January 2024 archive of Messages From Father Steve
The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 1/26/24
As we prepare for the Holy Season of Lent (Ash Wednesday is 2 ½ weeks away), it is a very good time to get into a routine of making time to pray each day. One of the many ways to pray is that of in silence. As I mentioned ... Read More »
The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 1/19/24
We start telling lies around the age of three, the experts tell us. It’s understandable. Lying is a god-like power. Whatever I want, I need only say it, and the world rearranges itself accordingly. It’s amazing at first. But soon reality snaps back and I’m faced with a dilemma. ... Read More »
The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 1/13/24
Recently, many of us experienced the first significant amount of snow for this winter. Some stayed home and missed Mass for the Solemnity of the Epiphany, and were safe not sorry. However, the Epiphany is a significant day on the Church calendar as it reveals that Jesus is the ... Read More »
The Epiphany of The Lord
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 1/06/24
The feast of the Three Kings or Epiphany is very important for many cultures throughout the world. It is a wonderful day to continue our Christmas celebrations! Certainly our Spanish Community celebrates this day with more importance than that of Christmas Day. The three kings followed the star until ... Read More »