“God used John the Baptist to prepare the people to follow Jesus… Like John, we are called to point the way to Jesus. -Rev. Msgr. Walter R. Rossi, Rector #johnthebaptist #disciple #catholic | Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Thousands of pilgrims. Hundreds of clergy. Countless prayers. All united in the Church’s witness to the sanctity of human life. Scenes from an 11-minute liturgical procession for the Opening Mass of the National Prayer Vigil for Life. #marchforlife #catholic #abortion #basilica | Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

145K views · 1.7K reactions | On December 8, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. What exactly is the Immaculate Conception? This video explains. *Photo credit spelling correction: "Gregory Schmitz" should be Gregory A. Shemitz | United States Conference of Catholic Bishops | Facebook

The Magnificent Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC | Maymay sa Magbalantay