Fr. Scott Haynes
Crucifixus, Lotti
The Cambridge Singers perform the 8-part and the most famous setting of Antonio Lotti's (1667-1740) "Crucifixus."
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Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 3, 20221 min read
Hear my Prayer, O Lord, Purcell
Henry Purcell's penitential motet, "Hear My Prayer, O Lord," evokes a pleading tone, breaking the stony heart.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 3, 20221 min read
Domine non secundum peccata nostra
The chant, "Domine, non secundum peccata nostra," is taken from Psalm 102 and Psalm 78, This penitential chant is sung on Ash Wednesday.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 3, 20221 min read
Qui habitat in adiutorio altissimi à 24
Conductor Paul Van Nevel directs the Huelgas Ensemble in a 24 voices motet by Josquin des Prez.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 3, 20221 min read
For lo, I raise up, Stanford
The anthem, For Lo, I raise up, by Sir Charles Villiers Stanford, is sung beautifully by the Choir of New College, Oxford.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 3, 20221 min read
St. Joseph Novena
Pray this novena for nine days to beg the intercession of the universal patron of the Church, St. Joseph.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 3, 20222 min read
Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross originated in pilgrimage to Jerusalem and a desire to reproduce the Via Dolorosa.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 1, 20221 min read
Let Thy Merciful Ears, O Lord
Thomas Mudd (1560-1619) composed the Lenten anthem, "Let Thy Merciful Ears, O Lord," to express the pleading prayer of the humble heart.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 1, 20221 min read
Hide not Thou Thy Face, Richard Farrant
Richard Farrant's word-setting in his motet, "Hide not Thou Thy Face" is especially direct, declamatory and expressive.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 1, 20221 min read
Attende, Domine - Gregorian Chant
To thee, Redeemer, King of highest heaven, lift we our eyes in grief and deep abasement: listen, O Saviour, to our supplications.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 1, 20223 min read
Shrove Tuesday's Pancake Race
Just before Ash Wednesday, Catholics traditionally observe "Shrovetide," or "Carnival."
Fr. Scott Haynes
Feb 28, 20221 min read
Remember, man, thou art dust, and unto dust thou shalt return
On Ash Wednesday, many Christians have ashes put on their forehead – a practice that has been going on for centuries.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Feb 27, 20221 min read
Sloth
Sloth (acedia) is the refusal to respond to our opportunities for growth, service or sacrifice.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Feb 25, 20221 min read
Working for Fulfillment
To work for fulfillment in religious life is much like trying to catch up with one's own shadow.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Feb 24, 20222 min read
De Profundis, Salieri
Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice. Let Your ears be attentive to my voice in supplication.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Feb 24, 20221 min read
Bach: Mass in B minor - Crucifixus
The Crucifixus comes from the Credo of the Mass. Bach's setting dates to 1714.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Feb 24, 20221 min read
Esto mihi, Gregorian Chant
Be my rock of refuge, God, a stronghold to give me safety. You are my rock and my fortress; for Your name’s sake You will lead and guide me.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Feb 24, 20221 min read
The Attraction of Mystery
There is a certain attractiveness
to the mystery of God. It suggests a depth of being that no man's mind can reach.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Feb 22, 20223 min read
The Chair of St. Peter
St. Matthew’s Gospel tells us that 2,000 years ago Christ built one Church and He built it on St. Peter the Rock.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Feb 19, 20221 min read
Three Types of People
There are three kinds of persons who come and volunteer to Christ. Of what is your heart made? How well we will serve the Lord?
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