Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast

In this episode, the monthly series called “What Are the Sisters Reading?" continues. For the month of January, Sister Emily Marsh, FSP, shares about a book called "Changed Heart, Changed World: The Transforming Freedom of Friendship with God" by Father William A. Barry, SJ. The book shows how developing a friendship with God may be the starting point for the spiritual journey, but how can that important internal relationship move us to make an impact on—and even transform—the world around us? 

In the second reflection, Sister Kathryn Hermes, FSP, reflects about a book called Jesus I Trust in You: A 30-Day Personal Retreat with the Litany of Trust, Sr. Faustina Maria Pia, S.V.

The book helps readers learn what it means to place our trust in Jesus — no matter the circumstances — and invites all to a loving, trusting relationship with our Lord,  so that you will pray with the Litany of Trust to overcome every obstacle to peace.

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 at the Basilica, shares a homily during the Feast of the Holy Family. It was given in the Basilica on December 31, 2023.

Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the Third Sunday of Advent. It was given in the Basilica on December 17, 2023.

Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the Second Sunday of Advent. It was given in the Basilica on December 10, 2023.

Deacon Al Pandolfe, a Transitional Deacon who is in his sixth and final year of priestly formation at Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary (Emmitsburg, MD) and has been helping out at the Basilica as part of his pastoral field experience, shares a homily during the First Sunday of Advent. It was given in the Basilica on December 3, 2023.

Father Joseph Townsend, a Parochial Vicar, shares a reflection on the Third Luminous Mystery of the Rosary, the Proclamation of the Kingdom, during our Communal First Saturday for December. This meditation was recorded on December 2, 2023.

In this episode, the monthly series called “What Are the Sisters Reading?" continues. For the month of December, Sister Kathryn Hermes, FSP, reflects about a book called "What Child Is This -- A Coloring Book for Prayer and Meditation" by Sister Mary Joseph Peterson, FSP. 

Readers can enter the wonder of Christmas through the beauty of art and the lyrics of a beloved English carol. What Child Is This?  The book offers space for reflection and prayer through the whimsical medieval depictions of the Holy Family. Each page leaves ample space for coloring and creative embellishment to facilitate reflection and prayer.

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 of the Basilica, shares a homily during the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. It was given in the Basilica on November 26, 2023.

Father Peter Clem, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica, shares a homily during the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on November 19, 2023.

Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on November 5, 2023.