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(July 23, 2022) What are prayer and grace, and why they are so important in our daily walk with Christ? Father Charles Persing, Pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, shares his thoughts about these crucial elements in our lives.

(July 16, 2022) Father Dexter Jay Nebrida of the Order of the Disciples of Mary, shares his missionary experience among the young people in the Philippines. "We must make sure to have space to receive God in our lives, " he said.  And once we have that space, we should be able to say,  "Lord,  surprise me with Your love."

(July 10, 2022) What is it that we need to gain eternal life? Father Charles Persing, Pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, reminds us that we need to consider our relationship with the most vulnerable, the poor, the rejected, the ones in need. 

(July 3, 2022) In this morning's homily, Father Charles Persing, pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, reminds us of the importance of being in union with each other as children of God in the proclamation of His Word and His Will. 

(June 26, 2022) "Discipleship is difficult, but it calls us to be single-minded and dedicated to the cause of the Kingdom of God as it appears to us on Earth, as it unfolds in our midst," Father Charles Persing, Pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, reminds us. 

(June 19, 2022) What is the meaning of Eucharist and why  does it matter to partake of Holy Communion regularly? The Eucharist is the sign of God's love for us,  says Father Charles Persing, but until we understand that mystery in heaven, until we fully understand why God loves us so much, let us eat His Body and drink His Blood until we are satisfied and see Him face to face.

(June 19, 2022) Father Samuel Dubois, Parochial Vicar at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, reminds us about the origins of priesthood through the Old Testament figure of Melchizedek, and about the importance of the Holy Eucharist in our lives as a gift from God.

(June 12, 2022) "People will not care how much you know until they know how much you care," is the old adage at the heart of Deacon Alex Bogdanoff's homily on this Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity.This is the same message, "Go there and make disciples of all nations," in Jesus's own words, in which He proclaims the Good News and sends us out to the world in need of change.

(June 11, 2022) Father Samuel Dubois, Parochial Vicar at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, reminds us on the occasion of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity that we are not called to live alone in isolation, but rather to be united in the selfless, sacrificial, and eternal bond of love of the Most Holy Trinity, which is given to us as a gift and a source of strength.

(June 5, 2022) "What mission in life am I given?" is the question and the heart of Father Samuel Dubois's homily on this Pentecost Sunday.The Holy Spirit gives us all different gifts and talents. The question we need to ask of ourselves is, "How is the Holy Spirit calling me to serve here and now and in this moment?""The Holy Spirit is always at work within us," said Father Dubois, "but it is up to us to allow that work to bear fruit. The Spirit does not force this to happen, but He will always be there when we need Him."Let us, therefore, entrust our lives and calling to the care of the Holy Spirit. Let Him lead us in the proper direction of service through His power and His grace. "Follow it, and do not be afraid," Father Dubois concluded.

(June 4, 2022) Have you ever experienced that uneasy feeling of coldness to your faith? Or have you noticed something similar in the way you relate to others? Father Charles Persing, pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, reminded us on this Pentecost Sunday that we need to be open to and alight with the glory of Christ. "Ask the Holy Spirit on this Feast Day to come and rekindle in us the Spirit of new life and enthusiasm for being what we are called to be: light to the world," Father Persing said.

(June 3, 2022) How does a Catholic priest become a bishop? Father Charles L. Persing describes the process in which a priest may be appointed a bishop, the various types of bishops, and the duties and roles which a bishop may have.

(May 29, 2022) Father Charles Persing, Pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, encourages us this Sunday to "look up to God" when we are in need.

(May 27, 2022) Father Charles Persing, Pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton parish, introduces us to what it means to be a priest:  the call, formation, parish assignments.

(May 25, 2022) Father Samuel Dubois, Parochial Vicar of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, reminded us that life is a dynamic medium and that many kinds of different times and seasons inhabit our individual lives. We need to "take confidence in this feast of Ascension. No matter what happens, no matter how times and seasons may come and go, we must remember that God is with us, and that where He has gone before us, we too will one day follow."

(May 21, 2022) Father Samuel Dubois, Parochial Vicar at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, reminded us this weekend that our peace, and peace in the world,  is rooted in Christ.

(May 22, 2022) In his homily this morning, Father Charles Persing, Pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, talks about the peace of Christ and the power of the Gospel message He has left to us. "Let us keep His word," Father Persing said, "and let us accept His peace."

(May 20, 2022) WHAT ARE THE DUTIES of a deacon in the Catholic Church? In Father Charles L. Persing's videos over the next few weeks, he will focus on one of the various degrees of Holy Orders: Deacon, Priest, Bishop. In this video, Father Charles describes the responsibilities within the ministry of the diaconate. 

(May 15, 2022) In his reflection to Scriptural readings for today, Deacon Alex Bogdanoff stated the existence of many different types of suffering: for our faith, as redemptive suffering, as well as the suffering from sickness or mental illness. Our Church, throughout the history, has been building hospitals to cure the sickness and alleviate the suffering.  Thus, we need to pray for the suffering, Deacon Bodganoff said, "as this may be the time when abundant fruit is borne. We are brought in to share Christ's passion and be given the privilege of participating in His work of redemption so that God could be given honor and praise."

(May 15, 2022)  The mesasge of love was at the heart of today's homily from Father Charles Persing,  Pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. "Love is gift; it is the greatest gift that God could give us. The question is whether we allow others to see that love in us?  Are we true disciples? Do we love Christ as He loved us?" Jesus told us, Father Persing reminded us, " You are my disciples if you love one another the way I loved you."