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Passion Sunday in the Traditional Roman Rite
Passion Sunday, observed on the Fifth Sunday of Lent in the Traditional Roman Rite, marks the beginning of Passiontide.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Apr 54 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


The Living Water: Christ and the Rock in the Wilderness
The encounter of Our Lord Jesus Christ with the Samaritan woman at the well and the account of Moses striking the rock in the wilderness.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 288 min read


Susanna: A Prefiguration of Baptism and the Triumph of Purity
The story of Susanna offers a striking parallel to the Christian’s journey.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 265 min read


Rejoice, O Jerusalem
As we continue our Lenten journey, may Laetare Sunday rekindle in us the joy of our redemption.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 265 min read


The Blind Man at Siloam
Jesus anoints the blind man with clay and tells him to wash in the pool of Siloam.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 263 min read


Walk in Love
On the second Sunday of Lent, St. Paul tells us that we should "walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us."

Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 155 min read


Now is the Day of Salvation
Fr. Scott Haynes Meditation on 2 Corinthians 6:1-10 "And we helping do exhort you, that you receive not the grace of God in vain. For he...

Fr. Scott Haynes
Mar 85 min read


Themes of Sexagesima
The Biblical themes of Sexagesima Sunday teach us lessons that are ever relevant.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Feb 215 min read


The Parable of the Weeds
The parable of the weeds (Matt. 13) is one of the most profound teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ concerning the reality of good and evil.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Feb 84 min read


Clothed in Virtue as the Elect of God
St. Paul exhorts us to "put on" the virtues befitting those who are "elect of God, holy, and beloved."

Fr. Scott Haynes
Feb 84 min read


Vengeance is Mine
When we are tempted to vengeance, St. Paul exhorts us to leave that to the Lord. Christ Our Lord wants that we live in charity together.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Jan 265 min read


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
Jan 164 min read


Franciscan Missionaries Meet the Holy Family
Contemplate the finding of the Christ Child in the Temple on this Feast of the Holy Family. Our Lord is waiting for you there.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Jan 114 min read


Turn to God from Idols
Learn about St. Paul's preaching to the Thessalonians. He turned their hearts from idols to the living God.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Nov 15, 20245 min read


The Bowels of Mercy
St. Paul preaches to us about the virtuous life.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Nov 8, 20246 min read


The Winds and the Sea Obey
The Gospel scene where Christ is asleep on the boat, while the apostles are filled with fear, has a lesson of perfect trust in God.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Nov 3, 20244 min read


The Reign of Christ the King
Fr. Scott A. Haynes In Lewis Carroll’s book, “Alice in Wonderland,” Alice’s mother tells her: “Up is down; down is up; black is white;...

Fr. Scott Haynes
Oct 27, 20247 min read


Render unto Ceasar
The Pharisees and the Herodians cook up a plot to entrap Jesus. They begin with false flattery, but Christ is not fooled.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Oct 18, 20249 min read


The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant
In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus teaches the parable of the unforgiving servant, presenting a profound reflection on the nature of mercy.

Fr. Scott Haynes
Oct 9, 20247 min read
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