Weekly Reflections

Our Welcoming Community

Aug 28, 2024 Comments Off on Our Welcoming Community
February 12 @ 8:40 am

Hello! By way of introduction, my name is Julie Craven, and I am delighted to join The Basilica of Saint Mary staff as Director of Marketing. A condo in downtown…

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Celebrate The Basilica’s First Season of Creation

Aug 22, 2024 Comments Off on Celebrate The Basilica’s First Season of Creation
February 12 @ 8:40 am

As the earth cycles annually through its seasons, so too does the Church distinguish different seasons of the year. It marks these revolving liturgical seasons with intention, changing color, incense,…

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A Legacy of Beauty and Inspiration

Aug 2, 2024 Comments Off on A Legacy of Beauty and Inspiration
February 12 @ 8:40 am

It’s an exciting time at The Basilica. We are on the cusp of a once in a lifetime opportunity to leave a legacy of beauty and inspiration for future generations.…

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What do you look forward to at The Basilica? 

Jul 27, 2024 Comments Off on What do you look forward to at The Basilica? 
February 12 @ 8:40 am

I always enjoy hearing what members of our community are looking forward to at The Basilica. Couples will tell me how excited they are for their wedding and parents with…

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May Hope Fill Your Hearts

Jul 12, 2024 Comments Off on May Hope Fill Your Hearts
February 12 @ 8:40 am

As we prayerfully plan programming for the upcoming year at The Basilica, we have been drawn to the theme of Hope. Pope Benedict XVI offered a powerful and provocative Encyclical…

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National Eucharistic Pilgrims

Jun 18, 2024 Comments Off on National Eucharistic Pilgrims
February 12 @ 8:40 am

The Lord said to her in reply, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only one thing. Mary has chosen the better part…

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Solidarity Across Borders

Jun 7, 2024 Comments Off on Solidarity Across Borders
February 12 @ 8:40 am

The issue of immigration is polarizing, yet critical for our country. I have had the opportunity to travel to Mexico to observe and engage in two different experiences that offer…

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Ordinary Time in an Extraordinary Place

May 30, 2024 Comments Off on Ordinary Time in an Extraordinary Place
February 12 @ 8:40 am

On May 20, we returned to Ordinary Time. During this period of our church year, we are called to deepen our relationship with Christ by listening and learning from the…

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