Podcasts about Basilica

Fr. David LiPuma of OLV Basilica on the message he'll give parishioners after Wednesday's church shooting in Minneapolis full 340 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 07:47:00 +0000 znABOAUjrbk6ZzVdJpHAUTCbKuuOedrv news & politics,news WBEN Extras news & politics,news Fr. David LiPuma of OLV Basilica on the message he'll give parishioners after Wednesday's church shooting in Minneapolis Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News & Politics News False

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 talks about the importance of growing in the virtues.    He also encouraged school families to buy a special 230th-year parish anniversary edition of Basilica-opoly, which is a divinely inspired twist on the classic real estate game. The game, for 2-6 players, is fun for all ages and all levels of devotion. It's on sale for Basilica School families for $25 through August 31, 2025. The price goes up to $35 for all school and parish families on September 1, 2025. Click here to pay and to make an order. Or inquire at the school office. 

May is the month of Mary. In this week's episode we visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception to learn about the history of the month of Mary and popular Marian devotions, such as praying the rosary. The Rosary is a Scripture-based prayer. It begins with the Apostles' Creed, which summarizes the great mysteries of the Catholic faith. The Our Father, which introduces each mystery, is from the Gospels. The first part of the Hail Mary is the angel's words announcing Christ's birth and Elizabeth's greeting to Mary. St. Pius V officially added the second part of the Hail Mary. The Mysteries of the Rosary center on the events of Christ's life. There are four sets of Mysteries: Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and––added by Saint John Paul II in 2002––the Luminous. Learn more about how to pray rosary. https://www.usccb.org/how-to-pray-the-rosary May is also Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. In this week's episode we highlight a story out of the Diocese of Tulsa which reflects the diversity and richness of our faith! Fr. Samuel Perez, Pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Miami, Oklahoma celebrates mass every weekend in Chuukese for local Micronesian Catholics in addition to five other masses in English and Spanish. People in the pews wear brightly colored traditional clothing and hairstyles. One Micronesian family from southwest Missouri makes the almost two-hour drive to hear Scriptures, prayers and songs in Chuukese. Adding a weekly Mass in Chuukese has improved not just Mass attendance but religious education enrollment at Sacred Heart, from 30 students to 120. Baptisms are up too: Father Perez's calendar in May had 11 baptisms for members of the Micronesian community. Farming jobs attracted many of Oklahoma's Micronesian natives from the island of Chuuk in the South Pacific. For their part, the community members are grateful that Father Perez has worked to learn their language and integrate their culture into the worship experience. “It shows that he really cares,” one altar server said. Father Perez points out that he made a lot of pronunciation mistakes early on, and he's still learning. There was no textbook; he caught on by repeating words his parishioners taught him. “They were very patient with me,” he said. “My accent is thick. I don't know how much they understand me, but it looks like they're OK with it.” Father Perez wants every Catholic to feel welcome and included in their Church home. “When God calls you to be a priest, you are called to serve all people.” The Diocese of Tulsa is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary jubilee year. Click here learn more about the Diocese and the Chuukese Catholic Community at Sacred Heart Church: https://dioceseoftulsa.org/ Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros II, patriarch of Alexandria, Egypt, was at the Vatican to mark the 50th anniversary of a joint declaration signed by St. Paul VI and Pope Shenouda III in 1973 outlining the beliefs shared by their churches. Pope Tawadros II called for unity between Catholics and Copts during Pope Francis' general audience. Read the CNS Rome story: https://www.usccb.org/news/2023/pope-pope-let-our-churches-be-united-christs-love Watch the video of this historic meeting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NCTAC7dE_uI

At the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, Cardinal Wilton Gregory and Archbishop Timothy Broglio celebrated a special Mass on the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary to pray for the Synod, as requested by Pope Francis. The Synod enters its global phase in October of this year. Learn more about the Synod at www.usccb.org/synod. The Vatican Dicastery for Communication has provided a new reflection on social media. Find that document at www.vatican.va/roman_curia/dpc/documents/20230528_dpc-verso-piena-presenza_en.html. During his General Audience on May 31, Pope Francis spoke about the need to live a life that is consistent with our faith.

Peace in the Storm: A Catholic Approach to Anxiety and Resilience is a journey into the heart of what it means to live with courage and calm in an anxious age. Blending psychological insight, practical tools, and the rich wisdom of the Catholic spiritual tradition, this series explores how to face fear, steady the heart, and discover resilience rooted not in self-reliance but in God's presence. Whether you wrestle with worry or seek to strengthen your interior life, these talks invite you to find peace in the storm and the freedom to live with greater trust, hope, and joy. This is talk 4 of 4 from a series offered at the Basilica of St. Mary in Old Town Alexandria, VA in the Summer of 2025

Peace in the Storm: A Catholic Approach to Anxiety and Resilience is a journey into the heart of what it means to live with courage and calm in an anxious age. Blending psychological insight, practical tools, and the rich wisdom of the Catholic spiritual tradition, this series explores how to face fear, steady the heart, and discover resilience rooted not in self-reliance but in God's presence. Whether you wrestle with worry or seek to strengthen your interior life, these talks invite you to find peace in the storm and the freedom to live with greater trust, hope, and joy. This is talk 1 of 4 offered in the Summer of 2025 at the Basilica of St. Mary in Old Town, Alexandria, VA. 

Peace in the Storm: A Catholic Approach to Anxiety and Resilience is a journey into the heart of what it means to live with courage and calm in an anxious age. Blending psychological insight, practical tools, and the rich wisdom of the Catholic spiritual tradition, this series explores how to face fear, steady the heart, and discover resilience rooted not in self-reliance but in God's presence. Whether you wrestle with worry or seek to strengthen your interior life, these talks invite you to find peace in the storm and the freedom to live with greater trust, hope, and joy. This is talk 2 of 4 offered in the Summer of 2025 at the Basilica of St. Mary in Old Town, Alexandria, VA. 

Peace in the Storm: A Catholic Approach to Anxiety and Resilience is a journey into the heart of what it means to live with courage and calm in an anxious age. Blending psychological insight, practical tools, and the rich wisdom of the Catholic spiritual tradition, this series explores how to face fear, steady the heart, and discover resilience rooted not in self-reliance but in God's presence. Whether you wrestle with worry or seek to strengthen your interior life, these talks invite you to find peace in the storm and the freedom to live with greater trust, hope, and joy. This is class 3 of 4. Offered in the Summer of 2025 at the Basilica of St. Mary in Old Town, Alexandria, VA. 

Thursday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time IAugust 21, 2025 – Memorial of Saint Pius X, Pope Hello and welcome to the Word, bringing you the Good News of Jesus Christ every day from the Redemptorists of the Baltimore Province. I am Fr. Karl Esker from the Basilica of our Lady of Perpetual Help in Brooklyn, NY. Today is Thursday of the Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time and the Memorial of Pope Saint Pius X.A reading from the holy gospel according to Matthew.           Jesus again in reply spoke to the chief priests and the elders of the people in parables saying, “The Kingdom of heaven may be likened to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son. He dispatched his servants to summon the invited guests to the feast,but they refused to come. A second time he sent other servants, saying, ‘Tell those invited: “Behold, I have prepared my banquet, my calves and fattened cattle are killed, and everything is ready; come to the feast.”' Some ignored the invitation and went away, one to his farm, another to his business. The rest laid hold of his servants, mistreated them, and killed them. The king was enraged and sent his troops, destroyed those murderers, and burned their city.           Then the king said to his servants, ‘The feast is ready, but those who were invited were not worthy to come. Go out, therefore, into the main roads and invite to the feast whomever you find.' The servants went out into the streets and gathered all they found, bad and good alike, and the hall was filled with guests. But when the king came in to meet the guests he saw a man there not dressed in a wedding garment. He said to him, ‘My friend, how is it that you came in here without a wedding garment?' But he was reduced to silence. Then the king said to his attendants, ‘Bind his hands and feet, and cast him into the darkness outside, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth.' Many are invited, but few are chosen.”The gospel of the Lord.Homily Our readings today begin with the joy of living in God's grace, but end with a sad commentary on fruits of human pride and weakness. In the first reading we begin with the warrior judge Jephthah and his successful campaign to free the tribes of Israel from their enemies; and in the gospel we just heard, Jesus compares the Kingdom of heaven to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son. Wedding feast are usually joyful occasions; they certainly are in my family. And we enjoy getting together on other occasions to share food and each other's company. Jesus was no different. He often accepted invitations to dine with saints and sinners alike. And at the Last Supper, he left us a memorial of his loving presence, when he said: “Do this in memory of me.” So, we join together weekly, or even more often to hear the word of God and partake of this ritual meal through Holy Communion, in anticipation of the banquet that awaits us in the Kingdom of heaven. Saint Pope Pius X is remembered for encouraging frequent communion and for lowering the age of First Communion to seven or eight years old. However, Jesus' parable is not about peace and joy. The king is hurt when those invited ignore his invitation and then enraged when he sends a second invitation and some mistreat and even kill his servants. The parable, as told by Matthew, includes a reference to the destruction of Jerusalem for its rejection and crucifixion of Jesus. Joy returns when the king sends his servants out into the streets to invite all they can find, good and bad alike, and the hall is filled with guests, which signifies the Church's mission to all the world. But even then there is a discordant note. One guest refuses to accept the wedding garment, and is cast into the darkness outside. Not all who call themselves Christian accept to live love of God and neighbor as Jesus taught. And not all appreciate the Eucharist for the great gift that it is. Some ignore it, and others, more interested in their farm or business, make no attempt to fashion their life according to the one they receive. And poor Jephthah from the first reading? The joy of his victory was cut short, because of a foolish vow he had made. He had promised: “whoever comes out of the doors of my house to meet me when I return in triumph from the Ammonites shall belong to the LORD. I shall offer him up as a burnt offering.” To his dismay, his only daughter was the one who came out to greet him. Sadly, so as not to lose face, Jephtah did as he had vowed; but the sacred author later noted that those who truly know the Lord, know that God dos not accept human sacrifice. We claim not to believe in human sacrifice today, but how many families are still being sacrificed on the altar of greed, war and cruel government policies. Today's scriptures offer us a promise and a warning: God is always ready to offer his people life and grace, but we often let our misconceptions and prejudices get in the way. The kingdom of heaven is not just about heaven, but the joy of living the way of the Lord here on earth.May God bless you.Fr. Karl E. Esker CSsRBasilica of our Lady of Perpetual HelpBrooklyn, NY

Father David LiPuma joined WBEN to discuss the updates on construction regarding the new copper dome for OLV National Shrine & Basilica, sharing with us the community support behind the project.

Eucharistic processions have been a tradition in the Catholic Church for countless years. Recently, the Church in the United States celebrated the National Eucharistic Congress, which culminated four national Eucharistic processions and pilgrimage routes. This blogcast explores “Pilgrimage and the Eucharist as Food for the Journey" from the Ad Infinitum blog, written and read by Fatima Monterrubio Cruess.As you may know, we are in the final phase of the National Eucharistic Revival, “a three-year initiative sponsored by the Bishops of the United States to inspire and prepare the People of God to be formed, healed, converted, united, and sent out to a hurting and hungry world through a renewed encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist – the source and summit of our Catholic faith”. This initiative is a response to the Holy Father's call for a “pastoral and missionary conversion which cannot leave things as they presently are” so that the Church in the United States might be “permanently in a state of mission” (Evangelii Gaudium, 25). This final phase known as the “Year of Mission” is a response to the preceding stages of diocesan and parish revival as well as the National Eucharistic Congress that was held July 17-21, 2024.One beautiful expression of this missionary dimension of the Eucharistic Revival was the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage that took place leading up to the National Eucharistic Congress. The first of its kind, and one of the largest Eucharistic processions in history, consisted of four routes beginning at the northern, southern, eastern, and western parts of the United States. The routes formed the shape of a cross as pilgrims journeyed with the Blessed Sacrament across the whole country, blessing over 6,000 miles of our nation.Participants in the pilgrimage attended Mass every day of their journey and had regular evenings of reflection and adoration. After traveling for about two months, all four branches of the Pilgrimage met in Indianapolis for the National Eucharistic Congress. I was privileged to join a moment of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage along the northern route, known as the Marian route, which began at the headwaters of the Mississippi and wound its way through the midwestern United States.As the pilgrimage passed through Notre Dame, IN over the course of a weekend, I was able to attend a couple of the specially planned events. One was a musical entitled “Behold God's Love: A Eucharistic Musical,” which drew inspiration from mystery plays performed on the feast of Corpus Christi (the Body and Blood of Christ) in the Middle Ages. These plays presented moments from salvation history. The other special event was Sunday Mass in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart followed by a procession around the university's campus, culminating in Benediction offered from the steps of the Main Building.It was such a gift to join pilgrims, some of whom had been part of the route from the beginning, in a tangible manifestation of our life as “the pilgrim Church on earth”, the people of God on their way to their heavenly homeland. It provided an opportunity to reflect in a special way on one of the many names with which we refer to the Eucharist, one that evokes a certain aspect of the “inexhaustible richness of this sacrament” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1328). Viaticum, a Latin word that means provision for the journey, is a particularly fitting name to contemplate in the context of this pilgrimage, as the Eucharist is the spiritual food which sustains and nourishes us. Certainly, it was the source of sustenance for those making the cross-country journey over the course of several weeks. Yet this pilgrimage (and all pilgrimages) was undertaken to call to mind our common human condition as those marching onward “ ‘following the narrow way of the cross,' toward the heavenly banquet” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1344), when we can all be seated at the table of the Kingdom of God. ​The Eucharist as viaticum gives us the graces we need for each day as we advance along our earthly pilgrimage. Each step of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage reminds us that our entire lives and every place in which we find ourselves can be holy, consecrated by the presence of our Lord. When we receive the Lord in the Eucharist and accept the call to be sent forth on mission to every part of the world, we experience “a foretaste of that heavenly liturgy which is celebrated in the Holy City of Jerusalem toward which we journey as pilgrims, where Christ is sitting at the right hand of God, Minister of the sanctuary and of the true tabernacle” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1090). The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, whether or not you were able to join it, shows a visible bond of communion that assures “the unity of the pilgrim Church” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 815) and reminds us that we do not  have to journey to far-off holy places to go on mission. Every place our feet touch can be holy ground if, as we tread it, we seek to draw ever closer to our Eucharistic Lord, who longs to make himself present to us and to all, not only in the Mass, but in every moment. Author:Fatima Monterrubio Cruess is the Resource Coordinator for the Catholic Apostolate Center. In this role, she assists in the creation and use of the Center's content and resources in both English and Spanish. Resources:Listen to On Mission podcast Catholic Feast Days AppRead the Ad Infinitum blog Follow us:The Catholic Apostolate CenterThe Center's podcast websiteInstagramFacebookApple PodcastsSpotify Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can also listen to his weekly Sunday Gospel reflections. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources.

Scarica subito il file MP3 e il PDF su Bologna in regalo: https://bit.ly/4mGaLp0In questo episodio speciale di Italiano per la Vita ti porteremo alla scoperta di Bologna, la vivace “Dotta, Grassa e Rossa”! Passeggeremo sotto i portici infiniti, saliremo verso le iconiche Due Torri e ci perderemo tra i vicoli del centro storico. Ti parleremo di Piazza Maggiore con la maestosa Basilica di San Petronio e sveleremo i segreti nascosti della città medievale. E naturalmente non mancheranno i sapori autentici della tradizione bolognese: lasagne, tortellini e mortadella!Preparati a vivere Bologna come non l'hai mai vista, tra cultura, storia e gusto. Buona visione!Capitoli del podcast:00:00 - Introduzione2:04 - Bologna3:55 - La dotta, la grassa e la rossa9:13 - Cosa vedere a Bologna?17:38 - Cosa mangiare a Bologna?24:39 - Conclusione

Father Moses Tamale, a visiting priest, shares a homily during the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on August 17, 2025.

An incident at the Basilica of Loreto, where the Holy House of Mary is enshrined, is drawing widespread attention. Footage shows Catholic bishops concelebrating Mass alongside a woman dressed in a cassock and clerical collar, possibly a Protestant “priestess.”

Father Ed Broom, OMV, serves as Associate Pastor at St. Peter Chanel Church in Hawaiian Gardens, California. He is a member of the Religious Order, Oblates of the Virgin Mary, and was ordained by Saint John Paul II in St Peter's Basilica on May 25, 1986.  Fr. Ed is a Retreat Master and teaches Catholic […] The post DEATH appeared first on Fr. Ed Broom, OMV Oblates of the Virgin Mary.

Father Ed Broom, OMV, serves as Associate Pastor at St. Peter Chanel Church in Hawaiian Gardens, California. He is a member of the Religious Order, Oblates of the Virgin Mary, and was ordained by Saint John Paul II in St Peter's Basilica on May 25, 1986.  Fr. Ed is a Retreat Master and teaches Catholic […] The post BECOME A CHILD appeared first on Fr. Ed Broom, OMV Oblates of the Virgin Mary.

Father Ed Broom, OMV, serves as Associate Pastor at St. Peter Chanel Church in Hawaiian Gardens, California. He is a member of the Religious Order, Oblates of the Virgin Mary, and was ordained by Saint John Paul II in St Peter's Basilica on May 25, 1986.  Fr. Ed is a Retreat Master and teaches Catholic […] The post ST. THERESA BENEDICTA appeared first on Fr. Ed Broom, OMV Oblates of the Virgin Mary.

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The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens. Ordinary Weekday/ Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome First Reading: Numbers 12: 1-13 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51: 3-4, 5-6ab, 6cd-7, 12-13 Alleluia: John 1: 49b Gospel: Matthew 14: 22-36 or Matthew 15: 1-2, 10-14   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com To encounter Christ in Scripture and share Him with others. Join us at stpaulcenter.com/memberships 

Today's Topics: 1) Gospel - Matthew 14:22-36 - Jesus made the disciples get into a boat and precede Him to the other side of the sea, while He dismissed the crowds. After doing so, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. When it was evening He was there alone. Meanwhile the boat, already a few miles offshore, was being tossed about by the waves, for the wind was against it. During the fourth watch of the night, He came toward them, walking on the sea. When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea they were terrified. “It is a ghost,” they said, and they cried out in fear. At once Jesus spoke to them, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.” Peter said to Him in reply, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.” He said, “Come.” Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw how strong the wind was he became frightened; and, beginning to sink, he cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus stretched out His Hand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” After they got into the boat, the wind died down. Those who were in the boat did Him homage, saying, “Truly, You are the Son of God.” After making the crossing, they came to land at Gennesaret. When the men of that place recognized Him, they sent word to all the surrounding country. People brought to Him all those who were sick and begged Him that they might touch only the tassel on His cloak, and as many as touched it were healed. Memorial of the Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome Bishop Sheen quote of the day 2, 3, 4) Joshua Charles on why protestants have such an aversion to the Blessed Virgin Mary

Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome (Optional Memorial)

August 5 marks the anniversary of the dedication of Rome's Basilica of St. Mary Major & the Solemnity of Our Lady of the Snows. Meanwhile, we learn about the Knights of Columbus as their 143rd Supreme Convention begins. And, ethical questions arise following the execution of a death-row inmate.

Friends of the Rosary,Today, August 5, the Catholic Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major, Santa Maria Maggiore, one of the four most illustrious churches of Rome, along with St. John Lateran, St. Peter, and St. Paul Outside the Walls, and Christendom's first Marian shrine for pilgrims.This feast commemorates a miracle of the snowfall that occurred during the night on this day in the year 358 on the site where the Basilica of St. Mary Major now stands.The Virgin Mary had appeared in a dream to two faithful Roman Christians, the patrician John and his wife, as well as to Pope Liberius (352-366), asking that a church be built in her honor on the site where snow would fall on the night between August 4th and 5th.That's why another name for the basilica is Our Lady of the Snow, Saint Mary of the Snow, and the feast of today is Our Lady of Snows, la Virgen Blanca, in Spanish.Nowadays, in Rome, during the pontifical Mass and the second vespers, the traditional shower of flower petals descends from the ceiling of the basilica to commemorate the August snowfall in 358.Pope Francis' mortal remains are buried in St. Mary Major. He was laid to rest near the icon of Mary Salus Populi Romani.Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play

Join Father Kevin Drew as he preaches on this Memorial of the Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome. Today's readings First Reading: Revelation 21:1-5a Psalm: Judith 13:18bcde, 19 Gospel: Luke 11:27-28 Catholic Radio Network

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Tuesday of the Eighteenth Week in Ordinary Time by Dr. Shane Owens. Ordinary Weekday/ Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome First Reading: Numbers 12: 1-13 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51: 3-4, 5-6ab, 6cd-7, 12-13 Alleluia: John 1: 49b Gospel: Matthew 14: 22-36 or Matthew 15: 1-2, 10-14   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com To encounter Christ in Scripture and share Him with others. Join us at stpaulcenter.com/memberships 

Numbers 12:1-13 (Not so with my servant Moses unlike other prophets. Why then were you not afraid to speak against him) Revelation 21:1-5 (God will wipe away every tear from their eyes)

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Father Ed Broom, OMV, serves as Associate Pastor at St. Peter Chanel Church in Hawaiian Gardens, California. He is a member of the Religious Order, Oblates of the Virgin Mary, and was ordained by Saint John Paul II in St Peter's Basilica on May 25, 1986.  Fr. Ed is a Retreat Master and teaches Catholic […] The post ST. ANA AND JOAACHIM appeared first on Fr. Ed Broom, OMV Oblates of the Virgin Mary.

Vatican City may be the smallest country in the world, but it's packed with more art, architecture, and long lines than most visitors are ready for. In this episode, we break down what's actually worth your time — from St. Peter's Basilica to the hidden Vatican necropolis — plus a few off-the-radar gems most tours skip.We'll walk you through how to avoid the worst of the crowds, what to wear to get past security, where to find real Roman food nearby, and what secrets lie behind the Swiss Guard and centuries of locked doors. ____________________________________S03 Ep119____________________________________Connect with us on social media: Instagram: @unscaledtravelshowTwitter: @fullmetaltravlrFacebook: @fullmetaltravelerWebsite: ⁠⁠https://www.unscaledtravelshow.com/

A meditation preached by Fr. Eric Nicolai on July 25, 2025, the feast of St. James, at Lyncroft Centre in Toronto. Jesus called James and his brother John as they mended their nets on the Sea of Galilee. Their mother approached Jesus, asking that her sons be seated on either side of him in his kingdom. Jesus replied, “You do not know what you are asking.” Jesus turned to the brothers: “Can you drink the cup that I am going to drink?” “We can,” they declared. James was, in fact, the first apostle to share in the cup of martyrdom, under Herod Agrippa around the year 44. Saint Josemaria loved that readiness to follow Jesus, to go all the way. He underlined their response, "Possumus". We can frame this in terms of our readiness and openness to be well formed: to have the piety of children and the doctrine of theologians.Music: Michael Lee of Toronto.Thumbnail: James the Apostle, detail of the mosaic in the Basilica of San Vitale, Ravenna, 6th century.

Sam leads Bittensor's Templar  and Basilica subnets. Templar is one of the world's top distributed training platforms and it's easy to understand why after this conversation. Fresh off a successful implemention on of CCLoco on subnet 3, he now has his target on building a permissionless, community-owned compute cloud on subnet 39 Basilica. Sam is a cult hero within Bittensor and it was an honor to have him on the pod.  Video: https://x.com/KeithSingery/status/1947404033205145938 https://x.com/DistStateAndMe https://x.com/tplr_ai    

The hot weather couldn't keep Ashley and Zac away from the mics, so they're back with a summer “best of” series, featuring some of the most interesting and engaging interviews from the past few years. In this episode, Professor Kenneth Bartlett, a renowned Renaissance historian and author from the University of Toronto, explores the enduring legacy and allure of the eternal city of Rome for Catholics. Why did Peter go to Rome? Is he actually buried under St. Peter's Basilica? And why has Rome remained the center of the Roman Catholic Church for 2,000 years? What's on tap? Brunello di Montalcino (of course!) You can follow us on ⁠X⁠ and on ⁠Instagram:⁠ @jesuiticalshow You can find us on Facebook at ⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/jesuitical Please consider supporting Jesuitical by becoming a digital subscriber to America magazine at ⁠⁠americamagazine.org/subscribe⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Basilicas are churches in the Catholic Church that receive the honorific title by the pope. There are four major basilicas in Rome and the others worldwide are minor basilicas. Grady Connolly, founder of Social Thomist, joins this episode of On Mission with Chris Pierno, Sarah Scalfaro, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. to share his experiences taking pilgrimages around the United States to visit all 93 minor basilicas.The Romans used basilicas as a gathering place and the seat of the local ruling official. After Christianity was legalized, the early Christians gathered in the basilicas for Mass and Sacraments. Today, the Pope is responsible for declaring a church a basilica, which distinguishes the church from others as a particular place of pilgrimage, sacraments, and liturgical beauty. Grady Connolly has visited over 60 of the basilicas in the US and plans to visit all of the basilicas and document his findings in an upcoming book. Related On Mission episodes:ShrinesPilgrimagesPapal History  From the Ad Infinitum blog:PilgrimagesShrines Check out the main Saints and Feast Days websiteDownload the App on the App Store or Google Play Follow us:The Catholic Apostolate CenterThe Center's podcast websiteInstagramFacebookApple PodcastsSpotify On Mission is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources and podcasts. Listen to Fr. Frank's weekly reflections and recent blogcasts.

Father John Meyerhofer, a parochial vicar, shares a homily during the Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on July 13, 2025.

Our Homeland Visit | Roots & Stories (Ep. 472)This week on IGNITE Radio Live, Greg and Stephanie recount their summer “pilgrimage” to the sacred soil of Wisconsin—beginning at the breathtaking Basilica of St. Josaphat in Milwaukee and culminating at Our Lady of Champion, the only approved Marian apparition site in the United States (up there with the hallowed Lambeau Field). Along the way, they reveled in holy encounters, family hilarity, and divine appointments—from their son Seph taking the main stage at Lifest, to strolling the old Oshkosh neighborhood where faith, sacraments, sports, and mischief once collided at Sacred Heart School. Amid bratwurst, bonfires, and the beautiful mess of family life, they rediscovered the joy of shared roots and the sacred power of telling our story—woven into God's larger story of redemption. This episode is a heartfelt invitation for every family longing to reconnect with what matters most.Plus, we're excited to share two epic creative projects on the horizon:

In this special Jubilee Year episode, Dr. Edward Sri visits the Basilica of San Clemente in Rome, home to relics of St. Clement and St. Ignatius of Antioch. Surrounded by sacred beauty, he reflects on the inner deserts of the soul and how God meets us there with his love. Drawing from Scripture, sacred art, and prophecy, Dr. Sri offers a powerful meditation on suffering and grace. He explains what it means to thirst for God. Snippet from the Show  Your heart is thirsting for God to come in to guide you, to shed some light on where your life is going. _ _ For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.

Florence was founded in the 1st century BCE as a Roman military outpost, although it came to prominence as a centre of commerce and the arts in the 14th to 16th centuries CE. The Florentine method of speech even became the Italian language. Some of the city's most famous exports are Leonardo da Vinci, Galileo, Michelangelo, and Niccolo Machiavelli, along with the Medici family. You can see the tombs of Galileo, Michelangelo, and Machiavelli in the Basilica of Santa Croce. But that's not all you can find in this Tuscan city. From the mythological scenes to statues of Roman gods present in the Uffizi, Florence has a range of odd curiosities and folk traditions that are worth seeing. Let's explore some of the stranger side of Florence in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore! Find the images and references on the blog post: https://www.icysedgwick.com/florence-folklore/ Pre-order Ghostlore: https://geni.us/ghostlore The Many Faces of Medusa talk: https://ko-fi.com/s/a60a047ebb Get your free guide to home protection the folklore way here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore/ Become a member of the Fabulous Folklore Family for bonus episodes and articles at https://patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Buy Icy a coffee or sign up for bonus episodes at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick Fabulous Folklore Bookshop: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/fabulous_folklore Pre-recorded illustrated talks: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick/shop Request an episode: https://forms.gle/gqG7xQNLfbMg1mDv7 Get extra snippets of folklore on Instagram at https://instagram.com/icysedgwick Find Icy on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/icysedgwick.bsky.social 'Like' Fabulous Folklore on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fabulousfolklore/

For Patrons only for 1 year: We follow the tribulations of the Papacy through the aftermath of the Protestant Reformation, as the Pope's loyal soldiers in the Jesuit order are expelled from Catholic states and empires, the Church comes under attack in the French Reovlution, and Napoleon takes the Pope prisoner. We then follow the Papacy's gradual recovery of prestige -- through the reactionary rigorism of Pius IX and the 1st Vatican Council; the creation of Catholic social teaching and the intervention of the Church in the class struggle between capital and labor under Leo XIII; and the dramatic reforms of the Second Vatican Council in the 1960s. We consider the controversies and scandals of the modern church relating to fascism, the Nazi Holocaust, the Vatican Bank, and the suppression of Liberation Theology, and finally, examine the recent shakeup of the Vatican under Pope Francis, the momentous implications of the Synod on Synodality, and the clues presaging a new political assertiveness of the Church under the first American pope, Leo XIV. Please sign on as a patron to hear the whole lecture: https://www.patreon.com/posts/133266130 Image: American print showing Pope Pius IX presiding over the First Vatican Council in St. Peter's Basilica, 1869. Correction: Banker Roberto Calvi was found dead hanging from Blackfriars Bridge, London, not London Bridge.

Faith Matters is a 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 Father Hathaway reflecting on the meaning and importance of spending leisure time during the summer, using German philosopher's Josef Pieper's classic book on the subject as a starting point.  If you want to read Pieper's book, "Leisure: The Basis of Culture," just click here.  Please note: There is only one Mass on July 4, 2025, at the Basilica: at 9 a.m. Also, the 12:10 p.m. Masses will be held in our Lyceum Auditorium, 313 Duke Street, from July 8-11 and July 14-18, 2025, due to the new organ installation in the church. Click here to get more details. 

Stephanie Geraghty, a Basilica parishioner, is the new leader of the Gabriel Project, an outreach ministry through the Diocese of Arlington for pregnant women in need. To learn more about what they do, visit their website. In this episode, Stephanie talks about her background and why she felt called to step up to a leadership with the Gabriel Project. If you are interested in helping her out, please email her at gabrielproject@stmaryoldtown.org. 

Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. As the Italy pilgrimage continues to the Basilica of St. Mary Major, Father Dave reflects on the Blessed Mother on today's feast. We are to behold Mary as our mother and invite her to pray with us. Preached at Basilica of St. Mary Major, Rome, Italy on 6-9-25

Friday of the Seventh Week of Easter. Father Dave relates pilgrimage travel to the greater struggle of waiting for things in life. He reminds us that our faith journey is not only about the destination, and we are always learning and growing through the Holy Spirit. Preached at Basilica of San Domenico, Siena, Italy on 6-6-25

While preaching in front of the Pope's cathedra in Rome, Father Dave reflects on the beauty of St. John Lateran and other basilicas. Just like these magnificent spaces, we are also God's temples and his spirit dwells within us. Preached at Basilica of St. John Lateran, Rome, Italy on 6-11-25

Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. It was given in the Basilica on June 29, 2025.

The new AI regulations in the Big Beautiful Bill. What's in the latest version of Trump's ‘big bill' Senate Republicans are trying to passAt some 940-pages, the legislation is a sprawling collection of tax breaks, spending cuts and other Republican priorities, including new money for national defense and deportations. Now it's up to Congress to decide whether President Donald Trump's signature domestic policy package will become law.Trump told Republicans, who hold majority power in the House and Senate, to skip their holiday vacations and deliver the bill by the Fourth of July.WATCH: The major snags holding up Trump's ‘big bill' as the Senate prepares to voteSenators were working through the weekend to pass the bill and send it back to the House for a final vote. Democrats are united against it.Here's the latest on what's in the bill. There could be changes as lawmakers negotiate.A man lured Idaho firefighters to a mountain with a fire then shot and killed 2, officials sayAs a wildfire began to sow panic in a small northern Idaho mountain community, a group of firefighters who rushed to put out the blaze instead found themselves in an unexpected shootout.Hortman funeral offers mix of sorrow, humor and reflectionIt's difficult to sum up the lives of two people who die so suddenly, violently and senselessly.So it was heartening to the nearly 1,500 people gathered at the Basilica of St. Mary to hear the lives of Melissa and Mark Hortman honored with a healing mix of reflection, humor, remembrance and prayer.“Indeed, they lived lives with purpose and meaning,” said Fr. Daniel Griffith, Pastor of the Basilica of St. Mary. “Lives lived in service of others.”Fr. Griffith was the only one of the speakers who touched on the murders of the Hortmans, saying it should serve as another wake-up call, five years after the murder of George Floyd made Minnesota “ground zero” for racial injustice.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It was a weekend of severe weather for much of Minnesota. The National Weather Service says four tornadoes swept through Carver County alone. The the storms knocked down trees and power lines, but no storm-related injuries have been reported.Storms spawned a large twister on the Minnesota-South Dakota border. Heavy rains from the storms caused localized flooding as well.It was also a weekend of mourning in the Twin Cities with funeral services for Melissa and Mark Hortman. After a viewing at the Minnesota Capitol on Saturday, friends, family members and dignitaries gathered Saturday for a funeral at the Basilica of St. Mary. The former DFL House Speaker and her husband were remembered for their service to the state, their sense of humor and their love of community. Gov. Tim Walz gave one of the remembrances of the Hortmans, calling Melissa Hortman the most consequential speaker of the House in Minnesota history.A man is in custody following a standoff with police in Rochester. Police say the incident started as a domestic disturbance late Saturday. The man allegedly had a knife and fled the scene before police arrived. Early Sunday, during a traffic stop, police say the suspect emerged from a vehicle with a rifle and a police officer fired a gun. The man was not injured, but fled into a residence and — he finally surrendered more than four hours later.Stillwater-native Denis McDonough, a former White House insider, will teach at St. John's University and the College of St. Benedict next school year.

Friends of the Rosary,Today, June 29, the faithful venerate the two Apostles Peter and Paul, Apostles (d. 64-67), on whom the Church was built.Peter, the head of the apostles, and Paul, the apostle to the Gentiles, have been remembered together on this date since ancient times.Under God's guidance, they were led to make Rome, the capital of the Empire, sanctified by their martyrdom, the center of the Christian world, from where the preaching of the Gospel would radiate down the centuries.St. Peter suffered martyrdom under Nero, in A.D. 66 or 67. He was buried on the hill of the Vatican; his tomb is on the very site of the Basilica of St. Peter's. St. Paul was beheaded in the Via Ostia on the spot where now stands the basilica bearing his name, today a pilgrimage place.In today's main reading (Matthew 16:13-19), we see Christ changing the name of Peter to Cephas (Greek: Petros, meaning "rock"), and asking,“Who do you say that I am?”Simon Peter said in reply,“You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”Jesus said to him in reply, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah.For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my heavenly Father.And so I say to you, you are Peter,and upon this rock I will build my Church,and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it.I will give you the keys to the Kingdom of heaven.Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven;and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• June 29, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Friends, this year, the feast of Saints Peter and Paul falls on a Sunday, and I want to spend some time reflecting especially on Saint Peter. Around the year 64, Shimon Bar Yonah, a fisherman from Galilee, was put to death brutally in the Circus of Nero. But while the Roman Empire is long gone and the successor of Nero doesn't exist, the empire of this fisherman, Peter the Apostle, is everywhere, and in May, his 266th successor walked out onto the loggia of Saint Peter's Basilica, built over the very spot where he was buried. 

Iran retaliated following U.S. strikes and sent missiles to Qatar in an effort to hit U.S. military bases. Meanwhile, California wildfire victims find strength in the Eucharistic Pilgrimage. And, on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, Pope Leo XIV presided over Mass at the Basilica of St. John Lateran.

Today's episode is on the 3rd-century North African saints, Felicity and Perpetua! Join us to hear about queer dreams, the mysterious absence of Felicity and Perpetua's husbands, and why early Christians wanted to abolish gender. Read the 3rd century Passion of Saints Felicity and Perpetua, discussed in the episode, here. Check out our website, where you can find our sources, as well as everything there is to know about Queer as Fact. If you enjoy our content, consider supporting us on Patreon, checking out our merch, and following us on Instagram, Tumblr and Bluesky. [Image: Mosaic of Felicity and Perpetua, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington DC, USA]