Fr. Scott Haynes
Be Vigilant!
The Church Fathers take us on the spiritual journey of Advent and call us to be vigilant to make our call and election permanent.
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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 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 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 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
Jan 12, 20231 min read
There shall a star from Jacob, Mendelssohn
Enjoy the anthem, There shall a star from Jacob, by Felix Mendelssohn, as sung by the Guildford Cathedral Choir (Barry Rose, Conductor).
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 17, 202214 min read
Rorate Caeli
The 4th Sunday of Advent begins with the Introit from the book of the Prophet Isaiah: Rorate Caeli. Learn here the meaning and history.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 15, 20220 min read
Handel's Messiah
Your heart will be thrilled by this presentation of Handel's Messiah with the Choir of King's College and Stephen Cleobury.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 9, 20224 min read
The Jesse Tree: Theology Through Art
In the artistic patrimony of the Church we find a traditional way of depicting the royal genealogy of Jesus Christ – the “Jesse Tree."
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 3, 20221 min read
Handel: Comfort Ye My People
Michael Spyers, Tenor, sings from Handel's "Messiah" the recit and aria: "Comfort ye my people" and "Ev'ry valley shall be Exalted."
Fr. Scott Haynes
Nov 24, 20221 min read
Creator Alme Siderum
Creator of the stars of night, thy people’s everlasting light, Jesu, Redeemer, save us all, and hear Thy servants when they call.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 17, 20211 min read
Benedictus Dominus Deus Israel, Philip Moore
The Benedictus was the song of thanksgiving uttered by Zechariah on the occasion of the circumcision of his son, John the Baptist.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 17, 20211 min read
Alma Redemptoris Mater, Aires Fernandes
The hymn Alma Redemptoris Mater based on the writings of Saints Fulgentius, Epiphanius, and Irenaeus of Lyon.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 17, 20212 min read
Conditor alme siderum, Richard Buchard
This modern setting of the ancient Advent hymn, Creator alme siderum, is prayerfully sung by the Northern Kentucky University Chamber Choir
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 17, 20211 min read
Conditor alme siderum, Guillaume Du Fay
The Blue Heron Ensemble performs a stunning setting of "Conditor alme siderum" (hymn for Advent) by Guillaume Du Fay (c.1397-1474).
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 17, 20214 min read
Watching and Waiting
Let us prepare for His return in glory, so that we "will be faultless on the Day of our Lord Jesus Christ." (1 Cor 1:8).
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 17, 20212 min read
Mary, Daughter of Zion
Mary’s fullness of grace prepared the New Covenant Daughter of Zion for something the Old Covenant people of God could never have fathom.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 11, 20213 min read
Angelus ad Virginem, Arr. Barnaby Smith
Probably Franciscan in origin, the Carol, Angelus ad Virginem, was brought to Britain by French friars in the 13th century.
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