Episode 680: What Are the Sisters Reading for the Month of November?
The monthly series called "What Are the Sisters Reading?" continues. The guest for the month of November is from the Daughters of Saint Paul. Sister Kathryn Hermes, FSP, reflects about Fr. John Riccardo's book called "Rescued: The Unexpected and Extraordinary News of the Gospel," which shares that the Gospel is not merely good news but explosive, life-changing news that will help us see the world through God's lens, with a clear vision of the future. 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.
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Episode 679: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's October 30th Messenger Newsletter
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 shares about issues of importance to Catholics in the upcoming Virginia elections and the importance of voting with your conscience according to Catholic teachings. He also shares about how the parish's giving platform will shift, starting on Nov. 5, 2025, from Faith Direct to ParishSoft Giving. Click here to learn more. He adds that he will be praying for all parishioners and school families during his upcoming pilgrimage to Rome with a group of Basilica parishioners. To submit your prayer requests to him and the pilgrims, share your request by clicking here by Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at noon. To access the Virginia Catholic Conference to learn more about the issues at stake in the upcoming elections, click here.
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Episode 678: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's October 23rd Messenger Newsletter
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 shares about October being the Month of the Rosary and the importance of praying the Rosary as a family. He also invites the public to attend a free concert to celebrate our new organ, which will be held in the church tomorrow evening, October 24th, at 7 p.m. The concert will feature Paul Jacobs, a Grammy-award winning organist. Click here for more information and to reserve your seat(s).
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Episode 677: Father Peter Clem's Homily for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Father Peter Clem, a parochial vicar, shares a homily during the Twenty-Ninth Sunday of Ordinary Time. It was given in the Basilica on October 19, 2025.
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Episode 676: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's October 16th Messenger Newsletter
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 shares about Pope Leo's recent video on World Mission Sunday and the importance of being a missionary. (You can check out the video by clicking here.) Tickets are still available for "Divine Libations," an evening of faith, gourmet food and delicious wine pairing on Oct. 18 from 6:30-9 p.m. in our Lyceum Auditorium, 313 Duke Street. Tickets are $75, but they are going fast, so buy yours today. Click here to find out how to get your tickets today. Father Hathaway also invites the public to attend a free concert to celebrate our new organ, which will be held in the church on Friday evening, October 24th, at 7 p.m. The concert will feature Paul Jacobs, a Grammy-award winning organist. Click here for more information and to reserve your seat(s).
Founded in 1795, the Basilica of Saint Mary in Old Town Alexandria is the first Catholic Church established in Virginia. Pope Francis named the church a minor basilica on December 6, 2017 due to its important role in the growth of the Catholic Church in North America.
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