Weekly Reflections

The Universal King

Nov 24, 2023 Comments Off on The Universal King
December 6 @ 8:36 am

Anyone who is an even intermittent reader of my social media posts knows that I am quite enamored with the British Royal Family. My interest started at age nine, when…

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Love Your Neighbor As Yourself

Nov 10, 2023 Comments Off on Love Your Neighbor As Yourself
December 6 @ 8:36 am

In his homily on All Saints Day, Fr. Daniel Griffith spoke of the challenges we face in our society and in our church: We live in a time of deep…

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Grateful for Your Support of Our Parish

Nov 4, 2023 Comments Off on Grateful for Your Support of Our Parish
December 6 @ 8:36 am

The year 2023 has passed by in a blur. As I consider all that has happened my heart is filled with gratitude. My circle of friends and my colleagues at…

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Tenderness and Love

Oct 5, 2023 Comments Off on Tenderness and Love
December 6 @ 8:36 am

I had the opportunity to spend a few days with my brother and sister-in-law in New York, recently. My brother is suffering from ALS and is experiencing deep and significant…

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Faith Formation: Back to School

Sep 8, 2023 Comments Off on Faith Formation: Back to School
December 6 @ 8:36 am

It’s back to school time and our Faith Formation programs are getting ready to welcome students back. At The Basilica we offer a vibrant selection of programs for children, families,…

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A Digital Basilica Community

Aug 30, 2023 Comments Off on A Digital Basilica Community
December 6 @ 8:36 am

“I am looking for a church and a community and have a few questions about Catholicism.” Amidst a myriad of emails, this simple yet profound entreaty last week immediately stood…

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Journeying Together Toward Healing

Aug 24, 2023 Comments Off on Journeying Together Toward Healing
December 6 @ 8:36 am

The Basilica of Saint Mary has many ministries that invite people to connect at important transitional moments of their lives. Something may happen that sparks a need to reach out…

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The National Black Catholic Congress

Jul 18, 2023 Comments Off on The National Black Catholic Congress
December 6 @ 8:36 am

According to Pew Research, there are currently around 3 million Black Catholics in the United States. This makes up about 4% of American Catholics. The history of Black Catholics in…

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