November 2023 archive of Messages From Father Steve
The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe November 26, 2023
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 11/25/23
In May 2023, for the first time in almost three quarters of a century, a monarch was crowned in England. A few days later a friend of mine scoffed, “What a waste of time and energy! What is the point of a king?” I’m a proud American who wants ... Read More »
The Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time November 19, 2023
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 11/17/23
When I was a kid, I hated playing Monopoly because my siblings and friends always seemed to win. But worse was how it happened. Scared to risk my fake money on buying properties, I’d hold on to it. My opponents hungrily bought up the various real estate squares on ... Read More »
The Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time November 12, 2023
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 11/10/23
Lately I’ve been enjoying the deep meaning of Eastern icons. I love how they express a tapestry of meaning in a way that can surpass the written or spoken word. Today’s parable of the ten virgins from Jesus is a good example. Try googling “wise and foolish virgins icon” ... Read More »
The Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time November 5, 2023
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 11/03/23
Last Easter season a new convert to Catholicism at my parish asked me with a grave tone in her voice: “Why do we call priests ‘father’ if Jesus says, ‘Call no man on earth your father, for you have one Father, who is in heaven’?” Thinking myself clever, I ... Read More »