Episode 639: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's May 15th Messenger Newsletter
Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast
Release Date: 05/15/2025
Episode 640: Faith Matters with Father Edward Hathaway
Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast
Faith Matters is a new 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 includes the recent priest convocation Father Hathaway and his brother priests attended. He also offers some reflections on Pope Leo XIV.
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Episode 639: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's May 15th Messenger Newsletter
Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast
Faith Matters is a new 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 ties the virtue of the month at the school -- patience -- to the Blessed Mother, who was the epitome of patience during her life. May is referred to as the month of Mary, so it's a very appropriate topic.
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Episode 638: David Bereit Shares a Pro-Life Theology on Tap Talk
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Today's episode features David Bereit, an internationally acclaimed pro-life leader, strategic advisor, and passionate Catholic convert who is also the founder of 40 Days for Life. His Theology on Tap talk was called “Love, Life, and Liberation: Uncovering the Power and Purpose of Humanae Vitae.” It was recorded at Murphy's Grand Irish Pub in Alexandria, Virginia, on April 7, 2025.
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Episode 637: Father Edward Hathaway Shares a Homily during the Fourth Sunday of Easter
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Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the Fourth Sunday of Easter. It was given in the Basilica on May 11, 2025.
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Episode 636: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's May 8th Messenger Newsletter
Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast
Faith Matters is a new 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. Normally released via video, from now on Faith Matters will be recorded and released as a podcast. In this week’s episode, Fr. Hathaway shares about the virtue of the month at the school: patience. He also mentions the role the Holy Spirit plays during the Conclave to select a new pope and also in our lives. Please note: when this was recorded, the new pope -- which we now...
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Episode 635: Father Edward Hathaway Shares a Homily during the Third Sunday of Easter
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Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the Third Sunday of Easter. It was given in the Basilica on May 4, 2025.
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Episode 634: Deacon David Tines Reflects on His Time at the Basilica
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Transitional Deacon David Tines has been helping out at the Basilica since last August as part of his final year as a seminarian at Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland. His home diocese is the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska, where he will be ordained on May 24, 2025. His last weekend helping out at the parish was April 26-27, 2025. In this interview, he reflects on his time at the parish.
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Episode 633: Dr. Nicolas McAfee Previews His May 20th Conversation with Dr. Shaun Rieley on “Prudence and Patriotism: St. Thomas More’s Dynamic Approach"
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The guest in today's episode is Dr. Nicolas McAfee, the Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow at the Center for Thomas More Studies who, in the fall, will join the faculty of Christendom College as Assistant Professor of Political Science and Economics. He previews his May 20, 2025, conversation he will have with Dr. Shaun Rieley, the Director of Educational Programs & Teaching Fellow at Hillsdale College’s Washington, DC, campus, on the following topic: “Prudence and Patriotism: St. Thomas More’s Dynamic Approach.” Their conversation will occur on on May 20 at 7 p.m. in our Lyceum...
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Episode 632: What are the Sisters Reading during the Month of May?
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In this episode, the monthly series called “What Are the Sisters Reading?” continues. For the month of May, Sister Emily Beata Marsh, FSP, and Sister Kathryn James, FSP, share about a book called by Father Randy Stice, the director of the Office of Worship and Liturgy for the Diocese of Knoxville. The book weaves together liturgy, catechesis, the Catholic mystical tradition, insights from the saints, and practical ways to grow in your Eucharistic faith and devotion. Reawaken to the power and wonder of the Mass with this journey through the treasures of the Church’s...
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Episode 631: Deacon Alex Solsma Shares a Short Reflection on Divine Mercy during Divine Mercy Sunday
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Deacon Alex Solsma, a transitional deacon, shares a short reflection on Divine Mercy during Divine Mercy Sunday. It was recorded in the Basilica on April 27, 2025.
info_outlineFaith Matters is a new 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 ties the virtue of the month at the school -- patience -- to the Blessed Mother, who was the epitome of patience during her life. May is referred to as the month of Mary, so it's a very appropriate topic.