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(February 22, 2026) On this first Sunday of Lent, Father Charles Persing addresses sin, prayer, fasting, and our shortcomings. 

(February 18, 2026) Father Charles Persing acknowledges that all of us will be changed and transformed with the light of Christ after we journey the next 40 days of Lent. We will represent God's holy people. 

(February 21, 2026) Deacon Michelet encourages us to follow the New Law, a law of freedom that Jesus brought to us to "Love one another as I have loved you." 

(February 8, 2026) How can we be "salt" and "light" in this world? What does this mean?

(February 1, 2026) Father Charles L Persing encourages us to recognize how blessed we truly are. So often we do not see true happiness in Christ because we are blinded by the chaos of our world. 

(January 24, 2026) Father Michael Pray shares a personal story to illustrate the importance of light in our lives, particularly the light of Christ. 

(January 17, 2026) Bishop Emeritus Ronald Gainer connects the words of Saint John the Baptist to the words that we use during the Liturgy of the Eucharist in the Mass. 

(January 10, 2026) Father Peter Hill, from Unbound Ministries, illustrates the Gospel story about Jesus' baptism in the Jordan. "Jesus is saying to us that all of us are well-pleased by God not by what we can do, but by who we are - children of God."

(January 4, 2026) On this Feast of the Epiphany, Father Charles Persing encourages us to be a "star" to share the light of Christ in the world. 

(December 28, 2025) On this Feast of the Holy Family, Father Charles Persing gives some background on this feast and shares a reflection on family life and relationships today. 

Be those people who accept the joy which Christ gives us. Be those ambassadors of the very love that came down to us at Christmas.

(December 21, 2025) On this 4th Sunday of Advent, Bishop Timothy Senior reflects upon Saint Joseph in today's Gospel reading: his dreams, emotions, God's interventions, and the phrase, "Do not be afraid."

(December 21, 2025) On this 4th Sunday of Advent, Father Charles Persing asks us to pause and reflect on what voices we are listening to today. The Blessed Mother was faithful to God and did as He asked her by becoming the mother of Jesus our Savior. Joseph listened to the voice of God through his three dreams so that he could face difficulties and keep his family safe. Are we doing what God asks us to do even though we are unsure of how things will work out? 

(December 14, 2025) Father Charles L. Persing focuses on the third Sunday in Advent and how we can bring JOY to everyone around us. 

(December 7, 2025) Father Charles L. Persing shares the symbolism of the color purple in our Liturgical Season of Advent.

(November 30, 2025) As we begin to look forward to Christmas, Father Charles Persing encourages us to prepare ourselves spiritually during this Advent season. "Stay awake. Be ready."

(November 23, 2025) Father Charles Persing speaks about today's feast, the Solemnity of Christ the King.

(November 15, 2025) As we approach the end of our liturgical year, Father Charles Persing reflects upon the words of the prophet, Malachi and the coming of the Savior. Father Persing says, "There is always time for us to change, always time for us to be better, always time for God to purify."

(November 9, 2025) Deacon Michelet shares the background of the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome.  It is the official cathedral of the Pope as the Bishop of Rome and symbolizes "Mother Church." Deacon suggests building our church by "forgiving others, welcoming strangers, and taking our spiritual lives seriously" in addition to receiving sacraments to achieve holiness. 

(November 2, 2025) Father Charles Persing remembers all the faithfully departed in his homily today. 

(October 25, 2025) On this 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Deacon Michelet encourages us to reflect on the virtue of humility and to ask God to help us to be humble. 

(October 19, 2025) Father Charles Persing encourages us to have perseverance, patience, keep praying, and to never give up on our hope in God.

(October 12, 2025) Father Charles Persing shares many ways that we can have gratitude toward God in our relationship with Him throughout various areas of our lives. 

(October 5, 2025) As we begin Respect Life Month, Father Persing encourages us to value the gift of life and reflect on our own attitudes towards respect life issues in our world today.

(September 28, 1025) On this 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Deacon Michelet elaborates on the gospel parable of the rich man and Lazarus. 

(September 21, 2025) "Let there be peace on Earth, and let it begin with me."  "We as a church do great things, but nothing will ever substitute for our call to PRAYER." - Father Charles Persing

(September 14, 2025) On the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Father Charles Persing dives into the significance of Christ's Cross in our lives. 

(September 7, 2025) Father Charles Persing reflects on our readings for today and shares what it may look like to be a disciple of Christ and bear the crosses of our own and also those of others.

(August 31, 2025) What does HUMILITY mean and how is God calling us to live this virtue out in our daily lives? Father Charles Persing answers these questions in his homily on this 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time.

(August 26, 2025) 40 HOURS DEVOTIONS: Day 3Father John Bateman, pastor of Saint Joseph Church, Mechanicsburg, Pa describes Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton's depth of devotion to God in the Eucharist, the "Gift of Finest Wheat." 

(August 25, 2025) 40 HOURS DEVOTIONS: Day 2 Father John Bateman, pastor of Saint Joseph's Church in Mechanicsburg, Pa shares the events leading up to Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton's conversion to the Catholic Church and what drew her to this faith. 

(August 24, 2025) 40 HOURS DEVOTIONS: DAY 1Father John Bateman, pastor of Saint Joseph Catholic Church, preaches on Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton's early life and her path to sainthood. 

(August 24, 2025) Father Charles L. Persing educates us on the purpose of the 40 hours devotions as we began this devotion in our parish this weekend. 

(August 17, 2025) Father Charles Persing encourages us to carry the flame of the Holy Spirit within us everywhere we go. Come, Holy Spirit!

(August 10, 2025) God calls us to be prepared and not afraid. Father Charles Persing encourages us to always share the good things that God gave to us and recognizing God's presence with us.  

(August 3, 2025) "If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts." Do you have selective hearing when it comes to God? Father Charles Persing elaborates on this in his homily today. 

(July 27, 2025) Father Joshua Weaver, the Director of Vocations in the Diocese of Harrisburg shares part of his vocation story and how God can answer our prayers in ways that we might least expect. 

(July 6, 2025) Father Charles Persing focuses on today's gospel, reminding us that God cares for all of us and he chooses every one of us to be his disciples, to know, love, and to serve Him. 

(June 29, 2025) On this Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, God is calling us on our own mission to preach the Good News just as these followers of Jesus did. 

(June 22, 2025) On this feast of Corpus Christi,  Father Persing reminds us that "we renew our hope that Christ is always going to be with us. That we consume the Body and Blood of Christ and then leave this place and become Christ to all of those we meet and all places that we go. We offer our lives on the altar and ask Jesus for pardon for our sins, expressing our gratitude to God for his blessing, and asking him to continually feed us who hunger for him to stay with and among us, even to the end of time."

(June 15, 2025) How much do you know about the Holy Trinity? Maybe you know more than you think. This week Father Charles Persing proves it to us. 

(June 8, 2025) On this Pentecost Sunday, Father Charles Persing enlightens us with the many forms and interactions with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is always working in our lives: guiding and directing us in our journey. 

(May 25, 2025) Father Charles Persing reflects back upon our Lenten journey into these past six weeks of Easter. 

(May 18, 2025) Father Charles Persing reminds us that as followers of Jesus we are called to love others unconditionally.

(May 18, 2025) Father Damon Tritle encourages us to renew our trust in Christ as we grow closer to Him. 

(May 11, 2025) On this 4th Sunday of Easter, Father Charles L. Persing encourages and reminds us to turn to God as our Good Shepherd, and he will be there to support and care for us.  

(May 10, 2025) On this 4th Sunday of Easter, Father Damon Tritle illustrates how Jesus always provides for us as our Good Shepherd, and how He is the perfect model for shepherds within our church, such as our newly elected Pope Leo XIV.

(May 3, 2025) Have you ever felt yourself to be lukewarm or in a rut in your faith? Father Damon Tritle encourages us to turn to God in these times so that he may help us. 

(June 1, 2025) On this feast of the Ascension, Father Charles Persing gives a message of encouragement as he reminds us that God never abandons us. 

(April 27, 2025) Bishop Emeritus Ronald Gainer illustrates in his homily today how "Mercy is Christ's Easter gift to us," focusing also on the gift of the Sacraments.

(April 26, 2025) On this Divine Mercy Sunday, Father Thomas Meinert focuses on God's Mercy in our lives.