Episode 642: A Conversation about “Prudence and Patriotism: St. Thomas More’s Dynamic Approach"
Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast
Release Date: 05/23/2025
Episode 653: What are the Sisters Reading during the Month of July?
Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast
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 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
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Episode 652: Father Hathaway Shares a Homily on the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul
Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast
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
Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast
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
Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast
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...
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Episode 649: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's June 12th Messenger Newsletter
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, 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!
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Episode 648: Father James Searby Shares a Homily during Pentecost Sunday
Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast
Father James Searby, a parochial vicar, shares a homily during Pentecost Sunday. It was given in the Basilica on June 8, 2025.
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Episode 647: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's June 5th Messenger Newsletter
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 reflects on Pentecost Sunday, which occurs this Sunday, June 8, especially as it relates to the power of the Holy Spirit to change lives. He also congratulates all the 8th-graders set to graduate tomorrow from the Basilica School and invites all families to join the Hallow app, which is the number one prayer and meditation app in the...
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Episode 646: Father Edward Hathaway Shares a Homily during the Ascension of the Lord
Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast
Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector of the Basilica, shares a homily during the Seventh Sunday of Easter, the Ascension of the Lord. It was given in the Basilica on June 1, 2025.
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Episode 645: What are the Sisters Reading during the Month of June?
Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast
In this episode, the monthly series called “What Are the Sisters Reading?” continues. For the month of June, Sister Emily Beata Marsh, FSP, and Sister Maria Grace Dateno, FSP, share about a book called " by Kathleen Hoenke and Bill Jacobs, Catholic ecologists of the Saint Kateri Conservation Center. This illustrated guide introduces children ages 9-11 to the science and wonder of the created world, plus topics in Catholic social teaching and environmental stewardship, through descriptions of the biomes and species of the United States and Canada, nature journal prompts, hands-on...
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Episode 644: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's May 29th Messenger Newsletter
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 reflects on the Ascension of our Lord and what that means for us as Christians. He also invites all school families and parishioners to a 5K run-walk on Saturday morning, May 31st, called "Run with Haste." Click for more details and to register. In addition, he invites all school families and parishioners to a Basilica School pageant,...
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