Jon Haines Honoring the Archangels: A Reflection for the Feast of Saint Michael, Saint Gabriel, and Saint Raphael As we enter the month of September, we prepare to celebrate the Feast of the Archangels—Saint Michael, Saint Gabriel, and Saint Raphael—on September 29th. These heavenly messengers have played pivotal... Sep 9, 2024
Jon Haines The Assumption of Mary: Understanding Its Significance and Celebrating Her Heavenly Glory As we approach the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on August 15th, Catholics around the world prepare to honor one of the most profound mysteries of our faith—the Assumption of Mary... Aug 14, 2024
Jon Haines Finding Spiritual Strength: Lessons from Saint Benedict and the Rule for Modern Times As July brings the feast day of Saint Benedict of Nursia, it offers us a timely opportunity to reflect on his profound influence on Christian spirituality and how his teachings can guide us in our mod... Jul 14, 2024
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
