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Founded 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 647: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's June 5th Messenger Newsletter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 10:04


    Faith Matters is a weekly podcast for the Messenger newsletter of the Basilica School of Saint Mary, which gets distributed to Basilica School families. It features Father Edward Hathaway, the rector of the Basilica. In this week's episode, Fr. Hathaway reflects on Pentecost Sunday, which occurs this Sunday, June 8, especially as it relates to the power of the Holy Spirit to change lives.  He also congratulates all the 8th-graders set to graduate tomorrow from the Basilica School and invites all families to join the Hallow app, which is the number one prayer and meditation app in the country. Click here for more information and to learn how to join it. 

    Episode 646: Father Edward Hathaway Shares a Homily during the Ascension of the Lord

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 13:50


    Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the Seventh Sunday of Easter, the Ascension of the Lord. It was given in the Basilica on June 1, 2025.

    Episode 645: What are the Sisters Reading during the Month of June?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 12:56


    In this episode, the monthly series called “What Are the Sisters Reading?” continues. For the month of June, Sister Emily Beata Marsh, FSP, and Sister Maria Grace Dateno, FSP, share about a book called "God Made That! Catholic Nature Field Guide," by Kathleen Hoenke and Bill Jacobs, Catholic ecologists of the Saint Kateri Conservation Center.  This illustrated guide introduces children ages 9-11 to the science and wonder of the created world, plus topics in Catholic social teaching and environmental stewardship, through descriptions of the biomes and species of the United States and Canada, nature journal prompts, hands-on activities, saint profiles, prayers, and more.  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 644: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's May 29th Messenger Newsletter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 11:05


    Faith Matters is a weekly podcast for the Messenger newsletter of the Basilica School of Saint Mary, which gets distributed to Basilica School families. It features Father Edward Hathaway, the rector of the Basilica. In this week's episode, Fr. Hathaway reflects on the Ascension of our Lord and what that means for us as Christians. He also invites all school families and parishioners to a 5K run-walk on Saturday morning, May 31st, called "Run with Haste." Click here for more details and to register. In addition, he invites all school families and parishioners to a Basilica School pageant, which is part of the parish's 230th-year anniversary celebrations. It will occur on Tuesday, June 3rd, in the Basilica School gym at 6:30 p.m. Click here for more information. Finally, he invites all to a free pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, MD, on Saturday, June 14, with him and two other priests, Father Dan Hanley and Msgr. Bob Rippy. Click here for more information and to register. 

    Episode 643: Father Joseph Townsend Shares a Homily during the Sixth Sunday of Easter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 11:30


    Father Joseph Townsend, a parochial vicar, shares a homily during the Sixth Sunday of Easter. It was given in the Basilica on May 25, 2025.

    Episode 642: A Conversation about “Prudence and Patriotism: St. Thomas More's Dynamic Approach"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 92:41


    Today's episode features Dr. Nicolas McAfee, the Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow at the Center for Thomas More Studies who, in the fall, will join the faculty of Christendom College as Assistant Professor of Political Science and Economics, and Dr. Shaun Rieley, the Director of Educational Programs & Teaching Fellow at Hillsdale College's Washington, DC, campus. The episode shares their May 20th, 2025, conversation in our Lyceum Auditorium on the following topic: “Prudence and Patriotism: St. Thomas More's Dynamic Approach.”   

    Episode 641: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's May 22nd Messenger Newsletter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 12:10


    Faith Matters is a new weekly podcast for the Messenger newsletter of the Basilica School of Saint Mary, which gets distributed to Basilica School families. It features Father Edward Hathaway, the rector of the Basilica. In this week's episode, Fr. Hathaway reflects on recently celebrating 34 years as a priest. He also talks about the recent clergy assignments, which includes Fr. Joseph being assigned to St. Andrew's in Clifton, Virginia, and Transitional Deacon John Meyerhofer, who will be ordained on June 7, as the Basilica's next parochial vicar. Click here to learn more about these recent clergy assignments. 

    Episode 640: Faith Matters with Father Edward Hathaway

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 12:28


    Faith Matters is a new bi-weekly Basilica of Saint Mary podcast that features conversations with Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, on topics of interest to Basilica parishioners and the Universal Church. Today's episode includes the recent priest convocation Father Hathaway and his brother priests attended. He also offers some reflections on Pope Leo XIV. 

    Episode 639: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's May 15th Messenger Newsletter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 10:19


    Faith Matters is a new weekly podcast for the Messenger newsletter of the Basilica School of Saint Mary, which gets distributed to Basilica School families. It features Father Edward Hathaway, the rector of the Basilica. In this week's episode, Fr. Hathaway ties the virtue of the month at the school -- patience -- to the Blessed Mother, who was the epitome of patience during her life. May is referred to as the month of Mary, so it's a very appropriate topic. 

    Episode 638: David Bereit Shares a Pro-Life Theology on Tap Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 54:25


    Today's episode features David Bereit, an internationally acclaimed pro-life leader, strategic advisor, and passionate Catholic convert who is also the founder of 40 Days for Life. His Theology on Tap talk was called “Love, Life, and Liberation: Uncovering the Power and Purpose of Humanae Vitae.” It was recorded at Murphy's Grand Irish Pub in Alexandria, Virginia, on April 7, 2025. 

    Episode 637: Father Edward Hathaway Shares a Homily during the Fourth Sunday of Easter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 9:33


    Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the Fourth Sunday of Easter. It was given in the Basilica on May 11, 2025.

    Episode 636: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's May 8th Messenger Newsletter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 7:17


    Faith Matters is a new weekly podcast for the Messenger newsletter of the Basilica School of Saint Mary, which gets distributed to Basilica School families. It features Father Edward Hathaway, the rector of the Basilica. Normally released via video, from now on Faith Matters will be recorded and released as a podcast. In this week's episode, Fr. Hathaway shares about the virtue of the month at the school: patience. He also mentions the role the Holy Spirit plays during the Conclave to select a new pope and also in our lives. Please note: when this was recorded, the new pope -- which we now know to be Pope Leo XVI -- had not been selected. 

    Episode 635: Father Edward Hathaway Shares a Homily during the Third Sunday of Easter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 15:14


    Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the Third Sunday of Easter. It was given in the Basilica on May 4, 2025.

    Episode 634: Deacon David Tines Reflects on His Time at the Basilica

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 11:27


    Transitional Deacon David Tines has been helping out at the Basilica since last August as part of his final year as a seminarian at Mount Saint Mary's Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland. His home diocese is the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska, where he will be ordained on May 24, 2025. His last weekend helping out at the parish was April 26-27, 2025. In this interview, he reflects on his time at the parish.

    Episode 633: Dr. Nicolas McAfee Previews His May 20th Conversation with Dr. Shaun Rieley on “Prudence and Patriotism: St. Thomas More's Dynamic Approach"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 13:06


    The guest in today's episode is Dr. Nicolas McAfee, the Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow at the Center for Thomas More Studies who, in the fall, will join the faculty of Christendom College as Assistant Professor of Political Science and Economics. He previews his May 20, 2025, conversation he will have with Dr. Shaun Rieley, the Director of Educational Programs & Teaching Fellow at Hillsdale College's Washington, DC, campus, on the following topic: “Prudence and Patriotism: St. Thomas More's Dynamic Approach.” Their conversation will occur on on May 20 at 7 p.m. in our Lyceum Auditorium, 313 Duke St. Please click here for more information.   

    Episode 632: What are the Sisters Reading during the Month of May?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 33:54


    In this episode, the monthly series called “What Are the Sisters Reading?” continues. For the month of May, Sister Emily Beata Marsh, FSP, and Sister Kathryn James, FSP, share about a book called "Eucharistic Amazement: Experience the Wonder of the Mass," by Father Randy Stice, the director of the Office of Worship and Liturgy for the Diocese of Knoxville.  The book weaves together liturgy, catechesis, the Catholic mystical tradition, insights from the saints, and practical ways to grow in your Eucharistic faith and devotion. Reawaken to the power and wonder of the Mass with this journey through the treasures of the Church's sacramental and liturgical tradition, featuring stunning insights on the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist from Saints Teresa of Ávila, Faustina Kowalska, and John Chrysostom. Profound yet accessible, Eucharistic Amazement speaks to your mind, will, and heart to help you live a more vibrant Eucharistic life. 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 631: Deacon Alex Solsma Shares a Short Reflection on Divine Mercy during Divine Mercy Sunday

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 8:26


    Deacon Alex Solsma, a transitional deacon, shares a short reflection on Divine Mercy during Divine Mercy Sunday. It was recorded in the Basilica on April 27, 2025. 

    Episode 630: Deacon Aaron Zanca Shares a Homily during the Second Sunday of Easter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 11:33


    Deacon Aaron Zanca, a transitional deacon, shares a homily, his first, during the Second Sunday of Easter. It was recorded in the Basilica on April 27, 2025. 

    Episode 629: Deacon Alex Solsma Shares a Homily during the Second Sunday of Easter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 9:49


    Deacon Alex Solsma, a transitional deacon, shares a homily, his first, during the Second Sunday of Easter. It was recorded in the Basilica on April 27, 2025. 

    Episode 628: Father Joseph Townsend Shares a Homily during the Second Sunday of Easter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 13:08


    Father Joseph Townsend, a parochial vicar, shares a homily during the Second Sunday of Easter. It was given in the Basilica on April 27, 2025. 

    Episode 627: Choral Rosary for the Repose of the Soul of Pope Francis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 36:21


    After the 12:10 p.m. Mass on April 25, 2025, Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, led a recitation of the Glorious Mysteries of the Holy Rosary, with musical meditations, for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis.

    Episode 626: Faith Matters with Father Edward Hathaway

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 15:00


    Faith Matters is a new bi-weekly Basilica of Saint Mary podcast that features conversations with Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, on topics of interest to Basilica parishioners and the Universal Church. Today's episode centers on the recent death of Pope Francis and the upcoming ordinations to the transitional diaconate of two Basilica parishioners and seminarians, Alex Solsma and Aaron Zanca. This episode was recorded on April 24th, 2025. Join us to pray a Choral Rosary for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis after the 12:10 p.m. Mass on Friday, April 25, 2025. Click here for more information: https://stmaryoldtown.org/popefrancis Join us to celebrate Alex Solsma and Aaron Zanca becoming Transitional Deacons, as Alex will preach at the 11:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, April 27, 2025, and Aaron will preach at the 1 p.m. Mass on that Sunday. Receptions for each will follow each of those Masses in our Lyceum Auditorium. Click here for more information: https://stmaryoldtown.org/alexaaron Join us also on Divine Mercy Sunday for a Holy Hour at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 27, as Alex will preach a short reflection. The Divine Mercy Chaplet will be recited. Aaron will also be assisting. Click here for more information: https://stmaryoldtown.org/divinemercysunday2025

    Episode 626: Father Edward Hathaway Shares a Homily during Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 9:51


    Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord. It was given in the Basilica on April 20, 2025. 

    Episode 625: Father Edward Hathaway Shares a Homily during Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 24:02


    Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord. It was given in the Basilica on April 13, 2025. 

    Episode 624: Deacon David Tines Shares a Homily during the Fifth Sunday of Lent

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 11:43


    Deacon David Tines, a transitional deacon, shares a homily during the Fifth Sunday of Lent. It was given in the Basilica on April 6th, 2025.  

    Episode 623: Father James Searby Shares a Communal First Saturday Reflection on the Fourth Joyful Mystery of the Rosary

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 17:52


    Father James Searby, a parochial vicar, offers a reflection on the  Fourth Joyful Mystery of the Rosary for our Communal First Saturday for April. It was recorded on April 5, 2025.

    Episode 622: What Are the Sisters Reading for the Month of April?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 20:47


    In this episode, the monthly series called “What Are the Sisters Reading” continues. For the month of April, Sister Nancy Usselmann, FSP, shares about a book she wrote called "Media Fasting: Six Weeks to Re-Charge in Christ." Sister Emily Beata Marsh, FSP, was also present during the episode to ask Sister Nancy questions.  Here are some things to consider: Do you ever feel sluggish, overwhelmed, or anxious after spending too much time in front of a screen? Does the constant pressure of staying digitally connected with people, ideas, and the latest trends leave you feeling disconnected—from yourself, from others, and from God?  Recharge your spiritual life, relationships, and sense of well-being with this wise and practical guide to living your faith in a media-saturated world from Sister Nancy, the National Director of Pauline Media Studies. 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 620: Father Christopher Goodwin Shares a Homily during the Second Sunday of Lent

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 12:13


    Father Christopher Goodwin, an assisting priest, shares a homily during the Second Sunday of Lent. It was given in the Basilica on March 16, 2025.  

    Episode 619: Basilica Parishioner Aimee Redmann Shares about Her Devotion to Saint Joseph and the History of the Saint Joseph Altar

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 14:46


    Aimee Redmann is a Basilica parishioner who is from Louisiana, where the Saint Joseph Altar is part of the Catholic culture there, especially in the New Orleans area. She shares about her devotion to Saint Joseph and talks about the history of the altar, which will be on display on Wednesday evening, March 19, in our Lyceum Auditorium.  As part of the Feast of Saint Joseph, Father James Searby, a parochial vicar, will offer a reflection on Saint Joseph at 7 p.m. on March 19 in the church. Afterward, at 7:30 p.m., all are invited to our auditorium, where the Saint Joseph Altar will be set up. There will be a blessing and then a social, as food and drinks will be served.  To learn more, click here: https://stmaryoldtown.org/josephaltar2025 To sign up to bring food donations, go here: https://bit.ly/3WVtRwH To volunteer to help. go here: https://bit.ly/3Qh4u4K

    Episode 621: Father James Searby Shares a Homily during the Fourth Sunday of Lent

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 21:19


    Father James Searby, a parochial vicar , shares a homily during the Fourth Sunday of Lent. It was given in the Basilica on March 30, 2025. 

    Episode 621: Father Edward Hathaway Shares a Homily during the Third Sunday of Lent

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 13:33


    Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the Third Sunday of Lent. It was given in the Basilica on March 23, 2025. 

    Episode 618: Father Jack Riley Shares a Homily from the First Sunday of Lent

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 17:31


    Father Jack Riley, the spiritual director of the diocesan retreat center, who will be leading our Lenten Parish Mission from March 10-13, shares a homily during the First Sunday of Lent. It was given in the Basilica on March 9, 2025.  To learn more about the parish mission, click here: https://stmaryoldtown.org/2025lentenmission

    Episode 617: Virginia Nyce Shares a Theology on Tap Talk Called "The History of Catholicism in Virginia"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 52:35


    During a Theology on Tap talk on March 3, 2025, at Murphy's Grand Irish Pub in Alexandria, Virginia, Virginia Nyce, the Basilica's archival manager, shared about the history of Catholicism in Virginia. To learn more about the Basilica's history and its museum, click here.  

    Episode 616: Father Edward Hathaway Shares a Homily during the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 21:41


    Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on March 2, 2025. 

    Episode 615: Father James Searby Reflects on the Third Joyful Mystery of the Rosary

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 19:45


    Father James Searby, a parochial vicar, offers a reflection on the Third Joyful Mystery of the Rosary, the Nativity, for our Communal First Saturday for March. It was recorded on March 1, 2025. 

    Episode 614: Dr. James Bergida Previews His Four-Week Lenten Series on Catholic Social Teaching

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 10:20


    Dr. James Bergida, a professor of political science and economics at Christendom College, previews the subject of his upcoming four-week Lenten series in our Lyceum Auditorium – an introduction to Catholic Social Teaching. The series will share about the Catholic Church's "best-kept secret”: its social doctrine. Here are the dates of his talk: + March 18: Social Creatures: Timeless Principles for an Everchanging World + March 25: Family: The Basic Unit of Society + April 1: Government: An Institution for the Common Good + April 8: Living with Things: Material Goods, Work, and the Economy For more information, click here.

    Episode 613: What Are the Sisters Reading for the Month of March?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 10:34


    In this episode, the monthly series called “What Are the Sisters Reading” continues. For the month of March, Sister Julia Darrenkamp, FSP, shares about a book called "The Holiness of Ordinary People" by Madeleine Delbrêl.  The book gathers together essays and notes written by Delbrêl, who was a French poet, social worker and lay missionary and has been declared Venerable by the Catholic Church, during her most active years, giving peerless insights into the distinctive lay vocation in the Church. All men and women—married and unmarried—must follow the Holy Spirit into all that is true in this world, from the small talk around the coffeepot to the great silence of the Holy Eucharist. 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 612: Father Peter Clem's Homily for the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 20:19


    Father Peter Clem, a parochial vicar, shares a homily during the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on February 23, 2025. 

    Episode 611: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 12:41


    Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on February 16, 2025. 

    Episode 610: Father Joseph Townsend's Homily for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 13:22


    Father Joseph Townsend, a parochial vicar, shares a homily during the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on February 9, 2025. 

    Episode 609: Michael and Mariane Staron Share a Theology on Tap Talk Called “Rings and Red Flags: Lessons from Our Dating Journey"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 49:45


    During a Theology on Tap talk on Feb. 3, 2025, at Murphy's Grand Irish Pub in Alexandria, Virginia, Michael Staron and his wife, Mariane, who is the director of the Basilica's Youth and Young Adult Apostolates, share their journey of navigating broken engagements and finding each other through faith, healing, and intentional discernment.  Their talk explored the challenges of modern dating, the importance of building relationships rooted in mutual respect and authentic love, and how trusting God's timing leads to a deeper understanding of vocation and commitment. This podcast is perfect for anyone seeking guidance in relationships or discerning their path to marriage. To find out more about them, click here. 

    Episode 608: What Are the Sisters Reading for the Month of February?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 9:10


    The monthly series called “What Are the Sisters Reading?” continues with this month's guest: Sister Orianne Pietra Rene Dyck, FSP, who reflects about her book called "Dive Deep -- 40 Days with God at Sea."  The book introduces children, ages 9-12, to the epic story of salvation history -- from Creation, to Christ, to today -- through Bible stories that take place at sea and helps them experience the Word of God in a whole new way. It also teaches children how to pray with God's word and encounter God in His creation through 40 days of Scripture reflections; fun sea facts and trivia; profiles of saints; prayer and journaling prompts; and practical ways to live the faith in daily life. 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 607: Father Noah Morey's Homily for the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 15:26


    Father Noah Morey, a priest-in-residence at the Basilica, shares a homily during the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. It was given in the Basilica on February 2, 2025.

    Episode 606: Father Edward Hathaway Reflects on the Second Joyful Mystery of the Rosary

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 16:33


    Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, offers a reflection on the Second Joyful Mystery of the Rosary, the Visitation, for our Communal First Saturday for February. It was recorded on February 1, 2025. 

    Episode 605: Father James Searby's Homily for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 18:44


    Father James Searby, a parochial vicar, shares a homily during the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on January 26, 2025. 

    Episode 604: Father Noah Morey's Homily for the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 15:20


    Father Noah Morey, a priest-in-residence at the Basilica, shares a homily during the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on January 19, 2025. 

    Episode 603: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for the Baptism of the Lord

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 15:40


    Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. It was given in the Basilica on January 12, 2025. 

    Episode 602: What Are the Sisters Reading for the Month of January?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 33:18


    The monthly series called “What Are the Sisters Reading?” continues with two guests from the Daughters of Saint Paul: Sister Emily Beata Marsh and Sister Kathryn Hermes, who share from Pope Francis' latest encyclical called “He Loved Us,” on the Sacred Heart of Jesus.  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 601: Father James Searby's Homily for the Fourth Sunday of Advent

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 16:15


    Father James Searby, a parochial vicar, shares a homily during the Fourth Sunday of Advent. It was given in the Basilica on December 22, 2024. 

    Episode 600: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for the Third Sunday of Advent

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 15:32


    Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector, shares a homily during the Third Sunday of Advent. It was given in the Basilica on December 15, 2024. 

    Episode 599: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for the Second Sunday of Advent

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 13:41


    Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector, shares a homily during the Second Sunday of Advent. It was given in the Basilica on December 8, 2024. 

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