#The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

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Read Every Day in October

At the end of last month, I saw an advertisement for the American Cancer Society‘s Read Every Day in October Challenge. And boy did I get excited. I enjoy the opportunity to read more, and this sort of challenge is something I can easily hold myself accountable for. Typically I read nothing but Halloween/Horror in October, but I had a few books on my faith that I wanted to read as well, which…

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Basilica of the National Shrine, Washington D.C., United States: The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is a Catholic minor basilica and national shrine in Washington D.C. It is the largest Catholic church building in North America and is also the tallest habitable building in Washington, D.C. Wikipedia

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Epiphany of the Lord (Isaiah 60:1-6)

Epiphany is a celebration of light – that Christ came to this earth as a child and became like us.

Adoration of the Magi, Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington D.C. “Arise, shine, for your light has come,    and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.See, darkness covers the earth    and thick darkness is over the peoples,but the Lord rises upon you    and his glory appears over you.Nations will come to your light,    and kings to the brightness of your…

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"Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, Pray for Us!" #SaintsoftheDay #OrateProNobis

📷 Front Facade of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington DC, USA / #LawrenceOP / #Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0). #Catholic_Priest #CatholicPriestMedia

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Inside America's Catholic Church – Exclusive Look at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington DC, Ahead of Next Week's Papal Conclave | The Gateway Pundit | by James Rose

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/04/inside-americas-catholic-church-exclusive-look-basilica-national/

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20 de abril de 2025

DOMINGO DE PASCUA DE LA RESURRECCIÓN DEL SEÑOR

Lectura del Evangelio: Jn 20,1-9

"Entonces entró también el otro discípulo, el que había llegado primero al sepulcro, y vio y creyó, pues aún no entendían la Escritura de que tenía que resucitar de entre los muertos."

(Jn 20,8-9)

¡Celebren la gloria de la Resurrección y compartan la alegre noticia de Cristo Resucitado!

LAN

¡Aleluya!

¡Felices Pascuas!

BASÍLICA DEL SANTUARIO NACIONAL DE LA INMACULADA CONCEPCIÓN, 400 Michigan Ave. N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017-1506

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U.S. bishops designate National Shrine as Jubilee 2025 pilgrimage site

The U.S. bishops on Tuesday designated the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., as a special pilgrimage site for the 2025 Jubilee Year. 

A jubilee is a special holy year of grace and pilgrimage that happens at least once every 25 years. The pope can call for extraordinary jubilee years, such as the 2016 Year of Mercy, more often. During the jubilee, Catholics are encouraged to make a pilgrimage to Rome. For pilgrims who can’t travel to Rome, the bishops are expected to designate important local shrines and pilgrimage sites as special sites for the jubilee, according to the USCCB. 

“Visiting the basilica is a powerful way to take advantage of the grace of the jubilee and to be filled with the hope that flows from the embrace of our Mother,” Archbishop Timothy Broglio, archbishop of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, and president of the USCCB, said in a statement shared with CNA. 

One grace that “pilgrims of hope” on the jubilee may obtain is the “jubilee indulgence.” This grace is granted by the Holy Father to anyone who travels to any sacred jubilee site, whether in Rome, the Holy Land, or a locally designated sacred site.  

Monsignor Walter Rossi, rector of the National Shrine, shared his gratitude “for the privilege of designating Mary’s shrine as a special place of pilgrimage for the holy year.”

“This honor will provide a moment of grace for all ‘pilgrims of hope’ during the jubilee year and will be especially beneficial to those who are unable to travel to Rome to pass through the Holy Doors and obtain the jubilee indulgence,” Rossi said in a statement shared with CNA. 

A spokesperson for the U.S. bishops told CNA that the National Shrine is the only special place of pilgrimage designated by the U.S. bishops — but diocesan bishops may designate their own cathedrals and basilicas.  

Kate Quiñones, December 19, 2024

Adapted from www.catholicnewsagency.com

Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

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Frequent visitors to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., may recognize security guard Leroy Jackson (who grew up in Chicagoland) for his warm smile and friendly demeanor. But what many people don’t know is he was a groundbreaking professional football player in the NFL -- watch an interview with him by the Knights of Columbus.

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1/12/2025 Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, DC

I got a Camp Snap camera from Christmas this year and these were the first photos taken with it. They have some different filter options to download but these turned out pretty cool.

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So, is Texas gonna send someone to hammer their 95 point diss track about the Pope onto the doors of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception?

There’s nothing funnier than American Trad Caths revealing that they’re just Presbyterians that think Baroque looks cool

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Hành hương Washington DC, Maryland & Philadelphia Mar 24-28, 2025

*Washington DC: Viếng Vương cung Thánh Đường Đức Mẹ Vô nhiễm ( Basilica of the National of the Immaculate Conception) – Đền Thờ Quốc Gia Thánh Gioan Phaolô II (The Saint John Paul II National Shrine) – Nhà Thờ Quốc Gia Washington ( Washington National Cathedral) – Tham quan DC *Maryland: Viếng Hang Đá Đức Mẹ Lộ Đức (National Shrine Grotto of Lady of Lourdes) – Đền Thờ Quốc Gia Thánh Elizabeth…

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Hypothetical Neuroanatomy Vernacular

Mapping the brain and renaming its crucial areas, such as each gyrus, with the names of cathedrals and basilicas from the Catholic religion is an imaginative way to reframe neuroscience with cultural and architectural references. Here's how this could look conceptually:

Frontal Lobe: Precentral Gyrus (Motor Cortex): St. Peter's Basilica (Vatican City) – This gyrus is essential for voluntary motor movements, much like how St. Peter's is a central figure in the Vatican, symbolizing leadership. Superior Frontal Gyrus: Notre-Dame Cathedral (Paris, France) – Known for cognitive functions like self-awareness, similar to the iconic and reflective grandeur of Notre-Dame. Middle Frontal Gyrus: St. Paul's Cathedral (London, UK) – Associated with complex thinking and decision-making, just as St. Paul's is a historic site for public discourse and debate. Inferior Frontal Gyrus: Sagrada Família (Barcelona, Spain) – Tied to language processing and creativity, which aligns with the artistic and unique design of Sagrada Família.

Parietal Lobe: Postcentral Gyrus (Somatosensory Cortex): Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela (Spain) – This area processes sensory information, akin to the pilgrimages to Santiago de Compostela, symbolizing a gathering of experiences. Superior Parietal Lobule: Cologne Cathedral (Germany) – Involved in spatial orientation and perception, reminiscent of Cologne's towering structure, which dominates the city's skyline. Inferior Parietal Lobule: Duomo di Milano (Milan Cathedral) (Italy) – Functions in integrating sensory information, paralleling the complex and intricate design of Milan Cathedral. Temporal Lobe: Superior Temporal Gyrus: Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (Washington, D.C., USA) – Important for auditory processing, like how this basilica represents a hub of sound, liturgy, and music. Middle Temporal Gyrus: St. Mark's Basilica (Venice, Italy) – Plays a role in semantic memory, just as St. Mark's is central to the cultural and historical memory of Venice. Inferior Temporal Gyrus: Basilica of Guadalupe (Mexico City, Mexico) – Related to visual processing, echoing the iconic image of the Virgin of Guadalupe, an important visual symbol in Catholicism.

Occipital Lobe: Cuneus: Chartres Cathedral (France) – Involved in basic visual processing, akin to Chartres’ famous stained glass, symbolizing the transmission of light and vision. Lingual Gyrus: Basilica di San Francesco (Assisi) (Italy) – Tied to visual recognition, similar to the frescoes of Assisi, which convey visual narratives and stories.

Limbic System: Cingulate Gyrus: Cathedral of Brasília (Brazil) – Associated with emotion and behavior regulation, comparable to the modern and innovative design of Brasília's cathedral, symbolizing new directions and forms of expression. Parahippocampal Gyrus: Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Montmartre, Paris) – Involved in memory encoding, like how the basilica's hilltop location provides a panoramic memory of Paris. Hippocampus: St. Stephen's Cathedral (Vienna, Austria) – Essential for memory and learning, much like St. Stephen’s serves as a historical and cultural repository. Insula: Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (Florence) (Italy) – Involved in emotional processing and bodily awareness, much like the dome of Santa Maria del Fiore, which is an architectural marvel inspiring awe and emotional response.

Cerebellum: Westminster Cathedral (London, UK) – Known for motor coordination and balance, comparable to Westminster's architectural balance and historical significance.

Brainstem: Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano (Rome) (Italy) – A vital structure for life support functions, just as San Giovanni in Laterano is one of the most ancient and essential basilicas in Catholicism, serving as the ecclesiastical seat of the Pope.

Corpus Callosum: Cathedral of Seville (Spain) – Facilitates communication between brain hemispheres, similar to Seville's cathedral, which bridges Gothic, Renaissance, and Moorish architectural styles.

This thematic naming not only assigns each area of the brain a cultural landmark but also allows for a creative representation of their function and significance, blending neuroscience with art, history, and spirituality.

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Archbishop Broglio to Celebrate Annual Memorial Mass for Father Vincent R. Capodanno, MM, Servant of God

WASHINGTON, DC— The annual Memorial Mass for Father Vincent R. Capodanno, MM, Servant of God, will take place at 6:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, in the Crypt Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Michigan Avenue, Northeast, Washington, DC.  His Excellency, the Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, J.C.D., Archbishop for the Military Services, USA,…

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16 men to be ordained to the priesthood in Washington, DC

Source null / Credit: Vatican Media The Archdiocese of Washington is set to ordain 16 men to the priesthood later this month, an increase of 10 compared with 2023.  According to the archdiocese, the Mass of Ordination will take place June 15 at 10 a.m. at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. The Mass will be livestreamed on the archdiocesan YouTube channel. The…