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
How Often Must I Forgive?
09-13-2026 | We Celebrate Worship Resource, Vol. 51, No. 2In the Gospel, Matthew uses the word splagchnizomai to describe the extreme compassion Jesus felt when people came to him in need. The Greek word connotes an emotion originating deep within oneself, literally from the inner organs that keep us alive. Today it describes the feeling of the master in Jesus' parable: "moved with compassion the master of that servant let him go and forgave him the loan" (Matthew 18:27). His compassion was strong enough to outweigh the huge amount he was owed. When we are hurt by someone else, we naturally feel angry, maybe even vengeful. But as Sirach says, if we let anger fester or if we take vengeance on our neighbor, how can we expect mercy for our own sins? As God forgave the Chosen People time and again when they broke the covenant, as Jesus forgave sinners right up to his final hour, we are called to forgive those who hurt us and to have mercy on those who have done wrong. After all, we hope that when we die, God will have that same intense feeling of compassion for us as the master has in today's parable. And if we don't nurture and exercise that compassion ourselves, what right do we have to expect it in others?
Who needs compassion like this from you today?
¿Cuántas veces tengo que perdonar?
En el Evangelio, Mateo utiliza la palabra splagchnizomai para describir la profunda compasión que Jesús sentía cuando la gente acudía a él en busca de ayuda. Este término griego evoca una emoción que nace de lo más profundo del ser, literalmente de las entrañas que nos mantienen con vida. Hoy en día, esta palabra describe el sentimiento del señor en la parábola de Jesús: «movido a compasión, el señor de aquel siervo lo dejó libre y le perdonó la deuda» (Mateo 18, 27). Su compasión fue lo suficientemente fuerte como para prevalecer sobre la enorme suma que se le debía. Cuando alguien nos hace daño, es natural sentir ira o incluso deseos de venganza. Pero, como dice el libro del Eclesiástico, si dejamos que la ira se encone o si nos vengamos de nuestro prójimo, ¿cómo podemos esperar misericordia por nuestros propios pecados? Así como Dios perdonó una y otra vez al Pueblo Elegido cuando quebrantaba la alianza, y como Jesús perdonó a los pecadores hasta su última hora, nosotros estamos llamados a perdonar a quienes nos han hecho daño y a tener misericordia de quienes han obrado mal. Al fin y al cabo, esperamos que, al morir, Dios sienta por nosotros esa misma compasión intensa que el señor de la parábola de hoy experimentó. Y si nosotros mismos no cultivamos ni ejercitamos esa compasión, ¿qué derecho tenemos a esperarla de los demás?
¿Quién necesita hoy una compasión así de tu parte?
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Prayer Shawl
The shawls can be crocheted, sewn, woven or knitted. Any parishioner may request a prayer shawl for themselves or someone else.
CCW Welcome-Back Meeting
The St. Francis of Assisi Council of Catholic Women invites everyone to our Welcome-Back Meeting at the Parish Center.
Welcome Back to Faith Formation
Faith Formation classes for grades K–8th begin on Tue, Sep 15 and Wed, Sep 16.
Youth and Young Adult Adoration
Join us for an evening to learn, adore, and grow in faith every third Wednesday of the month at San Pedro Spiritual Development Center, 95 Bishop Grady Lane, Winter Park, FL.
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats
Rachel’s Vineyard Weekend Retreats offer a safe, confidential space for anyone seeking emotional and spiritual healing after an abortion.
Retrouvaille: A Lifeline for Married Couples
Is your marriage struggling? If your relationship has become troubled, distant, or stressful, or if you are separated, divorced, or considering it, Retrouvaille offers hope and healing.
5th Annual Multicultural Celebration
Join us following the 7:30am Mass until 3:00pm as our parish family comes together to celebrate the 800th Jubilee of St. Francis of Assisi.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Pilgrimage
Take part in a faith-filled pilgrimage to Mexico featuring visits to sacred sites, spiritual enrichment, and Christian fellowship.




