Celebrating 20 Years of Music with Dr. Peter Latona
August 1 marks the 20th anniversary of Dr. Peter Latona’s appointment as Director of Music at the Basilica.
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Behind the Melodies: The Music of the Organs of the Basilica
This summer, the organists of the Basilica have produced a collection of videos showcasing the majestic instruments and talented musicians…
Glorifying the Mystery of Love: St. Peter Julian Eymard
“Belong entirely to God through love, entirely to your neighbor through a gracious charity, entirely to the divine Eucharist by…
Basilica Announces New Director of Liturgy: Father Ismael Ayala to Succeed Father Michael Weston
His Eminence, Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory, Archbishop of Washington and Chairman of the National Shrine Board of Trustees, has released…
The God Who Hears: The Story of St. Lazarus
On July 29, we celebrate the feast day of St. Martha, in addition to her siblings, St. Mary, and St.…
Basilica Insider: The Knights Tower Carillon
Piercing the heavens at an awe-inspiring height of 329 feet, the Knights Tower is rivaled in the Capitol only by the Washington Monument.
3 Prayers for Grandparents
“Even to your old age I am he, even when you turn gray I will carry you. I have made,…
What We Can Learn from St. Lawrence of Brindisi
“The Holy Spirit sweetens the yoke of the divine law and lightens its weight, so that we may observe God’s…
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel: A Virtual Tour
As we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on July 16, we invite you to reflect on…
Glorifying God in the Ordinary: St. Bonaventure
On July 15, we celebrate the Feast of St. Bonaventure, who was known for his spiritual leadership in the Franciscan…