Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast

Dr. Chad Pecknold, a Professor of Historical & Systematic Theology in the School of Theology at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., and the Resident Theologian of the Basilica's Institute for Faith and Public Culture, shares part one of his lecture on "Whither the Catholic Mission to America?"  It was recorded on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in our Lyceum Auditorium, 313 Duke Street. 

Please come to part two of his talk on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. 

In His Great Commission, Our Lord called His apostles “to make disciples of all nations.” The history of the Faith can be told as just that — the conversion of whole nations and cultures. So how should we understand the Catholic mission to America? What has been the dominant missiological strategy? Has it succeeded? Dr. Pecknold examines some historical problems with the Catholic mission to America and asks how our strategy might change to be more faithful to the Great Commission today. 

Father Jerome Magat, a visiting priest, shares a homily during the  Second Sunday of Easter. It was given in the Basilica on April 7, 2024. 

Father Peter Clem, a parochial vicar, offers a reflection on the Scourging at the Pillar for our April 6, 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. 

Dr. Chad Pecknold, a Professor of Historical & Systematic Theology in the School of Theology at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., and the Resident Theologian of the Basilica's Institute for Faith and Public Culture, shares about his upcoming lectures on "Whither the Catholic Mission to America?" The talks will occur in two parts: on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, and Tuesday, April 16, at 7 p.m. in the Lyceum Auditorium, 313 Duke Street. All are invited.

In His Great Commission, Our Lord called His apostles “to make disciples of all nations.” The history of the Faith can be told as just that — the conversion of whole nations and cultures. So how should we understand the Catholic mission to America? What has been the dominant missiological strategy? Has it succeeded? Dr. Pecknold examines some historical problems with the Catholic mission to America and asks how our strategy might change to be more faithful to the Great Commission today. 

To learn more about the Institute, click here. 

Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector at the Basilica, shares a homily during Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord. It was given in the Basilica on March 31, 2024. 

In this episode, the monthly series called “What Are the Sisters Reading?" continues. For the month of April,  Sister Julia Darrenkamp, FSP, shares about a book called "Martyred and Blessed Together: The Extraordinary Story of the Ulma Family" by Father Pawel Rytel-Andrianik and Manuela Tulli. 

The book details the extraordinary story of the Ulma family. Józef and Wiktoria Ulma risked their lives to protect three Jewish families during the Holocaust. On the night of March 24, 1944, German Nazis raided their farmhouse and cruelly shot all of the Jews the Ulmas were hiding and every member of the Ulma family. In just minutes, seventeen people, including the Ulma's six young children and the child in Wiktoria's womb, were brutally executed.

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 Edward Hathaway, the Rector at the Basilica, shares a homily during Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord. It was given in the Basilica on March 24, 2024. 

Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector at the Basilica, shares a homily during the Fifth Sunday of Lent. It was given in the Basilica on March 17, 2024. 

Father Bill Casey, a Fathers of Mercy priest who is preaching during the parish mission this week, shared his fourth and final talk -- on our Blessed Mother -- in the Basilica on March 14.

To learn more about the mission, click here: https://stmaryoldtown.org/parishmission2024

Thank you to all who saw him in person or listened to him via podcasts. 

Father Bill Casey, a Fathers of Mercy priest who is preaching during the parish mission this week, shared his third talk -- on the Holy Eucharist -- in the Basilica on March 13.

To learn more about the mission, click here: https://stmaryoldtown.org/parishmission2024

We look forward to seeing you on March 13 and 14 at the parish mission!