2025 archive of Messages From Father Steve
Pentecost Sunday June 8, 2025
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 6/06/25
Today we celebrate the Solemnity, the great Feast of Pentecost! It signifies several important events in the life of the Universal Church: it is the final day of the Easter Season! It is the day the Holy Spirit comes from God the Father and Jesus Christ to the Apostles ... Read More »
Sixth Sunday of Easter May 25, 2025
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 5/23/25
This coming Thursday is the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. We celebrate this in the Universal Church on two different days. I remember when I was traveling in the USA, and it was very confusing. Some dioceses celebrate it on Sunday, and other dioceses celebrate on Thursdays. ... Read More »
Fifth Sunday of Easter May 18, 2025
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 5/16/25
disciples the straightforward and bumper stickery words “I love you” or “I will always love you” (a la Dolly Parton’s song). Why doesn’t Jesus say, “I love you”?
Well, actually he does, but in particular ways. He says, “As the Father loves me, so I love you” (John 15:9) ... Read More »
Fourth Sunday of Easter May 11, 2025
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 5/09/25
A few years back, I felt as if I couldn’t hear God’s voice the way I used to. The words in the Bible seemed like cold ink on a page. Prayer felt like sitting anxiously in a lonely room. I was worried — how could I, a priest, preach ... Read More »
Third Sunday of Easter May 4, 2025
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 5/03/25
There are so many times and reasons that we are asked to pray and this Easter Season is no exception. While we are still mourning the death of our beloved Pope Francis, in just a few days; the College of Cardinals will be meeting in a Conclave to pray ... Read More »
Second Sunday of Easter - Divine Mercy Sunday April 27, 2025
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 4/26/25
Happy Easter to all! Yes, it’s still Easter and will be until the Feast of Pentecost in early June. Today’s Gospel is one of my favorite Gospels, especially for the Easter season. The reason that it is a favorite is that it starts off on the evening of the ... Read More »
Easter Sunday - Domingo de Pascua April 20, 2025
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 4/19/25
Alleluia - Happy Easter - He is Risen!
Welcome to Easter Mass in the Catholic Community of Northern Columbia County (CCNCC)! Whether you come every week, most weeks, occasionally, only once or twice a year or if you are visiting—you are warmly welcomed today and always! Jesus has suffered ... Read More »
Palm Sunday April 13, 2025
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 4/12/25
Palm Sunday – Passion Sunday – Last Sunday in Lent – Holy Week – what do you think of when you think of today or this week? It can mean different things to each of us. Before I was ordained a priest, I remember one Palm Sunday with the ... Read More »
The Fifth Sunday of Lent April 6, 2025
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 4/04/25
During the Holy Season of Lent, we hear about God’s love, mercy and forgiveness. Two weeks ago we heard the story about the Fig Tree that didn’t produce fruit and it was to be cut down. The gardener, representing Jesus, asked for patience – to give it one more ... Read More »
The Fourth Sunday of Lent March 30, 2025
Posted by Nancy Carrizales on 3/29/25
A man looking a bit downtrodden approached me as I filled my car’s gas tank. He asked, “May I share with you my testimony about how good God is?” “OK,” I skeptically answered. He went on to tell me that he had been an alcoholic and drug addict, and ... Read More »