This icon reminds us of the spiritual battles wrought in the midst of monasteries. Laity too must engage in battle. Virtue must conquer vice

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.

Just before Ash Wednesday, Catholics traditionally observe "Shrovetide," or "Carnival."

Fr. Scott A. Haynes Septuagesmia Sunday unlined the virtue of faith; Sexagesmia focused on hope, and Quinquagesmia Sunday emphasizes...

The Biblical themes of Sexagesima Sunday teach us lessons that are ever relevant.

Fr. Scott Haynes discusses the revival of the Medieval Catholic tradition of burying the Alleluia on Septuagesima.

Septuagesima begins the pre-Lenten period. This video explains well the structure of pre-Lent and Lent and how wisely the Church instructs u

The parable of the weeds (Matt. 13) is one of the most profound teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ concerning the reality of good and evil.

St. Paul exhorts us to "put on" the virtues befitting those who are "elect of God, holy, and beloved."

Fr. Scott Haynes When you are fond of someone you give them a nickname. When the Church is fond of one of its liturgical days, it gives...

When we are tempted to vengeance, St. Paul exhorts us to leave that to the Lord. Christ Our Lord wants that we live in charity together.

The jugs Jesus filled with water were used for Jewish ritual purification and washing at the wedding ceremonies.

Contemplate the finding of the Christ Child in the Temple on this Feast of the Holy Family. Our Lord is waiting for you there.

In the midst of the devastation of the Los Angeles area fires (January, 2025), an Epiphany miracle occurred at someone's home.

Fr. Scott A. Haynes For almost a millennium, pilgrims have traveled to Cologne Cathedral in Germany to venerate the relics of the three...

January is the month of the Holy Name of Jesus. As we celebrate the feast in honor of the Holy Name, let us ever reverence the Holy Name.

As we see Jesus presented in the Temple, Anna looks on. Enter into this scene again but now seeing it through the eyes of Anna.

See the Christmas miracle through the eyes of the Shepherds of Levi. These men chosen by God to kneel by Jesus' cradle.

The 4th Sunday of Advent begins with the Introit from the book of the Prophet Isaiah: Rorate Caeli. Learn here the meaning and history.

As Christmas draws near, hear these sobering words of St. John the Baptist.