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 Theology
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 Theology
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 Theology
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
