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Did the Cock Crow Twice?
Fr. Scott A. Haynes On the night of His betrayal, the Lord Jesus Christ warned Peter that he would deny Him thrice; and this before the...
Fr. Scott Haynes
18 hours ago8 min read

Rejoice, O Jerusalem
As we continue our Lenten journey, may Laetare Sunday rekindle in us the joy of our redemption.
Fr. Scott Haynes
5 days ago5 min read

The Blind Man at Siloam
Jesus anoints the blind man with clay and tells him to wash in the pool of Siloam.
Fr. Scott Haynes
5 days ago3 min read


The Pre-Eternal Counsel, Pavel Chesnokov
"Revealing to thee the pre-eternal Counsel, Gabriel came and stood before thee, O Virgin, and in greeting thee, he said, 'Rejoice, earth...
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 231 min read

Let Our Hearts Be Melted
Fr. Scott A. Haynes The Ven. Fulton Sheen once remarked: “Never forget that there are only two philosophies to rule your life: the one of...
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 223 min read


Versa est in luctum - Lobo
Composed in 1598 upon the death of Philip II, Versa est in luctum is a suitably majestic motet for six voices - the music conjuring the...
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 201 min read


Ashes, Ashes, We All Fall Down
As we begin the season of Lent, we begin with Ash Wednesday and the imposition of blessed ashes. We remember the account we must render.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 43 min read

Shrove Tuesday & Mardi Gras
Just before Ash Wednesday, Catholics traditionally observe "Shrovetide," or "Carnival."
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 33 min read


Forty Days of ​Lenten Prayers
Enroll your prayer requests to be remembered in Holy Mass during Lent.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Feb 121 min read

St. Michael's Lent
After the Feast of Our Lady's Assumption, Catholics may practice the devotion of St. Michael's Lent.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Aug 15, 20247 min read

Otche nash - Kedrov
This intimate setting of the Lord's Prayer was written by the Russian composer Nikolay Kedrov for his own vocal quartet
Fr. Scott Haynes
Apr 24, 20241 min read


The Harrowing of Hell
On Holy Saturday, we particularly consider the work of Christ as He harrowed hell.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 30, 20244 min read


Spy Wednesday
Learn how Judas Iscariot betrays Christ on Spy Wednesday and makes a business deal for thirty silver pieces.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 27, 20246 min read


Christus Factus Est, Bruckner
Sir Stephen Cleobury directs the Choir of King's College in Bruckner's famous setting of the Christus Factus Est, which is often sung in Hol
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 24, 20241 min read


Victoria: Passio secundum Mathæum
The stunning setting by Rev. Tomás Luis de Victoria of the Passio secundum Mathæum is traditionally sung on Palm Sunday High Mass.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 24, 20240 min read

Waving the Triumphal Palm
The people gathered holding triumphal palms as they greeted Jesus, shouting, "Hosanna to the Son of David."
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 24, 20244 min read


The Deer's Cry (St. Patrick's Breastplate)
A stunning and prayerful setting of St. Patrick's Breastplate.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 13, 20241 min read


St. Patrick, the Legend and the Myth
As the Apostle of Ireland, the Roman Britan St. Patrick was sent by Pope Celestine to convert the pagan nation unto Christ.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 13, 20243 min read

Traditions of Passiontide
In Passiontide, we behold the covering of the Crosses and sacred images, reminding us how Christ hid from his persecutors, as he prayed.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 13, 20247 min read

Rose Sunday in Lent
The Fourth Sunday of Lent is nicknamed Laetare Sunday, a day in which the Golden Rose is given. Learn the interesting history of this day.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 10, 20246 min read
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