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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
Tribulationes cordis mei, Gregorian chant
Relieve the troubles of my heart and bring me out of my distress, O Lord.
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
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.
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