Podcasts about Basilica

The Basilica of St. Mary Institute for Faith and Culture Presents: Beauty and the Beast, an Exploration of the Power of Beauty, Part 5 of 5 With Fr. James Searby  In this final class of Beauty and the Beast, we look at the tale's two feasts to understand beauty as a path back to communion, meaning, and sacramentality. The tavern scene becomes a picture of the ego- loud, empty, and isolating, while "Be Our Guest" reveals what self-giving love looks like when a community pours itself out in joy. From there, Fr. James Searby explores the vocation of the artist, the vulnerability of real creativity, and the way beauty acts almost like a sacramental, opening the soul to grace. This class traces the larger cultural story as well, from the Baroque renewal of the Church to the rise of modernity and postmodernity, and finally to our quiet rediscovery of wonder today. Using the fairy tale as a map, the episode shows how the loss of beauty disfigures a culture and how its return restores the human heart. At its center is the conviction that beauty heals, reveals, and reunites, and that when we allow ourselves to receive it, the beast in all of us begins to become whole again.

The Basilica of St. Mary Institute for Faith and Culture Presents: Beauty and the Beast, an Exploration of the Power of Beauty  Part 1 of 5 With Fr. James Searby  This first episode of Beauty and the Beast opens with one of the most unforgettable scenes in The Shawshank Redemption, where a single piece of music breaks open a prison and reminds hardened men that their souls are still alive. From there, we explore what beauty actually does to the human heart, why it stirs hope, and how it can lift us beyond the walls of our own routine and cynicism. Drawing on art history, architecture, philosophy, childhood wonder, and everyday encounters with beauty, Fr. James Searby lays out the story of how our culture drifted from a world shaped by transcendent beauty into a landscape that often feels flat and utilitarian. More importantly, he shows why beauty matters now more than ever, and how it can become an entry point for renewal, depth, and authentic encounter with God. This episode sets the foundation for the whole series, inviting you to slow down, look again, and rediscover the freedom and hope that beauty awakens in every soul.

The Basilica of St. Mary Institute for Faith and Culture Presents: Beauty and the Beast, an Exploration of the Power of Beauty, Part 4 With Fr. James Searby  In this fourth class of Beauty and the Beast, we explore beauty as communion, the way beauty draws us out of isolation and into relationship. Through Maurice's tenderness, Belle's self-giving, and the gradual healing of the Beast's house, Fr. James Searby shows how beauty creates openness, vulnerability, and shared life. Drawing on Scruton, Simone Weil, Martha Graham, theatre, liturgy, and the communal nature of art, this episode traces how beauty breaks self-enclosure, makes space for others, and restores what fear and hurry have disordered. It also looks at the danger of cultural elitism in the arts and why beauty belongs to everyone, not to a select few. At its heart, this class reveals how beauty invites us into a deeper communion with God and one another, preparing the way for next week's theme of beauty as contemplation.

The Basilica of St. Mary Institute for Faith and Culture Presents: Beauty and the Beast, an Exploration of the Power of Beauty, Part 3 With Fr. James Searby  In this third episode of Beauty and the Beast, Fr. James Searby takes us into the heart of why beauty matters so deeply, not only artistically, but spiritually and morally. This class looks at the collision between a culture shaped by modern narcissism and a Christian vision where beauty, truth, and goodness are real, objective, and radiant. Using the story of Beauty and the Beast as a lens, he explores how our hurried, self-referential age blinds us to beauty and slowly disconnects us from what makes us human. From the sacramental meaning of the body to the power of the Eucharist, from Freud's mirror to Milton's Satan, from Gaston's hollow charm to the Beast's slow awakening, this episode traces how distraction and self-creation deform the soul, and how beauty becomes the doorway back to reality. With help from Aquinas, Balthasar, Scruton, Simone Weil, John Paul II, and classic stories like The Sound of Music, Babette's Feast, and This Beautiful Fantastic, we learn how to train the eye, the heart, and the imagination to recognize real beauty again. This episode is both an unflinching diagnosis of our cultural moment and a hopeful call to rediscover the contemplative life that heals, restores, and opens us to God.

The Basilica of St. Mary Institute for Faith and Culture Presents: Beauty and the Beast, an Exploration of the Power of Beauty, Part 2 With Fr. James Searby  In this second episode of Beauty and the Beast, we step deeper into the story itself and uncover why this simple tale carries so much spiritual and human truth. Fr. James Searby explores the opening arc of the Beast, not as a children's plot point, but as a mirror of our own culture's drift into subjectivism, hurry, and the loss of virtue. Drawing from the older French versions of the tale, the golden age of Disney storytelling, and the wisdom of Aquinas, Balthasar, Plato, John Paul II, Simone Weil, and more, he shows how beauty forms the soul and why its absence slowly makes us less human. Belle's contemplative posture in a frantic village becomes a lesson in resisting the rush of modern life, while the Beast's curse reveals what happens when we turn inward and forget who we are. This episode opens up the rose, the mirror, the meaning of enchantment, and the hard truth that love and beauty both require us to slow down and see reality again. It's a thoughtful, richly layered conversation that will change the way you watch the film and the way you understand your own hunger for what is beautiful, noble, and true.

Msgr. Roger J. Landry Hungarian Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican Pilgrimage for the Acton Institute Wednesday of the First Week of Advent Memorial of St. Francis Xavier December 3, 2025 Is 25:6-10, Ps 23, Mt 15:29-37   To listen to an audio recording of today’s homily, please click below:  https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/catholicpreaching/12.3.25_Homily_at_St._Peters_Basilica_1.mp3   The outline for the […] The post The Advent of the One Who Throws Three Great Feasts, First Wednesday of Advent, December 3, 2025 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.

Rafe tells the tale of a the second part of a recent trip to France, with stops at the Shrine of Our Lady of La Salette and the Basilica of Our Lady of Fourvière (and other places!).The sun shines brighter, the birds sing sweeter, the food tastes better, when one is surrounded by beautiful things.*****As always, you can reach the Buf at bufnagle@bufnagle.com*****As you know, this is an independent podcast so your hosts also carry all the expenses of running this podcast. As such, some of you have asked how you can help out. Well, here's the answer: support us on Buy Me a Coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/bufnagleOn this page, you can do a really nice thing like send us a couple dollars to help cover the cost of recording and hosting and microphones and research and all that. Any little bit really helps! Thank you in advance!!!

Father James Searby, a parochial vicar, shares a homily during the First Sunday in Advent. It was given in the Basilica on November 30, 2025.

TESTO DELL'ARTICOLO ➜ https://www.bastabugie.it/8364IL SACRO CHIODO DI COLLE VAL D'ELSA di Don Stefano Bimbi I Sacri Chiodi o Santi Chiodi sono quelli usati nella crocifissione di Gesù. Sono reliquie molto venerate dalla Cristianità, insieme alla Vera Croce e al Titulus Crucis.Fu Sant'Elena, madre dell'imperatore Costantino, a ritrovare le reliquie della Passione durante il suo pellegrinaggio in Terra Santa tra il 327 e il 328. Il primo riferimento scritto a queste reliquie risale al 395 in un'orazione pronunciata da Sant'Ambrogio che le menziona nel discorso funebre per l'imperatore Teodosio.Nel VI secolo, a Costantinopoli, esistevano tracce della venerazione di più Sacri Chiodi. Tradizionalmente, i Sacri Chiodi sono ritenuti quattro, poiché si pensa che, durante la crocifissione, a ciascun piede fosse infisso un chiodo separato. Il metodo di crocifissione praticato al tempo di Gesù, infatti, seguiva l'uso riservato agli schiavi sia presso i Greci che presso i Romani fin dall'epoca precristiana. Tale tecnica prevedeva l'affiancamento dei piedi, anziché la loro sovrapposizione (come invece sembrerebbe suggerito dalla Sacra Sindone), rendendo necessario l'impiego di quattro chiodi in totale. Il commediografo latino T. Maccio Plauto, nel III sec., in Mostellaria, chiariva: «affinché siano inchiodati alla croce due volte i piedi, due volte le braccia». Anche san Cipriano nel Sermo de Passione Domini, sempre nel III secolo affermava: «con i chiodi che trapassarono i santi piedi».Nonostante in Europa siano una trentina le reliquie venerate come Sacri Chiodi, i quattro principali sono considerati quello conservato nella Basilica di Santa Croce in Gerusalemme, quello nella corona ferrea a Monza, quello sospeso sopra l'altare maggiore del Duomo di Milano e infine quello del duomo di Colle di Val d'Elsa in provincia di Siena. Questo vuol dire che gli altri sono falsi? Assolutamente no. Non deve sorprendere il fatto che i Sacri Chiodi venerati siano molteplici. In un'epoca di profonda fede come il Medioevo, si sentì la necessità di moltiplicare queste reliquie per rispondere al desiderio ardente dei cristiani di possedere un segno tangibile della Passione di Cristo. È documentato infatti che, utilizzando limature o frammenti dei Sacri Chiodi autentici, vennero forgiati altri chiodi per essere distribuiti alla devozione dei fedeli. Altro modo di moltiplicare le reliquie era per contatto. Bastava prendere un chiodo e metterlo a contatto con un Sacro Chiodo. Ad esempio San Carlo Borromeo donò parecchi chiodi che erano stati a contatto con il Sacro Chiodo di Milano. A Colle di Val d'Elsa l'uso di creare nuove reliquie per contatto si diffuse a tal punto che nel 1683 le autorità proibirono che qualunque oggetto toccasse il Sacro Chiodo. Va tenuto conto che si possono considerare comunque degni di venerazione sia queste reliquie "prodotte" a partire dai Sacri Chiodi originali, sia altri chiodi che, sebbene non abbiano sostenuto il corpo di Gesù, siano però serviti comunque per la crocifissione, ad esempio quelli con cui vennero connesse le parti della Croce o quello con cui fu affissa la tavoletta col Titulus Crucis.COLLE DI VAL D'ELSATornando ai quattro Sacri Chiodi principali, essi sono dunque conservati a Roma, Milano, Monza e Colle di Val d'Elsa. Visto che in quest'ultima città sono nato e che la mia famiglia vi abita almeno dal 1400, vorrei narrarne più approfonditamente la storia.Colle di Val d'Elsa è il comune della Toscana sulla strada tra Firenze e Siena che ha dato i natali ad Arnolfo di Cambio, famoso scultore e architetto. Il Sacro Chiodo che vi si venera è un chiodo di ferro di circa ventidue centimetri di lunghezza, munito ad un'estremità della capocchia ed all'altra ancora appuntito, intaccato e piegato in prossimità della punta. Nelle descrizioni di questa reliquia riportate nei documenti ufficiali sempre si parla di Unus ex Clavis quo crucifixus est Dominus Noster Jesus Christus. Cosi nelle bolle dei papi Eugenio IV, Callisto III, Sisto V, Urbano VIII, Clemente X. Molto probabilmente si tratta del chiodo che trafisse il piede sinistro di Gesù.La preziosa reliquia giunse in Val d'Elsa nel IX secolo grazie a un vescovo franco che la ricevette dalle mani di un pontefice negli anni successivi alla morte di Carlo Magno. Durante il viaggio di ritorno il vescovo morì a Viterbo affidando il prezioso chiodo a un sacerdote originario del contado colligiano. L'insigne reliquia ebbe subito un grande culto. Tra i devoti spicca l'arciprete Sant'Alberto da Chiatina che resse il clero di Colle dal 1177 al 1202, quando morì "crocifisso" da lunghe sofferenze corporali sopportate con esemplare pazienza tanto da essere definito il Giobbe della Valdelsa, il cui corpo si trova nel duomo dove è conservato il Sacro Chiodo. In alcuni documenti dell'epoca il Sacro Chiodo è stato detto "Chiodo del Beato Alberto".La preziosa reliquia si trova ancora oggi custodita in un semplice bucciolo di canna, lo stesso che l'avvolgeva quel lontano giorno in cui il Sacro Chiodo passò dalle mani del vescovo franco a quelle del sacerdote colligiano. Sembra che questo contenitore fosse una parte della canna usata per porgere l'aceto a Gesù sulla croce. Quel che è certo è che quando i canonici provarono a mettere la reliquia in un contenitore diverso, cioè un reliquiario d'argento, il Sacro Chiodo fu ritrovato miracolosamente nel vecchio bucciolo di canna. Oggi la reliquia è conservata dentro di esso e posta all'interno di un pregevole forziere d'argento, raffinata opera di oreficeria fiorentina datata 1628. Al suo interno si trovano anche, perfettamente conservati, gli antichissimi guanti di lana indossati nel XII secolo da Sant'Alberto e utilizzati da tutti i suoi successori fino ad oggi per maneggiare la sacra reliquia. Il forziere è custodito in un apposito tabernacolo ed è protetto da cinque chiavi. In passato due di esse erano conservate dal Comune, una dal vescovo e le rimanenti dai canonici. Nel 1868 il Comune, in pieno clima risorgimentale, rinunciò a tale diritto in nome della separazione tra Stato e Chiesa e come segno di disprezzo della devozione popolare.FATTI STRAORDINARINumerosi sono i fatti straordinari e le grazie attribuite nel corso dei secoli alla venerazione del Sacro Chiodo, molti dei quali documentati con cura. L'insigne reliquia veniva solennemente invocata nei momenti più drammatici della storia cittadina. Emblematico è l'episodio della peste che colpì Colle nel 1527. Ogni giorno si contavano tra i trenta e i quaranta morti. La gente era stremata e impaurita, ma in quel momento venne presa una decisione coraggiosa e carica di fede: portare in processione per tutta la città la sacra reliquia. C'erano tutti: uomini, donne, l'intero clero. E tutti camminavano scalzi, in segno di penitenza e devozione profonda. Non c'erano a quell'epoca autorità sanitarie e decreti governativi a bloccare il popolo che si riuniva per pregare. Ogni passo era un atto di speranza lanciato contro la malattia che mieteva vittime senza sosta. E il miracolo avvenne, la peste si fermò. Non un altro morto. Non un nuovo contagio. Testimoni oculari lasciarono racconti scritti a futura memoria.Con questa stessa devozione furono affrontate guerre come durante l'assedio degli Aragonesi nel 1479, la carestia del 1540 ed ogni sorta di calamità naturali come siccità o, al contrario, piogge troppo abbondanti. Si contano inoltre tante e frequenti guarigioni, incluse liberazioni dalle insidie dei demòni che innanzi al Sacro Chiodo si contorcono e fuggono poiché, secondo l'affermazione di S. Ambrogio tale è la «virtù infusa da Dio in tutti i Chiodi della Crocifissione».Un episodio singolare accadde durante l'episcopato di monsignor Niccolò Sciarelli. Il vescovo, di chiare idee gianseniste, si mostrava contrario non solo al culto del Sacro Chiodo, ma in generale a quello di tutte le reliquie. Per questo disprezzava la festa del Sacro Chiodo, così amata dal popolo. Accadde però che nel 1796 proprio durante la celebrazione liturgica della solennità dell'Esaltazione della Santa Croce, in cui tradizionalmente si venerava il Sacro Chiodo, fu colpito da paralisi e fu costretto ad abbandonare il governo della diocesi.LA TRADIZIONEAncora oggi a Colle di Val d'Elsa la seconda (o la terza) domenica di settembre si celebra la festa del Sacro Chiodo che inizia con un triduo di preparazione con Messe e catechesi appropriate. La domenica c'è poi la festa vera e propria con i vespri presso la concattedrale di Colle di Val d'Elsa a cui segue la Santa Messa solenne concelebrata dai sacerdoti del paese e presieduta da un vescovo o un cardinale. Segue la processione organizzata dalla Centuria del Sacro Chiodo fondata nel 1645. Sovrastata da un baldacchino, in mano al celebrante, la sacra reliquia viene portata per le vie della città. Arrivati al baluardo che sovrasta il resto dell'abitato si procede con la benedizione dei quattro angoli della città con il Sacro Chiodo. Poi si torna in duomo e il popolo canta l'inno sacro che inizia così: "Su, cantiamo, cantiamo fratelli, l'inno sacro all'amata Reliquia". Mentre il ritornello invoca: "O dolcissimo pegno d'amor, rendi a Colle propizio il Signor". Nel mentre il Sacro Chiodo viene inserito in un reliquiario di vetro e i fedeli si accostano con devozione baciando la sacra reliquia in segno di venerazione. Ai soli sacerdoti è concesso il privilegio di baciare direttamente il Sacro Chiodo senza il reliquiario di vetro.La Festa del Sacro Chiodo è un'opportunità per i devoti di immergersi in un'atmosfera di contemplazione, mentre si onora una reliquia sac

Msgr. Roger J. Landry St. Stephen’s Chapel, Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, Rome Pilgrimage for the Acton Institute Monday of the First Week of Advent December 1, 2025 Is 4:2-6, Ps 122, Mt 8:5-11   To listen to an audio recording of today’s homily, please click below:  https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/catholicpreaching/12.1.25_Homily_at_St._Pauls_Outside_the_Walls_1.mp3   The outline for today’s […] The post Five Helps to a Great Advent and a Life-Changing Pilgrimage, First Monday of Advent, December 1, 2025 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Heartbeats and Harmonies: A Christmas Miracle at the Basilica Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2025-12-01-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A St. Stephen's Bazilika gyertyafényben ragyogott, ahogy a karácsonyi kórus ünnepi dallamai betöltötték a teret.En: The St. Stephen's Basilica glowed in candlelight as the festive melodies of the Christmas choir filled the space.Hu: A látogatók csendben hallgatták, ahogy az énekek visszhangoztak a mennyezet alatt.En: Visitors listened quietly as the songs echoed under the ceiling.Hu: Köztük volt Ákos is, aki rajongott a zenéért, de a szívbetegsége miatt ritkán mozdult ki otthonról.En: Among them was Ákos, who was passionate about music but rarely left home due to his heart condition.Hu: Ma este azonban nem szerette volna kihagyni a gyönyörű koncertet.En: However, he did not want to miss the beautiful concert tonight.Hu: Zsófia, a fiatal orvostanhallgató, szintén jelen volt.En: Zsófia, a young medical student, was also present.Hu: A hátul állt, és áhítattal figyelte a kórust.En: She stood at the back, watching the choir with reverence.Hu: A zenének különleges hatalma volt, és úgy érezte, ilyenkor minden gond elszáll.En: The music had a special power, and at times like this, she felt all worries disappeared.Hu: Ákos próbált észrevétlen maradni, de egyre nehezebben vette a levegőt.En: Ákos tried to remain unnoticed, but he was finding it increasingly difficult to breathe.Hu: A szíve gyorsan vert, és homlokán izzadságcseppek jelentek meg.En: His heart was racing, and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.Hu: Hirtelen érezte, ahogy a lába elgyengül, és még mielőtt megkapaszkodhatott volna, összeesett.En: Suddenly, he felt his legs weaken, and before he could steady himself, he collapsed.Hu: A pánik gyorsan átterjedt a hallgatóságon, de Zsófia határozottan tört utat magának Ákos felé.En: Panic quickly spread through the audience, but Zsófia resolutely made her way towards Ákos.Hu: "Engedjenek oda!" – kiáltotta, és hamarosan mellette térdelt.En: "Let me through!" she shouted, soon kneeling beside him.Hu: Tudta, cselekednie kell.En: She knew she needed to act.Hu: Zsófia gyorsan felmérte Ákos állapotát, majd megkezdte az újraélesztést.En: Zsófia quickly assessed Ákos's condition and then began resuscitation.Hu: Keze biztosan működött, ahogy mindent megtett Ákos stabilizálása érdekében.En: Her hands worked confidently as she did everything she could to stabilize Ákos.Hu: Kórus tagjai segítettek, amíg megérkezett a mentő.En: Choir members helped until the ambulance arrived.Hu: A templomban szinte kézzel fogható feszültség idővel enyhült, ahogy látták, hogy Ákos állapota javul.En: The almost palpable tension in the church gradually eased as they saw Ákos's condition improve.Hu: Ákos kórházba került, és a megfelelő ellátásban részesült.En: Ákos was taken to the hospital and received proper care.Hu: Bár fizikailag kimerült volt, hálával és örömmel telve gondolt Zsófiára.En: Although physically exhausted, he thought of Zsófia with gratitude and joy.Hu: A kunyerckor kiderült, hogy nemcsak egy életmentő pillanatot élt meg, hanem új barátság is szövődött közte és Zsófia között, aki ezzel a megmozdulással magabiztosabbá vált saját képességeiben.En: It turned out that he not only experienced a life-saving moment but also formed a new friendship with Zsófia, who grew more confident in her abilities through this event.Hu: A karácsonyi koncert ugyan megzavartatott, de minden jelenlévő számára emlékezetessé vált.En: The Christmas concert was indeed disrupted, but it became memorable for everyone present.Hu: Az együttérzés és a segítségnyújtás szelleme valóságos csodát hozott el az adventi éjszakán.En: The spirit of compassion and assistance brought a true miracle to the advent night.Hu: Ákos számára pedig nem csak a karácsonyi dalok jelentősége nőtt, hanem az emberekbe vetett bizalom is új értelmet nyert.En: For Ákos, not only did the significance of Christmas songs grow, but also his trust in people took on new meaning. Vocabulary Words:basilica: bazilikaglowed: ragyogottcandlelight: gyertyafénychoir: kórusfestive: ünnepipassionate: rajongottheart condition: szívbetegségsteadied: megkapaszkodottcollapsed: összeesettpanic: pánikresolutely: határozottanreverence: áhítatresuscitation: újraélesztésassessed: felmértepalpable: kézzel foghatótension: feszültségambulance: mentőstabilize: stabilizálásaexhausted: kimerültgratitude: hálajoy: örömcompassion: együttérzésassistance: segítségnyújtásmiracle: csodasignificance: jelentőségbreathtaking: lélegzetelállítóaudience: hallgatóságdisappeared: elszállweaken: elgyengülfriendship: barátság

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Mystery in the Basilica: A Tale of Art, Theft, and Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-12-01-23-34-02-it Story Transcript:It: Sotto le alte cupole della Basilica di San Marco, la luce invernale filtrava attraverso le finestre colorate, tingendo le pareti di riflessi dorati.En: Under the high domes of the Basilica di San Marco, the winter light filtered through the stained-glass windows, tinting the walls with golden hues.It: La basilica era colma di visitatori, ciascuno affascinato dalla maestosità del luogo.En: The basilica was filled with visitors, each fascinated by the majesty of the place.It: C'era un'aria di festa, un evento sontuoso organizzato per celebrare l'arte e la storia veneziana.En: There was an air of celebration, a sumptuous event organized to honor Venetian art and history.It: Luca, un restauratore d'arte dedicato, osservava ogni dettaglio architettonico con rispetto.En: Luca, a dedicated art restorer, observed every architectural detail with respect.It: Accanto a lui, Giulia, un'affermata storica dell'arte, prendeva appunti meticolosi.En: Beside him, Giulia, an accomplished art historian, took meticulous notes.It: Un'ombra di preoccupazione attraversò il volto di Luca.En: A shadow of concern crossed Luca's face.It: Un antico manufatto, centrale per l'esposizione, era scomparso.En: An ancient artifact, central to the exhibition, had disappeared.It: "Senza quell'artefatto, la mostra perde senso," disse Giulia, con un tono di urgenza.En: "Without that artifact, the exhibit loses meaning," said Giulia, with a tone of urgency.It: Il suo sguardo si spostava tra la folla, cercando indizi.En: Her gaze swept across the crowd, searching for clues.It: Luca annuì.En: Luca nodded.It: Proprio quel momento rappresentava la sua opportunità di dimostrare il suo valore.En: This very moment represented his chance to prove his worth.It: "La folla è troppo grande.En: "The crowd is too large.It: Dobbiamo agire in fretta," rispose Luca, lanciando un'occhiata alla moltitudine di visitatori.En: We must act quickly," Luca responded, casting a glance at the multitude of visitors.It: Decise di fidarsi del suo istinto e propose a Giulia di lavorare insieme.En: He decided to trust his instincts and proposed to Giulia that they work together.It: Lei esitò per un attimo, poi annuì, riconoscendo la necessità della loro collaborazione.En: She hesitated for a moment, then nodded, recognizing the necessity of their collaboration.It: Seguendo una serie di intuizioni e piccoli indizi, loschi dettagli emersi da sguardi e movimenti sospetti, si ritrovarono nei corridoi ombrosi della basilica.En: Following a series of intuitions and small clues, shady details emerging from suspicious looks and movements, they found themselves in the shadowy corridors of the basilica.It: L'atmosfera lì era diversa: silenziosa e misteriosa.En: The atmosphere there was different: silent and mysterious.It: Dietro una colonna pregiata, intravidero una figura che si muoveva furtiva.En: Behind an ornate column, they glimpsed a figure moving stealthily.It: "È lui," sussurrò Luca.En: "It's him," whispered Luca.It: Con un'energia nuova, si avvicinarono silenziosamente.En: With renewed energy, they approached quietly.It: Giulia, con la sua memoria fotografica degli oggetti esposti, ricordava esattamente dove ogni pezzo doveva essere.En: Giulia, with her photographic memory of the displayed objects, remembered exactly where each piece was supposed to be.It: Dopo un confronto acceso, il ladro si rese conto di essere scoperto.En: After a heated confrontation, the thief realized he had been discovered.It: Tentò di fuggire, ma la determinazione di Luca e Giulia non gli lasciò scampo.En: He tried to escape, but the determination of Luca and Giulia left him no chance.It: Con abilità, riuscirono a fermarlo e a recuperare l'oggetto prezioso.En: With skill, they managed to stop him and retrieve the precious object.It: Il manufatto, una scultura di un'epoca lontana, fu riportato al suo posto.En: The artifact, a sculpture from a distant era, was returned to its place.It: La folla ignara continuava a godere della mostra, mentre Luca e Giulia si scambiarono un cenno soddisfatto.En: The unaware crowd continued to enjoy the exhibit, while Luca and Giulia exchanged a satisfied nod.It: Luca sentiva un'ondata di orgoglio e fiducia nelle proprie capacità.En: Luca felt a wave of pride and confidence in his abilities.It: Aveva dimostrato la sua abilità e ci era riuscito grazie all'aiuto di Giulia.En: He had demonstrated his skill thanks to Giulia's help.It: Lei, d'altra parte, aveva imparato a vedere valore nella collaborazione, apprezzando un approccio differente al loro comune obiettivo.En: She, on the other hand, had learned to see the value in collaboration, appreciating a different approach to their common goal.It: Nel cuore della Basilica di San Marco, tra mosaici dorati e la storia vibrante di Venezia, un nuovo rispetto e una sincera amicizia erano nati tra loro.En: In the heart of the Basilica di San Marco, among golden mosaics and the vibrant history of Venezia, a new respect and genuine friendship had formed between them.It: Così, mentre la luce del giorno si attenuava, il loro lavoro era concluso e il prezioso legame culturale era preservato per sempre.En: Thus, as the daylight faded, their work was concluded and the precious cultural bond was preserved forever. Vocabulary Words:the domes: le cupolethe stained-glass windows: le finestre coloratethe hues: i riflessithe majesty: la maestositàa sumptuous event: un evento sontuosothe art restorer: il restauratore d'artethe art historian: la storica dell'artethe artifact: l'artefattothe exhibit: la mostraurgency: l'urgenzathe multitude: la moltitudinethe shadows: le ombredetails: i dettaglithe atmosphere: l'atmosferathe corridors: i corridoithe column: la colonnastealthily: furtivamentethe figure: la figurathe photographic memory: la memoria fotograficathe confrontation: il confrontothe sculpture: la sculturathe pride: l'orgoglioabilities: le capacitàthe skill: l'abilitàthe collaboration: la collaborazionethe mosaics: i mosaicithe day light: la luce del giornothe bond: il legamethe thief: il ladrothe intuition: l'intuizione

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Unveiling Michelangelo's Secret: A Vatican Art Mystery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-12-01-08-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Nella fredda mattina d'inverno, Alessio camminava con passo deciso verso la Basilica di San Pietro.En: On the cold winter morning, Alessio walked with a determined step towards the Basilica di San Pietro.It: La città era piena di luci natalizie e il profumo dei dolci di Natale galleggiava nell'aria.En: The city was full of Christmas lights and the scent of Christmas sweets floated in the air.It: Alessio era uno studente di storia dell'arte, curioso e determinato.En: Alessio was an art history student, curious and determined.It: In tasca, teneva una busta misteriosa, consegnatagli la sera prima senza mittente, contenente solo un indovinello.En: In his pocket, he held a mysterious envelope, handed to him the night before without a sender, containing only a riddle.It: Le parole dell'indovinello riecheggiavano nella sua mente: "Dove l'ombra incontra la luce, lì l'arte racconta la fede nascosta."En: The words of the riddle echoed in his mind: "Where the shadow meets the light, there art tells of hidden faith."It: Alessio intuiva che il messaggio celava un segreto legato a un'opera d'arte sconosciuta nel Vaticano.En: Alessio intuited that the message concealed a secret linked to an unknown work of art in the Vatican.It: Ma il tempo era contro di lui.En: But time was against him.It: Le celebrazioni di Natale avrebbero presto limitato l'accesso a molte aree.En: The Christmas celebrations would soon restrict access to many areas.It: Mentre passeggiava tra la folla di turisti, vide Chiara, una guida locale.En: As he strolled through the crowd of tourists, he saw Chiara, a local guide.It: Anche se lei era scettica di fronte ai misteri, Alessio sapeva che il suo aiuto poteva essere prezioso.En: Even though she was skeptical about mysteries, Alessio knew that her help could be valuable.It: Avvicinandosi, le mostrò la busta.En: Approaching her, he showed her the envelope.It: "Chiara," disse, "ho bisogno del tuo aiuto per risolvere questo indovinello."En: "Chiara," he said, "I need your help to solve this riddle."It: Chiara lesse attentamente il messaggio.En: Chiara read the message carefully.It: I suoi occhi si illuminarono di curiosità che cercava di nascondere.En: Her eyes lit up with curiosity, which she tried to hide.It: "Va bene," rispose, "vediamo cosa possiamo scoprire."En: "Alright," she replied, "let's see what we can discover."It: Insieme, esplorarono la Piazza di San Pietro, cercando indizi tra le statue magnifiche.En: Together, they explored Piazza di San Pietro, looking for clues among the magnificent statues.It: La folla era densa, ma Alessio e Chiara si muovevano con determinazione.En: The crowd was dense, but Alessio and Chiara moved with determination.It: Il tempo stava per scadere, eppure non si arresero.En: Time was running out, yet they didn't give up.It: Finalmente, sotto una statua poco frequentata, trovarono un piccolo scomparto segreto.En: Finally, under a rarely visited statue, they found a small secret compartment.It: Dentro, c'era una nota: "Questo monumento custodisce la mia fede e la mia arte.En: Inside, there was a note: "This monument guards my faith and my art.It: Michelangelo."En: Michelangelo."It: Chiara e Alessio si guardarono con meraviglia.En: Chiara and Alessio looked at each other in amazement.It: Quel giorno, scoprirono un legame tra la fede di un grande artista e le sue opere, un dettaglio dimenticato della storia dell'arte.En: That day, they discovered a connection between the faith of a great artist and his works, a forgotten detail of art history.It: Alessio capì l'importanza della collaborazione, mentre Chiara riscoprì l'amore per i misteri dell'arte.En: Alessio understood the importance of collaboration, while Chiara rediscovered her love for the mysteries of art.It: Mentre la sera scendeva su Roma e le luci natalizie brillavano, Alessio e Chiara si allontanarono dalla Basilica con un nuovo rispetto reciproco e una storia da raccontare.En: As evening fell over Rome and the Christmas lights shone, Alessio and Chiara walked away from the Basilica with a new mutual respect and a story to tell.It: Il Natale portava con sé un nuovo inizio e un'amicizia inattesa.En: Christmas brought with it a new beginning and an unexpected friendship. Vocabulary Words:the shadow: l'ombrathe light: la lucethe art: l'artethe faith: la fedethe scent: il profumothe envelope: la bustathe riddle: l'indovinellothe monument: il monumentothe crowd: la follathe winter: l'invernothe note: la notathe compartment: lo scompartodetermined: determinatocurious: curiosothe celebration: la celebrazionethe statue: la statuathe guide: la guidathe sender: il mittentethe area: l'areasecret: segretovaluable: preziosothe mystery: il misterodetermination: la determinazionefinally: finalmenteto hide: nascondererarely: raramentethe connection: il legamethe history: la storiamutual: reciprocounexpected: inatteso

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The sound of religious singing in the Basilica di Santa Maria in Rome. A calm evening in February before the Basilica shuts its doors for the night, I wandered into the near-empty church to record the soothing sounds of religious hymns that seeped into the dimly lit streets of Rome.  Recorded by Andrew Ramsey.

The Basilica of St. Francis Xavier in Vincennes, Indiana, was the state's first Catholic church and first cathedral. During the American Revolution, it was also the home of the "Patriot Priest," Fr. Pierre Gibault.("Cradles of Catholicism" series, no. 46, Indiana)

Questa undicesima parte della serie sul caso Emanuela Orlandi si concentra sulle accuse di coinvolgimento della Banda della Magliana, sul ruolo di Enrico De Pedis e sulle controverse indagini in Vaticano.

Dialogo e unità tra i cristiani di tutte le confessioni e poi il tema della pace. Queste le cifre del primo viaggio apostolico di Papa Leone in occasione del 1700° anniversario del Concilio di Nicea. In questa puntata speciale di Radio Vaticana con Voi, precedeuta dalla radiocronaca dell'incontro di preghiera nella Basilica del Santo Spirito ad Istanbul, curata da Rosario Tronnolone, abbiamo seguito la seconda giornata assieme agli ascoltatori e ai loro messaggi, con numerosi ospiti. In ordine di presenza, sono intervenuti: Suor Irene Camilleri, Piccole Sorelle dei Poveri Paolo Pugliese, delegato dei frati cappuccini a Istanbul In radiovisione: Andrea Iacomini, Portavoce Unicef Italia Emmanuel Albano, Coordinatore dell'Istituto Ecumenico "San Nicola" della Facoltà Teologica Pugliese Hanno collaborato i colleghi: Fabio Colagrande, Andrea De Angelis, Pierluigi Morelli, Giulia Zaccardelli, Marco Guerra In conduzione: Silvia Giovanrosa e Francesco De Remigis Tecnici del suono: Damiano Caprio, Daniele Giorgi, Alberto Giovannetti

Father Hathaway shares a Thanksgiving message with Basilica parishioners. In other important news: the Parish Offices will close today, November 26th, at 1 p.m. and will remain closed on November 27th and 28th for the holiday. There will be one Mass on Thanksgiving Day – at 9 a.m. There will be no 6:30 a.m. Mass on Friday, November 28th, but the 8 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. Masses on that day will occur. For those who attend the Thanksgiving Day Mass: please bring grocery bags of non-perishable food items that will be donated to help feed the needy. They will be brought up during the offertory. Please also consider signing up to adore the Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament next week during our 40 Hours Devotion from Dec. 4-6, 2025. Click here to sign up and to find out more: https://bit.ly/4iaD2D4

Homily from the Commemoration of the Dedication of the Basilica of Saint John Lateran, A.D. MMXXV.

Extensive restoration work is underway inside and outside of OLV National Shrine & Basilica. Father David LiPuma has an update on renovations.

Thursday of the Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time INovember 21, 2025 – Memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary  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 Thirty-third Week in Ordinary Time and the Memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Our reading today is taken from the holy gospel according to Luke. Jesus entered the temple area and proceeded to drive out those who were selling things, saying to them, “It is written, My house shall be a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of thieves.” And every day he was teaching in the temple area. The chief priests, the scribes, and the leaders of the people, meanwhile, were seeking to put him to death, but they could find no way to accomplish their purpose because all the people were hanging on his words.The gospel of the Lord. Homily The celebration of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary began in Jerusalem in the 6th century and then slowly spread through the Christian world. The story does not come from the Bible, but is based on a third century document that tries to fill in the blanks in the lives of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, that are not told in the Gospels. It is a devotional work and can be fanciful at times. The story of Joachim and Ana presenting Mary in the Temple in Jerusalem at three years old is based on the Old Testament account of Samuel's presentation in the Temple and expresses the truth of Mary's giving herself in service to God. This brings us to today's readings, where in the gospel, we hear of Jesus' cleansing of the Temple by driving out those who were selling things, saying to them, “It is written, My house shall be a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of thieves.” Once he had restored the sacred space of the Temple, Jesus began to teach the people there. The first reading from the first book of Maccabees has a similar message. After Judas and his brothers had driven out the pagan invaders who had profaned the Temple, they purified and rededicated the Temple, so that sacrifices could once again be offered to God. This is the origin of the feast of Hanukkah, which the Jewish people celebrate to the present day. From this we see the necessity of a sacred space where the faithful can safely gather to worship and offer prayers to God. Of course, our heart is the first sacred space, where we offer ourselves to God in obedience to the commandments of love of God and love of neighbor. But it is difficult to love our neighbor if we do not first pray for and with our neighbor. And in the busyness and noise of our daily lives, we need churches and temples to help us create the space where our hearts feel the presence of God and find the peace to speak to God. The presentation of Mary teaches us that she learned at an early age to open her heart to God and participate in the sacred space that was the Temple. This forms the basis for her receptivity to the message of the angel in the annunciation and her response: “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” Just as Mary learned as a child to respond to God's calling, the children of our Christian community need to do the same. How do we bring up children to recognize God and revere the sacred spaces? One way is for parents to teach them their prayers and to pray with them. Another is for the children to accompany the family to church from the time they are little. Mary grew up in a devout and faith filled family. Today's children should have the same opportunity. May God bless you.Fr. Karl E. Esker CSsRBasilica of our Lady of Perpetual HelpBrooklyn, NY

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 shares about issues two upcoming feast days: the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary tomorrow and Christ the King on Sunday. He also reflects about his recent pilgrimage to Italy with a group of Basilica parishioners.  To learn more about Father's pilgrimage to Italy, click here for Facebook or click here for Instagram. Reminder:  The Parish Offices will close Wednesday, November 26th, at 1 p.m. and will remain closed on November 27th and 28th for the holiday. There will be one Mass on Thanksgiving Day – at 9 a.m. There will be no 6:30 a.m. Mass on Friday, November 28th, but the 8 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. Masses on that day will occur. For those who attend the Thanksgiving Day Mass: please bring grocery bags of non-perishable food items that will be donated to help feed the needy. They will be brought up during the offertory.  The Basilica will be adopting new Sunday Mass times starting next Sunday, November 30th. The 11:30 a.m. Mass will begin at 12 (noon), and the 1 p.m. Mass will start at 1:30 p.m. All other Mass times on Sunday will remain the same. The Sunday Vigil Mass at 5 p.m. will also remain the same. The two shifts in time will allow more time for worship and fellowship and to help ease the parking transitions between two of our Masses, including our standing-room only High Mass at 10 a.m.    

Dr. Tom Curran reflects on the radical transformation of Zacchaeus [Luke 19] and shares little-known facts about Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome. Tom references the life and death of Lenny Wilkens, Hall of Fame basketball player and coach. (NWCatholic.org)

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Cardinal Robert Prevost made history earlier this year, when he became the first American pontiff to lead the Catholic Church. And when he stepped out onto the balcony of St Peter's Basilica as Pope Leo XIV, dressed in traditional papal robes, some conservatives in the church took it as a sign of a symbolic shift away from what they saw as the liberal drift of his predecessor the late Pope Francis. Francis, who had put social justice at the heart of his papacy, divided opinion. Some Catholics praised his stance on issues like same-sex blessings, whilst others claimed that he had abandoned tradition for wokeness. Now six months into his papacy, Pope Leo XIV is also coming under similar scrutiny, he's already been criticized by some Catholics from the Make America Great Again (Maga) movement in the United States for blessing a block of Greenland ice. Whilst on the issue of same-sex blessings, his stated intention is to continue the same course as Pope Francis, that the Church's teaching is not going to change on this issue.But though he may also be advocating diversity, equity and inclusion, Pope Leo XIV may not necessarily be a carbon copy of his predecessor. As he prepares for his first apostolic visit to Turkey and Lebanon, Pope Leo XIV already appears to be charting a more nuanced path, grounded in pastoral instincts rather than divisive politics. So, on The Inquiry this week we're asking, ‘Is the new Pope woke?'Contributors: Dr Massimo Faggioli, Professor in Ecclesiology, Loyola Institute, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland Inés San Martín, Vice President of Communications, The Pontifical Mission Societies, New York, USA Christopher White, Author ‘Pope Leo XIV: Inside the Conclave and the Dawn of New Papacy', Associate Director, Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life, Georgetown University, Washington DC, USA Elise Ann Allen, Senior Correspondent for Crux, Author ‘Leo XIV: Citizen of the World, Missionary of the 21st Century', Rome, Italy Presenter: William Crawley Producer: Jill Collins Researcher: Maeve Schaffer Production Management Assistant: Liam Morrey Technical Producer: Craig Boardman Editor: Tom Bigwood(Photo: Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican in May 2025. Credit: Mondadori Portfolio/Getty Images)

Dedication of the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul (Optional Memorial)

For this episode of The Black Madonna Speaks, we will be continuing the theme of Native American Marian Apparitions. Our Lady of Coromoto appeared to Natives from the Copses Tribe in 1561 and 1562, leaving behind a miraculous image that is celebrated to this day at the Basilica which bears her name. To make a one time donation of any amount to support the podcast, please donate tohttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/BlackMadonnaHeartBecome a Patron for the channel at https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackMadonnaSpeaksTo purchase Black Madonna Speaks extra content, please visithttps://www.patreon.com/theblackmadonnaspeaks/shop#divinefeminine #sacredfeminine #virginmary #ourlady #blackmadonna #anthroposophy #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #NativeHeritageMonth #Indigenous#spiritualjourney #camino #pilgrimage #spirituality #Native #Coromoto #Venezuela #OurladyofCoromoto

Exploring the grand tapestry of St. Louis history, the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis emerges not just as a sacred space but as a monument to time itself. Our conversation with John C. Guenther dives into the architectural marvel that is the Cathedral Basilica, weaving through its 352-year history—from its early log church days in 1770 to the stunning mosaics that now grace its walls. We reminisce about the old cathedral, which was built in the early 19th century, and how it all ties into the rich narrative of St. Louis's founding. Did you know that the Cathedral Basilica boasts the largest collection of glass mosaics in the Western Hemisphere? That's right! With over 83,000 square feet covered in vivid colors and intricate designs, it's a visual feast that tells the story of faith and community. John shares the creative process behind the mosaics, revealing how artisans captured the light with their craftsmanship, making each piece of glass come alive in a dance of brilliance. This isn't just architecture; it's a living, breathing story that continues to unfold with every visitor who steps inside.We reveal the significance of the Cathedral Basilica being a pilgrimage site and a testament to the faith of the people of St. Louis. John passionately recounts how the Basilica was designed to bring heaven to earth, a sentiment echoed in the stunning architecture and the historical events that have taken place within its walls. This episode isn't just about bricks and mortar; it's about the heart of a city, the stories of its people, and the enduring spirit that has shaped St. Louis.[00:00] Introduction to St. Louis in Tune[00:39] Weather Talk and Show Introduction[01:24] Guest Introduction: John Gunther[04:31] History of the Old Cathedral[06:08] The New Cathedral and Its Significance[21:15] The Mosaics of the Cathedral Basilica[27:06] Creating the Mosaics: An Artistic Journey[30:17] The Mosaic Installation Process[31:44] The Artists Behind the Mosaics[33:53] Architectural Marvels and Comparisons[37:36] Renovations and Maintenance[41:11] Historical Anecdotes and Personal Stories[46:55] Upcoming Events and Final ThoughtsTakeaways:The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis is a masterpiece that took years to create, and it showcases 83,000 square feet of stunning mosaics that truly leave you in awe. Did you know that the old cathedral is actually the only piece of property that has remained under the same ownership since the founding of St. Louis? Talk about history! John C. Gunther's new book dives deep into 138 key moments in the cathedral's development, intertwining the history of St. Louis with the architectural marvel itself. The cathedral's mosaics are made of 41.5 million pieces of glass and come in 7,000 shades of color, making it the largest collection of mosaics in the Western Hemisphere! Archbishop Glennon's vision for the cathedral combined Romanesque and Byzantine styles, which is a unique architectural blend not commonly seen in America. The process of creating these mosaics is nothing short of miraculous, involving thousands of individual pieces carefully placed to catch the light just right, turning the interior into a sparkling wonderland. Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis – Reedy PressJohn C Guenther - LinkedInThis is Season 8! For more episodes, go to stlintune.com#cathedralbasilica #stlouis #stlouisarchdiocese #catedralbasilicastlouis #johncguenther #reedypress...

St. Peter's Basilica has just installed a “Listening Kiosk” — a new station designed for spiritual dialogue, personal reflection, and pastoral outreach. But what exactly is this kiosk? Who is it for? And why is the Vatican introducing it now? In this video, I break down what the kiosk actually does, how it fits into […]

The consecration of the Basilica of St. John Lateran, originally dedicated to Christ the Savior, was first celebrated on November 9, 324 AD by Pope Sylvester I. For over 1,700 hears, this church has stood as a symbol of the Catholic Faith and the home of many historical events, including five ecumenical councils. St. John Lateran's symbolic value may be more important now than ever as the Church remains beset by modernism and a crisis of faith. This unsettling state of affairs can be seen once again in the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith's recent rejection, in the name of ecumenism, of certain traditional titles for the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Every baptized Christian, however small or obscure, bears a dignity that no earthly monument can rival. The Dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran that we celebrate today reminds us that the Church is not first of marble or of gold, but of souls. The colossal statues of the twelve apostles that line its nave are not merely ornaments of stone, but symbols of the living reality upon which Christ builds His dwelling. Those massive figures, carved by human hands, point to a greater mystery: that the same Christ who made Peter a foundation and John a witness has made of every believer a living stone in His eternal temple.It is a humbling and exalting thought that we, so frail and often faithless, are chosen to bear the weight of glory. The Church's beauty does not depend upon the grandeur of her buildings but upon the grace alive in her members. Even the smallest Christian, hidden in prayer or quiet service, adds a line to the architecture of heaven. The apostles stand in their marble stillness as reminders that our own lives are being hewn and fitted into a structure far greater than any basilica.Thus, as we look upon the Lateran's soaring arches and its steadfast saints of stone, let us remember that the true cathedral is being built not in Rome alone but in every human heart that has been washed in the waters of baptism. Each of us, by grace, is part of that living edifice, one in which the Builder Himself has chosen to dwell.And perhaps this is the deepest wonder of all: that the Master Builder works not with flawless material, but with what is cracked and common. The apostles themselves were not marble when He called them, they were fishermen, tax collectors, doubters, and sinners. Yet through the fire of His love, they were made steadfast, and their weakness became strength. So too with us: our imperfections, offered to Christ, become the very texture through which His light shines. In every heart that yields to grace, the living stone is shaped a little nearer to its final beauty. The Church grows not by triumph or grandeur alone, but by the quiet chiseling of repentance, forgiveness, and charity until, at last, the whole structure resounds with one voice, a temple radiant with the presence of the living God. --- Help Spread the Good News --- Father Brian's homilies are shared freely thanks to generous listeners like you. If his words have blessed you, consider supporting this volunteer effort. Every gift helps us continue recording and sharing the hope of Jesus—one homily at a time. Give Here: https://frbriansoliven.org/give

#sspx #catholic #catholicchurchWe have a special feast day today, the dedication of the archbasilica of St. John Lateran in Rome. It is interesting that the Church makes this a second class feast, while the feast of the dedication of St. Peter's Basilica, which will take place next Tuesday, is only a third-class feast.The main reason for the special honor given to St. John Lateran is that it was the first official church of the Catholic Church. When you visit St. John Lateran in Rome, you see an inscription written on it: “the mother and head of all the churches in the world”.You know that Catholics were persecuted by the Roman Empire as soon as the Church was founded. Sts. Peter and Paul themselves were martyred in Rome.The persecutions continued for an extremely long time, for close to 300 years! Some Roman emperors were more aggressive than others in their attempt to destroy the Catholic Church but the fact is that the Catholic religion was more or less illegal for these 300 years.Imagine what it was like for the faithful during these difficult times. They knew that Our Lord was God; they knew that they belonged to the true faith. At the same time, they had a heavy price to pay for the practice of their faith.They could not use public buildings to practice their religion or build their own temples. They rather had to meet in secret, in their homes and in the catacombs. They had to be careful who they talked to. They had to be very discreet in telling people that they were Catholic.Think about how weary they must have been with this situation, when it continued decade after decade. The persecutions made it difficult to convert people to the faith, because everyone knew that the Empire did not like Catholicism. Everyone knew that they could be executed if they became a Catholic.Think of all the prayers that the Catholics of the first centuries lifted up to Heaven, to ask Our Lord to send them an emperor who would at least allow them to practice their Catholic faith in peace.Our Lord did not want to intervene right away to help these first Catholics. On the contrary, He wanted the first Catholics to be strong and sacrificial. He wanted them to have their life on the line at all times.For that reason, He waited! He waited not for 100 or 200 years, but for over 250 years. This is how we have the examples of all those martyr saints from the first centuries of the Church. This is why we have so many great saints to honor from those centuries.In due time, however, Our Lord decided that He would make His Church triumph. He decided that He would answer all of that blood that was shed and all of those prayers that were offered.He gave to the Catholics of the empire something they were always dreaming about but had never been given: an emperor who converted to the Catholic faith.

In this episode, we trace how the Reformation rediscovered the gospel—from Luther's 95 Theses to the rise of Protestant movements—and how God used ordinary people, Scripture, and the printing press to bring His Word back to the world.--The PursueGOD Truth podcast is the “easy button” for making disciples – whether you're looking for resources to lead a family devotional, a small group at church, or a one-on-one mentoring relationship. Join us for new episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now --Episode SummaryBy the early 1500s, the Catholic Church had become powerful, wealthy, and deeply political. Salvation was treated like a transaction through rituals and indulgences, and the gospel was buried under centuries of human authority. The Bible was locked away in Latin, unreadable to most people. But God was preparing a movement of rediscovery—the Protestant Reformation.In this episode, we'll see how men like Martin Luther, Ulrich Zwingli, John Calvin, John Knox, and the lesser-known Anabaptists helped bring Christianity back to the simple gospel of faith in Jesus Christ.The Reformation wasn't rebellion—it was rediscovery. It was a return to the gospel buried under layers of religion.The Reformation BeginsMartin Luther, a German monk, struggled with guilt and never felt good enough for God. While reading Romans 1:17, he discovered that righteousness is a gift from God—received by faith, not earned by works. Around that time, the Church was selling indulgences to raise money for St. Peter's Basilica, claiming that people could buy forgiveness. Outraged, Luther wrote his 95 Theses and nailed them to a church door in Wittenberg on October 31, 1517.The document spread quickly thanks to the newly invented printing press, and a movement was born. Luther stood before church authorities and declared, “My conscience is captive to the Word of God. Here I stand. I can do no other.” While hiding from persecution, he translated the Bible into German so ordinary people could read it for themselves.Other Reformers Across EuropeWhile Luther led in Germany, others joined the cause across Europe:Ulrich Zwingli in Switzerland preached directly from Scripture, opposed indulgences, and emphasized simple, Bible-centered worship.John Calvin in France and later Geneva wrote The Institutes of the Christian Religion, organizing Christian theology and emphasizing God's sovereignty, grace, and the authority of Scripture.John Knox in Scotland, a student of Calvin, boldly preached the gospel to kings and queens and helped establish the Presbyterian Church, governed by elders with Christ as its head.William Tyndale in England translated the Bible into English so people could read it in their own language.The Reformation spread rapidly, dividing Europe between those who followed the old system and those who embraced this rediscovered gospel of...

Given on the feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of Our Savior, occurring on the Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost, the occasion of First Holy Communion in Brisbane, 2025.

Today is the Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran. In this episode you will hear about the importance of this church and how we are all made by God to be the temple of His presence.Readings

Fr. Eric's homily on the Feast of the Commemoration of the Latteran Basilica

Father Royston Price, a Redemptorist priest who will be preaching the Basilica's Parish Mission later this week, shares a homily during the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica. It was given in the Basilica on November 9, 2025. Click here to learn more about the Nov. 12-14 Parish Mission, which all are invited to attend: https://stmaryoldtown.org/parishmission2025/

In this episode, we trace how the Reformation rediscovered the gospel—from Luther's 95 Theses to the rise of Protestant movements—and how God used ordinary people, Scripture, and the printing press to bring His Word back to the world.--The PursueGOD Truth podcast is the “easy button” for making disciples – whether you're looking for resources to lead a family devotional, a small group at church, or a one-on-one mentoring relationship. Join us for new episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now --Episode SummaryBy the early 1500s, the Catholic Church had become powerful, wealthy, and deeply political. Salvation was treated like a transaction through rituals and indulgences, and the gospel was buried under centuries of human authority. The Bible was locked away in Latin, unreadable to most people. But God was preparing a movement of rediscovery—the Protestant Reformation.In this episode, we'll see how men like Martin Luther, Ulrich Zwingli, John Calvin, John Knox, and the lesser-known Anabaptists helped bring Christianity back to the simple gospel of faith in Jesus Christ.The Reformation wasn't rebellion—it was rediscovery. It was a return to the gospel buried under layers of religion.The Reformation BeginsMartin Luther, a German monk, struggled with guilt and never felt good enough for God. While reading Romans 1:17, he discovered that righteousness is a gift from God—received by faith, not earned by works. Around that time, the Church was selling indulgences to raise money for St. Peter's Basilica, claiming that people could buy forgiveness. Outraged, Luther wrote his 95 Theses and nailed them to a church door in Wittenberg on October 31, 1517.The document spread quickly thanks to the newly invented printing press, and a movement was born. Luther stood before church authorities and declared, “My conscience is captive to the Word of God. Here I stand. I can do no other.” While hiding from persecution, he translated the Bible into German so ordinary people could read it for themselves.Other Reformers Across EuropeWhile Luther led in Germany, others joined the cause across Europe:Ulrich Zwingli in Switzerland preached directly from Scripture, opposed indulgences, and emphasized simple, Bible-centered worship.John Calvin in France and later Geneva wrote The Institutes of the Christian Religion, organizing Christian theology and emphasizing God's sovereignty, grace, and the authority of Scripture.John Knox in Scotland, a student of Calvin, boldly preached the gospel to kings and queens and helped establish the Presbyterian Church, governed by elders with Christ as its head.William Tyndale in England translated the Bible into English so people could read it in their own language.The Reformation spread rapidly, dividing Europe between those who followed the old system and those who embraced this rediscovered gospel of...

Mass Readings for the FEAST OF THE DEDICATION OF THE BASILICA OF ST JOHN LATERAN - Sunday November 9, 2025 Reading 1, Genesis 28:11-18 Responsorial Psalm, Psalms 84:3, 4, 5-6, 8, 11 Reading 2, First Corinthians 3:9-13, 16-17 Gospel, Luke 19:1-10

Dedication of St. Savior's Basilica

A lot of people think that the Pope's home Church is St. Peter's Basilica, but it isn't. What is the reality? Fr. Kubicki fill listeners in on today's reflection.

Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rom 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/9/25 Gospel: John 2:13-22

Read OnlineJesus answered and said to them, “Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up.” The Jews said, “This temple has been under construction for forty-six years, and you will raise it up in three days?” But he was speaking about the temple of his Body. John 2:19–21We celebrate, today, the Lateran Basilica in Rome, the mother church of the entire Roman Catholic Church. It was given to the Bishop of Rome in the fourth century and remained the pope's primary residence until the building of St. Peter's Basilica, at a time when the Lateran Basilica was falling into ruins. However, the Lateran Basilica to this day remains the most important Church in the world, since it is officially the Cathedral Church of Rome.As we honor this church, we honor more than a building. The Lateran Basilica is a symbol of the one true Church of Jesus Christ. Its interior is beautiful and awe-inspiring so as to point us to the unimaginable beauty of the Church Herself, which is the Mystical Body of Christ.Today's Gospel depicts Jesus entering the Temple and driving the money changers out with a whip and the animals they were selling for profit. As He did so, He cried out, “Take these out of here, and stop making my Father's house a marketplace.” Psalm 69 is then quoted: Zeal for your house will consume me.Jesus loves His Church as His own Body—because that is what it is. As His Body, the members of His Church are called and sent to act as His instruments, members of His saving action. Much more than a church building, today we honor the Church Herself—which means we honor you, insofar as you are a member of the Body of Christ. And in light of this Gospel passage for today's Feast, we are reminded of the zeal that our Lord has for the cleansing of His Church.How is the Church purified? It is purified by the cleansing of Her members. That means that Jesus desires, with perfect zeal, to drive out every sin from your soul, cleansing the filth that keeps you from fulfilling your essential role as a member of His Body.Sometimes we become slack in our own commitment to be purified. We can easily become comfortable with the sins we commit, and we can form habits that are hard to break. When this happens, it is useful to ponder this story of the cleansing of the Temple and see it as Jesus' desire to cleanse our own soul. At times, we need to be shaken up, challenged, confronted and encouraged with the unwavering zeal in the heart of our Lord. Reflect, today, upon this powerful image of Jesus cleansing the Temple. As you do, apply it to your own life. The people selling and buying in the Temple must have been shocked at Jesus' zeal and actions. If you have become complacent with your sins, try to allow this holy shock to also wake you up. Allow our Lord's zeal to affect you, and know that His purifying actions are acts of love by which He desires to free you to become a more fully functioning member of His holy Church. My zealous Lord, Your heart burns with a deep desire to cleanse me and all Your children from sin. Your zeal reveals Your deep love and Your willingness to do all that You can to make me a fuller member of Your Body, the Church. Open my mind and will, dear Lord, to all that You wish to say to me and give me the grace to respond to Your purifying action in my life. Jesus, I trust in You.James Tissot, Public domain, via Wikimedia CommonsSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

Send us a textWe are called and sent from within these walls, like a river that flows out into the desert, allowing God's Spirit to flow through us, not to block it, but to let it flow through us, so that all who hunger and thirst for God may be satisfied. And all those who are wounded may find their way back home.I have Mass on Saturday, November 8 at Holy Name Church in Birmingham @ 4 pm.I have Mass on Sunday, November 9 at St. Isidore @ 9:30/11:30 amfrjoedailey@gmail.com

Jesus cleanses the Temple in this Sunday's Gospel – what does that have to do with a Feast of a Dedication of a Basilica? Rob Corzine joins us.

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 IDOLS | RETREAT appeared first on Fr. Ed Broom, OMV Oblates of the Virgin Mary.

This week on a special Halloween episode of “Jesuitical,” Ashley and Zac speak with Micah Kiel, a professor of New Testament at Saint John's School of Theology and Seminary in Collegeville, Minn., where he teaches a class called “Apocalypse-mania.” Micah is also the author of Apocalyptic Ecology: The Book of Revelation, the Earth, and the Future.  Ashley, Zac and Micah discuss: - How Catholics should read the Book of Revelation - Where our obsession with the apocalypse comes from - Revelation's (violent) critique of empire In Signs of the Times, Ashley and Zac discuss King Charles's monumental visit to the Vatican, Cardinal Burke saying the Latin liturgy in St. Peter's Basilica and Pete Hegseth's decision to retain awards for soldiers who massacred hundreds of Indigenous civilians at Wounded Knee in the late 19th century. In “As One Friend Speaks to Another,” Ashley and Zac speak to Jackson Goodman, strategic program manager at America, about his and Zac's upcoming participation in the New York City Marathon. Links for further reading:  Pope Leo and King Charles make history with first-ever joint prayer service in Sistine Chapel Cardinal Burke celebrates traditional Latin Mass in St. Peter's Basilica Analysis: Why is Pope Leo letting Cardinal Burke say the Latin Mass at the Vatican? Bishop, Jesuits reject Hegseth decision to honor soldiers who massacred Lakota at Wounded Knee Support Cristo Rey New York High School 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