2023 archive of Messages From Father Steve
The Transfiguration of the Lord August 6, 2023
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 8/07/23
What is Christianity finally about? These days if you ask almost anyone who doesn’t know the Bible you’ll probably hear an answer like this: “Being a good person” or “following the golden rule.” No offense to the golden rule, but our faith is simply much stranger than that. This ... Read More »
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 »
A Prayer for Our Graduates/Una Oración por Nuestros Graduados
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 6/24/23
A Prayer for Our Graduates
Loving God, we thank you for all who graduate from pre-K, grade school, high school and college this time of the year. You have blessed them during their years in school with wisdom, friendships, and skills. You continue to challenge them to make this ... Read More »
The Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time June 18, 2023
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 6/17/23
In the backyard of the house where I live with other priests, there is a lemon tree which produces a huge amount of fruit. One evening in the spring I needed some lemons for a chicken dish. I glanced from the kitchen and saw the tree bursting with large, ... Read More »
Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) June 11, 2023
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 6/09/23
The Real Presence of Jesus in Holy Communion
According to a 2019 Pew Research poll, approximately 31% of Catholics in the United States believe in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Are you part of the 69% that believe the bread and wine are just symbols or ... Read More »
The Most Holy Trinity/La Santísima Trinidad June 4, 2023
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 6/03/23
In my experience, one of the peculiarities of being a man is the somewhat unlikely ability to look into the mirror, no matter how out of shape he may be, and declare with full confidence: “Looking good, buddy!” Ask a man. He’ll probably confirm it. Therein lies a mystery. ... Read More »