Jon Haines Ember Days and their Meaning in the Western Churches The Ember days refers to three days set apart for fasting prayer and abstinence during each of the four seasons of the year. The purpose of their introduction was to thank God for the gifts of nature,... Sep 20, 2023 Liturgy
Jon Haines The Feast of the Assumption of Mary *The Feast of the Assumption of Mary: A Deep Dive into Its Historical Significance in the Catholic Church* The Feast of the Assumption of Mary is much more than just a date on the Christian liturgical... Aug 16, 2023 Theology
Jon Haines The Feast of the Transfiguration Here we continue our series on the history, and reason for the placement of each month's major feast days. *The Feast of the Transfiguration: Its Evolution in Catholic History and Its August Placement... Aug 6, 2023 Theology
Jon Haines St. Benedict's Pivotal Role in the Conversion of Europe The story of the Christianization of Europe is complex, filled with a tapestry of heroes, zealots, kings, and commoners all striving to spread what they believed to be the truth. Among the myriad figu... Jul 15, 2023 Theology
Jon Haines The Feast of St. John The Baptist: A Solstice Symbolism in the Catholic Church As we delve into the liturgical calendar (our blog theme for the year), one feast day that stands out for its close alignment with a natural phenomenon is the Feast of St. John the Baptist (June 24th)... Jun 1, 2023 Theology
Jon Haines Pentecost and the Theology of the Catholic Mass It is my privilege to delve into the intricate tapestry that interweaves the feast of Pentecost with the profound theology of the Catholic Mass, focusing particularly on the etymological implications ... Jun 1, 2023 Theology
Jon Haines On the Coincidence of Easter and Spring Easter is the most important event in the Christian calendar, celebrating the resurrection of Christ from the dead. No little feat. It is a time of joy, hope, and renewal, and it also happens to coinc... May 5, 2023 Easter
Jon Haines Current and Traditional Lenten Fasting Comparison Often people say that lent had more difficult practices before the changes in the 60s after Vatican II. But it's helpful to know the actual disciplines. We've listed them for you below! Current Pract... Mar 22, 2023 Theology
Jon Haines Lent is not Self-help Recently I came across a sermon online given by a very wise priest, whose explanation of the stated purpose of lent directly incriminated me. I am one of those people who enjoys becoming a better pers... Mar 8, 2023 Prayer
Jon Haines St. Ignatius and the Discernment of Spirits One of the most powerful tools in the Catholic tradition for cooperative decision making with God is Saint Ignatius' Spiritual Exercises [1] , and his Rules for Discernment. St. Ignatius writes fourte... Feb 8, 2023 Theology
Jon Haines Pope Benedict XVI: Requiescat in Pace One of the greatest minds of the 20th century has passed. KephasTV owes him much. Watch the funeral Mass live ** Some of our favorite quotes: The darkness that poses a real threat to mankind, a... Jan 11, 2023 News
