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Saint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(November 15, 2025) As we approach the end of our liturgical year, Father Charles Persing reflects upon the words of the prophet, Malachi and the coming of the Savior. Father Persing says, "There is always time for us to change, always time for us to be better, always time for God to purify."
2025-11-1510 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + ParishCorpus Christi Sunday - Father Charles Persing(June 2, 2024) On this Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Father Charles L. Persing continues to focus on the mysteries of God, which includes the true presence of the Body and Blood of Jesus in the Eucharist.
2024-06-0209 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish3rd Sunday of Lent: Father Persing(March 3, 2024) Father Charles Persing reflects on today's reading of Epistle to the Romans and stresses our need to follow the Ten Commandments.
2024-03-0310 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish2nd Sunday of Lent: Father Persing(February 25, 2024) Father Charles Persing reflects on expressing gratitude and glory to our Creator.
2024-02-2508 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish1st Sunday of Lent: Father Persing(February 18, 2024) On this 1st Sunday of Lent, Father Charles Persing invites us to a journey in a spiritual desert of temptations in preparation for the most glorious day of our faith: Easter
2024-02-1907 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + ParishAsh Wednesday: Father Persing(February 14, 2024) What are you offering to God this Lenten season? Please join Father Charles Persing in reflecting on the 40-day path ahead of us.
2024-02-1502 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish5th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(February 4, 2024) Father Charles Persing reflects on the pain and suffering in the life of Saint Josephine Bakhita, followed by her healing and her path to finding Christ.
2024-02-0508 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish4th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(January 28, 2024) Please join Father Charles Persing as he reads from the Holy Gospel according to Mark and reminds us that Jesus is always in our midst, always there to listen and bring us his forgiveness and love.
2024-01-2909 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + ParishFeast of the Holy Family: Father Persing(December 31, 2023) Father Charles Persing reminds us that we are one family through the birth of Jesus Christ and belong to His Heavenly Kingdom.
2023-12-3108 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish4th Sunday of Advent: Father Persing(December 23, 2023) Father Charles Persing reflects on the prayerful writing of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux and asks us to be open to God's will and not be afraid to say 'yes' to Him.
2023-12-2304 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish3rd Sunday of Advent: Father Persing(December 17, 2023) Father Charles Persing reminds us that we are called to be people of light in joyful preparation during this season of Advent.
2023-12-1706 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish1st Sunday of Advent: Father Persing(December 3, 2023) Father Charles Persing reflects on the importance of patience and hope during the season of Advent.
2023-12-0405 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(November 18, 2023) Father Charles Persing asked us not to hide our gifts, talents, and strengths but rather to use them for the betterment of others. God is interested in what He called us to be doing and not what we have done.
2023-11-1909 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(November 12, 2023) Father Charles Persing reminds us that "we need to be prepared as we do not know the day or the hour" of the return of our Lord.
2023-11-1208 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish31st Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(November 5, 2023) "Let us be Jesus to one another" is the crux of Father Charles Persing's homily this Sunday morning. "Authentic doing," in Father Persing's words, is the starting point and the culmination of our lives as the followers of Jesus.
2023-11-0610 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish29th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(October 21, 2023) Father Charles Persing reflects on today's reading from the Gospel of Matthew, asking us whether we render Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's.
2023-10-2106 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish28th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(October 14, 2023) Father Charles Persing reminds us that, despite all the uncertainty in the world surrounding us, we need to live in enduring faith in the saving Christ.
2023-10-1506 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish27th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(October 7, 2023) Father Charles Persing reflects on today's reading of the vineyard parable from the Gospel according to Saint Matthew and reminds us of God's commitment and love for us.
2023-10-0707 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish26th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(October 1, 2023) Father Charles Persing reflects on what it means to be a true Christian witness.
2023-10-0103 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish25th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(September 23, 2023) Father Charles Persing invites us to embrace the Lord who is always near.
2023-09-2305 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish24th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(September 16, 2023) Father Charles Persing reminds us of the essence and practice of true forgiveness.
2023-09-1608 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(September 9, 2023) The foundation of every Christ-centered life is love. Please join Father Charles Persing for this week's homily as he reminds us what we need to do as followers of Christ.
2023-09-0914 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(September 3rd, 2023: Do you find it difficult to cling to your cross? Please join Father Charles Persing as he reminds us of Jesus's words: "Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me."
2023-09-0306 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish21st Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(August 27, 2023) Father Charles Persing encourages us to seek and follow Jesus asking ourselves, "Where is that Jesus wants us to be, and how do we respond to it?"
2023-09-0108 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish20th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(August 20, 2023) Father Charles Persing, pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, invites us to the story of a Canaanite woman meeting Jesus and draws a parallel between her boldness to ask for help and our spiritual lives.
2023-08-2209 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish19th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(August 13, 2023) Father Charles Persing, the pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, reminds us that finding some quiet time away from the noisy world to approach God's presence in prayer will heal us and strengthen our infirmities.
2023-08-1405 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + ParishFeast of the Transfiguration of the Lord: Father Persing(August 6, 2023) Father Charles Persing delivered a homily on the significance of the Feast of Transfiguration of our Lord and how our Christian lives relate to it.Father Charles, Father Charles Persing, include, pastor's podcast, steasmech, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Feast, Transfiguration, revelation, Christ, God's promises, Isaiah, law, prophets, Sinai, Mount Carmel, Ten Commandments, Mount of Olives, Baal, Calvary
2023-08-0710 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish17th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(July 30, 2023) What is it that your want from your life? Please join Father Charles Persing, pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, as he reminds us about our priorities.
2023-07-3107 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish15th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(July 16, 2023) Father Charles Persing is inviting us to open the innermost niche of our souls and be receptive to the Word of God so that we may be the fertile soil and bring many a fold.
2023-07-1708 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish13th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(July 1, 2023) Father Charles Persing is inviting us to be the witnesses to our faith and to always reflect the Godly light people will follow.
2023-07-0207 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish12th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(June 24, 2023) Drawing on today's Scripture readings, Father Charles Persing shares with us an important message: "When God chooses, God chooses the weak. 'Do not be afraid.'"
2023-06-2513 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + ParishThe Feast of Corpus Christi: Father Persing(June 10, 2023) Father Charles Persing, pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, reminds us that we need to take the time to look and not miss the treasures that are passed on to us. “So often we miss the treasure that God has for us; so often we miss the treasure that’s held in this Eucharist because we just not take the time to really look and to reflect,” Father Persing concluded.
2023-06-1108 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + ParishThe Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity: Father Persing(June 4, 2023) "We need to just give ourselves completely to God, so that God who already understands us will allow us to understand Him," is the takeaway message which Father Charles Persing delivered in his homily for this Trinity Sunday.
2023-06-0507 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + ParishPentecost Sunday: Father Persing(May 28, 2023) “On this Pentecost Sunday, we are invited to the renewal by asking the Holy Spirit to give us the trust we need to live in the love of Jesus Christ,” is the gist of today’s homily by Father Charles Persing. “Come, Holy Spirit, renew the face of the earth; come Holy Spirit, renew us; come Holy Spirit, renew me!”
2023-05-3006 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish7th Sunday of Easter: Father Persing(May 20, 2023) Father Charles Persing reminded us of the events which took place during this Easter season and invited us “to build and grow in our knowledge of Him.” In preparation for Pentecost, Father Persing asked us to strengthen our prayers for renewal, “so that others may see the good things of the Lord in the land of the living.”
2023-05-2007 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish5th Sunday of Easter: Father Persing(May 6, 2023) "How many times do we think we know where we are going?" Father Charles Persing asked us in today's homily. "We think we have a path of life understood." Teachings of Jesus, as well as the guidance of the Holy Spirit, are always there to help us find our direction.
2023-05-0709 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish4th Sunday of Easter: Father Persing(April 30, 2023) The Good Shepherd listens to His sheep and cares about them. Please join Father Charles Persing in his homily this morning as he reminds us that we are never abandoned or alone.
2023-05-0109 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + ParishThe Resurrection of the Lord (Vigil): Father Persing(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."
2023-04-0909 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + ParishGood Friday of the Lord's Passion: Father Persing(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.
2023-04-0804 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + ParishHoly Thursday: Father Persing(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.
2023-04-0712 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish5th Sunday of Lent: Father Persing(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.
2023-03-2601 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish4th Sunday of Lent: Father Persing(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.
2023-03-1903 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish3rd Sunday of Lent: Father Persing(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.
2023-03-1106 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish2nd Sunday of Lent: Father Persing(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.
2023-03-0706 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish1st Sunday of Lent: Father Persing(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.
2023-02-2508 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish7th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(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.
2023-02-1809 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish6th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(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.
2023-02-1104 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish5th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(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.
2023-02-0408 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish4th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(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.
2023-01-2807 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(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.
2023-01-2108 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(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.
2023-01-1409 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + ParishThe Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God: Father Persing(December 31, 2022) Father Charles Persing, pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, gives us all his blessing for the upcoming year.
2022-12-3100 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + ParishThe Nativity of the Lord: Father Charles Persing(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.
2022-12-2409 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish3rd Sunday of Advent: Father Persing(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.
2022-12-1008 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + ParishSolemnity of the Immaculate Conception: Father Persing(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.
2022-12-0806 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish2nd Sunday of Advent: Father Persing(December 4, 2022) In preparation for Christmas, "follow this light of faith" -- Father Charles Persing asks of us -- "and God will be preparing us for what is to come with His gift of faith."
2022-12-0408 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish1st Sunday of Advent: Father Persing(November 27, 2022) In his homily today, Father Charles Persing, pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton parish, talks about the significance of symbolism of this Advent season as well as the importance of keeping the light of Christ always lit in our hearts.
2022-12-0209 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + ParishThe Solemnity of our Lord, Jesus Christ, the King of the Universe: Father Persing(November 20, 2022) In preparation for this Advent season, we need to stand back and examine our conscience, with a question: Am I ready to stand before God? Father Charles Persing, pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton parish, invites us to prepare for that moment by repentance and the Sacrament of Confession. God's mercy is boundless.
2022-11-2005 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(November 12, 2022) How do we prepare for the Second Coming of Christ? Drawing from the Book of Malachi, Father Charles Persing reminds us that God never stops loving His people. God notices our imperfections, but He remains faithful and patient, waiting for us. Like gold in a fiery furnace, He purifies and tests us, humbling us in our pride.
2022-11-1208 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish31st Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(October 29, 2022) Father Charles Persing, pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton parish, examines today's Scripture readings about God's mercy and His relationship to His creation. "God is always looking at us in ways that we cannot see ourselves because there is nothing that God cannot do that is beyond His power, especially when it comes to dealing with His mercy," is a takeaway message from Father's homily.
2022-10-2911 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish30th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(October 23, 2022) Father Charles Persing, pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, draws on the message from Luke 18 about the tax collector and the Pharisee. Father reminds us that humility stems from defeated pride. "We are powerless without God or each other," Father says in closing.
2022-10-2312 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish29th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(October 15, 2022) Father Charles Persing, pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, draws on today's Gospel readings and reminds us that God's hand and assistance are only one prayer away. From the beginning up to the present day (and on), God will always watch over us and guide us -- we only need to trust His steady hand.
2022-10-1510 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish26th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(September 25, 2022) Drawing on today's Gospel readings, Father Charles Persing reminds us that "the call of Amos is our call, too." Therefore, let us step in our Christ-centered life and reach out to one another prayerfully.
2022-09-2508 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish24th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(September 11, 2022) Father Charles Persing, pastor of Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, reminds us that everything we do will ultimately be between our God and ourselves. Therefore, we should be Christlike and follow His commandments.
2022-09-1004 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(September 4, 2022) Father Charles Persing, Pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, takes a moment to remind us about the importance of the Eucharist and the opportunity for focus on the Eucharist during Forty Hours, Sunday through Tuesday.
2022-09-0410 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(August 28, 2022) Father Charles Persing, pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, reminds us what it means to be humble in our lives, just the way Jesus taught us.
2022-08-2806 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish21st Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(August 21, 2022) "God loves us," Father Charles Persing reminds us, and what He wants is for us to love Him in return.
2022-08-2110 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish20th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(August 13, 2022) "Keep your eyes on Jesus and follow Him," is at the heart of today's message by Father Charles Persing, Pastor of Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish.
2022-08-1307 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish19th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(August 8, 2022) Father Charles Persing, Pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, speaks about faith, trust, and the Christ-centered life.
2022-08-0713 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish18th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(July 31, 2022) "Where are your treasures and where do you store them?" asks Father Charles Persing, Pastor of the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish. Rather than focusing on temporary treasures during our earthly lives, Father Persing reminds us to "listen to the voice of God and build your heavenly treasures."
2022-07-3006 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish17th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(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.
2022-07-2308 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish15th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(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.
2022-07-0910 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish14th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(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.
2022-07-0310 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish13th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(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.
2022-06-2509 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + ParishThe Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ: Father Persing(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.
2022-06-1911 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + ParishPentecost Sunday: Father Persing(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.
2022-06-0405 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + ParishThe Ascension of the Lord: Father Persing(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.
2022-05-2911 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish6th Sunday of Easter: Father Persing(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."
2022-05-2210 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish5th Sunday of Easter: Father Persing(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."
2022-05-1508 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish4th Sunday of Easter: Father Persing(May 8, 2022) "To whom are we listening? Are we listening to the right voice?" is at the heart of Father Charles Persing's homily for today. Father Charles explains that this voice is found in the sacred Scriptures. On the other hand, the voices of our modern world are not uniting us as a community of believers, but rather distort the truth and sow divisions. These voices are fulfillment of what our modern world wants and not what God asks. "Are we on the narrow path to Heaven? How would our families, neighborhoods, workplaces be transformed if we listened to...
2022-05-0810 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish2nd Sunday of Easter: Father Persing(April 24, 2022) Father Charles Persing, pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, reminds us of a phrase that appears a number of times throughout Scripture: "The stone that the builder rejected has become the cornerstone." Father asks, "How many times do we miss the people that God gives to us for a purpose, because we have our own selfish ideas about how people should be." He concludes by encouraging us to be the person that God has called us to be, regardless of what others may think.
2022-04-2409 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + ParishHoly Saturday, Easter Vigil: Father Persing(April 16, 2022) In his homily on this Easter Vigil, Father Charles Persing emphasized that God did not raise only His Son, but also all of us so that we can be lifted up to a new life. Therefore, let's "give ourselves to God, surrender to His will, and let Him choose our path -- even though that chosen path is not what we wanted," Father Persing said, "and live a life of sacrifice, by continuing the mission of the Church."The cross of cruelty and the cross of blessings as well as the Stations of the Cross are...
2022-04-1709 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + ParishPalm Sunday of the Lord's Passion: Father Persing(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.
2022-04-1001 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish5th Sunday of Lent: Father Persing(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.
2022-04-0307 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish4th Sunday of Lent: Father Persing(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?"
2022-03-2708 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish2nd Sunday of Lent: Father Persing(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 Go...
2022-03-1406 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish1st Sunday of Lent: Father Persing(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.
2022-03-0610 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish6th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(February 13, 2022) Have you ever examined "the deep" of the Beatitudes or the Ten Commandments? What about the wisdom of Proverbs or Psalms? Father Charles Persing, pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, invites us to a deeper engagement with these passages and books of Holy Scripture.
2022-02-1307 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish5th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(February 6, 2022) Has your pastor ever approached you with the question whether you would like to volunteer your time and talents in some capacity? Have you ever thought that being open to such a question is actually answering God's call? Father Charles Persing, pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, asks of us not to be reluctant to act when a situation like this arises. Being open to God's call is at the heart of Father Persing's homily.
2022-02-0505 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish4th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(January 30, 2022) Who are you, and who helped you become who you are? Who was there when you had your first loss or your first failure? Father Charles Persing asked us to picture the newborn shoes of a baby and image that child grow into an adult in size-15 basketball sneakers. So, what do we need to do as the guardians of our youth? We need to give guidance, direction, and teach them how to use their gifts, Father Persing said, in order to make our church and our world a better place. "We are all called t...
2022-01-3008 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing:(January 23, 2022) Do you remember the day of your baptism? Or the day of your Confirmation? Father Charles Persing reminded us that, “every one of us has been anointed with the Holy Oil of gladness, the Oil of service, the Oil of truth,” right at the time of our Christian initiation. It is in this joy that we should walk before the face of God and listen to His Word.“Also, we need to be more attentive to the voice of God,” Father Persing said, “and let that joy overcome: the joy that was given to us when were called...
2022-01-2310 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + ParishEpiphany of the Lord: Father Persing (January 1, 2022) Have you noticed that “our spiritual resolutions, those times when we really want to be more God-like in our life,” Father Charles Persing reminded us, "make us want to be more Christian, to be the light that God has sent into the world, the star that guides others. And, perhaps, what we need to do is just be focused on the Lord.”Christ changes everything for us once we are focused on Him. Let us then stay focused on our Lord in our life-long commitment.
2022-01-0105 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + ParishFeast of the Holy Family: Father Persing(December 26, 2021) “There are differences between belonging and just fitting in," Father Charles Persing reminded us. "Yes, we always want to belong to something greater than us; we also spend a lot of time searching for that environment." It is also true that God wants us to be part of this journey: the journey where “I can just be who I am and be accepted .... Being part of a family nurtures us, supports us, it gives us the direction that we really need in our life as we journey together.”After all, Father Persing conclud...
2021-12-2509 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + ParishNativity of the Lord: Father Persing(December 25, 2021) "This is the night when God intervened into our lives and changed us forever," Father Charles Persing, pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, reminds us. "This is the night that we, the people who sat in darkness, have seen the great light." "God is not keeping secrets from us," Father says. "He wants us to be the light for others who sit in darkness; He wants us to be love for those who are not loved. He wants us to be of service for those who have no one to help. He wants us to...
2021-12-2508 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish2nd Sunday of Advent: Father Persing(December 5, 2021) In his homily, Father Charles Persing reflects on the time of preparation for the season of Advent. As we approach its second week, Father suggests that we us ask our God to forgive us our sins and listen to His guiding voice. Our God has already shown His ultimate demonstration of His love for us: by His birth, His death, and His resurrection.If we are searching to find a true peace and happiness, we do need to surrender everything to Jesus. Quoting from the Old Testament Book of Baruch, Father Persing emphasizes that God’s mer...
2021-12-0505 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish26th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(September 26, 2021) Father Charles Persing, pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, reminds us that the Spirit of God is at work in all of us. "Are we responding to the Spirit of God?" Father Persing asks. "It is a gift from God . . . we can use it to serve our community . . . becoming brothers and sisters in the family of God."We are called, he said, "to look freshly at that Spirit day after day, moment after moment, in our life and . . .cling to God . . . let God hold us.”This week we are challenged, Father said. "We are...
2021-09-2610 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish25th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(September 19, 2021) It is time to come and join one another at the Church, Father Charles Persing said. It is also time to spend some time in silence of our prayers and follow the words of Saint James and Saint Mark instructing us to become the true disciples of Jesus Christ. "The challenge for us this week—once again from Mark and from James—is to really open our eyes, to open our ears, and our hearts, and our hands; to take our attitudes and our failures and sinfulness, and lay them at the foot of that Cross; to real...
2021-09-1808 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing (August 29, 2021) Father Charles Persing, the pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Parish, reflected on today’s reading of the Epistle of James regarding a common situation: “We feel like we just want to raise our hand and say to God, ‘I have done enough. I quit. I just want to listen. I do not want to do anything anymore; I just want to hear you. I want to listen.’“Now is our time to do something,” Father Persing reminded us. Saint James “used some words that were very strong. He said to us that we must give birth to the Word of...
2021-08-2908 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + ParishSolemnity of the Assumption: Father Persing(August 15, 2021) Father Charles Persing, pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, asks us to consider the following: "Everything that God gave to Mary, He gives to us. Mary was prepared to accept His gifts and His life and His resurrection – so, too, are we. You and I are called to be sons and daughters of our Lady, blazing trails and light through the valley in which we live, so that others may find Christ." We recall the moments of forgiveness when we seek Mary's intercession. Those prayers are brought to the Throne of God, "so that we can...
2021-08-1507 minSaint + Elizabeth + Ann + Seton + Parish13th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing(June 27, 2021) In introducing himself to the parish, Father Charles Persing, the new pastor of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, said, "It is the duty and joy of every priest to carry out the mission of the Church, not for our own self glory, nor to satisfy our own particular needs and wants, but to bring Christ to all we meet, and to afford everyone the opportunity to experience God's love, forgiveness, and glory. Our call is to bring the living Christ to your heart. Our call is the salvation of souls. Like John the Baptist, Elizabeth Ann Seton, and al...
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