Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast

Father Wade Menezes, a Fathers of Mercy priest, who will be leading the Basilica's Parish Lenten Mission from March 20-23, shares a homily during the Fourth Sunday of Lent. For more information about the mission, please click here: https://stmaryoldtown.org/parishmission2023

Dr. Chad Pecknold, the Basilica’s Resident Theologian for the Institute for Faith and Public Culture, shares part three of his three-part Lenten series on Suffering and Divine Mercy, which was recorded on March 14, 2023, in our Lyceum Auditorium. 

Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, shares a homily during the Third Sunday of Lent. It was given in the Basilica on March 12, 2023.

Dr. Chad Pecknold, the Basilica’s Resident Theologian for the Institute for Faith and Public Culture, shares part two of his three-part Lenten series on Suffering and Divine Mercy, which was recently recorded in our Lyceum Auditorium. 

Dr. Chad Pecknold, the Basilica’s Resident Theologian for the Institute for Faith and Public Culture, shares part one of his three-part Lenten series on Suffering and Divine Mercy, which was recently recorded in our Lyceum Auditorium. 

Father Dan Hanley, the coordinator of a preparation program for incoming seminarians at Mount Saint Mary's Seminary in Emmitsburg, MD, shares a two-part Lenten reflection on contemplating our Blessed Mother. He gave these talks during a recent Basilica Catholic Daughters of the Americas' morning of reflection at our Lyceum Auditorium. 

Betty McAndrews, a longtime parishioner, is stepping down as the leader of the gardening apostolate at the Basilica. She talks about her love of gardening and what led her to tend to the gardens at the Basilica. 

For those who are interested in volunteer to lead the gardening efforts at the church, please contact Betty at [email protected]

Father Joseph Townsend, a parochial vicar at the Basilica, shares a homily during the Second Sunday of Lent. It was given in the Basilica on March 5, 2023.

Father Peter Clem, a Parochial Vicar, offers a reflection on the Fourth Glorious Mystery of the Rosary, the Assumption of Mary, during our Communal First Saturday for March. This meditation was recorded on March 4, 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 "The Examen Prayer: Ignatian Wisdom for Our Lives Today,” by Father Timothy Gallagher, which dives deeper into the prayer Saint Ignatius of Loyola believed was at the center of the spiritual life, showing how relevant it is today.

+ Sister Kathryn Hermes, FSP, reflects on a book she wrote called “Saint Joseph: Help for Life’s Emergencies,” which is an essential guide to devotion to Saint Joseph that reflects on Joseph's powerful help in people’s moments of need, allowing you to place yourself under the guidance and protection of the head of the Holy Family. 

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