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

Father Peter Clem, a parochial vicar, shares a homily during the First Sunday of Advent. It was given in the Basilica on December 1, 2024.Af Basilica of Saint Mary

My guest for the month of December in the monthly series called "What Are the Sisters Reading?" is from the Daughters of Saint Paul. Sister Emily Beata Marsh, FSP, shares from an encyclical by Pope Benedict XVI called Spe Salvi (“Saved in Hope”). I also reflect about a book Called “Life of Christ” by Archbishop Fulton Sheen. Here are the book recom…

Father Edward Hathaway, the rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the Feast of Christ the King. It was given in the Basilica on November 24, 2024Af Basilica of Saint Mary

Father Andrew Fisher, the pastor at Saint Ambrose Parish in Annadale, Virginia, shares about the 16th-century Spanish Jesuit Martyrs of Virginia, an amazing story of faith, courage and sacrifice. Father Fisher is a member of the Historical Commission for the Martyrs of La Florida, which includes the Jesuit Martyrs of Virginia. The talk occurred on …

Father Joseph Townsend, a parochial vicar, shares a homily during the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on November 17, 2024.Af Basilica of Saint Mary

Father Edward Hathaway, the rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on November 10, 2024Af Basilica of Saint Mary

Marie Miller, a Catholic musical artist, previews her upcoming special evening in the Basilica church called “The Way of Love: An Advent Evening of Recollection for Women.” She talks about how this presentation was inspired by Saint Therese of Lisieux, also known as the Little Flower, and is themed on the life and teachings of Therese. The evening …

Father James Searby, a parochial vicar, shares a homily during the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on November 3, 2024Af Basilica of Saint Mary

Father James Searby, a parochial vicar, offers a reflection on the Fourth Glorious Mystery of the Rosary, the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, for our Communal First Saturday for November. It was recorded on November 2, 2024.Af Basilica of Saint Mary

The guest for the month of November for the monthly series "What Are the Sisters Reading?" is from the Daughters of Saint Paul. Sister Allison Regina Gliot, FSP, shares about a book called “Forgiven: A Guide to Confession and the Examen Prayer.” She and Sister Orianne Pietra Rene Dyck, FSP, are the co-authors. Discover (or rediscover!) the Sacramen…

Father Edward Hathaway, the rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on October 27, 2024Af Basilica of Saint Mary

Father Andrew Fisher, the pastor at Saint Ambrose Parish in Annadale, Virginia, previews his upcoming talk on the 16th-century Spanish Jesuit Martyrs of Virginia, an amazing story of faith, courage and sacrifice. Father Fisher is a member of the Historical Commission for the Martyrs of La Florida, which includes the Jesuit Martyrs of Virginia. The …

Father Noah Morey, a priest-in-residence at the Basilica and the chaplain at Bishop Ireton High School, shares a homily during the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on October 20, 2024.Af Basilica of Saint Mary

Father Peter Clem, a Parochial Vicar, shares a homily during the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on October 13, 2024.Af Basilica of Saint Mary

Fr. Jerome Magat, SThD -- a priest of the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, currently serving as vice-rector, program director for the Master of Divinity program and professor of moral theology at St. Patrick Seminary and University in Menlo Park, CA -- shares a talk on his latest book, which is called “Honoring the Covenant: Daily Mass Gospel Medita…

Sister Deirdre Byrne, POSC, of the Little Workers of the Sacred Heart, shares a Theology on Tap talk called "The Love of the Most Blessed Sacrament.” It was recorded in Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub in Alexandria, Va, on Oct. 7th, 2024Af Basilica of Saint Mary

Father Edward Hathaway, the rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on October 6, 2024.Af Basilica of Saint Mary

Father Peter Clem, a parochial vicar, offers a reflection on the Third Glorious Mystery of the Rosary, the Descent of the Holy Spirit, for our Communal First Saturday for October. It was recorded on October 5, 2024.Af Basilica of Saint Mary

Sister Donata Farbaniec, of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy, shares Jesus' powerful message of Divine Mercy as given to Saint Faustina Kowalska. It was recorded in our Lyceum Auditorium on Oct. 1, 2024.Af Basilica of Saint Mary

The guest for the month of October for the monthly series "What Are the Sisters Reading?" is from the Daughters of Saint Paul. Sister Kathryn Hermes, FSP, shares about a book called “I Believe in Love: A Personal Retreat Based on the Teaching of St. Therese of Lisieux." The author, Father Jean D’elbee, echoes the doctrine of Saint Therese of Lisieu…

Father James Searby, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica, shares a homily during the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on September 29, 2024. Following his sermon, as part of Commitment Weekend, Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, inspires parishioners to donate to fund the mission and programs of the parish d…

Deacon David Tines, a transitional deacon, shares a homily during the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was recorded on September 22, 2024.Af Basilica of Saint Mary

Fr. Jerome Magat, SThD -- a priest of the Diocese of Arlington, Virginia, currently serving as vice-rector, program director for the Master of Divinity program and professor of moral theology at St. Patrick Seminary and University in Menlo Park, CA -- previews his October 10 talk in our Lyceum Auditorium, 313 Duke Street, which will start at 7 p.m.…

Father Joseph Townsend, a parochial vicar at the Basilica, shares a homily during the the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on September 15, 2024.Af Basilica of Saint Mary

Jim Towey, an author and lawyer, presents a talk about the book he wrote on Saint Teresa of Calcutta, most commonly known as Mother Teresa, which details the spiritual and life lessons he learned from her. It was recorded in our Lyceum Auditorium on September 10th, 2023. Towey's book is called "To Love and Be Loved: A Personal Portrait of Mother Te…

Father Edward Hathaway, the rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on September 8, 2024.Af Basilica of Saint Mary

Deacon David Tines, a transitional deacon, offers a reflection on the Second Glorious Mystery of the Rosary, the Ascension, for our Communal First Saturday for September. It was recorded on September 7, 2024.Af Basilica of Saint Mary

Father Edward Hathaway, the rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on September 1, 2024.Af Basilica of Saint Mary

My guests for the month of September are from the Daughters of Saint Paul. Sister Kathryn Hermes, FSP, shares about a book called “The Bishop of the Abandoned Tabernacle,” by Victoria Schneider. The book is about a bishop who later became a saint whose experience before a deserted tabernacle was to mark his whole life. From that moment on he dedica…

Father Peter Clem , a parochial vicar, shares a homily during the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on August 25, 2024.Af Basilica of Saint Mary

Father Edward Hathaway, the rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on August 18, 2024.Af Basilica of Saint Mary

Author and lawyer Jim Towey offers a preview of his Sept. 10, 2024, talk in our Lyceum Auditorium, which will focus on his recent book, “To Love and Be Loved: A Personal Portrait of Mother Teresa." The book details how he began volunteering at one of her soup kitchens and then ended up using his legal skills and political connections to help her or…

Father James Searby, a parochial vicar at the Basilica, shares a Theology on Tap talk called “I’m Freaking out: finding God through Anxiety.” He spoke at Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub in Alexandria, Va, on Aug. 5, 2024. If you would like a more comprehensive exploration of anxiety and a Catholic approach to mindfulness and healing, go to Fr. Searby's po…

Father Edward Hathaway, the rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on August 4, 2024.Af Basilica of Saint Mary

Father Joseph Townsend, a parochial vicar, offers a reflection on the First Glorious Mystery of the Rosary, the resurrection, for our Communal First Saturday for August. As part of our Communal First Saturdays, one of our priests reflects on a Mystery of the Rosary on the first Saturday of every month.…

In this month's episode of “What Are the Sisters Reading?” Sister Emily Beata Marsh, FSP, shares about a book called "Growing in Virtue, One Vice at a Time" by Sister Mary Lea Hill, FSP. With her characteristic humor and authenticity, Sister Mary Lea—also known as the “Crabby Mystic”—takes readers on a fresh tour of the four cardinal virtues, seven…

Father Noah Morey, a priest-in-residence at the Basilica and the chaplain at Bishop Ireton High School, shares a homily during the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on July 28, 2024.Af Basilica of Saint Mary

Father Chris Goodwin, a visiting priest, shared about dealing with mental health issues with faith during a recent talk in our Lyceum Auditorium. The talk was recorded on July 20, 2024, and was sponsored by the Saint Labre Community. Special thanks goes to the Knights of Columbus Council 459 for their generosity and contributions toward serving the…

Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on July 21, 2024.Af Basilica of Saint Mary

Matt Lozano, a Catholic author and speaker, talks about how holiness is not a hopeless struggle but an adventure of discovering who we are in Jesus. Lozano is also the director of training for Unbound, a ministry of healing in which a trained prayer team prays with individuals to assist them in overcoming the spiritual obstacles they encounter in t…

Father Peter Clem, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica, shares a homily during the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on July 14, 2024.Af Basilica of Saint Mary

Father James Searby, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica, shares a homily during the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on July 7, 2024.Af Basilica of Saint Mary

Teko Teko-Agbo, the Basilica's Summer Seminarian, offers a reflection on the Fifthy Sorrowful Mystery of the Rosary, the Crucifixion, for our Communal First Saturday for Ju;u. As part of our Communal First Saturdays, one of our priests reflects on a Mystery of the Rosary on the first Saturday of every month. This was recorded on July 6, 2024.…

Four Basilica teenagers – Helen Gress, Anne Gress, Joe Rutherford and Joe Campione – talk about their recent experiences at WorkCamp, a week-long experience providing the teens of the diocese with an opportunity to encounter Christ through service, faith, and fellowship. As an extra bonus, they even sing during the episode.…

In this episode, for the series called “What Are the Sisters Reading” for the month of July, Sister Julia Darrenkamp, FSP, shares about a book called “Come to Me: Living the Nine First Fridays” by Sister Anne Flanagan, FSP. In a private revelation, Jesus asked Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque to spread the practice of honoring his Sacred Heart by going…

Matt Lozano is a Catholic author, speaker and one of the leaders of Unbound, a healing ministry. In this episode, he talks about his recent book -- "Free to Be Holy: Discovering Who You Are in Christ" -- to promote his July 16th talk, at 7 p.m., in our Lyceum Auditorium, 313 Duke Street, which will center on how holiness is not a hopeless struggle …

Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector at the Basilica, shares a homily during the 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on June 9, 2024.Af Basilica of Saint Mary

Carlos Briceño, the Basilica of Saint Mary's director of communications and evangelization, shares about his journey of surrendering to God's Will and Providence in the latest Theology on Tap talk, which was given on June 3, 2024, at Murphy's Grand Irish Pub in Alexandria. To learn more about Carlos' website, which is called "The Art of Surrender,"…

Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, offers a reflection on the Fourth Sorrowful Mystery of the Rosary, the Carrying of the Cross, for our Communal First Saturday for June. As part of our Communal First Saturdays, one of our priests reflects on a Mystery of the Rosary on the first Saturday of every month.…