Raising the Cup of Salvation: The Symbolism of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus
The Blessed Virgin Mary shared in the sufferings of her divine son Jesus in a unique way. Saint John recounts…
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5 Things You Should Know About St. James the Apostle
Who is St. James? The Bible tells us that he was a fisherman-turned fisher of men – one of Jesus’…
Encouragement for Grandparents: Verses, Prayers, and Reflections
Meditate upon a collection of posts of encouragement for grandparents from the Basilica’s blog, with Scripture, prayers, and more.
5 Things You Didn’t Know About the Knights Tower Carillon
At 329 feet tall, the Knights Tower is one of the iconic visual hallmarks of the National Shrine. Not only…
Marian Virtues in Sculpture: A Virtual Tour
With more than 80 chapels and oratories honoring Mary, the Basilica is proud to represent the peoples, cultures, and traditions…
5 Saints to Know This July
From the apostles Thomas and James, to brave women like Maria Goretti and Kateri Tekakwitha, these saints each have something to teach us.
A Prayer to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Did you know that the origins of the devotion to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel date back over 750 years?…
5 Things to See at the Basilica This Summer
With calm gardens, glittering mosaics, and serene chapels, the Basilica’s grounds offer a variety of places to pray, reflect, and grow closer to our Heavenly Father…
Virtually Experience the Incarnation Dome
One of the central mysteries of our faith is the doctrine of the Incarnation – that the Word became Flesh,…
10 Fun Facts About the Architecture of the Basilica
Do you know how many train cars it took to haul the limestone used to build the Basilica’s exterior walls, or how tall the Knight’s Tower Carillon is? In today’s post…
