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Fr. Scott Haynes
Jan 12, 20247 min read
Christ's Baptism and Noah's Ark
Learn the amazing connections in the Bible between Noah's Ark which saved a remnant of mankind from death, and Christ's Baptism by John.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 31, 20233 min read
His Name Was Called Jesus
Devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus is increased by the example of St. Juan Capistrano. Learn of the power of Jesus' name.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 31, 20233 min read
A Sword Shall Pierce Thy Heart
Simeon, the wise man of the Temple, predicts Mary's suffering. Following the way of the Cross, Mary in the path Christ sets out for her.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 31, 20235 min read
Circumcision of the Lord
On New Year's Day we celebrate the Octave of the Nativity of Our Lord and Jesus' Circumcision, tied to t Jewish history of the Old Covenant.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 29, 20232 min read
Innocent Martyr Flowers
We remember the slaughter of the Holy Innocents of Bethlehem annually on December 28th.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 23, 20233 min read
History of Adeste Fidelis
Learn the interesting story of this popular carol sung across the world.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 21, 20231 min read
The Christmas Tree and the Shepherds
We often speak of the gifts of the three kings, but what were the gifts of the shepherds?
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 17, 20234 min read
The Poinsettia: A Symbolic Journey Through History and Christology
The history of the poinsettia is deeply significant. Learn of its symbolic meaning and importance in the Christmas celebration.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 17, 20234 min read
A Feast of Roses
On “Gaudete” Sunday, we think of Saint Juan Diego’s tilma holding those Castilian roses which Mary had him pick in the midst of winder.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 6, 20237 min read
Every Valley Shall Be Exalted
St. John the Baptist, the Forerunner of the Lord, blazed the path for the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Dec 3, 20237 min read
The Mystery of Advent
With Advent we begin a new year of God's grace through the Sacred Liturgy.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Nov 22, 20239 min read
The Last Judgment
On the Last Day, Christ will come to judge the quick and the dead. Turn your mind’s eye to Michelangelo’s depiction of the Last Judgment.
Fr. Scott Haynes
Nov 22, 20235 min read
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 18, 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 11, 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 4, 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
Oct 25, 20237 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 19, 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 14, 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 5, 20234 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.
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