St. Lawrence and the True Treasure of the Church
The feast of St. Lawrence is celebrated on August 10. As a deacon in the early Church in Rome, St.…
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The Meaning of the Transfiguration of the Lord
On August 6, we celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. At the Basilica, the Transfiguration is depicted…
Honoring Our Lady of China at the Basilica
On August 3, 2002, the mosaic of Our Lady of China was dedicated. Residing in the west nave stair hall…
The Significance of the Dignities of the Basilica
One of the most significant events in the life of the National Shrine was when it was elevated to the rank of a minor basilica…
Faces of the Basilica: A Knight of Columbus Tells His Story
“Mary is my name. Mary is my sound. For Knights to God and country bound and all who hear my…
A Testament to God’s Deliverance: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
Even when king heated his furnace to seven times the usual temperature, none of the flames could touch Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego.
St. Camillus de Lellis: Demonstrating Christ’s Love to the Sick
As you go, make this proclamation: “The kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse…
Basilica Insider: The Art of Mary Stratton in America’s Catholic Church
The name Mary Chase Stratton may not be familiar to most American Catholics, but her indelible mark on sacred art…
Jonah: A Story of God’s Mercy
The story of Jonah is one with unusual characters: an unwilling witness, a giant fish, and an evil nation.
Celebrating the Anniversary of the Incarnation Dome
“For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of…