Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Preparing to Become the Mother of God
According to tradition, Our Lady was solemnly consecrated to God as an infant in the temple of the Lord…
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Reflecting on Veterans Day and the Patron Saint of Soldiers
Because of his love of peace, St. Martin of Tours’ feast day has traditionally been used as a day to sign peace treaties…
Celebrating the Feast of Saint Elizabeth
On November 5, we celebrate the Feast of Saint Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist. Saint Elizabeth was also…
Saint Charles Borromeo: a “Light of Charity”
On November 4, we celebrate the Feast of Saint Charles of Borromeo, who is remembered for his humanitarian and reform efforts…
A Guide to November Events at the Basilica
From a special concert by the Choir of the Basilica on All Souls Day to the first-ever Mass of the Americas, November is an eventful month…
Remembering the Faithful Departed: All Saints Day and All Souls Day at the Basilica
All Saints Day and All Souls Day provide us with the opportunity to reflect on the faithful who have gone before us…
Honoring the Legacy of Saint John Paul II
On October 22, we celebrate the Feast of Saint John Paul II. Saint John Paul II was the first reigning Pope to visit the Shrine, and was beloved for…
St. Luke the Evangelist: Sharing the Powerful Truth of the Gospel
“Since many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the events that have been fulfilled among us, just as those…
Three Remarkable Characteristics of Saint Teresa of Ávila
On October 15, we celebrate the Memorial of Saint Teresa of Jesus, more commonly known as Saint Teresa of Ávila…
From the U.S. Air Force to America’s Catholic Church: A Conversation with Dee Steel
How do you get from the United States Air Force Academy to the Basilica? Today, Dee Steel tells us about…