Fr. Scott Haynes
Be my Valentine
St. Valentine was famous for marrying couples who were in love but could not get legally married, due to the imperial ban on marriage.
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Fr. Scott Haynes
Feb 106 min read
An Increase of Charity
Fr. Scott Haynes A Meditation for Quinquagesima Sunday Septuagesmia Sunday emphasizes the virtue of faith; Sexagesmia Sunday focuses on...
Fr. Scott Haynes
Feb 33 min read
The Spiritual Lessons in Noah's Ark
Learn how St. Anthony of Padua describes the spirituality of Noah's ark. He teaches a lesson in the universal call to holiness.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Jan 309 min read
Candlemas: Blessing of Candles
On the 40th day of Christmas, we celebrate the Presentation of Our Lord in the Temple. An ancient tradition of blessing candles is kept.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Jan 302 min read
Feast of St. Blaise: Blessing of Throats
These beautiful prayers from antiquity are given to us by the Church for the blessing of candles and of throats on the feast of St. Blaise.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Jan 304 min read
Two Turtledoves
Mary and Joseph make the offering of the poor, two turtledoves, as they present the Lord in the Temple on the 40th day after His birth.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Jan 272 min read
St. Valentine Novena
Pray this novena to St. Valentine from February 5-13 in preparation for his feast.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Jan 2711 min read
Never Too Late
The Gospel for Septuagesima Sunday presents the Gospel of the Parable and the Sewer. Learn God's generosity to the eleventh hour workers.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Jan 235 min read
The Espousal of Mary and Joseph
Celebrate the Espousal of Mary and Joseph on their feast on January 23.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Jan 236 min read
St. Paul's Miraculous Conversion
The conversion of St. Paul gives hope to all who seem far away from God.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Jan 195 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 147 min read
Novena of the Espousals of Mary and Joseph
Prepare for the feast of the Espousal of Mary and Joseph (January 23) by praying this novena January 14-22.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Jan 124 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 127 min read
Christ's Baptism and Noah's Ark
Learn the amazing connections in the Bible between Noah's Ark which saved a remnant of mankind from death, and Christ's Baptism by John.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 31, 20232 min read
Veni Creator
Pray this beautiful prayer to the Holy Ghost to ask for the Divine unction.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 31, 20232 min read
Te Deum
Pray the Te Deum and chant the praise of God: Father and Son and Holy Ghost.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 31, 20231 min read
Plenary Indulgences for December 31 & January 1
Learn how to gain a plenary indulgence for yourself or for a soul in purgatory on December 31 and on January 1.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 31, 20233 min read
His Name Was Called Jesus
Devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus is increased by the example of St. Juan Capistrano. Learn of the power of Jesus' name.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 31, 20233 min read
A Sword Shall Pierce Thy Heart
Simeon, the wise man of the Temple, predicts Mary's suffering. Following the way of the Cross, Mary in the path Christ sets out for her.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 31, 20235 min read
Circumcision of the Lord
On New Year's Day we celebrate the Octave of the Nativity of Our Lord and Jesus' Circumcision, tied to t Jewish history of the Old Covenant.
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