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The Catholic Connection to Thanksgiving
Learn the amazing story of the Native American Squanto, who became a Catholic, and returned to America to help the Mayflower's Pilgrims.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Nov 22, 20235 min read


The Mustard Seed
When the Catholic Church began, it was very small, like the mustard seed. The first followers of Christ were but two, Mary and Joseph.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Nov 18, 20235 min read


Sow a Thought, Reap an Act
Christ teaches His Disciples the parable of the sower and the seed. There are mighty lessons for us today.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Nov 11, 20235 min read


Sacramentals and Spiritual Disposition
In the Gospels, a woman touches the tassels of Christ's garment, as she seeks Christ's healing touch, putting her heart's trust in Him.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Nov 4, 20235 min read


The Reign of Christ our King
Those with worldly hearts see Christ and snidely ask, “Are you a king?” With the angels and saints, we acclaim Christ our King and Lord!

Fr. Scott Haynes
Oct 25, 20237 min read


The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant
C.S. Lewis said: “Forgiveness is a beautiful word until, you have something to forgive.” Fr. Haynes explains the parable of wicked servant.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Oct 19, 20237 min read


The Son of the Royal Official is Healed
Fr. Scott A. Haynes Healing the royal official’s son by Joseph-Marie Vien, 1752. A Meditation on St. John 4:46-53 At that time, there was...

Fr. Scott Haynes
Oct 14, 20237 min read


The White Wedding Garment of Grace
The white wedding garment mentioned in this parable stands for the purity of the Catholic faith that we have been given at Baptism.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Oct 5, 20234 min read


Healing of the Paralytic
The Gospel tells us four men had been trying to bring their paralyzed friend inside so that Jesus could heal him.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Sep 28, 20235 min read


Is it Lawful to Heal on the Sabbath?
The scene in which the Lord heals the man with dropsy leads to a lesson on the meaning of the Sabbath and the virtue of humble charity.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Sep 15, 20233 min read


Young Man, I Say To Thee, "Arise!"
Christ had compassion on the widow in this Gospel scene because he saw an afflicted mother weeping over the loss of her only son.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Sep 7, 20232 min read


Bearing Our Crosses Together
We Christians need to bear our crosses and help our neighbors in their struggles too.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Aug 30, 20233 min read


Lilies of the Field
The lilies represent those who have humility in their hearts, those who try to conquer pride with humility.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Aug 30, 202310 min read


Jesus Our Good Samaritan
St. Augustine explains the lesson of the Good Samaritan and how Jesus ministers to us by the Sacraments.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Aug 19, 20233 min read


The Joy of Jesus' Transfigured Glory
We commemorate the Transfiguration of Christ annually on August 6. Learn the important meaning of the Church's teaching.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Aug 4, 20233 min read


Destruction of the Temple
Christ cleanses the Temple of Jerusalem of the money changers and predicts its destruction.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Jul 29, 20234 min read


Pay Day: The Wages of Sin
Fr. Scott Haynes Brethren: I speak in a human way because of the weakness of your flesh; for as you yielded your members as slaves of...

Fr. Scott Haynes
Jul 14, 20238 min read


A Nation of Firm Purpose
As we celebrate Independence Day, we remember our religious duties to Christ and His Church, to our families and nation.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Jul 3, 20234 min read


Whom Shall I Fear?
God has an answer to our problem of fear. The answer to our fears lies in the simple understanding of God’s presence.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Jun 23, 20233 min read


Joy Among the Angels
We give all the angels in heaven joy when we who are sinners repent.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Jun 18, 20233 min read
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