The Spiritual Leadership of St. Bernard of Clairvaux
On August 20, we celebrate the Memorial of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, Doctor and Abbot of the Church. One of…
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Why We Celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption
Commemorating Mary’s assumption into heaven, the Solemnity of the Assumption is celebrated on August 15.
Making the LEGO Basilica: A Conversation with Artist John Davisson
With 8,100 individual parts, the first-ever LEGO model of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is truly a marvel…
Basilica Insider: The Making of The Universal Call to Holiness
One of the largest relief sculptures in the world, The Universal Call to Holiness offers an awe-inspiring visualization of a…
“For Such a Time as This” – the Story of Esther
This post is the fourth installment in the Basilica’s Biblical Figures series, which highlights the stories of the individuals throughout…
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.…
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…