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Christ Washes His Disciples' Feet
The masterwork, "Christ Washing the Disciples Feet" (1548–1549) by Jacopo Tintoretto portrays the scene that takes place at the Last Supper.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 28, 202410 min read


Spy Wednesday
Learn how Judas Iscariot betrays Christ on Spy Wednesday and makes a business deal for thirty silver pieces.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 27, 20246 min read


Waving the Triumphal Palm
The people gathered holding triumphal palms as they greeted Jesus, shouting, "Hosanna to the Son of David."

Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 23, 20244 min read


Traditions of Passiontide
In Passiontide, we behold the covering of the Crosses and sacred images, reminding us how Christ hid from his persecutors, as he prayed.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 13, 20247 min read


Rose Sunday in Lent
The Fourth Sunday of Lent is nicknamed Laetare Sunday, a day in which the Golden Rose is given. Learn the interesting history of this day.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 9, 20246 min read


Keeping God's Word
As the Lord casts out a demonic spirit, the dumb man spoke. The Lord teaches His disciples a spiritual warfare lesson.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Feb 29, 20244 min read


Thou art Clothed with Honor and Majesty
The mystery of the Transfiguration of Christ is taken up on the Second Sunday of Lent. It is a mystery that teaches rich spiritual lessons.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Feb 24, 20244 min read


Model of Penance
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 17, 20244 min read


Ashes, ashes, we all fall down
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.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Feb 14, 20243 min read


An Increase of Charity
Fr. Scott Haynes A Meditation for Quinquagesima Sunday Septuagesmia Sunday emphasizes the virtue of faith; Sexagesmia Sunday focuses on...

Fr. Scott Haynes
Feb 10, 20246 min read


The Spiritual Lessons in 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 3, 20243 min read


Candlemas: Blessing of Candles
On the 40th day of Christmas, we celebrate the Presentation of Our Lord in the Temple. An ancient tradition of blessing candles is kept.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Jan 30, 20249 min read


Two Turtledoves
Mary and Joseph make the offering of the poor, two turtledoves, as they present the Lord in the Temple on the 40th day after His birth.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Jan 30, 20244 min read


Never Too Late
The Gospel for Septuagesima Sunday presents the Gospel of the Parable and the Sewer. Learn God's generosity to the eleventh hour workers.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Jan 27, 202411 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, 20233 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 21, 20231 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


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 6, 20237 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, 20239 min read
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