Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast

Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, offers a reflection on the First Joyful Mystery of the Rosary, the Annunciation, during our Communal First Saturday for May. This meditation was recorded on May 6, 2023.

Deacon Daniel Dionesotes shares a homily during the fourth Sunday of Easter. It was given in the Basilica on April 30, 2023.

Welcome to another monthly episode of “What Are the Sisters Reading?" The guest this month is Sister Kathryn Hermes, FSP, who reflects on a book called "Parenting for Faith: Why Love for the Sacraments Matters Most" by Andrew Mullins. The author provides a practical manual for passing on a great love for the sacraments, those great channels of grace that sustain us through life. 

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Deacon Daniel Dionesotes shares a homily during the third Sunday of Easter. It was given in the Basilica on April 23, 2023.

Father Noah Morey, a priest-in-residence at the Basilica, shares a homily during the Second Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday. It was given on April 16, 2023.

Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, shares a homily during Easter Sunday. It was given in the Basilica on April 9, 2023.

Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, shares a homily during Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord. It was given in the Basilica on April 2, 2023.

Father Joseph Townsend, a Parochial Vicar, offers a reflection on the Fifth Glorious Mystery of the Rosary, the Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven, during our Communal First Saturday for April. This meditation was recorded on April 1, 2023.

Welcome to another monthly episode of “What Are the Sisters Reading?" Two guests were interviewed:

+ Sister Emily Beata Marsh, FSP, shares about a book called Jesus in Space: A True Story That’s Out of This World by Cecilia Cicone. This is a children’s book that narrates the adventures of Astronaut Tom Jones and his companions, and how the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist accompanied them on their mission to space.

Meanwhile, my second guest, Sister Kathryn Hermes, reflects on a book called “The Dark Night: Psychological Experience and Spiritual Reality” by Father Marc Foley, which helps readers understand the experiences, challenges, and graced events of the purifying nights of sense and spirit that Saint John of the Cross wrote about.

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 of Saint Mary, shares a homily during the Fifth Sunday of Lent. It was given in the Basilica on March 26, 2023.