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Advent Bulletins Fr. Casey Letters Gospel Reflections

December 21, 2025 | Seton Bulletin & News

Fourth Week of Advent Drawing Near to the Manger In this final week of Advent, we stand very close to the manger with Mary and Joseph. The readings and prayers of the liturgy turn our attention more directly to Bethlehem, to the mystery of the Incarnation, and to the quiet…

SES CommsDecember 20, 2025

Advent Bulletins Fr. Casey Letters

December 14, 2025 | Seton Bulletin & News

3rd Sunday of Advent Joy in the Midst of Waiting The third week of Advent, traditionally called Gaudete Sunday, invites us to rejoice even while we are still waiting. The rose candle on the Advent wreath reminds us that the Lord is near, and that Christian joy is not shallow…

SES CommsDecember 14, 2025

Advent Bulletins Fr. Casey Letters

December 7, 2025 | Seton Bulletin & News

2nd Sunday of Advent Repentance and Preparation As we move into the second week of Advent, the liturgy begins to speak with a stronger voice of conversion and preparation. John the Baptist calls us to “prepare the way of the Lord” by opening our hearts to God’s mercy and making…

SES CommsDecember 6, 2025

Bulletins Fr. Casey Letters Gospel Reflections Holy Days

November 30, 2025 | Seton Bulletin & News

Introduction My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, As we enter the holy season of Advent, I invite you to journey with me in a spirit of quiet expectation and renewed hope. Advent is a time set aside by the Church to awaken our hearts to the coming of the…

SES CommsNovember 25, 2025

Bulletins Fr. Casey Letters Gospel Reflections

October 5, 2025 | Seton Bulletin & News

Life by Faith: Scott Hahn on the 27th Sunday Because of his faith, the just man shall live. We hear in today’s First Reading the original prophetic line made so central by St. Paul (see Romans 1:17; Galatians 3:11; Hebrews 10:38). We are to live by faith in Christ who…

SES CommsOctober 2, 2025

Bulletins Fr. Casey Letters Gospel Reflections

April 27th, 2025 | Seton Bulletin & News

Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! I found myself suddenly awake very early in the morning last Monday, and for some reason I was drawn to check the news on my phone. I was shocked to read about the passing of Pope Francis which, at that point had not…

SES CommsApril 30, 2025

Bulletins Fr. Casey Letters Holy Days

Easter Sunday 2025 | Seton Bulletin & News

Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! This ancient Paschal greeting reminds us to always keep the joy of the Resurrection in our hearts. The resurrection of Christ for Christians is the very event and reality on which our faith hinges. As we pray at the great Easter vigil "the…

SES CommsApril 15, 2025

Bulletins Fr. Casey Letters Gospel Reflections

March 30th, 2025 | Seton Bulletin & News

Confession During Lent (by Fr. Casey) I hope and pray that everyone is taking advantage of the great Sacrament of Penance, that is Confession, during the Lenten season. I pray even more earnestly for a return to the faithful frequenting of this sacrament, especially those who need to do so…

SES CommsMarch 27, 2025

Bulletins Fr. Casey Letters Gospel Reflections

March 23rd, 2025 | Seton Bulletin & News

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Bulletins Fr. Casey Letters Gospel Reflections

April 21st, 2024 | Seton Bulletin & News

The Shepherd’s Voice: Scott Hahn on the 4th Sunday of Easter Jesus, in today’s Gospel, says that He is the good shepherd the prophets had promised to Israel. He is the shepherd-prince, the new David—who frees people from bondage to sin and gathers them into one flock, the Church, under…

SES CommsApril 17, 2024

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