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(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.