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
They Will Respect You
10-04-2026 | We Celebrate Worship Resource, Vol. 51, No. 2Last Sunday, our Gospel reading places us in a vineyard, but this time the scene is quite gruesome. In the parable we hear today, the landowner sends one person after another to collect his harvest, but the tenants beat and murder each one in turn, ending with the landowner's own son. The parallels are clear, for throughout the Hebrew Scriptures God sent prophets who were killed by the very people who were supposed to hear their message. Now the authorities are finding reasons to reject God's own Son. Jesus closes by telling them, "the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people that will produce its fruit" (Matthew 21:43). We are those people. Recall that Jesus tells us that he is the vine, and that as part of the vine we can bear good fruit. This world is our vineyard. When we make Jesus the cornerstone of our lives, we bear the fruit of the kingdom of God. Saint Paul describes that fruit well: truth, honor, justice, purity, loveliness, and graciousness. When we pursue, exercise, and share these virtues, we bear the fruit of the kingdom of God.
Which of the virtues Saint Paul describes is the biggest challenge for you to practice?
A mi hijo lo respetarán
El domingo pasado, la lectura del Evangelio nos situaba en una viña, pero esta vez la escena es bastante macabra. En la parábola que escuchamos hoy, el dueño de la viña envía a una persona tras otra para recoger la cosecha, pero los viñadores golpean y asesinan a cada una de ellas, terminando con el propio hijo del dueño. Los paralelismos son claros, pues a lo largo de las Escrituras hebreas Dios envió profetas que fueron asesinados por las mismas personas que debían escuchar su mensaje. Ahora, las autoridades buscan motivos para rechazar al propio Hijo de Dios. Jesús concluye diciéndoles: "el Reino de Dios les será quitado a ustedes y será dado a una nación que produzca los frutos" (Mateo 21, 43). Nosotros somos ese pueblo. Recordemos que Jesús nos dice que él es la vid y que, como parte de ella, podemos dar buenos frutos. Este mundo es nuestra viña. Cuando hacemos de Jesús la piedra angular de nuestras vidas, damos los frutos del Reino de Dios. San Pablo describe bien esos frutos: verdad, honor, justicia, pureza, belleza y amabilidad. Cuando buscamos, practicamos y compartimos estas virtudes, damos los frutos del Reino de Dios.
¿Cuál de las virtudes que describe San Pablo te resulta más difícil de practicar?
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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.
SVdP Orlando: New Uber Pickup Service
Donate gently used items to St. Vincent de Paul Orlando’s Thrift Stores with our new Uber Pickup service—simple, fast, and impactful.
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.
Confirmation Mass
Our parish will celebrate Confirmation Mass with Bishop Noonan.
Family Healing Retreat: Roses and Thorns on Our Journey
Join St. Francis of Assisi Parish for a Family Healing Retreat featuring guest speaker Milena Giraldo.
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.
Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats
Rachel’s Vineyard Weekend Retreats offer a safe, confidential space for anyone seeking emotional and spiritual healing after an abortion.




