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Fr. Scott Haynes

As With Gladness Men of Old

"As With Gladness Men of Old" is a classic Epiphany hymn speaking of the journey of the wise men. Stephen Cleobury's version is inspiring.

Fr. Scott Haynes

Brightest and Best

"Brightest and Best of the sons of the morning" is a classic hymn for the season of Epiphany.

Fr. Scott Haynes

Cana's Wedding Feast

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

Fr. Scott Haynes

The River Jordan Changes Course

From Adam and Eve, man's life flowed toward the Dead Sea of sin and perdition, as Jordan River does. Christ's baptism changes the course.

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Holy Family

The celebration of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, reminds and challenges us to value our family life, hidden from the world.

Fr. Scott Haynes

Magi on the March to Bethlehem

The stars led the magi to the Star of Jacob, like the Greeks of Athens, to whom St. Paul would preach, came to desire the “Unknown God.”

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Blessing of Gold, Incense, and Myrrh on Epiphany

Catholics treasure the old custom of blessing gold, frankincense and myrrh on the feast of the Epiphany.

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The Chalking the Doors, an Epiphany Tradition

The chalking of the doors at Epiphany is a venerable Catholic tradition rooted in the Passover. We chalk the lintels to seek God's blessing.

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Together with His Mother.

The Scripture teaches us that the three Wise Men discover Jesus "together with His Mother” (Mt. 2:11).

Fr. Scott Haynes

Silent Night, arr. Rev. Scott A. Haynes

One of the most charming carols for Christmas is Silent Night. This arrangement for choir, soloists and orchestra is arranged and conducted

Fr. Scott Haynes

The Gifts of the Three Kings

For almost a millennium, pilgrims have traveled to Cologne Cathedral in Germany to venerate the relics of the three wise men.