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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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 A Meditation on Matthew 26:14–25 Through Scripture, Tradition, and the Art of Caravaggio “And Judas that betrayed him...

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 A. Haynes On the night of His betrayal, the Lord Jesus Christ warned Peter that he would deny Him thrice; and this before the...

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...

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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