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(April 10, 2022) In his homily this Palm Sunday, Father Charles Persing, pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, reminds us of the necessity of our spiritual preparation in this Lenten season. Drawing closer to Christ and asking for forgiveness of sins, at this special time, will allow us to experience the mystery of Jesus wholeheartedly.

Father Charles L Persing explains the use and significance of Holy Oils in Catholic Church.

(April 3, 2022) Have you ever felt the hand of Jesus on your shoulder? Have you ever sensed His presence in your life and wondered which choices to make? Father Charles Persing, pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, reminds us that we should center our lives around Jesus and let Him make us new. Making us new may require that, as we are pointing our fingers at faults, "we have to point them at ourselves,"  Father Persing said,  "confess our own faults and conquer our own sins." And only Jesus can help us do that.

(April 3, 2022) Father Samuel Dubois, Parochial Vicar of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, invites us today to be more open and introspect of our own  sins and mistakes. He also asks us to be to be more merciful and Christ-like to others.  Emphasizing the today's Gospel message from  John 8: 1-11, Father Dubois says that focusing on the mistakes of others, "no one has to look at their own." We, therefore, need to focus "on the things that matter."

Father Charles Persing concludes the series on Stations of the Cross and talks about the Resurrection. 

(March 27, 2022) Do we know how to react properly in any given situation? Do we listen to the voice of God or do we rely on our own ego? "Faith is not the belief that God will do whatever we want; it is the belief that God will do what is right," is the quote Father Charles Persing shared. He, then, reminded us that "God is constantly calling  out to us; will we be able to remember what God has done for us?"

(March 27, 2022) Father Anthony Eseke, Priest-in-Residence at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, drew a parallel between a conventional five-step "hero's journey" and our own Lenten journey.  Going though all the steps, Father Eseke emphasized that our heavenly Father always awaits us with His arms outstretched, asking us to "make a change."Our prayer, then, shall be that our Lord will bless us on our spiritual journey, Father Eseke said,  "and that  our good Lord will give us the grace, and the strength to say ito ourselves: This time, grant us Lord the grace to change." 

Father Charles L Persing shares his thoughts and prayers related to Christ's last moments on Earth.

(March 20, 2022) Deacon David L. Hall reminded us that our Christian lives have meanings that are not clearly obvious in our lifetimes. Life is neither punishments or a throw of dice, but has a much deeper meaning.  "Whenever bad things happen, we should remember that the world is not as it was meant to be––nor is it the way it shall one day be," Deacon Hall said.  Every one of us is given a chance to draw close to God and to be fruitful.DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT

(March 20, 2022) Deacon William Dwayer encourages us to pause and reflect upon this Lent so far … Are we bearing much fruit?

(March 13, 2022) How do we show forth the grandeur of God? How do we step up to our calling as Bearers of Light? Father Charles Persing, pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, reminded us that living the corporeal works of mercy is the route to be taken.  As we read today's Gospel message of Transfiguration, "God is there," Father Persing said, "and is transfiguring us to become more like Him." Therefore, " on this Second Sunday of Lent, let us be the light of Christ, let us shine forth and restore ourselves with God's grace and God's help, to what He meant us to be, " Father Persing concluded.

(February 20, 2022) When you hate your enemies, what do you see? When you love your enemies, which image comes to your mind? Father Anthony Eseke, Priest-in-Residence at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, reminded us of the concept of Imago Dei:  seeing the image of God in that person. "Love, forgive, and reconcile" are the three things we can be in control when in the conflict with others, Father Eseke said.  We are all God's anointed people through the waters of our baptism; love others the way our God loves you.

(March 11, 2022) Father Charles Persing, pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, reminds us of corporeal works of mercy and the Stations of the Cross: 5th, 6th, and 8th.

(March 13, 2022) Have you ever asked yourself what  the Covenant, listening, and prayer have in common? Father Samuel Dubois, parochial vicar of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, reminds us that our God is the faithful God who keeps His promises even when we are unfaithful.  This season of Lent is a perfect time to look back at our lives and make an attempt to get closer to  Him.  The starting point is listening carefully to His voice, and then joining-in in prayer. Be the joy of our Lord, who always wants to be with each one of us. 

(March 6, 2022) Father Charles Persing, pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton parish, reminded us to take up our cross -- just as Jesus did -- and make our Covenant promises vibrant and alive. 

(March 5, 2022) Deacon Alex Bogdanoff shares a personal story of healing in his family with the intercession of the angels. 

(February 27, 2022) Father Charles L Persing, pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, reminds us not to seek the fault in others, but rather remember our own faults and be forgiving.

Father Charles Persing addresses our preparation for the season of Lent.

(February 20, 2022) Father Charles L. Persing, pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, focuses on an inescapable theme in the teachings of Jesus: Love your enemies.

(February 20, 2022) Are you burdened with hurt or injustice done unto you? Or, perhaps,  because you sinned against someone? Have you tried handing over that burden and inviting the love of Jesus to help you heal your heart? Father Samuel Dubois, Parochial Vicar of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, invites us to do exactly that: "Hand your burden over to Jesus; ask Him to set you free. It may not happen overnight -- or in a moment -- but healing is possible; freedom is possible. Because God gives without measuring, without counting the cost; He gives of His limitless mercy and love."