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St. Patrick, the Legend and the Myth
As the Apostle of Ireland, the Roman Britan St. Patrick was sent by Pope Celestine to convert the pagan nation unto Christ.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 13, 20243 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 10, 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 25, 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


Parce Domine
This plaintive chant sets the tone for Lent and its austere penances. Spare us, O Lord, for we have sinned.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Feb 14, 20241 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


Jesus' Solemn Entry into Jerusalem
Palm Sunday is the beginning of Holy Week. Look at Our Lord's entry into the Holy City through the eyes of Giotto.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 31, 20239 min read


Annunciation Novena
Join us for the Novena of the Annunciation from March 25 - April 2.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 22, 20231 min read


My Soul Pants for the Living God
During this Lent, consider how St. Mary Magdalene came before Christ’s tomb, weeping as she sought the Lord.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 2, 20234 min read


Christ the Penitent
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 26, 20234 min read


Confession before Communion
Many Catholics who receive Communion make little use of the Sacrament of Confession to prepare for a worthy reception of Christ's Presence.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Sep 29, 20226 min read


God so loved the World
Sir John Stainer set one of the most famous passages of Sacred Scripture, John 3:16. The music he wrote for these powerful words inspire us.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Apr 14, 20220 min read


Tears of Repentance
St. Augustine teaches us the wisdom of contemplating the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ and mourn our sins.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Apr 14, 20221 min read


Tomás Luis de Victoria - Passio secundum Mathæum
On Palm Sunday, the traditional chanting of the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to St. Matthew is beautified by Victoria's music.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Apr 4, 20220 min read


All Glory, Laud, and Honour
This ancient hymn from St. Theodulph or Orleans dates to the ninth century and is still sung in our churches today.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Apr 4, 20223 min read


Gloria, laus et honor
Gloria laus et honor is an ancient hymn sung in the procession of the Palm Sunday liturgy.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Apr 4, 20221 min read


The Veil of the Forty Days (Velum Quadragesimale)
The Velum Quadragesimale hides the congregation’s view of the Sacred Liturgy and reminds us the veil of Temple that hid the Holy of Holies.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Apr 1, 20227 min read


O Sacred Head (Passion Chorale)
Hear the wonderful Good Friday hymn: 'O Sacred Head, now wounded' sung by the Chamber Choir of St Andrew's Cathedral, Sydney, Australia.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Apr 1, 20221 min read
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