Episode 653: What are the Sisters Reading during the Month of July?
In this episode, the monthly series called “What Are the Sisters Reading?” continues. For the month of July, Sister Emily Beata Marsh, FSP, shares about a book called “Prayer Takes Us Home: The Theology and Practice of Christian Prayer,” by Father Gerhard Lohfink, a Jesuit priest from Germany. The book introduces the reader to the theology of prayer. We hope that, by listening to this podcast, you will be enticed to read this book. 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 652: Father Hathaway Shares a Homily on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul
Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. It was given in the Basilica on June 29, 2025.
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Episode 651: Father Joseph Townsend Shares a Homily during the Feast of Corpus Christi
Father Joseph Townsend, a parochial vicar, shares a homily during the Feast of Corpus Christi. It was given in the Basilica on June 22, 2025.
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Episode 650: Faith Matters with Father Edward Hathaway
Faith Matters is a bi-weekly Basilica of Saint Mary podcast that features conversations with Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, on topics of interest to Basilica parishioners and the Universal Church. Today's episode centers on the Eucharist, as Father Hathaway invites parishioners to participate in the parish's June 22nd Corpus Christi Eucharistic Procession and points out why it's important to be reverent to the fact that Jesus is fully present -- Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity in the Eucharist -- citing a recent TV show that mocked the Eucharist. All are invited to take part in our traditional Corpus Christi procession following the 5 p.m. Mass on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Clergy and parishioners will participate in this prayerful, joyous witness to our core Catholic belief in the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. After the Mass, we will process with the Blessed Sacrament, south along Royal Street, to the school gym at 400 Green Street, and back to the Basilica for Benediction. Following Benediction, there will be a reception in the courtyard at 314 Duke Street that will feature Perrier, Prosecco and popsicles.
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Episode 649: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's June 12th 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, the last of this school year, Fr. Hathaway thanks all the school families for choosing the Basilica school, and he also thanked Mr. Loia and all the school staff and teachers for their dedicated work. He also shared what his summer wishes are for all the students and their families. Have a blessed next several months!
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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