Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast

Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord. It was given in the Basilica on April 20, 2025.

Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord. It was given in the Basilica on April 13, 2025.

Deacon David Tines, a transitional deacon, shares a homily during the Fifth Sunday of Lent. It was given in the Basilica on April 6th, 2025.

Father James Searby, a parochial vicar, offers a reflection on the Fourth Joyful Mystery of the Rosary for our Communal First Saturday for April. It was recorded on April 5, 2025.

In this episode, the monthly series called "What Are the Sisters Reading" continues. For the month of April, Sister Nancy Usselmann, FSP, shares about a book she wrote called "Media Fasting: Six Weeks to Re-Charge in Christ." Sister Emily Beata Marsh, FSP, was also present during the episode to ask Sister Nancy questions.

Here are some things to consider: Do you ever feel sluggish, overwhelmed, or anxious after spending too much time in front of a screen? Does the constant pressure of staying digitally connected with people, ideas, and the latest trends leave you feeling disconnected—from yourself, from others, and from God?

Recharge your spiritual life, relationships, and sense of well-being with this wise and practical guide to living your faith in a media-saturated world from Sister Nancy, the National Director of Pauline Media Studies.

To check out more books on the Catholic faith and religious items of interest at the Pauline Books and Media Center at 1025 King Street in Alexandria, please click here.

Father Christopher Goodwin, an assisting priest, shares a homily during the Second Sunday of Lent. It was given in the Basilica on March 16, 2025.

Aimee Redmann is a Basilica parishioner who is from Louisiana, where the Saint Joseph Altar is part of the Catholic culture there, especially in the New Orleans area. She shares about her devotion to Saint Joseph and talks about the history of the altar, which will be on display on Wednesday evening, March 19, in our Lyceum Auditorium.

As part of the Feast of Saint Joseph, Father James Searby, a parochial vicar, will offer a reflection on Saint Joseph at 7 p.m. on March 19 in the church. Afterward, at 7:30 p.m., all are invited to our auditorium, where the Saint Joseph Altar will be set up. There will be a blessing and then a social, as food and drinks will be served.

To learn more, click here: https://stmaryoldtown.org/josephaltar2025

To sign up to bring food donations, go here: https://bit.ly/3WVtRwH

To volunteer to help. go here: https://bit.ly/3Qh4u4K

Father James Searby, a parochial vicar , shares a homily during the Fourth Sunday of Lent. It was given in the Basilica on March 30, 2025.

Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the Third Sunday of Lent. It was given in the Basilica on March 23, 2025.

Father Jack Riley, the spiritual director of the diocesan retreat center, who will be leading our Lenten Parish Mission from March 10-13, shares a homily during the First Sunday of Lent. It was given in the Basilica on March 9, 2025.

To learn more about the parish mission, click here: https://stmaryoldtown.org/2025lentenmission