In the fourth century, St. Athanasius was at the forefront of the theological fight against Arianism. His opposition won him many enemies, and throughout his lifetime, he continued to battle the heresy along with a slew of false accusations, lawsuits, and attacks.
Out of the 12 men called by Jesus to be disciples, Saints Philip and James the Younger are generally less well-known than many of their peers.
In this Basilica Book Club post, we explore five books for Catholic moms, covering a variety of topics from the practical to the spiritual.
In this fifth installment of our Saints of the Trinity Dome series, we invite you to learn more about St. Rose of Lima, St. Josephine Bakhita, and St. Frances Xavier Cabrini.
Jesus once told His disciples to be “wise as serpents and innocent as doves.” As Christians, we are called to seek wisdom. But what does that look like practically? The Bible is filled…
This month, we are delighted to announce the arrival of the National Shrine Shops Mother’s Day 2024 Collection. As we approach this special holiday, we invite you to explore…
As we celebrate her Memorial on April 29, we invite you to reflect on 10 quotes from her writings that continue to inspire the faithful today.
On April 23, the Church celebrates the feast day of Saint Adalbert of Prague. Despite facing untold animosity and persecution in his hometown, Adalbert remained vigilant in his efforts to share the gospel…
This month marks the 100th anniversary of the first public Mass held at the National Shrine on April 20, 1924.
On April 11 of this year, the Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Stanislaus of Szczepanów. A man of God who was unafraid to stand against the political powers of his time, Stanislaus is the patron saint of Poland.
