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(April 23, 2023) Father Anthony Eseke, priest-in-residence at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton parish, reflects on the Gospel of Luke 24 through the lens of the narrative about the two apostles on their way to Emmaus. Father focuses on three elements: walk with Jesus, Holy Scripture, and the breaking of Bread.

(April 23, 2023) Walking with God is part of our Christian experience.  That is our chance to encounter Christ, just like the two disciples had on their way to Emmaus. "We are not walking aimlessly and alone along the path of faith," Father Persing said. In those moments, "Jesus very patiently, very discreetly, very contently, continues to walk silently alongside of us."

(April 15, 2023) Deacon David Hall looks into how our lives are changed because Jesus Christ is risen from the dead. "It is the basis of everything we are as Christians," Deacon Hall said. "The Resurrection of Jesus Christ has unleashed the Mercy of God, and it sustains us, and it surrounds us, and it follows us every day of our lives." 

(April 9, 2023) "For every Good Friday there is an Easter Sunday. We are now the Resurrection people," are the key takeaways of the homily by Father Anthony Eseke, the priest-in-residence at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish.  Please tune in to the podcast on this beautiful and joyful occasion: He is risen!

(April 8, 2022) "What has God done for us?" is the question Father Charles Persing is asking us on this occasion of Easter Vigil Mass. How do we respond to all the blessings our Lord has showered us with? How do we follow our Lord's teachings?  In closing, Father Persing reminds us that, "Now is the time to respond to the great gift of eternal life." 

(April 7, 2023) Father Charles Persing, pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, asks of us to spend some time before the cross on this Good Friday and speak to Jesus, who is in our midst. Therefore, let us speak to Him, asking Him to forgive us, and let us also ask ourselves and forgive others. 

(April 6, 2023) Father Charles Persing reminds us of the power and significance of our Church's Sacraments and that we have been called to holiness and to stand in His presence.

(April 2, 2023) On this Palm Sunday, please join us in reading of the Gospel according to Saint Matthew.

(March 26, 2023) Father Charles Persing, pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton parish, reminds us of some questions that reach into the core of our Christian faith. Please join him for a short homily.

(March 18, 2023) Father Charles Persing, pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton parish, reminds us that the Light of Christ is present in our world and that we need to open our eyes and see what we need to change.

(March 11, 2023) Drawing on today's Gospel reading, Father Charles Persing focuses on the example of the Samaritan woman at the well and the search for a deeper meaning of life.

(March 5, 2023) Father Charles Persing's message for this Sunday is allowing the Holy Spirit to work in us and make us good disciples of the Good Shepherd. This Lent is an invitation for us to change and, with God's grace, undergo a spiritual transfiguration  in the imitation of our Lord's transfiguration on Mount Tabor. 

(February 25, 2023) On this First Sunday of Lent, Father Charles Persing invites us to entrust ourselves to the guidance of the Holy Spirit and spend these forty days in full communion and trust in the Lord our God and away from the snares of the evil one. 

(February 18, 2023) Drawing on today's Gospel readings, Father Charles Persing, pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton parish, shares his thoughts about Christian forgiveness as Jesus taught us.

(February 11, 2023) Father Charles Persing, pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton parish, draws upon today's Gospel reading from the Book of Saint Matthew and reminds us that no two sins are alike, but we have to ask for forgiveness on the path of Salvation.

(February 4, 2023) Father Charles Persing, pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton parish, encourages us to use our God-given gifts and be the light of Christ.

(January 28, 2023) Father Charles Persing, pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton parish, shared what we need to consider doing in the response to our Lord's call to service.

(January 21, 2023) Father Charles Persing, pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton parish, shares today what it means to encounter the turning point in our walk with Jesus as His true disciples.

(January 14, 2023) Father Charles Persing, pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton parish, reminds us what it means to be a servant of God and how we respond to this call. 

(January 7, 2023) Father Anthony Eseke, Priest-in-Residence at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, takes a look into the connection of the Nativity narratives in both the Old Testament and New Testament. Spiritual awareness and recognition is the mindset that recognizes God as the center of your life; God is its root. That life is to be a prayerful walk with the Lord, and the star of the Magi will a...

(December 31, 2022) Father Charles Persing, pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, gives us all his blessing for the upcoming year.

(December 24, 2022) Deacon David Hall reminds us of the importance of seeking silence and holiness in our lives. 

(December 24, 2022) On this Christmas Eve, Father Charles Persing invites us to spend the upcoming time searching for Jesus.  "In our quest to find Jesus, " Father said, "we are going to find the goodness of God as well as a whole lot about us." Let us, then,  make this search a significant event  by choosing to lead Christ-centered lives. 

(December 10, 2022) Father Charles Persing, pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton parish, reminds us that this is the season of joyful expectation while we patiently await the return of our Savior through Whom God the Father manifests His glory and majesty. Let us, then, prayerfully prepare our lives for that moment of our Lord's return. 

(December 8, 2022) Father Charles Persing, Pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton parish, reminds us on this Feast of Immaculate Conception that Mary was chosen from among the nations to be an example of faith and service, mirroring her motherly love for us as well.