“Born for Greater Things”: The Life of Stanislaus Kostka
“I was born for greater things.” – St. Stanislaus Kostka Recognized as the patron saint of the young, St. Stanislaus…
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Who invented the term “Catholic Church”?
Did you know that St. Ignatius of Antioch is believed to be the first person to refer to the Church…
The God of Surprises: Stories of God’s Providence in the Bible
The Bible is filled with stories of individuals who God set on paths wildly different than what they planned –individuals who God surprised.
Saint Hedwig: Mother of the Poor
On October 16, the Church observes the feast of Saint Hedwig, Patroness of Silesia. A devoted woman with a compassionate…
A Prayer to Mary, Queen of Missions
As we celebrate the 56th anniversary of the dedication of the Mary Queen of Missions Chapel, we invite you to reflect upon this prayer and learn more about the chapel where it is featured at the Basilica.
Guest Reflection: Fr. Jim Gardiner on the Life of St. Francis of Assisi
As the Church celebrates the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi on October 4, we invite you to read a reflection from Fr. Jim Gardiner, a Franciscan Friar of the Atonement, on his life and legacy.
4 Ways to Tour the Basilica
Whether you’re new to the D.C. area and interested in touring for the first time, or you’re considering coming on pilgrimage with your church, the Basilica offers a variety of tours…
Breaker of Heresy: The Rosary and the Blessed Mother
Learn about the spiritual tools we recommend for praying the Rosary and discover how to grow deeper in your relationship with Christ and His Mother.
5 Saints to Know This October
Throughout October, the Church celebrates a host of saints with memorials and feast days, remembering the faithfulness of the cloud of witnesses that surrounds us…
Take the Quiz: How well do you know America’s Catholic Church?
Whether you’re a long-time reader of the blog or here for the first time, we invite you to test your knowledge about the National Shrine…