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(February 22, 2026) On this first Sunday of Lent, Father Charles Persing addresses sin, prayer, fasting, and our shortcomings. 

(February 18, 2026) Father Charles Persing acknowledges that all of us will be changed and transformed with the light of Christ after we journey the next 40 days of Lent. We will represent God's holy people. 

(February 21, 2026) Deacon Michelet encourages us to follow the New Law, a law of freedom that Jesus brought to us to "Love one another as I have loved you." 

(February 8, 2026) How can we be "salt" and "light" in this world? What does this mean?

(February 1, 2026) Father Charles L Persing encourages us to recognize how blessed we truly are. So often we do not see true happiness in Christ because we are blinded by the chaos of our world. 

(January 24, 2026) Father Michael Pray shares a personal story to illustrate the importance of light in our lives, particularly the light of Christ. 

(January 17, 2026) Bishop Emeritus Ronald Gainer connects the words of Saint John the Baptist to the words that we use during the Liturgy of the Eucharist in the Mass. 

(January 10, 2026) Father Peter Hill, from Unbound Ministries, illustrates the Gospel story about Jesus' baptism in the Jordan. "Jesus is saying to us that all of us are well-pleased by God not by what we can do, but by who we are - children of God."

(January 4, 2026) On this Feast of the Epiphany, Father Charles Persing encourages us to be a "star" to share the light of Christ in the world. 

(December 28, 2025) On this Feast of the Holy Family, Father Charles Persing gives some background on this feast and shares a reflection on family life and relationships today. 

Be those people who accept the joy which Christ gives us. Be those ambassadors of the very love that came down to us at Christmas.

(December 21, 2025) On this 4th Sunday of Advent, Bishop Timothy Senior reflects upon Saint Joseph in today's Gospel reading: his dreams, emotions, God's interventions, and the phrase, "Do not be afraid."

(December 14, 2025) Father Charles L. Persing focuses on the third Sunday in Advent and how we can bring JOY to everyone around us. 

(December 7, 2025) Father Charles L. Persing shares the symbolism of the color purple in our Liturgical Season of Advent.

(November 30, 2025) As we begin to look forward to Christmas, Father Charles Persing encourages us to prepare ourselves spiritually during this Advent season. "Stay awake. Be ready."

(November 23, 2025) Father Charles Persing speaks about today's feast, the Solemnity of Christ the King.

(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."

(November 9, 2025) Deacon Michelet shares the background of the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome.  It is the official cathedral of the Pope as the Bishop of Rome and symbolizes "Mother Church." 

Deacon suggests building our church by "forgiving others, welcoming strangers, and taking our spiritual lives seriously" in addition to receiving sacraments to achieve holiness.