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(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.

(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.