The Blessing of the Palms, as preserved in the Roman Rite, is a solemn liturgical act that anticipates the triumphal entrance of Christ.

Passion Sunday, observed on the Fifth Sunday of Lent in the Traditional Roman Rite, marks the beginning of Passiontide.

Let us follow Christ into His Sacred Passion.

In Passiontide, we behold the covering of the Crosses and sacred images, reminding us how Christ hid from his persecutors, as he prayed.

Fr. Scott A. Haynes On the night of His betrayal, the Lord Jesus Christ warned Peter that he would deny Him thrice; and this before the...

The encounter of Our Lord Jesus Christ with the Samaritan woman at the well and the account of Moses striking the rock in the wilderness.

The story of Susanna offers a striking parallel to the Christian’s journey.

As we continue our Lenten journey, may Laetare Sunday rekindle in us the joy of our redemption.

Jesus anoints the blind man with clay and tells him to wash in the pool of Siloam.

Fr. Scott A. Haynes The Ven. Fulton Sheen once remarked: “Never forget that there are only two philosophies to rule your life: the one of...

On the second Sunday of Lent, St. Paul tells us that we should "walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us."

Fr. Scott Haynes Meditation on 2 Corinthians 6:1-10 "And we helping do exhort you, that you receive not the grace of God in vain. For he...

This icon reminds us of the spiritual battles wrought in the midst of monasteries. Laity too must engage in battle. Virtue must conquer vice

As we begin the season of Lent, we begin with Ash Wednesday and the imposition of blessed ashes. We remember the account we must render.

Just before Ash Wednesday, Catholics traditionally observe "Shrovetide," or "Carnival."

Fr. Scott A. Haynes Septuagesmia Sunday unlined the virtue of faith; Sexagesmia focused on hope, and Quinquagesmia Sunday emphasizes...

The Biblical themes of Sexagesima Sunday teach us lessons that are ever relevant.

Fr. Scott Haynes discusses the revival of the Medieval Catholic tradition of burying the Alleluia on Septuagesima.

Septuagesima begins the pre-Lenten period. This video explains well the structure of pre-Lent and Lent and how wisely the Church instructs u

The parable of the weeds (Matt. 13) is one of the most profound teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ concerning the reality of good and evil.