBFather Nicholas Blank, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives his homily at the Basilica's Mass for the Fourth Sunday of Easter. Since it is also Good Shepherd Sunday and the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, he touches on those themes too. It was recorded on May 3, 2020. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish established in Virginia. Pope Francis named the church a minor basilica on December 6, 2017 due to its impo...
Episode 89 - Father Noah Morey reflects on the Scourging at the Pillar
May 01, 2020 14:42 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBFather Noah Morey, Chaplain at Bishop Ireton High School and a priest in residence at the Basilica of Saint Mary, offers a reflection on the Scourging at the Pillar for our May 2, 2020, 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. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish established in Virginia. Pope Francis named the chur...
Episode 88 - Father Hathaway's homily for the Third Sunday of Easter
April 26, 2020 17:32 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBFather Edward Hathaway, Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives his homily at the Basilica's Mass for the Third Sunday of Easter. It was recorded on April 26, 2020. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish 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 Americ
Episode 88 - Father Edward Hathaway's homily for the Third Sunday of Easter
April 26, 2020 17:32 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBFather Edward Hathaway, Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives his homily at the Basilica's Mass for the Third Sunday of Easter. It was recorded on April 26, 2020. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish 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 Americ
Episode 87 - Father Noah Morey's homily on Divine Mercy Sunday
April 19, 2020 00:12 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBFather Noah Morey, Chaplain at Bishop Ireton High School and a priest in residence at the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives his homily at the Basilica's Divine Mercy Sunday Mass. It was recorded on April 19, 2020. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish 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.
Episode 86 - A conversation with (soon-to-be Deacon) Jonathan Smith
April 16, 2020 17:16 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBAlex has a conversation with Diocese of Arlington Seminarian Jonathan Smith. He will be ordained a transitional deacon this year. Jonathan shares a story about meeting Pope Francis, talks about living at the Basilica during the Coronavirus pandemic, and gives an update about when he will be ordained. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish established in Virginia. Pope Francis named the church a minor basilica on December 6, 2017 due...
Episode 85 - Father Edward Hathaway's homily on Easter Sunday
April 12, 2020 15:50 - 9 minutes - 9.05 MBFather Edward Hathaway, Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives his homily at the Basilica's Easter Sunday Mass. It was recorded on April 12, 2020. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish 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.
Episode 84 - Father David Dufresne's homily on Good Friday
April 10, 2020 20:58 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBFather David Dufresne, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives his homily for Good Friday at the Basilica's Liturgy of the Lord's Passion. It was recorded on April 10, 2020. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish 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.
Episode 83 - Father Nicholas Blank's homily on Holy Thursday
April 10, 2020 01:37 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBFather Nicholas Blank, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives his homily for Holy Thursday at the Basilica's Mass of the Lord's Supper. It was recorded on April 9, 2020. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish 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.
Episode 82 - Father Nicholas Blank's homilies for Palm Sunday
April 05, 2020 02:09 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBFather Nicholas Blank, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives two homilies for Palm Sunday. One is from his Mass and the other is a special homily for children. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish 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.
Episode 81 - Father David Dufresne reflects on the Agony in the Garden
April 03, 2020 21:23 - 10 minutes - 9.75 MBFather David Dufresne, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, offers a reflection on the Agony in the Garden for our April 4, 2020, 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. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish established in Virginia. Pope Francis named the church a minor basilica on December 6, 2017 due ...
Episode 80 - "The State of the Parish and School" with Father Edward Hathaway
April 01, 2020 17:36 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBFather Edward Hathaway, Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, offers his "State of the Parish and School." He shares information about how the Basilica is operating during the changes due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish 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.
Episode 79 - The Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary with Father David Dufresne
March 31, 2020 17:46 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBFather David Dufresne leads the praying of the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary. Stay united with us in prayer during the Coronavirus pandemic. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish 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.
Episode 78 - A conversation with seminarian Peter St. George
March 30, 2020 19:13 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBAlex has a conversation with Diocese of Arlington Seminarian Peter St. George. He is also a Chaplain Candidate for the Navy in the Archdiocese of Military Services. Peter is a Theology II student at Mount Saint Mary's Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland, but he is currently staying at the Basilica of Saint Mary since the school is closed during the Coronavirus pandemic. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish established in Virginia. Po...
Episode 77 - The Chaplet of Divine Mercy and the Litany of Trust with Father David Dufresne
March 30, 2020 15:39 - 8 minutes - 7.76 MBFather David Dufresne leads the praying of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy and the Litany of Trust. Stay united with us in prayer during the Coronavirus pandemic. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish 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.
Episode 76 - The Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary with Father David Dufresne
March 30, 2020 15:10 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBFather David Dufresne leads the praying of the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary. Stay united with us in prayer during the Coronavirus pandemic. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish 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.
Episode 75 - Father David Dufresne's homily for the Fifth Sunday of Lent
March 29, 2020 11:37 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBFather David Dufresne, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives his homily for the Fifth Sunday in Lent. A full video of this Mass is available on our website. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish 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.
Episode 74 - "Five of My Favorite Catholic Films" with Alex Solsma
March 28, 2020 17:44 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBOn this podcast, Alex Solsma, the Basilica's Director of Communications and Evangelization, talks about five of his favorite Catholic films. He discusses The Cardinal (1963), Becket (1964), A Man For All Seasons (1966), The Mission (1986), and A Hidden Life (2019). Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish established in Virginia. Pope Francis named the church a minor basilica on December 6, 2017 due to its important role in the growth...
Episode 73 - A conversation with seminarian David Witherow
March 26, 2020 19:01 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBAlex has a conversation with Diocese of Arlington Seminarian David Witherow. David is a Theology II student at Mount Saint Mary's Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland, but he is currently staying at the Basilica of Saint Mary since the school is closed during the Coronavirus pandemic. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish established in Virginia. Pope Francis named the church a minor basilica on December 6, 2017 due to its important ro...
Episode 72 - The Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows of Mary with Father David Dufresne
March 23, 2020 15:38 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MBFather David Dufresne leads the praying of the Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows of Mary, which is also known as the Rosary of the Seven Sorrows. Stay united with us in prayer during the Coronavirus pandemic. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish 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.
Episode 71 - The Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary with Father David Dufresne
March 23, 2020 15:05 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBFather David Dufresne leads the praying of the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary. Stay united with us in prayer during the Coronavirus pandemic. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish 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.
Episode 70 - Father Edward Hathaway's homily for the Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 22, 2020 00:05 - 13 minutes - 18.8 MBFather Edward Hathaway, Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, gives his homily for the Fourth Sunday in Lent, Laetare Sunday. A full video of this Mass is available on our website. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish 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.
Episode 69 - A conversation with seminarian Andrew Clark
March 20, 2020 17:06 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MBAlex has a conversation with Diocese of Arlington Seminarian Andrew Clark. Andrew is a Theology I student at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia, but he is currently staying at the Basilica of Saint Mary since the school is closed during the Coronavirus pandemic. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish established in Virginia. Pope Francis named the church a minor basilica on December 6, 2017 due to its important role in ...
Episode 68 - The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary with Father David Dufresne
March 17, 2020 17:53 - 18 minutes - 24.9 MBThe Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary with Fr. David Dufresne, seminarian Jonathan Smith and Alex Solsma. Father David leads the praying of the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary. Stay united with us in prayer during the Coronavirus pandemic. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish 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 Chur...
Episode 67 - "Principles of the Spiritual Life: Spiritual Healing" with Father Emmerich Vogt
March 16, 2020 18:19 - 53 minutes - 73.7 MB"Principles of the Spiritual Life: Spiritual Healing" with Father Emmerich Vogt This is the first in what was scheduled to be a series of four talks from Father Emmerich Vogt, who was conducting a parish mission at the Basilica of Saint Mary. The theme of his mission is "Principles of the Spiritual Life: Spiritual Healing." Father Emmerich Vogt was scheduled to offer a parish mission at the Basilica of Saint Mary on March 16 through March 19. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, he was onl...
Episode 66 - Lenten Meditation with Father David Dufresne - "A Childlike Dependence on the Father"
March 16, 2020 12:45 - 12 minutes - 17.8 MB"A Childlike Dependence on the Father" - A Lenten Meditation from Father David Dufresne Father David Dufresne, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, offered this meditation during our Lenten Evening of Recollection for Young Adults on March 10, 2020. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish established in Virginia. Pope Francis named the church a minor basilica on December 6, 2017 due to its important role in the growth o...
Episode 65 - Father Noah Morey on the Meaning of Suffering
March 09, 2020 14:46 - 47 minutes - 64.9 MB"The Meaning of Suffering" with Father Noah Morey Father Noah Morey, Chaplain at Bishop Ireton High School, offered a reflection on the meaning of suffering at our parish Lenten Day of Recollection on March 7, 2020 at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish established in Virginia. Pope Francis named the church a minor basilica on December 6, 2017 due to its important role...
Episode 64 - Father Hathaway on the Joy of Self-Denial
March 09, 2020 14:44 - 32 minutes - 44 MB"The Joy of Self-Denial" with Father Edward Hathaway The Basilica of Saint Mary's Rector, Father Edward Hathaway, offered a reflection on the joy of self-denial at our parish Lenten Day of Recollection on March 7, 2020 at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic parish established in Virginia. Pope Francis named the church a minor basilica on December 6, 2017 due to its important r...
Episode 63 - Father Nicholas Blank reflects on the Finding of Jesus in the Temple
March 07, 2020 13:37 - 16 minutes - 23.3 MBFather Nicholas Blank, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, offers a reflection on the Finding of Jesus in the Temple during our Communal First Saturday. As part of our Communal First Saturdays, one of our priests will reflect on a mystery of the Rosary. Join us every first Saturday of the month at 8:00 am for our Communal First Saturdays. This mediation was recorded on March 7, 2020. Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic pari...
Episode 62 - "Is Penance Possible?" with Father Gregory Pine
March 03, 2020 14:08 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MB"Is Penance Possible?" with Father Gregory Pine Father Gregory Pine discusses practical steps for growing in freedom from the slavery of comfort and freedom for the arduous pursuit of God. Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. serves as Assistant Director of Campus Outreach for the Thomistic Institute. Born and raised near Philadelphia, he attended the Franciscan University of Steubenville, studying mathematics and humanities. He entered the Order of Preachers in 2010 and was ordained a priest in 2016...