10 Fun Facts About Women Saints
This Women’s History Month, we invite you to discover 10 fun facts about women saints and learn how they responded in faith to God’s call in their lives, regardless of the consequences.
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Who was Aaron in the Bible?
Though many accounts of the Israelites’ flight from Egypt focus on the leadership of Moses, his younger brother Aaron also played an instrumental role in their journey to the Promised Land…
5 Facts About the Founder of the National Shrine
Had it not been for Bishop Thomas Shahan, the National Shrine as we know it may not have existed today. Learn about the visionary behind America’s Catholic Church.
The National Shrine Shops Spring 2024 Collection
Whether you’re looking for Catholic jewelry, Easter décor, or a new devotional book to read on rainy spring afternoons, we have a variety of items perfect for the season. Browse the National Shrine Shops Spring 2024 Collection!
Virtually Tour the Sorrowful Mysteries Chapels
As we observe Lent and prepare our hearts for the celebration of the Resurrection, we invite you to virtually tour the Sorrowful Mysteries chapels and learn more about their significance.
10 Saint Quotes on the Christian Life
In this collection of quotes from saints throughout the ages, gain insight on the meaning of the Christian life and find encouragement for your daily walk with the Lord…
What the Holy Fathers Say about Lent
Why should we give things up during Lent? How do penitence and fasting draw us closer to God? What is the Christian approach to the practice of charity? As we prepare our hearts…
The Ultimate Women of the Bible Quiz
Throughout the Bible, God has appointed women for mighty purposes, choosing them to serve Him in unexpected ways. This International Women’s Day, test your knowledge about the women of the Bible.
Preparing Our Hearts for Lent: Reflections, Prayers, and More
As you observe Lent, we invite you to read this collection of reflections, prayers, and more centered around this penitential season.
Basilica Insider: The Making of America’s Catholic Church
The making of the National Shrine spanned nearly a century, from the placing of the foundation stone in 1920 to the completion of the Trinity Dome, its “crowning jewel” in 2017.