Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast

Faith Matters is a weekly podcast for the Messenger newsletter of the Basilica School of Saint Mary, which gets distributed to Basilica School families. It features Father Edward Hathaway, the rector of the Basilica. In this week's episode, Fr. Hathaway reminds us that Holy Week starts on Palm Sunday this weekend and shares an overview of what occurs over the course of Holy Week. He also introduces a recording that features Fr. James Searby and Fr. Ken Geraci, a Fathers of Mercy priest who recently led our parish mission, and their conversation, which offers practical advice for how married couples can pray for each other and their children. To listen to their entire conversation, click here.
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Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the Fifth Sunday of Lent. It was given in the Basilica on March 22, 2026.

In this episode, our special guests are Fr. James Searby, a parochial vicar at the Basilica, and Father Ken Geraci, a Fathers of Mercy priest, who recently led our parish mission. The topics they talked about ranged from practical marriage and family healing and prayer practices to the power of forgiveness to heal deep wounds. Please share this episode with friends and family members.

Faith Matters is a weekly podcast for the Messenger newsletter of the Basilica School of Saint Mary, which gets distributed to Basilica School families. It features Father Edward Hathaway, the rector of the Basilica. In this week's episode, during the Feast of Saint Joseph, Father Hathaway reflects revolves around Saint Joseph's example of humble fatherhood, which serves as inspiration for all fathers in leading their families toward faith and transformation during Lent. He also invites all to celebrate today's feast day during tonight's Saint Joseph Altar event at 7 p.m., starting with Vespers and a short reflection in the Basilica, and then continuing with a grand feast in our Lyceum Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Click here for more information.

Father Ken Geraci shares a homily during the Fourth Sunday of Lent. It was given in the Basilica on March 15, 2026.