What is the Significance of Palm Sunday?
“Joyful acclamations at Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem, followed by his humiliation. Festive cries followed by brutal torture. This twofold mystery…
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Elijah: A Faithful Prophet in a Time of Adversity
Elijah was a mighty prophet during a turbulent time in Israel’s history…
Download the Spring-Summer 2021 Edition of the Mary’s Shrine Newsletter
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Irish Saints of the Basilica: A Virtual Tour
As we celebrate the Feast of St. Patrick, we are exploring the stories of some of Ireland’s most well-loved saints…
Lent: Why We Do What We Do: Part II
As we continue to observe the Lenten season, the priests of the Basilica discuss the practices that we associate with…
St. Joseph’s Example of Fatherhood: a Virtual Tour
Did you know that this year we celebrate the Year of St. Joseph? December 8, 2020 to December 8, 2021…
Great Women of the Bible: A Virtual Tour
The Bible is full of faithful women who glorified the Lord through their lives, and as we navigate life’s challenges…
Basilica Resumes 24 Hours for the Lord: 40 Hours Devotion
The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception will resume 40 Hours Devotion in observance of Pope Francis’…
Looking to Our Lady of Good Health in 2021
Known as “the Lourdes of the East,” the devotion to Our Lady of Good Health (Vailankanni) comes from India. As…
The National Shrine Shops Spring Collection
This spring, the staff at the National Shrine Shops have curated a list of their bestselling items for the seasons of Lent and Easter…