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Clothed in Virtue as the Elect of God
St. Paul exhorts us to "put on" the virtues befitting those who are "elect of God, holy, and beloved."
Fr. Scott Haynes
Feb 84 min read

Susception Day
Fr. Scott Haynes When you are fond of someone you give them a nickname. When the Church is fond of one of its liturgical days, it gives...
Fr. Scott Haynes
Feb 27 min read


Vengeance is Mine
When we are tempted to vengeance, St. Paul exhorts us to leave that to the Lord. Christ Our Lord wants that we live in charity together.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Jan 265 min read


Cana's Wedding Feast
The jugs Jesus filled with water were used for Jewish ritual purification and washing at the wedding ceremonies.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Jan 164 min read

Franciscan Missionaries Meet the Holy Family
Contemplate the finding of the Christ Child in the Temple on this Feast of the Holy Family. Our Lord is waiting for you there.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Jan 114 min read


Epiphany Miracle
In the midst of the devastation of the Los Angeles area fires (January, 2025), an Epiphany miracle occurred at someone's home.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Jan 111 min read


Three Wise Men
Fr. Scott A. Haynes For almost a millennium, pilgrims have traveled to Cologne Cathedral in Germany to venerate the relics of the three...
Fr. Scott Haynes
Jan 33 min read


His Name Was Called Jesus
January is the month of the Holy Name of Jesus. As we celebrate the feast in honor of the Holy Name, let us ever reverence the Holy Name.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Jan 33 min read

From the Eyes of Anna
As we see Jesus presented in the Temple, Anna looks on. Enter into this scene again but now seeing it through the eyes of Anna.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 28, 20244 min read


Christmas Shepherds in the Little Town of Bethlehem
See the Christmas miracle through the eyes of the Shepherds of Levi. These men chosen by God to kneel by Jesus' cradle.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 24, 20245 min read

Rorate Caeli
The 4th Sunday of Advent begins with the Introit from the book of the Prophet Isaiah: Rorate Caeli. Learn here the meaning and history.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 21, 202414 min read


You Brood of Vipers
As Christmas draws near, hear these sobering words of St. John the Baptist.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 21, 20244 min read

Arise my Love
This Advent, meditate upon the Biblical image of the dove hiding in the cleft of the rock.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 19, 20242 min read


Every Valley Shall be Exalted
St. John the Baptist, the Forerunner of the Lord, blazed the path for the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 7, 20247 min read


Be Vigilant!
The Church Fathers take us on the spiritual journey of Advent and call us to be vigilant to make our call and election permanent.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Nov 28, 20246 min read

A Spirit of Thanksgiving and Gratitude
Gratitude is the beating heart of a soul in harmony with God’s will, as we learn from the example of the faithful men of the Old Testament.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Nov 27, 20246 min read

The Abomination of Desolation
The Fathers of the Church teach us about the "abomination" in the Early Church.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Nov 23, 20245 min read

Turn to God from Idols
Learn about St. Paul's preaching to the Thessalonians. He turned their hearts from idols to the living God.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Nov 15, 20245 min read


The Bowels of Mercy
St. Paul preaches to us about the virtuous life.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Nov 8, 20246 min read

The Winds and the Sea Obey
The Gospel scene where Christ is asleep on the boat, while the apostles are filled with fear, has a lesson of perfect trust in God.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Nov 3, 20244 min read
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