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Homilies, Teaching, and Inspiration from Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Mechanicsburg, PA
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23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing
(September 7, 2025) Father Charles Persing reflects on our readings for today and shares what it may look like to be a disciple of Christ and bear the crosses of our own and also those of others.
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22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing
(August 31, 2025) What does HUMILITY mean and how is God calling us to live this virtue out in our daily lives? Father Charles Persing answers these questions in his homily on this 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time.
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40 Hours Tuesday: Father Bateman
(August 26, 2025) 40 HOURS DEVOTIONS: Day 3Father John Bateman, pastor of Saint Joseph Church, Mechanicsburg, Pa describes Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton's depth of devotion to God in the Eucharist, the "Gift of Finest Wheat."
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40 Hours Monday: Father Bateman
(August 25, 2025) 40 HOURS DEVOTIONS: Day 2 Father John Bateman, pastor of Saint Joseph's Church in Mechanicsburg, Pa shares the events leading up to Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton's conversion to the Catholic Church and what drew her to...
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40 Hours Sunday: Father Bateman
(August 24, 2025) 40 HOURS DEVOTIONS: DAY 1Father John Bateman, pastor of Saint Joseph Catholic Church, preaches on Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton's early life and her path to sainthood.
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21st Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing
(August 24, 2025) Father Charles L. Persing educates us on the purpose of the 40 hours devotions as we began this devotion in our parish this weekend.
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20th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing
(August 17, 2025) Father Charles Persing encourages us to carry the flame of the Holy Spirit within us everywhere we go. Come, Holy Spirit!
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19th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing
(August 10, 2025) God calls us to be prepared and not afraid. Father Charles Persing encourages us to always share the good things that God gave to us and recognizing God's presence with us.
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18th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing
(August 3, 2025) "If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts." Do you have selective hearing when it comes to God? Father Charles Persing elaborates on this in his homily today.
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17th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Weaver
(July 27, 2025) Father Joshua Weaver, the Director of Vocations in the Diocese of Harrisburg shares part of his vocation story and how God can answer our prayers in ways that we might least expect.
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14th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Father Persing
(July 6, 2025) Father Charles Persing focuses on today's gospel, reminding us that God cares for all of us and he chooses every one of us to be his disciples, to know, love, and to serve Him.
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Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul: Father Persing
(June 29, 2025) On this Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, God is calling us on our own mission to preach the Good News just as these followers of Jesus did.
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Corpus Christi Sunday - Father Persing
(June 22, 2025) On this feast of Corpus Christi, Father Persing reminds us that "we renew our hope that Christ is always going to be with us. That we consume the Body and Blood of Christ and then leave this place and become Christ to all ...
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The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity: Father Persing
(June 15, 2025) How much do you know about the Holy Trinity? Maybe you know more than you think. This week Father Charles Persing proves it to us.
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Pentecost Sunday: Father Persing
(June 8, 2025) On this Pentecost Sunday, Father Charles Persing enlightens us with the many forms and interactions with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is always working in our lives: guiding and directing us in our journey.
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6th Sunday of Easter: Father Persing
(May 25, 2025) Father Charles Persing reflects back upon our Lenten journey into these past six weeks of Easter.
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5th Sunday of Easter: Father Persing
(May 18, 2025) Father Charles Persing reminds us that as followers of Jesus we are called to love others unconditionally.
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5th Sunday of Easter: Father Tritle
(May 18, 2025) Father Damon Tritle encourages us to renew our trust in Christ as we grow closer to Him.
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4th Sunday of Easter: Father Persing
(May 11, 2025) On this 4th Sunday of Easter, Father Charles L. Persing encourages and reminds us to turn to God as our Good Shepherd, and he will be there to support and care for us.
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4th Sunday of Easter: Father Tritle
(May 10, 2025) On this 4th Sunday of Easter, Father Damon Tritle illustrates how Jesus always provides for us as our Good Shepherd, and how He is the perfect model for shepherds within our church, such as our newly elected Pope Leo XIV.
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3rd Sunday of Easter: Father Tritle
(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.
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Ascension of the Lord: Father Persing
(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.
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2nd Sunday of Easter/Divine Mercy: Bishop Gainer
(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.
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