Jon Haines The Role of Archangels in Catholic Theology *The Role of Angels in Catholic Theology* Angels, as messengers and servants of God, play a significant role in Catholic theology. These celestial beings, who are present throughout the Scriptures and... Jun 25, 2024 Theology
Jon Haines Understanding the Significance of the Rosary *Understanding the Significance of the Rosary* The Rosary, a central devotional practice in Catholicism, is a powerful tool for meditation and prayer. With roots that trace back to the early centuries... May 21, 2024 Prayer
Jon Haines St. Pius V: A Pillar of Faith Today, the Church celebrates the feast day of Saint Pius V, a figure of monumental importance in the history of Catholicism. Known for his stringent reforms and the solidification of Church practices,... Apr 30, 2024 Theology
Jon Haines Celebrating the Risen Christ Following our Lenten journey of reflection, repentance, and rejuvenation, we arrive at the glorious season of Easter, a time that heralds the triumph of Jesus Christ over death. This Easter, KephasTV ... Apr 3, 2024 Easter
Jon Haines A Journey Back to God Through Tradition and Transformation As we approach the Lenten season of 2024, it's an opportune time for the faithful to reflect, repent, and rejuvenate their spiritual lives. Lent, a period deeply rooted in Christian tradition, offers ... Feb 2, 2024 Easter
Jon Haines Exploring the Fourth Eclogue's Possible Mystical Link to the Birth of Christ Merry Christmas to the KephasTV family and all of our readers! In the spirit of Christmas, this week I wanted to write a post about a little known passage, which for a long time has sparked much intri... Dec 28, 2023 Theology
Jon Haines Grateful Gatherings: Uniting Catholic Gratitude with Thanksgiving Traditions Thanksgiving, a holiday deeply rooted in American history, is traditionally associated with the Pilgrims, who were predominantly Puritan and not Catholic. Yet, the holiday's core themes of gratitude a... Nov 22, 2023 News
Jon Haines Memento Mori! Today is the Feast of All Souls Day where we remember those who have gone before us and to pray for them. At all traditional Catholic masses the following prayer is song, often times to Mozart's musi... Oct 2, 2023 Prayer
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