July 2023 archive of Messages From Father Steve
The Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 30, 2023
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 7/29/23
“When God tells you what to do, you cannot hesitate!”
This powerful quote is from the movie: Sound of Freedom. As mentioned over the last couple of weeks, this movie premiered on July 4, 2023, and is based on the true story of Tim Ballard, a U.S. government agent ... Read More »
The Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 23, 2023
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 7/21/23
Patience is rooted in Hope (an image of a bush filled with birds would be great). Life, like the church, is often burdened with evil, smallness, and impurities. The Lord’s parables give us a hope-filled perspective on all three. Evil: in Jesus’ parable about the good farmer whose enemy ... Read More »
Don't Miss this Movie! "Sound of Freedom"
Posted by Beth Lenahan on 7/09/23
During my weekend homily (July 8 and 9, 2023), I spoke of the importance of learning about the tragedy of child trafficking and the current movie that deals with this topic. The movie stars Jim Caviezel (The Passion of Christ, 2004). Please check out the link below and consider ... Read More »
The Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 9, 2023
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 7/07/23
Do you ever feel restless? I certainly do. Daily tasks and challenges, but also the more basic demand of simply existing — sooner or later, this can all feel crushing and tire us out.
Which is why Jesus’ words are such stunningly good news: “Come to me all you ... Read More »
The Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 2, 2023
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 6/30/23
As many know, being a Roman Catholic, we are part of the Universal Church. As such we are asked to help our sisters and brothers throughout the world by prayer and financial assistance. This weekend we have the opportunity to hear from a missionary priest, Fr. Sullivan and his ... Read More »