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
Theirs is the Kingdom
02-01-2026 | We Celebrate Worship Resource, Vol. 49, No. 1If the Beatitudes were radical in Jesus' time, how much more are they now? Take a look around. See all those folks who are poor or meek or persecuted? Do we think of them as blessed? Isn't it easier to see wealth, power, and adulation as sign of God's favor? Zephaniah didn't think so. His countercultural prophecy says that God will choose those who are humble and lowly.
Paul repeats this lesson to the Corinthians, teaching them that God chose the weak, the lowly, and the despised of the world. This can be a challenge for us. We are tempted to build wealth, to make our lives comfortable, to fight back when we are disrespected, to use our strength to push our way past others. Jesus teaches just the opposite: that we should be poor in spirit, show mercy, embrace humility, and accept insults rather than fighting back. Then we are blessed.
Why? Because by choosing to be weak and humble, we place our trust in God, for God's strength, justice, and mercy are greater than we can possibly muster. Then, as Paul puts it, we can boast in the Lord. Are you willing to live your life in keeping with the Beatitudes? Name one thing that you will change.
-We Celebrate Worship Resource, Vol. 51, No. 1
De Ellos Es El Reino
Si las Bienaventuranzas fueron radicales en tiempos de Jesús, ¿cuanto mas lo son ahora? Miremos a nuestro alrededor. ¿Vemos a todas esas personas pobres, humildes o perseguidas? ¿Las consideramos bienaventuradas? ¿Acaso no es mas facil ver la riqueza, el poder y la adulacion como señales del favor de Dios? Sofonías no pensaba así. Su profecía contracultural afirma que Dios elegirá a los humildes y sencillos.
Pablo repite esta leccion a los corintios, enseñándoles que Dios eligió a los débiles, a los humildes y a los despreciados del mundo. Esto puede ser un desafío para nosotros. Nos sentimos tentados a acumular riquezas, a vivir cómodamente, a defendernos cuando nos faltan el respeto, a usar nuestra fuerza para imponernos a los demás. Jesus enseña precisamente lo contrario: que debemos ser pobres de espíritu, mostrar misericordia, abrazar la humildad y aceptar los insultos en lugar de defendernos. Entonces seremos bienaventurados.
¿Por qué? Porque al elegir ser débiles y humildes, depositamos nuestra confianza en Dios, pues la fuerza, la justicia y la misericordia de Dios son mayores de lo que nosotros podemos alcanzar. Entonces, como dice Pablo, podemos gloriarnos en el Señor. ¿Estás dispuesto a vivir tu vida de acuerdo con las Bienaventuranzas? Menciona algo que vayas a cambiar.
-We Celebrate Worship Resource, Vol. 51, No. 1
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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.
We Are Hiring Parish Catechetical Leader
Job Description: The Parish Catechetical Leader, under direction of the pastor, is responsible for the overall direction of the parish's total catechetical ministry.
24 Hours of Adoration
24 Hours of adoration Fri, Feb 6 at 8:00am through Sat Feb 7 at 8:00am
Lasagna Dinner
Building the Kingdom! Lasagna Dinner to Support Seminarians A Benefit Hosted by the St. Francis of Assisi Council of Catholic Women (CCW)
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Retiro de Emaús
El Grupo de Emaus de nuestra parroquia San Francisco de Asís invita cordialmente a todas las damas interesadas a vivir la hermosa experiencia de nuestro Retiro de Emaús
Joyful Again, Orlando! Retreat for Widows and Widowers
This retreat is especially designed to help the widowed (6 months or more) to find hope and joy again.




