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Easter Basket Traditions
Learn the traditions practiced in the richness of Catholic Cultures throughout the world.

Fr. Scott Haynes
6 days ago3 min read


Sing ye to the Lord, Bairstow
Sing Ye to the Lord (arr. G. Hancock) · Beverly Hills All Saints' Church Choir

Fr. Scott Haynes
6 days ago1 min read


The Harrowing of Hell
Fr. Scott A. Haynes Byzantine Icon of the Harrowing of Hell In the Apostles’ Creed we profess that Christ “descended into Hell.” For...

Fr. Scott Haynes
6 days ago4 min read


Good Friday: Mass of the Presanctified Gifts
The ceremonies of today are an interesting and dramatic representation of the Passion of Our Lord. They are divided into three parts, each having its own historical interest.

Fr. Scott Haynes
6 days ago5 min read


O Vos Omnes (Casals)
Is it nothing to you, all ye that pass by? behold, and see if there be any sorrow like unto my sorrow, which is done unto me, wherewith the LORD hath afflicted me in the day of his fierce anger.

Fr. Scott Haynes
7 days ago1 min read


Victoria, Popule meus
The Reproaches of Victoria are sung on Good Friday during the Adoration of the Cross.

Fr. Scott Haynes
7 days ago1 min read


The Mystical Meaning of the Paschal Candle
The Paschal candle typifies Jesus Christ, “the true light which enlighteneth everyone that cometh into this world."

Fr. Scott Haynes
7 days ago4 min read


Stone of Unction
Fr. Scott Haynes On Good Friday, a moving celebration commemorates the deposition from the cross on Calvary and the burial of Jesus in...

Fr. Scott Haynes
7 days ago1 min read


Maundy Thursday
This blessed night is full of contrasts. Consider the institution of the Priesthood and of the Holy Mass and how then Judas betrays Christ.

Fr. Scott Haynes
7 days ago5 min read


Meditation for Spy Wednesday: “Not I, Rabbi?”
Fr. Scott Haynes A Meditation on Matthew 26:14–25 Through Scripture, Tradition, and the Art of Caravaggio “And Judas that betrayed him...

Fr. Scott Haynes
Apr 164 min read


The Blessing of the Palms
The Blessing of the Palms, as preserved in the Roman Rite, is a solemn liturgical act that anticipates the triumphal entrance of Christ.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Apr 124 min read


Did the Cock Crow Twice?
Fr. Scott A. Haynes On the night of His betrayal, the Lord Jesus Christ warned Peter that he would deny Him thrice; and this before the...

Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 308 min read


Versa est in luctum - Lobo
Composed in 1598 upon the death of Philip II, Versa est in luctum is a suitably majestic motet for six voices - the music conjuring the...

Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 201 min read


Son, Behold Thy Mother
Christ has made us spiritual children of His Mother, and so she seeks out her children who have run away from the Father's house.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 28, 20245 min read


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


Tenebrae, Stephanie Martin
Enjoy this live recording of Tenebrae composed by Toronto composer, Stephanie Martin. The St. Cecilia Choir is directed by Fr. Scott Haynes.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 27, 20241 min read


Miserere by Allegri
This famous setting brings tears of rep and helps us relate to the sufferings we cause the Heart of Jesus in His Sacred Passion.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 27, 20241 min read


Miserere - MacMillan
A modern setting by Sir James MacMillan of the Miserere for Spy Wednesday.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 27, 20241 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


Christus Factus Est, Bruckner
Sir Stephen Cleobury directs the Choir of King's College in Bruckner's famous setting of the Christus Factus Est, which is often sung in Hol

Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 24, 20241 min read
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