The word “epiphany” is the English translation of the Greek epiphaneia, meaning appearance, revelation, manifestation. The origin of the Feast–which was traditionally celebrated on January 6–may be traced to the…
MoreToday we begin the season of Advent, a time of preparation for the celebration of Christmas. Some of the most beloved Scripture readings during this season are taken from the…
MoreLots has been said and written about the Synod on Synodality which is currently underway in the Catholic Church. Some people have expressed grave concern while others are filled with…
MoreThe late Orthodox Patriarch Dimitrios I, recognizing the signs of the times, instituted the first Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation on September 1, 1989. The date was…
MoreI was born on June 9 and was baptized two days later. My baptism took place in the chapel of the Catholic hospital where I was born. The pictures my…
MoreWe warmly welcome Patrick Schneider, who begins his tenure as Director of Music at The Basilica on Monday, August 7. You are invited to get to know Patrick via this…
MoreThe past few months have been filled with gratitude, sadness and all sorts of emotions caused by the retirement of our longtime music director, Teri Larson. Teri and I started…
MoreOn Pentecost 2018, I had an unexpectedly profound experience during the celebration of the Eucharist. Fr. Bauer was the celebrant, and I was the Master of Ceremonies sitting next to…
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