Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast

During a Theology on Tap talk on March 3, 2025, at Murphy's Grand Irish Pub in Alexandria, Virginia, Virginia Nyce, the Basilica's archival manager, shared about the history of Catholicism in Virginia. To learn more about the Basilica's history and its museum, click here.

Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on March 2, 2025.

Father James Searby, a parochial vicar, offers a reflection on the Third Joyful Mystery of the Rosary, the Nativity, for our Communal First Saturday for March. It was recorded on March 1, 2025.

Dr. James Bergida, a professor of political science and economics at Christendom College, previews the subject of his upcoming four-week Lenten series in our Lyceum Auditorium – an introduction to Catholic Social Teaching. The series will share about the Catholic Church's "best-kept secret": its social doctrine.

Here are the dates of his talk:

+ March 18: Social Creatures: Timeless Principles for an Everchanging World

+ March 25: Family: The Basic Unit of Society

+ April 1: Government: An Institution for the Common Good

+ April 8: Living with Things: Material Goods, Work, and the Economy

For more information, click here.

In this episode, the monthly series called "What Are the Sisters Reading" continues. For the month of March, Sister Julia Darrenkamp, FSP, shares about a book called "The Holiness of Ordinary People" by Madeleine Delbrêl.

The book gathers together essays and notes written by Delbrêl, who was a French poet, social worker and lay missionary and has been declared Venerable by the Catholic Church, during her most active years, giving peerless insights into the distinctive lay vocation in the Church. All men and women—married and unmarried—must follow the Holy Spirit into all that is true in this world, from the small talk around the coffeepot to the great silence of the Holy Eucharist.

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 Peter Clem, a parochial vicar, shares a homily during the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on February 23, 2025.

Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on February 16, 2025.

Father Joseph Townsend, a parochial vicar, shares a homily during the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on February 9, 2025.

During a Theology on Tap talk on Feb. 3, 2025, at Murphy's Grand Irish Pub in Alexandria, Virginia, Michael Staron and his wife, Mariane, who is the director of the Basilica's Youth and Young Adult Apostolates, share their journey of navigating broken engagements and finding each other through faith, healing, and intentional discernment.

Their talk explored the challenges of modern dating, the importance of building relationships rooted in mutual respect and authentic love, and how trusting God's timing leads to a deeper understanding of vocation and commitment. This podcast is perfect for anyone seeking guidance in relationships or discerning their path to marriage.

To find out more about them, click here.

The monthly series called "What Are the Sisters Reading?" continues with this month's guest: Sister Orianne Pietra Rene Dyck, FSP, who reflects about her book called "Dive Deep -- 40 Days with God at Sea."

The book introduces children, ages 9-12, to the epic story of salvation history -- from Creation, to Christ, to today -- through Bible stories that take place at sea and helps them experience the Word of God in a whole new way. It also teaches children how to pray with God's word and encounter God in His creation through 40 days of Scripture reflections; fun sea facts and trivia; profiles of saints; prayer and journaling prompts; and practical ways to live the faith in daily life.

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.