Fr. Scott Haynes
The Golden Rose
Laetare Sunday is after the mid-point of Lent, when Holy Mother Church reminds us Easter is soon coming.
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Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 23, 20223 min read
Icon of the Annunciation
In studying the liturgical art for the important feasts of the Church year, one of the most impressive is the Icon of the Annunciation.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 23, 20221 min read
To Walk Humbly with your God
In our religious life we seek Divine enlightenment and eternal truth through prayer. The Prophet Micah instructs us to walk humbly with God.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 18, 20223 min read
What Popes and Saints have said of St. Joseph
May each of us honor and cherish the example of St. Joseph, trusting in his prayers to help us on the path of salvation.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 18, 20221 min read
How Allegri's Miserere Should Really Sound
Get the inside story on Gregorio Allegri's Miserere, the myths, and the mistakes. From Allegri to Mozart. get the back story on this music.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 18, 20221 min read
Ad te levavi, Gregorian Chant
To You I lift up my eyes, Who are enthroned in heaven...Have pity on us, O Lord, have pity on us.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 18, 20224 min read
My eyes are turned toward the Lord
Let us resolve to turn our eyes toward the Lord and place all of our trust in Him who is our most merciful Savior and Redeemer.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 17, 20223 min read
"To Convict" or "To Condemn"
To convict. To condemn. The distinction between those two verbs is very real, but not very well understood 'till Jesus comes along.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 17, 20221 min read
To Choose or to be Chosen
We are seemingly oblivious of the fact that it is God who takes the initiaive in every instance of calling us to new life with Him.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 16, 20223 min read
Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Litany's titles set before us Mary's exalted privileges, her holiness of life, her amiability and the power of her heavenly intercession
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 12, 20223 min read
Seven Prayers to Our Lady of Seven Sorrows, Pope Pius VII
Pope Pius VII wrote seven prayers to honor Our Lady of Sorrows in 1815 and to obtain the seven graces Mary promises.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 12, 20223 min read
Transfiguration of Christ
We must climb the mountain of perfection to be transfigured like Christ, living a new spiritual life, having been turned heavenward.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 11, 20221 min read
Reminiscere miserationum tuarum, Gregorian chant
Remember that Your compassion, O Lord, and Your kindness are from of old; let not our enemies exult over us.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 11, 20224 min read
The Surrender Novena
Why do you confuse yourselves by worrying? Leave the care of your affairs to me and everything will be peaceful.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 11, 20221 min read
O Nata Lux, Morten Lauridsen
The Los Angeles Master Chorale sings the beautiful and lyrical setting of "O Nata Lux" by Morten Lauridsen.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 11, 20221 min read
Tribulationes cordis mei, Gregorian chant
Relieve the troubles of my heart and bring me out of my distress, O Lord.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 10, 20221 min read
O Nata Lux, Tallis
Tallis occupies a primary place in anthologies of English church music, and is considered among the best of England's early composers.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 8, 20223 min read
Where is your treasure?
Those gifts you give to God, through the church or the poor; will be saved for you as a treasure in heaven.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 8, 20227 min read
An Examination of Conscience for Catholics
An examination of conscience helps call to mind our sins before we go to Confession.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 3, 20221 min read
Thou Knowest Lord, the Secrets of our Hearts, Purcell
Henry Purcell wrote this anthem for the funeral of Queen Mary in 1694. He died himself a year later.
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