Reflections upon the Life and Legacy of John the Baptist
With the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, we reflect upon the life and legacy of the…
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2 Marian Devotions at the Basilica: The Immaculate Heart of Mary & The Miraculous Medal
Two corresponding Marian devotions – the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Miraculous Medal – are represented in chapels at…
Why do nearly one million people visit the Basilica each year?
The Basilica hosts nearly one million people from across the globe each year. Basilica Docent Tom Wong shares his insight into…
The Five Domes of the Basilica and the Story They Tell
The Feast of the Most Holy Trinity is approaching – a special day dedicated to reflecting upon the sacred beauty…
The Trinity Dome and the Feast of the Blessed Trinity
With the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity approaching, we’d like to take a moment to reflect on this Holy…
Celebrating Mary as Mother of the Church
June 10 marks this year’s celebration of the memorial of Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. In 1964, at…
3 Marian Prayers: Our Lady of China, Our Mother of Africa, Our Lady of Vailankanni
The many chapels and oratories dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the…
Mary and Elizabeth’s Joy: The Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Celebrated on May 31, the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary commemorates the Virgin Mary’s visit to…
An Inside Look at the Basilica with Docent Tom Wong
A docent – a volunteer guiding a group or individual as they experience the sights, sounds, and heart of the…
An Exclusive Interview with the National Symphony Orchestra
For the first time in almost twenty years, the National Symphony Orchestra will perform a free concert in the Great…
