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
Come, Share Your Master's Joy
11-15-2026 | We Celebrate Worship Resource, Vol. 51, No. 2In the parable of the talents, the focus is on the servants who receive the most and the least from their master. The one who receives the most—more than twice as much as the middle servant—makes the most in return and is even rewarded with the lazy servant's single talent. The one who receives only a single talent and buries it in the ground earns nothing but the ire of the master. But let us focus on the middle servant. He is given only two talents. Evidently, he is not even half as capable as the servant who received five. He could have neglected or wasted them, resentful that he received so few. Or he could have hoarded them, fearing that he may end up with only one, like the last servant. But instead, he exercises them, doubling their value just as the servant with five had done. Though he still has fewer talents than the first servant had at the start, the master responds the same: "Well done, my good and faithful servant... Come, share your master's joy." (Matthew 25:23) We may look at others who are more talented and feel jealous or resentful, but know that God asks us to exercise only the talents we do have, no matter how many or how few, and at the end of our days we too will be greeted, "Well done, my good and faithful servant... Come share your master's joy."
How are you using your talents to help further the Lord's mission?
Entra al gozo de tu señor
En la parábola de los talentos, el foco está puesto en los siervos que reciben, respectivamente, la mayor y la menor cantidad de parte de su señor. Aquel que recibe más —más del doble de lo que recibe el siervo intermedio— logra el mayor rendimiento y, además, es recompensado con el único talento que pertenecía al siervo perezoso. Por su parte, quien recibe un solo talento y lo entierra en la tierra no obtiene nada más que la ira de su señor. Pero detengámonos en el siervo intermedio: a él se le entregan solo dos talentos. Es evidente que no posee ni la mitad de la capacidad del siervo que recibió cinco. Podría haberlos descuidado o malgastado, sintiéndose resentido por haber recibido tan poco; o bien, podría haberlos guardado por miedo a terminar con uno solo, tal como le ocurrió al último siervo. Sin embargo, él decide ponerlos a trabajar, duplicando su valor, al igual que hizo el siervo que recibió cinco. Aunque al final sigue teniendo menos talentos que los que tenía el primer siervo al comienzo, la respuesta de su señor es la misma: "¡Bien hecho, siervo bueno y fiel!... ¡Ven a compartir la alegría de tu señor!" (Mateo 25:23). A veces, al observar a otros que poseen más talentos, podemos sentir celos o resentimiento; pero debemos saber que Dios solo nos pide que pongamos en práctica los talentos que realmente tenemos, sin importar cuántos sean, y al final de nuestros días, también nosotros recibiremos estas palabras: "¡Bien hecho, siervo bueno y fiel!... ¡Ven a compartir la alegría de tu señor!".
¿Cómo estás utilizando tus talentos para contribuir a la misión del Señor?
Events
Adult Sacramental Preparation
Adults seeking to receive First Communion and Confirmation are invited to join sacramental preparation classes beginning Sun, Nov 15, in English and Sun, Nov 22, in Spanish.
Little Blue Book
Spend quiet time with the Lord this Advent and Christmas season with the Little Blue Book, offered by St. Francis of Assisi for daily Scripture readings and reflections.
Prayer Shawl
The shawls can be crocheted, sewn, woven or knitted. Any parishioner may request a prayer shawl for themselves or someone else.
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Bags for our Thanksgiving Food Drive will be distributed after Mass on Nov 7/8 and collected after Mass on Nov 14/15.
Retiro de Hombres de San José: Tras Las Huellas de San José
Hombre, Dios no te llama a ser perfecto, te llama a ser el protector, el lider y el pilar de tu familia; despierta al San José que llevas dentro.
Community Weddings
Any couple wishing to participate in the Community Wedding must begin the application process at the Office of Faith Formation with Ms. Mercedes Henry.
Pilgrimage to Mary, Queen of the Universe Basilica
Join us for a pilgrimage to Mary, Queen of the Universe Basilica, featuring visits to sacred sites and exhibits for $25 per person, including a light lunch.
Advent Wreath Blessing
Bring your Advent wreaths to Mass for a special blessing by our priests as we prepare our hearts and homes for the coming of Christ.




