Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic Church established in Virginia. Pope Francis named the church a minor basilica on December 6, 2017 due to its important role in the growth of the Catholic Church in North America.
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Presenting the latest news from the Vatican with excerpts and analysis of the Holy Father’s recent audiences and writings, newsmaker interviews, highlights of recent events, and feature segments- all from the heart of the Universal Church.
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Fr. Williams is a priest of the Diocese of Jackson, MS and Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary in Natchez, Mississippi. He holds a Masters in Divinity from Notre Dame Seminary and a Masters in Liturgical Studies from the Liturgical Institute.
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Episode 571: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
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Explore the history and importance of Pope Francis’s favorite Basilica in Rome!By VATICANO
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FROM QUITO, TO ROME: A FAMILY OF FAMILIES
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Ahead of the International Eucharistic Congress, embark on a mission in Quito: witness the struggles and triumphs of community members at The Center – A Family of Families.By VATICANO
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Episode 570: What Are the Sisters Reading for the Month of September?
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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…
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Episode 569: Father Peter Clem's Homily for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time
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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.By Basilica of Saint Mary
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Ahead of the International Eucharistic Congress in Quito, Ecuador, discover the history of Eucharistic miracles, from medieval Bolsena to Lanciano’s first miracle, Carlo Acutis’s devotion, and moreBy VATICANO
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Episode 568: Father Hathaway's Homily for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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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.By Basilica of Saint Mary
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Explore the history of the world’s oldest and smallest military force protecting the Pope for centuries, and meet new recruits as they undergo rigorous training.By VATICANO
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Episode 567: Jim Towey Previews His Upcoming Talk on Mother Teresa
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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…
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Episode 566: Father James Searby Shares a Theology on Tap Talk Called “I’m Freakin’ Out: Finding God through Anxiety"
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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…
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Episode 565: Father Hathaway's Homily for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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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.By Basilica of Saint Mary
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Episode 564: Father Joseph Townsend Reflects on the Resurrection
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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.…
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POPE FRANCIS’S NEXT JOURNEY & ROME’S JUBILEE COUNTDOWN
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Join us as we explore Pope Francis’s upcoming trip to Southeast Asia. And, the exciting preparations for Rome’s Jubilee 2025.By VATICANO
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Episode 563: What Are the Sisters Reading for the Month of August?
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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…
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Episode 562: Father Noah Morey's Homily for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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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.By Basilica of Saint Mary
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EUCHARISTIC REFLECTIONS: POPE FRANCIS, MARTYRS, AND DALÌ'S MASTERPIECE
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Explore the 10th U.S. National Eucharistic Congress. Delve into Pope Francis's insights on the Eucharist. Visit the Sanctuary of the New Martyrs, and much more.By VATICANO
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Episode 561: Father Chris Goodwin Talks about "Spiritual Adulting: Navigating the Faith and Mental Health"
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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…
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Episode 560: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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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.By Basilica of Saint Mary
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LEGACY OF FAITH: REFLECTING ON BENEDICT XVI WITH MSGR. GÄNSWEIN
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Join us as Monsignor Gänswein reflects on the profound legacy of Pope Benedict XVI, offering unique insights and personal memories in a tribute to the former pontiff.By VATICANO
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Episode 559: Matt Lozano Talks about Holiness
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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…
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Episode 558: Father Peter Clem's Homily for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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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.By Basilica of Saint Mary
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Hear from the EU's first Religious Freedom envoy on Europe's inadequate efforts to protect religious freedom, as he visited the Vatican to discuss human dignity.By VATICANO
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Episode 557: Father James Searby's Homily for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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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.By Basilica of Saint Mary
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Episode 556: Summer Seminarian Teko Teko-Agbo Reflects on the Crucifixion
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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.…
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THE BISHOP OF ROME & CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION
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Explore how the Vatican's new document, “The Bishop of Rome,” is fostering Christian unity. And, uncover the alarming rise in Christian persecution worldwide.By VATICANO
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Episode 555: Four Basilica Teenagers Share about Their Recent WorkCamp Experiences
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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.…
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Episode 554: What Are the Sisters Reading for the Month of July?
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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…
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Episode 553: Matt Lozano Previews His Upcoming Talk on Holiness
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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 …
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Laugh with Pope Francis as he hosts comedians from around the world and understand the impact AI could have on our happiness.By VATICANO
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FREEDOM AND PROSPERITY - A VATICAN APPROACH
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Learn about the most fundamental human right. And, explore the Church’s teachings on the economy.By VATICANO
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Episode 552: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for the 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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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.By Basilica of Saint Mary
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Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Council of Shanghai. And, explore Church renewal through Pope Benedict XVI’s writings.By VATICANO
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Episode 551: Carlos Briceño Talks about Surrendering to God's Will and Providence during a Theology on Tap Talk
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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,"…
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Episode 549: Father Edward Hathaway Reflects on the Carrying of the Cross
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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.…
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Episode 550: Father Chris Goodwin's Homily for the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
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Father Chris Goodwin, a visiting priest, shares a homily during the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi Sunday). It was given in the Basilica on June 2, 2024.By Basilica of Saint Mary
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PROTECTORS OF THE POPE: THE PONTIFICAL SWISS GUARDS
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The Pontifical Swiss Guards reveal the charisms and virtues they develop during their military training and spiritual formation as protectors of the Holy Father.By VATICANO
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Episode 548: What Are the Sisters Reading for the Month of June?
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In this episode, the monthly series called “What Are the Sisters Reading?" continues. For the month of June, Sister Kathryn Hermes, FSP, and Sister Emily Beata Marsh, FSP, and your host, Carlos Briceño, share about a book called "Into Your Hands, Father: Abandoning Ourselves to the God Who Loves Us" by Father Wilfred Stinissen. The book focuses on …
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Episode 547: Ian Masson Shares about the Difference between Healthy and Unhealthy Guilt through the Lens of Psychology and Catholic Spirituality
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Ian Masson, the director of the IPS Center of Psychological Services, a mental health facility that’s part of Divine Mercy University, shares a talk on learning the difference between healthy and unhealthy guilt through the lens of psychology and Catholic spirituality. The talk was hosted by the Basilica’s Saint Labre Community and recorded on May …
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Episode 546: Father Joseph Townsend's Homily for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
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Father Joseph Townsend, a parochial vicar at the Basilica, shares a homily during the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. It was given in the Basilica on May 26, 2024.By Basilica of Saint Mary
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A special tour of the Vatican Gardens dedicated to Our Lady. And, the inspiring mission of the Order of Malta in supporting people with disabilities.By VATICANO
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Episode 545: Father Dan Hanley's Homily for Pentecost Sunday
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Father Dan Hanley, a visiting priest, shares a homily during Pentecost Sunday. It was given in the Basilica on May 19, 2024.By Basilica of Saint Mary
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BUILDING HOPE: JUBILEE ANNOUNCEMENT AND DEFENDING FAMILIES
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Pope Francis announces the Jubilee Year 2025, engages Nobel laureates on a transformative peace charter, and champions family values.By VATICANO
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Episode 544: Father Chris Goodwin's Homily for the Seventh Sunday of Easter
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Father Chris Goodwin, a visiting priest, shares a homily during the Seventh Sunday of Easter, the Ascension of Our Lord. It was given in the Basilica on May 12, 2024.By Basilica of Saint Mary
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SINGAPORE PREPARES FOR POPE FRANCIS' ARRIVAL & THE WHITE FATHER'S LEGACY IN AFRICA
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Explore vibrant faith in Singapore ahead of the Holy Father's visit. Witness a conversation between a Cardinal and a Rabbi. Uncover the historic missions of Africa's White Fathers.By VATICANO
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Episode 543: Father Joseph Townsend Reflects on the Crowning with Thorns
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Father Joseph Townsend, a parochial vicar, offers a reflection on the Third Sorrowful Mystery of the Rosary, the Crowning with Thorns, for our May 4, 2024, Communal First Saturday. 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.…
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Episode 542: Father Irenaeus Dunlevy's Homily for the Sixth Sunday of Easter
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Father Irenaeus Dunlevy, a visiting Dominican priest, shares a homily during the Sixth Sunday of Easter. It was given in the Basilica on May 5, 2024.By Basilica of Saint Mary
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Building upon the ruins of millennia old monasteries, the Church in northern Europe is starting to bloom again. Learn how the Vatican promotes this re-evangelization.By VATICANO
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Episode 541: What Are the Sisters Reading for the Month of May?
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In this episode, the monthly series called “What Are the Sisters Reading?" continues. For the month of May, Sister Emily Beata Marsh, FSP, shares about Pope Francis' 2018 apostolic exhortation on the call to holiness called "Rejoice and Be Glad." To check out more books on the Catholic faith and religious items of interest at the Pauline Books and …
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Episode 540: Father Edward Hathaway's Homily for the Fifth Sunday of Easter
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Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector at the Basilica, shares a homily during the Fifth Sunday of Easter. It was given in the Basilica on April 28, 2024.By Basilica of Saint Mary
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Learn about the preparations for the Jubilee 2025 and commemorate with us the tenth anniversary of St. John Paul II's canonization.By VATICANO
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