May 2024 archive of Messages From Father Steve
The Solemnity of the Holy Trinity May 26, 2024
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 5/24/24
Once I was at a meeting with representatives of various religions. On a coffee break, a man from another religion mused to me: “You know, with all our differences, all religions are really about being good people.” I lowered my cappuccino and said as warmly as Icould, “That’s not ... Read More »
Pentecost Sunday May 19, 2024
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 5/17/24
When I was twenty-two years of age in August of 2000, I experienced World Youth Day in Rome. As for many of my generation, the event was life-changing for me. Surrounded by joyful, hope-filled young people from seemingly every nation and tongue, we were gathered around the Pope, sharing ... Read More »
The Seventh Sunday of Easter May 12, 2024
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 5/11/24
A few months ago, I had the singular privilege of a private meeting with Pope Francis. We were a small group of pastors, composed largely of non-Catholics. The Holy Father wished to discuss our work for Christian unity. The phrase I remember him saying with greatest frequency was: Tutti ... Read More »