April 2024 archive of Messages From Father Steve
The Fifth Sunday of Easter April 28, 2024
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 4/27/24
My friend and fellow pastor, Father Paul, noticed unsightly, overgrown trees near his parish church. He asked the maintenance crew to cut back the growth, which they happily did, telling him the trees would be much healthier and even fuller after a good pruning. A few days later, Father ... Read More »
The Fourth Sunday of Easter April 21, 2024
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 4/20/24
Recently I was with my little dog Libby at a retreat center in the Arizona desert. I sat in a chair near a ravine filled with shrubs. Unbeknownst to me, Libby wandered down there and disappeared. Suddenly an animal’s wild shriek erupted from the area.Without thinking, I bolted down ... Read More »
The Second Sunday of Easter April 7, 2024
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 4/06/24
A protestant pastor friend of mine was invited to meet Pope Francis with a group of other pastors. He noticed the Pope’s chair was especially ornate and set at the head of the group. He somewhat playfully said, “Holy Father, why do you get that special chair?” The group ... Read More »