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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.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 3, 20221 min read
Crucifixus, Lotti
The Cambridge Singers perform the 8-part and the most famous setting of Antonio Lotti's (1667-1740) "Crucifixus."
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.
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