Liturgy at the Basilica: An Inside Look
At Mary’s Shrine, pilgrims and visitors can encounter Christ through His Blessed Mother, the Word, the Sacraments, and Devotions. What…
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A Guide to the Luminous Mysteries at the Basilica
Instituted by Pope John Paul II in 2002 in his apostolic letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae, the Luminous Mysteries…
Honoring Our Lady of Lourdes in the Basilica
On February 11, we celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. The Basilica honors the Blessed Mother under this…
Celebrating Josephine Bakhita’s Story of Hope
On February 8, we celebrate the Feast of Saint Josephine Bakhita, the patroness of Sudan and victims of human trafficking.…
A Moment in History: The Coronation Tiara of Pope Paul VI
Over fifty years ago, 6 February 1968, Archbishop Luigi Raimondi, Apostolic Delegate to the United States…
What Does the Bible Say about Love?
If I speak in human and angelic tongues but do not have love, I am a resounding gong or a…
Why We Celebrate the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
“God enters the temple not as a powerful ruler but as a little child in his Mother’s arms. The King…
Honoring Saint Brigid, Patroness of Ireland, in the Basilica
On February 1, we celebrate the Feast of Saint Brigid of Ireland, dubbed a “fiery sunbeam of love” by historian…
Saint John Bosco’s Heart for Orphans
On January 31, we celebrate the Feast of Saint John Bosco, whose heart for orphans inspired the founding of the…
The Man Who Shaped 700 Years of Catholic Doctrine: Saint Thomas Aquinas
But sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you…