Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast

Dr. John Bruchalski, the Founder of Tepeyac OB/GYN in Fairfax, Virginia, and the Founder and President of Divine Mercy Care, is today's guest. He is the author of a new book called: “Two Patients: My Conversion from Abortion to Life-Affirming Medicine." In today's episode, he talks about the book, his pro-life conversion and his upcoming talk in the Basilica of Saint Mary's Lyceum Auditorium, 313 Duke Street, on November 15, 2022. The book signing starts at 7 p.m., and his talk begins at 7:30 p.m. Click on the following site in order to RSVP: https://drjohnbruchalski.com/events/

Click on the following sites to learn more and to help him on his pro-life mission: 

+ Divinemercy.org

+ Tepeyacobgyn.com

+ Twopatients.com

Deacon Daniel Dionesotes, a transitional deacon who is a seminarian for the Diocese of Peoria and on pastoral assignment at the Basilica, shares a homily during the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on October 23, 2022.

Some of our parishioners will be “orphans” this Thanksgiving, unable to be with family or friends. Can you invite one or perhaps more “orphans” to join you? If you yourself will be alone, can you host a Thanksgiving feast for other “orphans”?

These are questions posed by Elisabeth Graham, a Basilica parishioner, who, in this podcast, shares about "Room at the Table," an idea whereby parishioners volunteer to host those who don't have a place to go to during Thanksgiving so that they all share a meal together. 

If you have any questions after listening to the podcast -- or, if you want to be a host -- please email Elisabeth at [email protected].

Please contact her with an offer to host by October 30, 2022, so that she has enough time to pair "orphans" with hosts by Thanksgiving.  

Our Lord reminds us that whatever we do for the poor among us we do for Him. We hear Him with our hearts and minds, but the daily demands of life can leave us without the opportunity to respond in a most personal way. Becoming a volunteer and/or making a sacrificial donation to our parish’s St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) Society is that opportunity.

In the podcast, Marietta Bernot, the Basilica's SVdP President, shares some staggering statistics about the amount of need in the community, especially concerning those families who are being evicted from their homes, and how the society is helping them. She also shares some inspiring stories of how the society helped families who were in a dire situations.  

What makes SVdP unique among all charity providers in Alexandria is that they go to the people who call for help, visiting them in their homes, confirming their need, listening to their challenges, and showing them in the most real way that they are not alone and not forgotten by Our Lord. It is an extraordinary gift to be able to touch someone’s life in this way. 

Please join the society for their upcoming open house at the parish's Lyceum Auditorium, 313 Duke Street, on November 2, 2022, from 7:30-9 p.m. to learn more. They are seeking more volunteers, so if you are interested, please attend. Any questions, please email Marietta at [email protected]. 

Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, shares a homily during the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on October 16, 2022.

Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, shares a homily during the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on October 9, 2022.

Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica of Saint Mary, shares a homily during the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on October 2, 2022.

Father Joseph Townsend, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica, shares a Communal First Saturday reflection on the Fourth Sorrowful Mystery of the Rosary, the carrying of the cross. It was given on October 1, 2022. 

Welcome to another monthly episode of “What Are the Sisters Reading?" One of my guests for October is Sister Emily Beata Marsh, FSP, who reflects about a book called “Prudence: Choose Confidently, Live Boldly” by Father Gregory Pine.

Another guest is Sister Sean Mayer, FSP, who shares about “In Caelo et in Terra: 365 Days with the Saints.” a book that was worked on for a decade by the Daughters of Saint Paul, which offers beautiful reflections and exquisite artwork on the lives of holy men and women who show us how to live in Christ. 

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.

Deacon Daniel Dionesotes, a transitional deacon who is a seminarian for the Diocese of Peoria and on pastoral assignment at the Basilica, shares a homily during the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on September 25, 2022.