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Hear the Beating of the Sacred Heart
As one approaches Mother Angelica’s Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, the Child Jesus stands holding in His hand, His Sacred Heart.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Jun 16, 20234 min read


Sir Oswald Müsler's Humbling Lesson Before the Eucharist
Sir Oswald Müsler, a Knight and Nobleman, was taught a humbling lesson by Our Lord as he came forward to receive the Sacred Host.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Jun 8, 20236 min read


A Boy Teaches St. Augustine about the Trinity
The great theologian, St. Augustine of Hippo, learned a powerful lesson from a little boy about the Holy Trinity.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Jun 4, 20234 min read


St. Augustine's Insights into the Holy Spirit
Pope Benedict XVI gave an audience to young people. He addressed them about the insights on the Holy Spirit he gained from St. Augustine.

Fr. Scott Haynes
May 30, 20234 min read


Groanings of the Holy Spirit
Because God, the Holy Spirit, loves us so intensely, He wants to intercede for us in every moment and in every situation.

Fr. Scott Haynes
May 26, 202313 min read


Quasimodo Sunday: The Heart of Christ's Mercy
This meditation is based on the writings of Pope Benedict XVI. On this Quasimodo Sunday, let us be friends of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Apr 15, 20233 min read


The Paschal Candle: Its Symbolism Explained
The Paschal candle typifies Jesus Christ, “the true light which enlighteneth everyone that cometh into this world."

Fr. Scott Haynes
Apr 8, 20234 min read


The True Passover Lamb of God
The first century Jewish historian Josephus, (b. 37 A.D.), tells us about the crucifixion of the Temple lambs during Jesus' crucifixion.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Apr 8, 202310 min read


Behold thy Mother!
At the foot of Calvary, we behold our Savior, sacrificed for sinners. Gazing up at Christ, we gain special insight through Mary's eyes.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Apr 7, 202315 min read


Jesus' Solemn Entry into Jerusalem
Palm Sunday is the beginning of Holy Week. Look at Our Lord's entry into the Holy City through the eyes of Giotto.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 31, 20239 min read


My Soul Pants for the Living God
During this Lent, consider how St. Mary Magdalene came before Christ’s tomb, weeping as she sought the Lord.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 2, 20234 min read


Christ the Penitent
Our Lord Jesus Christ is the model penitent. As we follow Jesus into the desert for 40 days, let us pray, fast and give alms.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Feb 26, 20234 min read


The Healing of the Blind Beggar
In various cultures, public grieving, public expression of grief, lamentation is the common place.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Feb 18, 20232 min read


The Spirituality of Noah's Ark
Learn how St. Anthony of Padua describes the spirituality of Noah's ark. He teaches a lesson in the universal call to holiness.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Feb 8, 20233 min read


All You Need is Love
Examine the full meaning of St. Paul's teaching in Romans that "love is the fulfillment of the law."

Fr. Scott Haynes
Jan 28, 20238 min read


Water into Wine
The first miracle in Christ's public life was the changing of water into wine at Cana's wedding feast. This miracle has lessons for us today

Fr. Scott Haynes
Jan 14, 20235 min read


St. Joseph's Role in the Holy Family
Learn of St. Joseph's amazing role in the family at Nazareth. This man was chosen above all men protect and guard Jesus and Mary.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Jan 8, 20235 min read


Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh
Who were the three kings who made pilgrimage to Bethlehem to lay gifts at the feet of the Infant Lord in the manger?

Fr. Scott Haynes
Jan 6, 20231 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 17, 202214 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 9, 20224 min read
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