Pope Francis on the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Pope Francis gives us a great gift in his 2014 series of catecheses, or instruction, on the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. Read a short teaching from Pope Francis' on each gift.
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St. Philip Neri - Saint of the Day
Fr. Jack Hurley speaks about our saint of the day for Tuesday, May 26, St. Philip Neri.
Remembering Pope John Paul II's 1979 Visit to St. Matthew's
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May 18, 2020 marked the centennial of the birth of Pope St. John Paul II, the longest reigning pope in modern history. The milestone has brought to memory the Pope's visit and celebration of Mass at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle on October 6, 1979, when he preached to 1,500 diocesan priests. Read the Washington Post article covering this historic event, scanned from the Cathedral archives.
St. Rita of Cascia
Fr Jack Hurley speaks about St. Rita of Cascia, the Saint of the Day for Friday, May 22.
Praying the Rosary with Pope Francis
Pope Francis has written a letter of encouragement for the faithful to take up the Rosary in May. It includes Rosary helps and the text of two prayers that he invites us to pray with him at the end of each Rosary. Read Pope Francis' Letter to the Faithful. Print a copy of the two Rosary prayers.
Marian News
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Our May celebrations include the May 1 Memorial of St. Joseph the Worker, and these special Marian prayers:
- On Friday, May 1, Archbishop Gregory joined with bishops from across the United States and Canada to reconsecrate the two nations to the maternal care of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary. Watch the video of this prayer service held at the Basilica. Read more in the Catholic Standard.
Pope Francis has written a letter of encouragement for the faithful to take up the Rosary in May. It includes Rosary helps and the text of two prayers that he invites us to pray with him at the end of each Rosary. Read Pope Francis' Letter to the Faithful. Print a copy of the two Rosary prayers.
Springs of Water, Bless the Lord!
On Sundays, especially in Easter Time, you may witness and experience the sprinkling of water as a memorial of Baptism. After inviting us to renew our baptismal promises, Msgr. Jameson celebrated this rite at the 11:30am Mass last Sunday. The Mass was celebrated in the St. Anthony Chapel. To see more of the Cathedral, take our virtual tour. Watch the entire Mass for the 3rd Sunday of Easter, April 26.
Reconsecration of United States to Our Blessed Mother
Watch and join in prayer this Friday, May 1 as Archbishop Gregory joins with bishops from across the United States and Canada to re-consecrate the two nations to the maternal care of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary. Read more in the Catholic Standard.
Celebrating Eastertide with the Psalms
Praise God with a line from the Psalms on each of the 50 days of Easter - psalm lines are selected to inspire YOU to discover new ways of, and reasons for, praising God! Download a pdf file with the 50 psalm lines, courtesy of the Office of Catechesis of the Archdiocese of Washington.
Happy Eastertide!
Christ is risen! Alleluia!
He is truly risen! Alleluia!
A blessed and joyful Easter season to all our parishioners and friends, from Msgr. Jameson and all the the priests, deacons and staff of St. Matthew's Cathedral! We continue our prayers for those from St. Matthew's who would have been baptized or received into full communion with the Church during the Easter Vigil - our four Catechumens and ten Candidates - and for all Catechumens and Candidates throughout the Church of Washington and around the globe. As Msgr. Jameson wrote to parishioners and friends, we will celebrate with them soon. "When we do, it will indeed be a celebration!"
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