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Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 19, 202410 min read
The Humility of St. Joseph
Consider the amazing humility of St. Joseph. Learn from his example of silent surrender to the will of God.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 13, 20241 min read
The Deer's Cry (St. Patrick's Breastplate)
A stunning and prayerful setting of St. Patrick's Breastplate.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 13, 20243 min read
St. Patrick, the Legend and the Myth
As the Apostle of Ireland, the Roman Britan St. Patrick was sent by Pope Celestine to convert the pagan nation unto Christ.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 13, 20247 min read
Traditions of Passiontide
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 Haynes
Mar 9, 20246 min read
Rose Sunday in Lent
The Fourth Sunday of Lent is nicknamed Laetare Sunday, a day in which the Golden Rose is given. Learn the interesting history of this day.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Feb 29, 20244 min read
Keeping God's Word
As the Lord casts out a demonic spirit, the dumb man spoke. The Lord teaches His disciples a spiritual warfare lesson.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Feb 24, 20244 min read
Thou art Clothed with Honor and Majesty
The mystery of the Transfiguration of Christ is taken up on the Second Sunday of Lent. It is a mystery that teaches rich spiritual lessons.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Feb 19, 20242 min read
Easter Novena
Join in the Easter Novena to thank Jesus, our Risen Lord and Savior, for His victory over sin and death. We begin on Easter Sunday.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Feb 19, 20242 min read
St. Joseph Novena
To prepare for the Feast of St. Joseph (March 19), you are invited to pray the Novena to St. Joseph (March 11-19).
Fr. Scott Haynes
Feb 17, 20244 min read
Model of Penance
Our Lord Jesus Christ is the model penitent. As we follow Jesus into the desert for 40 days, let us pray, fast and give alms.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Feb 14, 20241 min read
Parce Domine
This plaintive chant sets the tone for Lent and its austere penances. Spare us, O Lord, for we have sinned.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Feb 14, 20243 min read
Ashes, ashes, we all fall down
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.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Feb 12, 20242 min read
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.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Feb 10, 20246 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 3, 20243 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 30, 20249 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 30, 20242 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 30, 20244 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 27, 20242 min read
St. Valentine Novena
Pray this novena to St. Valentine from February 5-13 in preparation for his feast.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Jan 27, 202411 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.
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