In this episode, Dr. Chad Pecknold, the Basilica's Resident Theologian for the Institute for Faith & Public Culture, shared his reflections on the Common Good in Catholic Social Teaching during a lecture on January 24, 2023, in our Lyceum Auditorium. 

Dr. Pecknold will also be speaking during a 2023 three-part Lenten series on the topic of suffering and Divine Mercy. Click here for more information. 

Father Peter Clem, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica, shares a homily for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was recorded in the Basilica on January 22, 2023.

Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, shares a homily during the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on January 15, 2023.

Dr. Chad Pecknold, an associate professor of theology at The Catholic University of America and the Resident Theologian at the Basilica of Saint Mary, shares some thoughts about his upcoming lecture on "The Common Good in Catholic Social Teaching." The talk will occur on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at 7 p.m. in the Lyceum Auditorium, 313 Duke Street. All are invited.

To learn more about the Institute, click here. 

Dr. Pecknold will also present a three-part Lenten series on suffering and Divine Mercy, starting in March 2023. Stay tuned for more information in a future podcast episode.

Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, shares a homily during the Epiphany of the Lord. It was given in the Basilica on January 8, 2023.

Father Noah Morey, a priest-in-residence at the Basilica, offers a reflection on the Second Glorious Mystery of the Rosary, the Ascension, during our Communal First Saturday for January. This meditation was recorded on January 7, 2023.

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

+ Sister Emily Beata Marsh, FSP, reflects on Father Roger Landry’s book called “Plan Of Life: Habits To Help You Grow Closer To God,” which focuses on how you can form holy habits that will bring you closer to Jesus.

+ Sister Kathryn Hermes, FSP, reflects upon a book called “Jesus Speaking: Heart to Heart with the King” by Gabrielle Bossis, written by a French mystic who encourages readers to cultivate a daily habit of prayer and personal relationship with Christ through the Church.

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 Joseph Townsend, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, shares a homily during the Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God. It was given in the Basilica on January 1, 2023. 

Father Joseph Townsend, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica of Saint Mary, shares a homily during the Nativity of the Lord. It was given in the Basilica on December 25, 2022. 

Jim Larocco is a Basilica parishioner, who has been involved as a volunteer and leader with our Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. He recently shared two stories that occurred when he was living and working in the Middle East about his children that highlight how special Christmas is for him and his family.