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
I Will Give You What Is Just
09-20-2026 | We Celebrate Worship Resource, Vol. 51, No. 2Justice and mercy. We often view these virtues as opposites, or at least in tension with one another. Today's parable about the kingdom highlights this tension. The vineyard owner pays all the laborers the same amount, whether they worked all day or but a single hour. The mercy shown the latter, who had stood around idle nearly all day, seems unjust to those who had put in a full day of work under the brutal sun. How can they be paid exactly the same? But remember, this is a parable about the kingdom. Those who accept God's grace at the very end of their lives are welcomed into the kingdom just as those who have pleased God all their lives. For us, the tension between justice and mercy leads to resentment and envy, but it helps to recall Isaiah's words: "As high as the heavens are above the earth, so high are my ways above your ways" (Isaiah 55:9). God is both all just and all merciful without contradiction, and we can only attempt to reconcile that tension while we appreciate God's generosity with both justice and mercy.
When have you felt resentful of someone who was clearly undeserving?
Les pagaré lo que es justo
Justicia y misericordia. A menudo consideramos estas virtudes como opuestas, o al menos en tensión mutua. La parábola de hoy sobre el Reino pone de relieve esta tensión. El dueño de la viña paga la misma cantidad a todos los trabajadores, tanto si trabajaron todo el día como si lo hicieron una sola hora. La misericordia mostrada a estos últimos —que habían permanecido ociosos casi todo el día— parece injusta para quienes habían cumplido una jornada completa bajo un sol abrasador. ¿Cómo es posible que reciban exactamente la misma paga? Pero recordemos que se trata de una parábola sobre el Reino. Quienes aceptan la gracia de Dios al final de sus vidas son acogidos en el Reino del mismo modo que aquellos que han agradado a Dios durante toda su existencia. Para nosotros, la tensión entre justicia y misericordia suele generar resentimiento y envidia; sin embargo, conviene recordar las palabras de Isaías: «Como el cielo es más alto que la tierra, así mis caminos son más altos que los vuestros» (Isaías 55:9). Dios es, a la vez, plenamente justo y plenamente misericordioso, sin contradicción alguna; nosotros solo podemos intentar conciliar esa tensión mientras valoramos la generosidad de Dios, tanto en su justicia como en su misericordia.
¿Cuándo has sentido resentimiento hacia alguien que claramente no lo merecía?
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Baby Bottle Drive
The Knights of Columbus Council #11673 is hosting a Baby Bottle Drive to benefit the Above & Beyond Pregnancy Center.
Prayer Shawl
The shawls can be crocheted, sewn, woven or knitted. Any parishioner may request a prayer shawl for themselves or someone else.
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats
Rachel’s Vineyard Weekend Retreats offer a safe, confidential space for anyone seeking emotional and spiritual healing after an abortion.
Empanada Sale
Support our Youth Ministry’s World Youth Day Fundraiser after all Masses.
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.
St. Francis Assisi Triduum
Fri, Oct 2: Night of Grace
Sat, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 4: St. Francis of Assisi 800th Anniversary & Multicultural Event
Our Lady of Guadalupe Pilgrimage
Take part in a faith-filled pilgrimage to Mexico featuring visits to sacred sites, spiritual enrichment, and Christian fellowship.
Sacrament of Confirmation: Important Date Change
Please be aware that the date for the Sacrament of Confirmation has been updated, and the previously scheduled date is no longer valid.




