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(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. 

(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.

(April 19, 2025) On this Holy Saturday Easter Vigil, Father Charles L. Persing reminds us why we need light and joy in our lives during this Easter Season. 

(April 13, 2025) Father Charles Persing leaves us with thoughts of reflection on this Palm Sunday.

(April 12, 2025) Father Damon Tritle mentally prepares us as we enter Holy Week of Jesus' Passion. 

(April 6, 2025) On this 5th Sunday of Lent, Father Damon Tritle emphasizes that the gospel reading today (John 8:1-11) that we are called to judge actions, but not another's soul - that is God's job. 

(April 5, 2025) On this 5th Sunday of Lent, Father Persing encourages us to become more forgiving and ready to reconcile with others and with God. 

(March 30, 2025) On this fourth Sunday of Lent, Father Damon Tritle builds on the parable of the prodigal son. He shares with us that God our Father in Heaven is a lot like the father in the parable. 

(March 29, 2025) We all can find ourselves in the various characters' roles in the story of the Prodigal Son at different points in our lives. God never abandons us and is always waiting for us with his arms open wide with love. 

(March 23, 2025) On this third Sunday of Lent, Father Charles L. Persing shares many examples in the Bible and other famous people who received second chances. God in his great mercy gives us as humans many chances to get it right. In what area do you need a second chance in your life? Father Persing encourages us to be bold and to ask God to be patient with us. 

(March 22, 2025) On this third Sunday of Lent, Father Damon Tritle reflects on the Gospel of today. God's greatest desire for each of us is Heaven and has given us all seven sacraments for this end. Father Tritle enourages us to take advantage of this holy season by going to confession and receiving God's gentle patience, love, and forgiveness. 

(March 16, 2025) On this second Sunday in Lent, Father Charles L. Persing encourages us to look towards God our light and salvation. 

(March 15, 2025) On this second Sunday of Lent, Father Damon Tritle compares the Transfiguration with the Crucifixion of Jesus. Jesus' disciples saw him in his veiled divinity, and we too experience his veiled divinity in the tabernacle.  

(March 9, 2025) Father Damon Tritle asks us to reflect on our spiritual growth as Christians, and shares the roots of sin. What is your root sin and makes you most vulnerable?

(March 8, 2025) On this first Sunday in Lent, Father Charles L. Persing encourages us, as the chosen people of God, to trust God to lead us during this Lenten season.

(March 1, 2025) As we approach the season of Lent, Father Charles L. Persing encourages us to not judge others, but to consider how we speak to and about others. 

(February 23, 2025) Father Charles L. Persing encourages us this week to reflect on how we treat others.

(February 22, 2025) How does Jesus call us to love others? To be a light to others? Father Damon Tritle elaborates on this topic in his homily on this seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time.  

(February 16, 2025) Father Charles L. Persing addresses what our current culture thinks brings us happiness, then reminds us of how we can truly find happiness in this world. Listen for the answer!

(February 15, 2025) Father Damon Tritle encourages us to fight for our relationship with Christ as the world clutters up our lives. 

(February 15, 2025) Bishop Ronald Gainer addresses the candidates for Confirmation from the parishes of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton and Saint Katherine Drexel.

(February 8, 2025) Father Charles Persing asks us, "What is our mission?... Each of us has our own mission, and because our calls from God are so unique, no one else can fulfill our call."

(February 2, 2025) Father Charles Persing describes the encounter and symbolism in the Presentation of Jesus in the temple. 

(February 2, 2025) Father Damon Tritle shares the meaning and purpose behind the details of the Presentation of the Lord and Candlemas. 

(January 25, 2025) Father Tritle reflects on the second reading today, emphasizing that God has a specific role for each one of us, and he has given us the grace to accomplish our roles.

(January 18, 2025) "Do whatever He tells you." Father Damon Tritle shares a reflection on these words of our Blessed Mother and how they encourage us to follow God's will in our lives. 

(January 12, 2025) Why would Jesus Christ desire baptism? Father Damon Tritle answers this question in his homily on this feast of the Baptism of our Lord. 

(January 12, 2025) Father Persing reminds us that sacraments are God's work, and we cannot receive any other sacraments without first receiving this holy sacrament of Baptism. 

(January 5, 2025)  On this Epiphany Sunday, Father Damon Tritle encourages us to listen for small signs of God's voice and grace in our lives. 

(January 5, 2025) Father Charles L. Persing reflects on the gifts of the Magi, and how the feast of Epiphany helps us to learn more about our relationship to Christ. 

(December 31, 2024)  On this last day of 2024 and the vigil of the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, Father Charles L. Persing gives us a message of hope. 

(December 28, 2024) Father Charles Persing reminds us how we can learn from and be inspired by the example of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph as a holy family. 

(December 25, 2024) Father Charles Persing reflects on the word "silent" and its significance at Christmas.

(December 24, 2024) Father Damon Tritle reflects on the genealogy of Jesus and our salvation history.  

(December 22, 2024) Father Charles L. Persing suggests to us that we reflect back on this year... Have we made any difference in the lives of others like Jesus has made an impact in our lives by coming to Earth as a baby in a manager?

(December 22, 2024) Father Damon Tritle reflects upon Mary's response to her cousin Elizabeth by glorifying God. Father Tritle says this is a "blueprint" for our lives - to seek God's will, not our own. 

(December 15, 2024) Father Charles Persing uses a story to illustrate how we need to grow spiritually and give others a reason to rejoice and accept Jesus Christ into their hearts rather than just sitting around and waiting. "Let's be the transformation that he calls us to be." 

(December 8, 2024) In this week's homily, Father Charles L. Persing refers to Saint John the Baptist as our "Spiritual GPS." He is the one who calls us to "Prepare the way of the Lord" during this Advent season. 

(December 7, 2024)  2nd Sunday of Advent: Father Damon Tritle encourages us to go to confession and give alms this Advent, to make way for the Lord.

(December 1, 2024) Father Charles L. Persing reflects on Bishop Timothy Senior's visit to our parish and brings us to focus on the important aspects of Advent. 

(November 30, 2024) Bishop Timothy Senior visits our parish for the first time. He shares some details about the life of our parish patroness, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. Bishop also directs us to focus on the Season of Advent by creating some quiet moments for God in this busy season of our lives. 

(November 23, 2024) Father Charles L. Persing shares a reflection on the Kingdom of God on this Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. 

(November 17, 2024) Father Damon Tritle focuses on the Sacraments, seven beautiful gifts of the Church that can guide us to Heaven.

(November 9, 2024) Father Tritle reflects on today's gospel story, focusing on humility in giving and surrender to God. 

(November 3, 2024) Father Damon Tritle reflects on how we can most perfectly love God.