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Saturday of the Fourth Week of LentMarch 21, 2026  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 Saturday of the Fourth Week of Lent.Our reading today is taken from the holy gospel according to John. Some in the crowd who heard these words of Jesus said, "This is truly the Prophet." Others said, "This is the Christ." But others said, "The Christ will not come from Galilee, will he? Does not Scripture say that the Christ will be of David's family and come from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?" So a division occurred in the crowd because of him. Some of them even wanted to arrest him, but no one laid hands on him. So the guards went to the chief priests and Pharisees, who asked them, "Why did you not bring him?" The guards answered, "Never before has anyone spoken like this man." So the Pharisees answered them, "Have you also been deceived? Have any of the authorities or the Pharisees believed in him? But this crowd, which does not know the law, is accursed." Nicodemus, one of their members who had come to him earlier, said to them, "Does our law condemn a man before it first hears him and finds out what he is doing?" They answered and said to him, "You are not from Galilee also, are you? Look and see that no prophet arises from Galilee." Then each went to his own house.The gospel of the Lord.Homily In today's gospel we do not hear Jesus speak, but he is the center of everyone's attention. They all have an opinion about him, but they cannot figure out who he really is. Some think he is the Messiah, and for that the Chief Priests and Pharisees sent their guards to arrest Jesus. Other question Jesus' Galilean origins: "The Christ will not come from Galilee, will he?” The Pharisees are adamant: “Look and see that no prophet arises from Galilee." Others say that the Messiah must come from Bethlehem. They did not know what we know from Matthew and Luke that Jesus was born in Bethlehem and is of the house of David. Jesus, however, makes little of his human origins, whether he is from Galilee or Bethlehem. In the verses that come before today's gospel reading, he declares that he comes from the one who sent him. He comes from above; it was God the Father who sent him. For saying that the Chief Priests and Pharisees were even more anxious to arrest Jesus, but the guards returned empty handed, saying: "Never before has anyone spoken like this man." So. They ridiculed the guards and the crowds who were beginning to believe in Jesus. Interestingly, a lone voice spoke up in Jesus' defense. It was Nicodemus, the Pharisee who some time before had gone to see Jesus by night. He asked: "Does our law condemn a man before it first hears him and finds out what he is doing?" The other Pharisees ridiculed him for his efforts; and then each went off to his own house. Listening to Jesus can bring ridicule and following him may even be dangerous. That was true in Jesus' day and is still true in our own. Even now, people are not in agreement over what Jesus represents. Jesus himself said that he had come not to judge the world, but to save it. His compassion for the outcast, the suffering and hungry drew an attentive following, but today compassion is considered weakness and attention to the needy a wasteful use of resources. Christians who adopt this attitude overlook Jesus' humanity on this earth and concentrates on his reigning in power at the right hand of God. This is a Jesus who will come in judgment for the earth, and will come at the head of a victorious army of angels. Thus, they can bless wars, whether in the Ukraine or in Iran. Of course, Pope Francis and now Pope Leo have questioned and sharply criticized this self-styled form of Christianity. Scripture teaches us that Jesus sits at the right hand of the Father to intercede for us. When he comes in glory, he will gather to himself all who have imitated his life of love and reconciliation. As he said in the famous parable of judgment: “what you have done to the least of my brothers and sisters you have done to me.” We need more Nicodemuses today who are willing to stand up for the justice that flows from recognizing the dignity of every human being as created in the image and likeness of God and redeemed in the blood of Christ. We may not be able to do much on the world stage, but we can begin by recognizing the dignity of each person in our home, our school and our work. May God bless you. Fr. Karl E. EskerBasilica of Our Lady of Perpetual HelpBrooklyn, NY

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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 MASS HOMILY appeared first on Fr. Ed Broom, OMV Oblates of the Virgin Mary.

Father Ken Geraci shares a homily during the Fourth Sunday of Lent. It was given in the Basilica on March 15, 2026.

Le trenta città italiane da visitare almeno una volta (pt 3) | Spendieren Sie einen Cafè (1€)? Donate a coffee (1€)? https://ko-fi.com/italiano Livello #A2 #B1Una lista delle città più belle d'ItaliaEccoci arrivati all'ultima puntata sulle trenta città italiane da vedere assolutamente e, come sempre, vi ricordo che anche in questo caso è una lista in ordine alfabetico e non in ordine di interesse o bellezza.Partiamo con la numero 21)Ravenna in Emilia Romagna. Molti turisti non la conoscono ma è un vero tesoro artistico. Tanto per cominciare possiamo dire che ha una storia interessantissima, è stata capitale di ben tre imperi: prima dell'Impero Romano d'Occidente, poi di Teodorico re dei Goti e infine di quello di Bisanzio, Questo glorioso passato è testimoniato da basiliche e battisteri nei quali potete ammirare una serie incredibile di mosaici del V e VI secolo. Il Mausoleo di Galla Placidia, sorella dell'imperatore Onorio, la Basilica di San Vitale e quella di Sant'Apollinare Nuovo, la Basilica di Sant'Apollinare in Classe il Battistero degli Ariani, il Battistero degli Ortodossi, il Mausoleo di Teodorico sono solo alcuni dei monumenti da visitare. ...- The full transcript of this Episode (and excercises for many of the grammar episodes) is available via "Luisa's learn Italian Premium", Premium is no subscription and does not incur any recurring fees. You can just shop for the materials you need or want and shop per piece. Prices start at 0.20 Cent (i. e. Eurocent). - das komplette Transcript / die Show-Notes zu allen Episoden (und Übungen zu vielen der Grammatik Episoden) sind über Luisa's Podcast Premium verfügbar. Den Shop mit allen Materialien zum Podcast finden Sie unterhttps://premium.il-tedesco.itLuisa's Podcast Premium ist kein Abo - sie erhalten das jeweilige Transscript/die Shownotes sowie zu den Grammatik Episoden Übungen die Sie "pro Stück" bezahlen (ab 20ct). https://premium.il-tedesco.itMehr info unter www.il-tedesco.it bzw. https://www.il-tedesco.it/premiumMore information on www.il-tedesco.it or via my shop https://www.il-tedesco.it/premium

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 HUMILITY 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 CONSECRATION TO MARY | RETREAT MASS appeared first on Fr. Ed Broom, OMV Oblates of the Virgin Mary.

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 8, 2026.

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, Father James Searby, a parochial vicar, substitutes for Father Hathaway, who is away on a retreat, and shares about the virtue of the month at the school: peserverance (fortitude). Father Searby also invites all parishioners to attend our upcoming poarish mission, which will occur on March 15-18. For more information, please click here. He also invites all to celebrate the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, during our Saint Joseph Altar event, which takes place on March 19h. Click here for more information. 

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 DEVIL'S TACTICS | RETREAT MASS 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 PLAN OF LIFE | RETREAT TALK 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 MARY: DOGMA AND DEVOTION | RETREAT TALK 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 CELIBACY | RETREAT TALK 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 OBEY THE COMMANDMENTS | RETREAT TALK appeared first on Fr. Ed Broom, OMV Oblates of the Virgin Mary.

Intrattenimento e informazione, musica, cultura, i fatti del giorno e la rassegna stampa con i vostri messaggi in diretta: tutto questo è Radio Vaticana con Voi! Anche oggi insieme per iniziare la giornata con numerosi ospiti! Come ogni giorno, protagonisti gli ascoltatori! Intervieni in diretta tramite WhatsApp al numero 3351243722. In un tempo segnato da conflitti e profonde tensioni internazionali, la Fondazione Internazionale Don Luigi Di Liegro promuove il Concerto per la Pace, in programma domenica 15 marzo 2026, ore 16:00, nella cornice della Basilica dei Santi XII Apostoli, nel cuore di Roma. Ce ne ha parlato Alessandro Romelli Di Liegro della fondazione Di Liegro Negli ultimi vent'anni oltre 1 milione 700 mila italiani si sono iscritti all'Aire, l'anagrafe dei residenti all'estero; nello stesso periodo i rimpatri sono stati la metà. Il libro "Crescere expat. Famiglie italiane in giro per il mondo" della collana "Quaderni Migrantes" della Tau editrice, raccoglie le storie di tanti genitori italiani all'estero. Con noi l'autrice Eleonora Voltolina "Principe. Il Nottambulo del Pensiero Magmatico", progetto espositivo di Bizhan Bassiri , artista italo-iraniano tra le figure più autorevoli della ricerca contemporanea internazionale, realizzato in collaborazione con la Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia e ospitata da Museo Correr di Venezia fino al 22 novembre 2026. Bassiri in collegamento con noi ci ha portato in questo percorso espositivo Alcuni giorni fa è scomparso l'artista Marcello Silvestri. Molto vicino alla Fondazione Migrantes ha spesso organizzato iniziative con loro come la Bottega dell'arte al Pincio durante lo scorso Earth Day. È stato protagonista del documentario “L'uomo di polvere e sabbia” della regista Lia Beltrami e Andrea Franceschini. E noi lo abbiamo ricordato con monsignor Pierpaolo Felicolo direttore di Migrantes Conducono: Marina Tomarro e Stefania Ferretti Tecnici Audio/Video, Bruno Orti

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 MAXIMS ON PRIESTS | RETREAT TALK 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 PRAYER | RETREAT TALK 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 MERCY STORIES | RETREAT TALK 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 FORGIVE 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 NAAMAN appeared first on Fr. Ed Broom, OMV Oblates of the Virgin Mary.

Father Peter Clem shares a homily during the Second Sunday of Lent. It was given in the Basilica on March 1, 2026.   

Father Christopher Mahar earned a Bachelor of Science in Philosophy from Providence College in 2000 and subsequently completed his Bachelor's degree in Sacred Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome in 2003. He was ordained a deacon in St. Peter's Basilica in Rome in 2003 and a priest in the Diocese of Providence in 2004. He currently serves as Pastor at St. Augustine Church in Providence, Rhode Island.  In Today's Show: Did Jesus know Nicodemus before His final week? How did Saint Dismas join Jesus in heaven the day he died if he was in Hell? How are hymns chosen in the Ordinary Form? How can we put the love of God first? Can priests reference previous confessions? Why are babies baptized instead of waiting until they are older? Why isn't sacred music more emphasized? Why don't Catholics observe the Torah? Was Jesus in the spirit form before he was incarnated? Are we in the end times? And more Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

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, Father Hathaway ties in this Sunday's Gospel reading, which features the Samaritan woman at the well, to the upcoming parish mission. For more information about the parish mission, which will occur on March 15-18, please click here. 

Send a textThe Story of Clotilde BizolonClotilde Bizolon, known throughout Lyon as Mère Bizolon, was one of the city's most beloved figures, yet her story remains surprisingly little known today. In this episode of Fabulously Delicious, Andrew Prior explores how a widowed shopkeeper became “the mother of the soldiers,” offering warmth, food, and comfort to men passing through Lyon-Perrache during both the First and Second World Wars. Her life blends French food culture, community care, and the human side of wartime history.Listeners will discover how Mère Bizolon created a simple refreshment stand that became a lifeline for soldiers: coffee, broth, chocolate, bread, and a moment of kindness served from a modest board-and-zinc shelter. Her generosity earned her the Légion d'Honneur and made her one of the most respected women in Lyon. Her work sits alongside the traditions of the Mères Lyonnaises, the women whose cooking and hospitality helped shape the city's culinary identity.This episode also explores the final, tragic chapter of her life: the assault in 1940 that led to her death, the unanswered questions surrounding the investigation, and the deep shock it caused across Lyon. Andrew recounts her funeral at the Basilica of Saint-Martin d'Ainay, the crowds who came to honour her, and the ways the city chose to preserve her memory — from a street named after her to her famous ladle now held at the Musée Gadagne.For listeners passionate about French food history, Lyonnaise cuisine, and the women who shaped France's culinary landscape, this episode offers a moving and insightful journey. It pairs beautifully with Mères Lyonnaises, The Story of Eugénie Brazier, The Story of Paul Bocuse, and Soup Onion with Beth Fuller. Join Andrew as he brings to life the legacy of Mère Bizolon, a woman whose simple acts of care left a lasting mark on Lyon and its food culture.My book Paris: A Fabulous Food Guide to the World's Most Delicious City is your ultimate companion. This is a new 2026 update for the book and you'll find hand-picked recommendations for the best boulangeries, patisseries, wine bars, cafés, and restaurants that truly capture the flavor of Paris. You can order it online at andrewpriorfabulously.com For those who want to take things further, why not come cook with me here in Montmorillon, in the heart of France's Vienne region? Combine hands-on French cooking classes with exploring charming markets, tasting regional specialties, and soaking up the slow, beautiful pace of French countryside life. Find all the details at andrewpriorfabulously.com You can help keep the show thriving by becoming a paid subscriber on substack where you'll also get fabulous extra content. Every contribution makes a huge difference. Join here at Substack , Merci beaucoup! Newsletter Youtube Instagram Facebook Website ...

An Iraqi archbishop addresses the U.S.–Iran conflict and the situation on the ground. Meanwhile, St. Peter's Basilica unveils new Stations of the Cross. And, the Supreme Court blocks a California law restricting parental notification about student gender transitions.

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Heirloom Hunt: A Carnaval Adventure in Venice Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-02-27-08-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Nel cuore di Venezia, durante il Carnevale, la Basilica di San Marco brillava di luci colorate.En: In the heart of Venezia, during Carnevale, the Basilica di San Marco shone with colorful lights.It: Maschere vivaci e risate riempivano l'aria fresca dell'inverno.En: Lively masks and laughter filled the crisp winter air.It: In mezzo a questa folla festosa, Alessia e Giovanni camminavano veloci, i cuori palpitanti alla ricerca di un antico ciondolo di famiglia.En: Amidst this festive crowd, Alessia and Giovanni walked quickly, their hearts pounding in search of an ancient family pendant.It: Alessia era preoccupata.En: Alessia was worried.It: Il ciondolo, tramandato da generazioni, era scomparso.En: The pendant, passed down through generations, had disappeared.It: "Non possiamo far sapere ai nostri genitori che è sparito," disse Alessia con tono deciso.En: "We can't let our parents know it's missing," said Alessia with a determined tone.It: Giovanni, al contrario, sembrava attratto dalle strade colorate e le musiche che provenivano dai canali.En: Giovanni, on the other hand, seemed drawn to the colorful streets and the music coming from the canals.It: "Giovanni, stai attento!"En: "Giovanni, pay attention!"It: lo richiamò Alessia mentre lui seguiva una banda di musicisti mascherati.En: Alessia called out as he followed a band of masked musicians.It: Giovanni si fermò, confuso tra la voglia di divertirsi e il desiderio di dimostrare alla sorella che poteva essere responsabile.En: Giovanni stopped, torn between the desire to have fun and the wish to prove to his sister that he could be responsible.It: "Ho una idea, Alessia," disse Giovanni, i suoi occhi brillanti di ispirazione.En: "I have an idea, Alessia," said Giovanni, his eyes shining with inspiration.It: "Seguiamo gli indizi delle maschere."En: "Let's follow the clues of the masks."It: Alessia esitò.En: Alessia hesitated.It: Era sempre stata pratica e metodica, ma la determinazione del fratello la colpì.En: She had always been practical and methodical, but her brother's determination struck her.It: Con un sospiro, decise di dargli fiducia.En: With a sigh, she decided to trust him.It: "Va bene, proviamo il tuo modo."En: "Okay, let's try it your way."It: Giovanni guidò Alessia attraverso la piazza affollata, seguendo le maschere che sembravano formare una pista luminosa.En: Giovanni led Alessia through the crowded square, following the masks that seemed to form a luminous trail.It: Ogni fermata offriva una nuova scoperta: una piccola danza di maschere, un clown che regalava palloncini, una sfilata di costumi.En: Each stop offered a new discovery: a little dance of masks, a clown giving away balloons, a parade of costumes.It: Poi, raggiunsero un grande palazzo, illuminato da mille luci, sede di un ballo in maschera.En: Then, they reached a large palace, illuminated by a thousand lights, the venue for a masked ball.It: Dentro, l'atmosfera era magica.En: Inside, the atmosphere was magical.It: Le maschere danzavano sotto lampadari scintillanti.En: The masks danced under shimmering chandeliers.It: In un angolo, notarono un tavolo con premi di carnevale.En: In one corner, they noticed a table with Carnevale prizes.It: Tra loro, c'era il ciondolo!En: Among them was the pendant!It: "È lì!"En: "It's there!"It: sussurrò Giovanni, emozionato.En: Giovanni whispered excitedly.It: Alessia guardò incredula.En: Alessia looked on in disbelief.It: Giovanni aveva intuito giusto.En: Giovanni had guessed right.It: "Scusa," iniziò Alessia, avvicinandosi al giudice del concorso.En: "Excuse me," Alessia began, approaching the contest judge.It: "Quello è un cimelio di famiglia.En: "That's a family heirloom.It: Possiamo riaverlo?"En: Can we have it back?"It: Il giudice sorrise, colpito dalla sincerità dei ragazzi, e restituì loro il ciondolo.En: The judge smiled, impressed by the children's sincerity, and returned the pendant to them.It: "Grazie," dissero i fratelli, il peso alleviato dai loro cuori.En: "Thank you," the siblings said, the burden lifted from their hearts.It: Con il ciondolo al sicuro, corsero attraverso le calli veneziane, le risate che li accompagnavano fino a casa.En: With the pendant safe, they ran through the calli veneziane, their laughter accompanying them all the way home.It: Appena in tempo, entrarono, nessuno dei loro genitori aveva notato niente.En: Just in time, they arrived, and none of their parents had noticed anything.It: Alessia abbracciò Giovanni.En: Alessia hugged Giovanni.It: "Sei stato bravo," ammise, riconoscendo quanto il fratello fosse diventato responsabile.En: "You did well," she admitted, recognizing how responsible her brother had become.It: Giovanni sorrise, sicuro di sé.En: Giovanni smiled, confident.It: "Insieme siamo una buona squadra."En: "Together we make a good team."It: Da quel giorno, Alessia imparò a fidarsi delle intuizioni del fratello, mentre Giovanni scoprì che la sua creatività era un tesoro.En: From that day on, Alessia learned to trust her brother's intuitions, while Giovanni discovered that his creativity was a treasure.It: E il ciondolo, scintillante sotto le luci del Carnevale, era tornato al suo posto, proprio come i legami indissolubili di una famiglia.En: And the pendant, sparkling under the Carnevale lights, was back in its place, just like the indissoluble bonds of a family. Vocabulary Words:heart: cuoreduring: durantebasin: bacinocolorful: coloratelively: vivacilaughter: risatecrisp: frescaancient: anticopendant: ciondologeneration: generazionidisappeared: scomparsodetermined: decisopractical: praticamethodical: metodicacrowd: follapounding: palpitantimask: mascheretrail: pistaball: ballomagical: magicachandelier: lampadaricorner: angoloprize: premijudge: giudiceheirloom: cimelioburden: pesolaugh: risatesincerity: sinceritàbonds: legamiindissoluble: indissolubili

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, Father Hathaway reflects on the transfiguration of Jesus and the importance of listening to God, which can only occur if we carve silence into our lives to make time for prayer and spiritual reading during Lent.    He also invites parishioners to attend Family Bingo Night at the Basilica School Gym this Saturday, Feb. 28, from 6:30-9 p.m. Click here for more information. He also invites people to attend an enthronement of a relic of St. Manuel González García – described as the greatest Eucharistic priest since St. John Vianney – which will occur after the 12:10 p.m. Mass on Tuesday, March 3rd. A reflection on the saint's life and devotion to the Eucharist, with veneration of his relics, will follow. Click here for more information. 

Father James Searby, a Parochial Vicar, shares a homily during the First Sunday of Lent. It was given in the Basilica on February 22, 2026. 

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Piano music courtesy of Harpeth Presbyterian Church -- Be Still My Soul Barcelona's towering Sagrada Familia basilica reached its maximum height(Text courtesy of WSJ 02/21/2026 P/A9)No, it hasn't. Basilica & Cathedral are not synonymous!The basilica is the square in front of a cathedral. The Pope blessing the crowd from the basilica of St Peter's is an invention of the press. “You can't learn anything from a podcast,”  says Bill O'Reilly! Yes, you can, you just have to find the right host, but the podcast genre is so broad that the listener has to be selective!  Most popular with audiences are those interview shows like Joe Rogan. His interviews are what I call “long form,” or greater than 45 minutes.  Unlike Larry King, Joe Rogan knows enough to let his guest be the star of the show. 

Fr. Ralph and co-host Zach Zywiec bring you the life and times of Notre Dame's oldest and most storied residence hall, St. Edward's. This week's guests are Jack Brodie, Steds junior, Club and Hall soccer player, Ed's sandwich artist, and resident Texan, Teagn Adams, Steds sophomore, Basilica and Hall sacristan, and resident Kentuckian all followed by Good News and Weather with Logan Schober.

The Feast of the Chair of St. Peter is celebrated annually on February 22nd to honor a wooden throne, enclosed in a massive bronze reliquary designed by Bernini, located in St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. Tradition claims the chair belonged to the Apostle Saint Peter, the leader of the Early Christians in Rome and first Pope, and which he used as Bishop of Rome in the 1st century A.D. The relic symbolizes the authority and mission of St. Peter as the first Pope and the teaching authority, or magisterium, of his successors. Books about Saint Peter at https://amzn.to/4c7U0RG ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Mark's History of North America podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 Twitter: https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: Catholic Saints & Feasts of the Liturgical Year-February 22-Chair of Saint Peter, Apostle—Feast (Feb. 20, 2025); Saint of the Day podcast with Mike Roberts — Feast Day Of The Chair Of Saint Peter (22feb2025), Covenant Network. Audio excerpts reproduced under a Creative Commons license and the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saturday after Ash WednesdayFebruary 21, 2026 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 Saturday after Ash Wednesday.Our reading today is taken from the holy gospel according to Luke. Jesus saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at the customs post. He said to him, “Follow me.” And leaving everything behind, he got up and followed him. Then Levi gave a great banquet for him in his house, and a large crowd of tax collectors and others were at table with them. The Pharisees and their scribes complained to his disciples, saying, “Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?” Jesus said to them in reply, “Those who are healthy do not need a physician, but the sick do. I have not come to call the righteous to repentance but sinners.”The gospel of the Lord.Homily In our gospel today we hear Jesus call Levi, a tax collector, to follow him. In the gospel according to Matthew, he will be called Matthew. The name is not so important as the fact that he was a tax collector, a class of people who was despised in Jesus' time because they because they were agents of the Roman occupiers. So, we might ask, along with the Pharisees, why would Jesus call such a person? Jesus obviously knew Matthew/Levi's heart better that he did, because that tax collector left his post immediately and followed Jesus. His joy at being chosen by Jesus was so great that he threw a great banquet and invited his friends, tax collectors and other outcasts, of course, to get to know Jesus. The Pharisees were not impressed. They tried to shame Jesus' disciples: “Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?” They implied that anyone who would associate with tax collectors had to be a sinner. Therefore, the disciples must shun such company. Jesus wasted no time in coming to the defense of his disciples: “Those who are healthy do not need a physician, but the sick do. I have not come to call the righteous to repentance but sinners.” To follow Jesus, one must humbly recognize that he or she is in need of God's saving grace and that Jesus is the source of that grace. In our polarized society, where we are expected to show our allegiance to our own group by despising and bad mouthing those of other opinions or cultures, the call of Matthew/Levi should serve as a wake-up call. Jesus invites the outcasts to follow him and restores their value as children of God. We, each one of us, has been called by Christ, not because of any merit we may think we have, but because of the inner value he sees in us, and wants to bring forth. The prophet Isaiah in today's first reading shows us the way. “If you remove from your midst oppression, false accusation and malicious speech; If you bestow your bread on the hungry and satisfy the afflicted; Then light shall rise for you in the darkness, and the gloom shall become for you like midday.” The Pharisees erred not by calling those who associated with the tax collectors sinners, but by thinking that they themselves were not. Jesus corrects them, not by denying that those with whom he was associating were sinners, but by saying that those were the very ones he had come to find and to save. As we enter the season of Lent let us recognize our need for forgiveness for the many times we have not acted as children of God and thank Jesus for calling us into his light. Then we must invite others to share in this moment of grace, as did Matthew/Levi.May God bless you. Fr. Karl E. Esker CSsRBasilica of our Lady of Perpetual HelpBrooklyn, NY

This week on “Jesuitical,” Ashley and guest host Sebastian sit down with Kristen Gilger, author of My Son, The Priest: A Mother's Crisis of Faith and her son, Patrick Gilger, S.J., to discuss their interwoven journeys of faith. 0:00 Critiquing our ashes 3:00 Pope Leo's first Ash Wednesday 4:35 Vatican won't join "Board of Peace" 5:50 St. Peter's has a new snack bar! 8:10 Kristin's shock when Paddy joined the Jesuits 16:58 The challenges of poverty, chastity and obedience 22:00 Giving up marriage and a family 34:45 Cafeteria Catholicism 38:35 Reconciliation without agreement 45:10 Being open to change 50:22 Catholicism's lingering appeal 1:04:25 Faith sharing: love your enemies  Links for further reading:  My son became a priest. I still felt conflicted about God and religion. Buy Kristen's Book: My Son, The Priest: A Mother's Crisis of Faith Pope Leo on Ash Wednesday: It's ‘rare to find adults who repent' Vatican will not join Trump's ‘Board of Peace' for Gaza, Cardinal Parolin says Vatican expands visitor experience at St. Peter's Basilica to mark 400th anniversary 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

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 15, 2026. 

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, Father Hathaway reflects on how Lent becomes transformative when our sacrifices become acts of love for God rather than strategies for self-improvement.   He also invites parishioners to view a new permanent display on Catholic education at the Basilica School on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, from 9:45-11:30 a.m. Click here for more information.    Also, the Saint Patrick Irish Hooley, which will occur on Sunday, March 1, 2026, from 3-6 p.m. in the Basilica School Gym, still has tickets available. This is a festive and fun family event, where everyone can enjoy great Irish food, music, drinks, and dancing. Click here to find out more and to get your tickets today before it's sold out.    Reminder: Don't forget to have fun attending Family Bingo Night at the Basilica School Gym on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, from 6:30-9 p.m. Click here for more information.     

From Not Enough to More Than Enough Today's Homily unites two biblical moments: First, The Gospel (Mark 8: Feeding of the Four Thousand) reveals Christ's deep compassion for humanity wandering in a spiritual “wilderness.” The crowd cannot sustain itself; human resources are insufficient. Yet when the disciples offer their “not much” . . . seven loaves and a few fish . . . Jesus transforms scarcity into abundance. This miracle foreshadows the Eucharist: Christ continues to feed the world through His Church, using humble means to accomplish divine grace. Second, The First Reading (Jeroboam and the Divided Kingdom) shows the opposite movement. Jeroboam, though raised up by God, becomes insecure and replaces true worship with convenient, man-made alternatives. He prefers control, comfort, and political security over trust in the Lord. This leads to spiritual decline and instability for Israel. The contrast is deliberate: • Jeroboam grasps, mistrusts, and substitutes human solutions → leading to loss. • The disciples surrender their inadequacy to Christ → leading to superabundance. The Homily and scripture message for today is clear: we must not reshape faith around convenience or personal preference. Instead, we entrust our poverty, weakness, and “not enough” to Christ, who alone can transform them into saving grace . . . especially through Word and Sacrament. The Homily concludes with a correlation of today's theme with Montfort's teachings. Hear more within the Homily. Listen to From Not Enough to More Than Enough --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Art Work The Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes: Italian painter: Giovanni Lanfranco: 1620 The painting was commissioned for and may be found in the Blessed Sacrament chapel in the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gospel Reading: Mark 8: 1-10 First Reading: 1 Kings 12: 26-32; 13: 33-34 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Why was this image selected: The image dramatically captures Christ at the center of action, emphasizing divine power working through ordinary bread and human participation. The painting mirrors the sermon's central truth: what seems insufficient becomes inexhaustible in Christ's hands.

Ma prima ovviamente olimpiadi! Come è andato l'inizio? Trascrizione interattiva e Vocab Helper Support Easy Italian and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content: easyitalian.fm/membership Note dell'episodio https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-25XLf5S1f4&t=3s - Our Lunch Break in Slow Italian Iniziamo con un piccolo aggiornamento sulle olimpiadi invernali! Come sono iniziate? Come è andata la cerimonia di apertura a Milano e cosa dice la città? Alcuni si lamentano, altri sono felici, e altri non l'hanno guardata. Raffaele e Matteo? Scoperta archeologica del secolo! Hanno finalmente rinvenuto i resti della basilica di Vitruvio. Ma partiamo dall'inizio. Chi era costui? Vitruvio https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marco_Vitruvio_Pollione Basilica di Vitruvio https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilica_di_Fano Il tramezzino ha compiuto 100 anni! https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandwich Ma il sandwich è molto piu' antico e alcuni (Matteo) lo apprezzano anche di più! Ma quali sono le differenze, se ci sono, e qual è la storia del tramezzino? Vi anticipiamo che il nome "tramezzino" è stato per la prima volta proposto da Gabriele d'Annunzio https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriele_D%27Annunzio. Trascrizione Raffaele: [0:23] Buongiorno Matteo! (Buongiorno, come va?) Potrebbe andare meglio, ma ci rilassiamo godendoci lo sport e il suo spettacolo. Matteo: [0:41] Come avevamo promesso, dobbiamo riportare le nostre... cosa sta succedendo in Italia a Milano riguardo il super sport di questo mese. Raffaele: [0:54] E sì, le Olimpiadi di Milano-Cortina. Matteo, hai comprato la tuta? Matteo: [0:59] Ho comprato la tuta... no! Però ci penserò, se trovo qualcosa in giro. Perché in realtà, poi ne parleremo anche più avanti in questa sezione quando vi diremo le nostre impressioni, ma girando per la città, a meno che non si va proprio nel centro centro, non si sente questa Olimpiade. ... Support Easy Italian and get interactive transcripts, live vocabulary and bonus content: easyitalian.fm/membership

Fr. Ken Geraci, CPM, of the Fathers of Mercy, previews the Lenten Parish Mission he will be leading at the Basilica on March 15-18, 2026. The title of the mission is called "Why Be Catholic?" Click here to learn more about the mission and Fr. Ken. 

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, Father Hathaway reflects on how Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, is a time for our hearts to undergo an interior transformation, one that leads us closer to Christ.   Our Ash Wednesday Mass times are as follows: 6:30 a.m.; 8 a.m.; 12:10 p.m.; 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. (featuring the choir).  All are also invited to join Hallow, the prayer app, to participate in their Lent Pray40 Prayer Challenge during Lent. Click here for more information.

In this episode of our German Reformation series, Dr. James Spencer and Dr. Greg Quiggle linger in Wittenbergbefore the Diet of Worms and Wartburg Castle to unpack the moment everyone knows—but few understand: Luther’s 95 Theses. Greg begins with the real backstory: indulgence-selling tied to the fundraising machine behind the rebuilding of St. Peter’s Basilica and a chain of financial incentives involving an ambitious archbishop, borrowed money, and a gifted salesman—Johann Tetzel—whose catchy jingle promised liberation from purgatory at the drop of a coin. When Luther’s parishioners return with indulgences in hand, Luther doesn’t set out to start a revolution. He does what academics do: he drafts 95 points for debate and posts them publicly—more like a community bulletin board than a Hollywood act of defiance. But the moment doesn’t stay local. Two forces amplify it: A new technology: the printing press A predictable catalyst: students who love promoting their professor What was intended as a small-town disputation spreads rapidly, lands on the pope’s desk in Rome, and triggers a reaction Luther never expected—one that escalates through excommunication threats, imperial hearings, and eventually Luther’s dramatic stand before the emperor. James and Greg then trace the chain reaction: 1519 (Leipzig Debate): authority begins shifting toward Scripture over popes/councils 1520 (papal bull): Luther publicly rejects Rome’s demand to recant 1521 (Diet of Worms): Luther expects debate; Rome demands recantation Luther requests 24 hours, returns, and refuses to recant unless convinced by Scripture and plain reason Luther leaves under “safe conduct,” is “kidnapped” by agents of Frederick the Wise, and hidden at Wartburg Castle as “Knight George” In hiding, Luther produces a major turning point: his rapid German New Testament translation From there, the conversation turns to a crucial clarification often missed today: Luther did not teach modern “private interpretation” as individual autonomy. He wanted Scripture accessible, yes—but not atomized. That’s why catechesisand the teaching office matter: a catechism functions as a faithful constraint that helps the church read Scripture with shared boundaries rather than endless fragmentation. The episode closes by reframing the word Reformation itself: Luther never intended to create a new church. He aimed to reform the existing one—and the birth of Lutheran Protestant identity becomes, in many ways, an unintended necessity once Rome refuses the correction. Quotelos Travel offers small, expert-led “Tours for Ten” that provide an intimate and unforgettable way to explore church history and culture with guides who truly know the locations. Learn more at quotelostravelservice.com, and check out their upcoming trips to Germany, England, and Switzerland. Subscribe to our YouTube channel

Pop Quiz! What's the name of the smallest country in the world? I'll give you a hint, it's also the heart of one of the biggest religions on the planet! You know, the home of a guy who mostly wears flowing white robes and gets driven around in this incredibly swag custom jeep. Have you already guessed? That's right, I'm talking about Vatican City, often simply called the Vatican! The Holy City only covers 121 acres - that's just 14% of New York's Central Park - and contains a tiny population of around 800 people! But it's here religious legacies such as the beautiful St Peter's Basilica can be found, making it a spiritual centre for Roman Catholicism. But for all the prayers and blessings, the walls of this city also hold a hoard of sinister secrets. From forbidden archives to sacred scams, it's time to grab your flashlights as we explore some dark secrets of the Vatican that the Popoe would rather stay hidden!Our Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Father Edward Hathaway, the rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on February 8, 2026. In the homily, he also focuses donating to the Bishop's Lenten Appeal, as part of this weekend's in-pew/commitment weekend. Please click here to find out more and to donate. 

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, he reflects on how Jesus teaches that a life rooted in holiness brings, flavor, meaning and light to a darkened world.   

Father Christopher Mahar earned a Bachelor of Science in Philosophy from Providence College in 2000 and subsequently completed his Bachelor's degree in Sacred Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome in 2003. He was ordained a deacon in St. Peter's Basilica in Rome in 2003 and a priest in the Diocese of Providence in 2004. He currently serves as Pastor at St. Augustine Church in Providence, Rhode Island.  In Today's Show: Father Mahar's debut! What's the role of work in our salvation as Catholics? What is a spiritual director? What is the point of the final judgment? If someone is infertile, can they still get married? ​​Are the blessings in the Book of Blessing used by the priest in the Ordinary Form effective? What is the point of a flying novena? What is sacrificed during Holy Mass? Should Catholics be reading books written by Protestants? ​​Is there any way to affirm the Filioque biblically? Are there any mortal sins that are unknown to most? And more. Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

Father Peter Clem, a parochial vicar, shares a homily during the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on February 1, 2026. In the homily, he focuses on the importance of supporting the Bishop's Lenten Appeal. Please click here to find out more and to donate. 

In place of an interview segment this weekend on Vatican Insider, I've prepared a Special – a fact-filled, fun-filled feature I'm calling DID YOU KNOW THAT …? I'm going to focus on some interesting tidbits about St. Peter's Basilica. We'll look at the basilica's dome, bronze markings on its floor and a statue of the apostle, saint and pope for whom the church is named. Join me!

The magnificent Basilica of St. Peter is our last stop as we explore the extraordinary collection of art and architecture in the Vatican. In addition to its great scale and beautiful decorum, the basilica is also home to renowned masterpieces such as Michelangelo's "Pietà" and Bernini's "Baldacchino," as well as the tombs of St. Pope John Paul II and St. Pope John XXIII.

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. ANGELA MERICI 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 SAINTS TIMOTHY AND TITUS appeared first on Fr. Ed Broom, OMV Oblates of the Virgin Mary.