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
A Pearl of Great Price
07-26-2026 | We Celebrate Worship Resource, Vol. 51, No. 2The kingdom of heaven is a treasure beyond our wildest dreams. Jesus compares it to a buried treasure or a pearl of great price. In his parables, those who stumble across these treasures sacrifice everything to acquire them. Similarly, we should be willing to sacrifice all we have - our desires, our selfishness, our avoidance of our crosses - in order to gain the kingdom. But there's a big difference. Neither the merchant nor the person who found the buried treasure could have assumed they would ever be successful. But we know that the kingdom of heaven has already been won for us. Jesus has already paid the price, a price greater than that of any hidden treasure or precious pearl. We take for granted so many of the treasures we already have: life itself; our faith; our conscience, which helps us distinguish right from wrong; an understanding heart, which we can nurture throughout our lives; the promise of eternal life. Let us thank God, for we already have more treasures than Solomon, let alone the characters in the parables.
What treasures do you have that you can add to the list above?
Una perla muy valiosa
El reino de los cielos es un tesoro que supera nuestros sueños más audaces. Jesús lo compara con un tesoro escondido o con una perla de gran valor. En sus parábolas, quienes descubren estos tesoros lo sacrifican todo para adquirirlos. Del mismo modo, nosotros deberíamos estar dispuestos a sacrificar todo lo que tenemos — nuestros deseos, nuestro egoísmo, nuestra resistencia a cargar con nuestras cruces — para alcanzar el reino. Pero existe una gran diferencia. Ni el comerciante ni la persona que halló el tesoro escondido podían tener la certeza de que lograrían su objetivo. Nosotros, en cambio, sabemos que el reino de los cielos ya ha sido ganado para nosotros. Jesús ya ha pagado el precio, un precio mayor que el de cualquier tesoro oculto o perla preciosa. A menudo damos por sentados muchos de los tesoros que ya poseemos: la vida misma, la fe, nuestra conciencia — que nos ayuda a distinguir el bien del mal — un corazón comprensivo que podemos cultivar a lo largo de la vida y la promesa de la vida eterna. Demos gracias a Dios, pues ya tenemos más tesoros que Salomón, por no hablar de los personajes de las parábolas.
¿Qué tesoros tienes que puedas añadir a la lista anterior?
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Become a Host Parent
The Diocese of Orlando Mission Office is seeking a host family for Brittany Chantal, a student from our sister Diocese of San Juan de la Maguana.
Catechists Needed
We are seeking catechists for our Adult Faith Formation program.
If you feel called to serve in this important ministry, please contact Ms. Mercedes at 407-886-4602, ext. 302, or visit the parish office to speak with her for more information.
Marian Catechist Home Study Group
Registration will take place the weekend of Aug 15/16 before all Masses.
Monthly discussion meetings will be held on the first Saturday of each month from September through June at 10:00am in the Faith Formation Building Room #1.
Prayer Shawl
The shawls can be crocheted, sewn, woven or knitted. Any parishioner may request a prayer shawl for themselves or someone else.
Support St. Vincent de Paul Orlando
Help make a difference by donating gently used items to St. Vincent de Paul Orlando’s Thrift Stores.
Night of Bunco Fun!
The St. Francis of Assisi CCW invites you to a Night of Bunco Fun in the Parish Center.
Doors open at 6:30pm, and the game begins at 7:00pm.
Quo Vadis: High School Men's Retreat
Have you ever considered the priesthood? Join priests and seminarians from around the diocese for a weekend of prayer and discernment at the San Pedro Center.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend
An upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience will be held in St. Johns.
This weekend experience offers couples the opportunity to invest in and enrich their marriage over the summer.




