Fr. Scott Haynes
St. Sylvester, the Last Saint of the Year
In the calendar year, who is the last saint mentioned? It is St. Sylvester I, who was a 4th century Pope, and contemporary of Constantine.
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Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 29, 20232 min read
Innocent Martyr Flowers
We remember the slaughter of the Holy Innocents of Bethlehem annually on December 28th.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 29, 20233 min read
Blessing of Wine on the Feast of St. John the Divine
Wine is blessed in honor of St. John to recall how he survived attempted wine poisoning.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 29, 20234 min read
Murder in the Cathedral: The Martyrdom of St. Thomas Beckett
The amazing conversion of St. Thomas Beckett gives us hope as we see how sinners convert and become faithful sons of God.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 29, 20238 min read
A Blessing or a Curse
A Priest must honor the name of the Lord in all he does. Formed by the Commandments of God and the Holy Gospel, may his words be a blessing.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 23, 20233 min read
History of Adeste Fidelis
Learn the interesting story of this popular carol sung across the world.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 21, 20233 min read
The Silent Knight
As Advent leads us toward the Nativity of Our Lord, let us look at the Mystery of the Incarnation and Annunciation through St Joseph's eyes.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 21, 20231 min read
The Christmas Tree and the Shepherds
We often speak of the gifts of the three kings, but what were the gifts of the shepherds?
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 17, 20234 min read
The Poinsettia: A Symbolic Journey Through History and Christology
The history of the poinsettia is deeply significant. Learn of its symbolic meaning and importance in the Christmas celebration.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 17, 20234 min read
A Feast of Roses
On “Gaudete” Sunday, we think of Saint Juan Diego’s tilma holding those Castilian roses which Mary had him pick in the midst of winder.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 17, 20234 min read
St. Boniface and the Christmas Tree
Learn the origins of the Christmas tree and its interesting connections to St. Boniface.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 7, 20233 min read
St. Damasus I
Learn the important contributions of this early Pope who helped shape the foundations of the liturgy.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 7, 20235 min read
The Immaculate Jewel Case of God
The Immaculate Conception is God’s response to original sin. It paves the way for the Incarnation and Birth of the Messiah.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 6, 20237 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 6, 20235 min read
St. Juan Diego, Mary's Humble Messenger
Hear the amazing story of St. Juan Diego's encounter with the Blessed Virign.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 5, 20235 min read
The Boldness of St. Nicholas
Learn from the boldness of St. Nicholas to speak the truth in season and out of season.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 3, 20237 min read
The Mystery of Advent
With Advent we begin a new year of God's grace through the Sacred Liturgy.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Nov 30, 20233 min read
St. Andrew, Protokletos
The story of the martyrdom of St. Andrew the fisherman is remarkable. How powerful the prayers of this Apostle!
Fr. Scott Haynes
Nov 22, 20239 min read
The Last Judgment
On the Last Day, Christ will come to judge the quick and the dead. Turn your mind’s eye to Michelangelo’s depiction of the Last Judgment.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Nov 22, 20235 min read
The Catholic Connection to Thanksgiving
Learn the amazing story of the Native American Squanto, who became a Catholic, and returned to America to help the Mayflower's Pilgrims.
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