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(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.