Episode 735: Faith Matters for the Basilica School of Saint Mary's May 7th Messenger Newsletter
Basilica of Saint Mary Podcast
Release Date: 05/07/2026
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Father Peter Clem, a Parochial Vicar at the Basilica, shares a homily during the Seventh Sunday of Easter. It was given in the Basilica on May 17, 2026.
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In today’s episode, Dr. Nicolas McAfee gave a talk called "Thomas More: Augustinian Statesman." It was recorded in our Lyceum auditorium on May 12, 2026.
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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 the importance of the Feast of the Ascension, which the Church celebrates on Sunday, May 17. He also invites all parishioners to attend a special Feast of the Ascension Concert tonight May 14th, in the Basilica at 7 p.m. Click to reserve your seats and to find out more. He also mentions the recent clergy changes. More...
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Father Edward Hathaway, the Rector at the Basilica, shares a homily during the Sixth Sunday of Easter. It was given in the Basilica on May 10, 2026.
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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 how to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary and how to grow in relationship with her during the month of May, which is dedicated to Our Lady. He also invites all parishioners to attend a special Feast of the Ascension Concert on Thursday, May 14th, in the Basilica at 7 p.m. Click to reserve your seats and to find out more. Also, don't...
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Today’s monthly series called “What Are the Sisters Reading?” continues with Sister Kathryn Hermes, FSP, sharing about the book called by Gerry Ken Crete. In this book Dr. Crete offers you his knowledge, insights, and experience in the hopes that you will experience not only relief from anxiety but inner harmony, greater life fulfillment, and a deeper more intimate relationship with God. 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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Father James Searby, a Parochial Vicar, shares a homily during the Fifth Sunday of Easter. It was given in the Basilica on May 3, 2026.
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Deacon Sam Martinez, shares a homily during the Fourth Sunday of Easter. It was given in the Basilica on April 26, 2026.
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Father Christopher Goodwin, a visiting priest, shares a homily during the Third Sunday of Easter. It was given in the Basilica on April 19, 2026.
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Dr. Nicolas McAfee, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science and Economics at Christendom College previews the May 12th 2026, conversation he will have at 7 p.m. in our Lyceum Auditorium (313 Duke St.) with Dr. Shaun Rieley, the Director of Educational Programs & Teaching Fellow at Hillsdale College’s Washington, D.C., campus. Their topic is titled “Thomas More: Augustinian Statesman.” Click for more information.
info_outlineFaith 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 how to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary and how to grow in relationship with her during the month of May, which is dedicated to Our Lady.
He also invites all parishioners to attend a special Feast of the Ascension Concert on Thursday, May 14th, in the Basilica at 7 p.m. Click here to reserve your seats and to find out more. Also, don't forget to honor your mother, grandmother, or godmother through our Mother's Day Novena of Masses by clicking here.