September 2023 archive of Messages From Father Steve
The Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time October 1, 2023
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 9/30/23
A life-long Catholic friend of mine recently mumbled to me, “I can’t stand all these converts to the faith. They’re always rocking the boat.” It surprised me because he is dedicated to evangelization, and yet he struggles with openness to new Catholics. It made me realize how easily I ... Read More »
The Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 24, 2023
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 9/23/23
Once I gave my three-year-old niece a certain toy for Christmas. When she opened it, she was happy. Shortly thereafter her five-year old sister opened another present from me: the same toy, along with some play jewelry. The three-year-old cried out: “That’s not fair!Why’d she get the jewelry, too?!”
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The Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 17, 2023
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 9/16/23
When I was in second grade, my prized possession was a metal Star Wars-themed lunch box. After school one day, another student ripped it from my hands. I helplessly watched in horror as my classmate threw it to the ground and violently stomped it into an unrecognizable heap of ... Read More »
The Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time September 10, 2023
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 9/09/23
What are you supposed to do about the bad behavior of the people around you? You know who I’m talking about. That family member, friend, coworker, or acquaintance who is quite immoral. On this front there are two lively options in our culture: bash the person to others (probably ... Read More »
The Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time September 3, 2023
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 9/01/23
Isn’t it easy to relate to Peter? One moment Jesus announces Peter’s deep communion with God the Father. The very next, when he rejects the logic of Jesus’ suffering and death, Jesus calls Peter Satan. We Christians shouldn’t be too shocked when we experienceboth spiritual highs and lows, when ... Read More »