April 2022 archive of Messages From Father Steve
Gospel Meditation - Encourage Deeper Understanding Of Scripture
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 4/28/22
Could it be that God’s image has become so soiled and distorted that it is hard for us to see it? Our self-serving agendas have done a great job twisting God’s image into what profits us. We want our agenda to be God’s agenda and use prayer as the ... Read More »
Second Sunday of Easter/Divine Mercy Sunday April 24, 2022
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 4/21/22
“Were not our hearts burning [within us] while (Jesus) spoke to us …?” (Luke 14:32)
To paraphrase a line from Luke’s gospel recounting Jesus’ appearance to the two disciples on the Road to Emmaus on Easter…
Were not our hearts warmed by the number of people, including a number ... Read More »
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of Our Lord April 17, 2022
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 4/12/22
WE ARE EASTER PEOPLE AND ALLELUIA! IS OUR SONG! (Augustine of Hippo) Thank you for being with us today as we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ! We sing Alleluias over and over again today and throughout this magnificent season, because Jesus who died for us has now ... Read More »
Palm Sunday
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 4/08/22
One Quote for this our Holy Week!
“Into Your hands I commend My spirit.” (Psalm 31:6) Jesus uses these words in Luke’s version of Jesus’ passion, just before he dies on the cross. Jesus knew this psalm as a teacher and Jewish Rabbi, and He said them with hope. ... Read More »
5th Sunday of Lent
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 4/01/22
Over the last few weeks, several parishioners at each of our churches have given us feedback on the bulletin, website, or communications in general. Sometimes those comments have been positive, sometimes not. To help us strengthen our parish communities, and communication within and among our tri-parish families, we have ... Read More »