February 2024 archive of Messages From Father Steve
The Second Sunday of Lent
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 2/24/24
As a college student, my prized possession was an aftermarket car stereo. It was my pride and joy: glorious audio, eye-catching display screen, and multi-disc CD changer. It drained my hard-earned dollars, but it was totally worth it. It drenched me in music everywhere I drove. On Ash Wednesday ... Read More »
The First Sunday of Lent February 18, 2024
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 2/16/24
When I feel down, I sometimes watch the famous “Double Rainbow” video on YouTube to feel better. It’s hilarious. A young man camping in Yosemite Park sees two rainbows stretching across the sky. He bursts into a kind of ecstasy. “Double rainbow, all theway! Oh my God!” he announces. ... Read More »
The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 2/09/24
By now, you probably know that Lent starts this Wednesday, February 14. Hopefully, you are aware of the three disciplines for this holy season: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. (See inside for more details about fasting and the many opportunities for prayer.) Regarding almsgiving, there are many opportunities to donate, ... Read More »
ASH WEDNESDAY AND VALENTINE’S DAY
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 2/02/24
This year, both fall on the same day. Ash Wednesday is one of the few days in the Catholic calendar designated as a special day of fasting and abstinence. So what should we do, especially if we were thinking of going out for dinner that night?
We might summarize ... Read More »