LECTIO
DIVINA
Lectio divina is a method of prayer from the monastic tradition of Christianity. It is translated as “holy reading,” “divine reading”, “meditative reading,” or “spiritual reading.”
IGNATIAN GOSPEL CONTEMPLATION
Ignatian contemplation is a very active way of praying that engages the mind and heart and stirs up thoughts and emotions and is suited especially for the Gospels.
Weekly Reflection
The Son of Man Coming in the Clouds
11-17-2024 | We Celebrate Worship Resource, Vol. 49, No. 1The stars have had a special symbolic significance going back to the beginning of our faith. God told Abraham to look at the stars in the night sky, promising him that his descendants will one day be as numerous. Today we hear that in Daniel’s prophetic vision, “those who lead the many to justice shall be like the stars forever” (Daniel 12:3). The uncountable multitude of souls guiding us to justice from their eternal home recall the uncountable multitude of stars Abraham and Sarah glimpsed in the heavens. Jesus told his disciples that while he was in the world, he was the light of the world. It is up to us now to reflect the light of Christ to the world, to be beacons for others, to make the works of God visible. One day the Lord will return to gather his elect and bring them home to the Father. May his warning that no one knows when this will happen spur us to action, to provide light to our world now, whether the world ends soon or far, far in the future.
How do you reflect the light of Christ in the world? What more can you do to shine that light in the darknesses around you?
El Hijo del Hombre viene en las nubes
Las estrellas han tenido un significado simbólico especial desde el comienzo de nuestra fe. Dios le dijo a Abraham que mirara las estrellas en el cielo nocturno, prome éndole que un día sus descendientes serían tan numerosos como ellos. Hoy escuchamos que en la visión profé ca de Daniel, “los que conducen a la mul tud a la jus cia serán como las estrellas por siempre” (Daniel 12:3). La incontable multitud de almas que nos guían hacia la jus cia desde su hogar eterno recuerda la incontable multitud de estrellas que Abraham y Sara vislumbraron en los cielos. Jesús dijo a sus discípulos que mientras él estaba en el mundo, era la luz del mundo. Ahora nos toca a nosotros reflejar la luz de Cristo al mundo, ser faros para los demás, hacer visibles las obras de Dios. Un día, el Señor regresará para reunir a sus elegidos y llevarlos a casa con el Padre. Que su advertencia de que nadie sabe cuándo sucederá esto nos impulse a la acción, para brindar luz a nuestro mundo ahora, ya sea que el mundo termine pronto o muy, muy lejos en el futuro.
¿Cómo reflejas la luz de Cristo en el mundo? ¿Qué más puedes hacer para que esa luz brille en las nieblas que te rodean?
READ MOREEvents
Save Your Stuff!
The Knights of Columbus will be having another Flea Market in April 2025! The last one was a huge success for our church. Proceeds from the sale was enough to pay for all the new altar lighting.
Conferenia para Parejas y Familias
Parejas con propuesta de la Parroquia San Francisco de Asis a los Invitan Conferenia para Parejas y Familias el jueves 21 de noviembre en 834 S Orange Blossom Trail. La entrada es gratuita.
Fish Fridays/ Viernes De Pescado
Come and join us for fish, french fries, coleslaw, and baked goods at St. Francis Parish Center.
Night of Bunco Fun!
At St. Francis of Assisi Parish Center
Doors will open at 7:00pm. Enjoy fun, fellowship, food, and prizes. Donation: $10.00.
Retiro de Adviento
"Caminando con esperanza al encuentro Del Señor del Adviento"
Invitado: Padre Robinson Gonzales
Coats for Kids Abrigos para Niños
The Knights of Columbus are collecting new and gently used/clean children’s coats for distribution to children in need.
Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule
Join us for a parish-wide Mass at 10:00am on Thanksgiving Day.
The Parish office will be closed on Thu, Nov 28 and Fri, Nov 29.