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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.”

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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.

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Weekly Reflection

The Holy Spirit Within

05-19-2024  |  We Celebrate Worship Resource, Vol. 49, No. 1

Jesus promised his disciples that he would not abandon them, that he would send an Advocate, the Holy Spirit, who would come down to them from above and remain with them forever. The Holy Spirit came to the disciples at Pentecost and comes to us when we are baptized. We see today that from the start, the coming of the Holy Spirit is perceived in many different ways, in as many ways as there are people. Luke, in the book of Acts, describes the arrival of the Holy Spirit sounding “like a strong driving wind” and appearing as “tongues as of fire” (Acts 2:2-3). However, John says Jesus gently breathed on them to impart the Holy Spirit. Furthermore, Paul declares that the Holy Spirit is manifested in different ways in different people. The Holy Spirit, however, establishes unity in that diversity. We see that in the first reading, when somehow everyone can understand the Twelve even though they speak many different languages. Longing for that unity in diversity today, we can find it in the Holy Spirit. To us Paul’s metaphor, in the body of Christ, as well as in the body of all God’s children, we are blessed with diversity in our oneness.

How does having the Holy Spirit in you change the way that you see differences in others?


El Espíritu Santo En Tí

Jesús prometió a sus discípulos que no los abandonaría, que enviaría un Abogado, el Espíritu Santo, que descendería sobre ellos desde lo alto y permanecería con ellos para siempre. El Espíritu Santo vino a los discípulos en Pentecostés y viene a nosotros cuando somos bautizados. Vemos hoy que, desde el principio, la venida del Espíritu Santo se percibe de muchas maneras diferentes, de tantas maneras como personas hay. Lucas, en el libro de los Hechos, describe la llegada del Espíritu Santo sonando “como un fuerte viento que impele” y apareciendo como “lenguas de fuego” (Hechos 2:2-3). Sin embargo, Juan dice que Jesús sopló suavemente sobre ellos para impartir el Espíritu Santo. Además, Pablo declara que el Espíritu Santo se manifiesta de diferentes maneras en diferentes personas. El Espíritu Santo, sin embargo, establece la unidad en esa diversidad. Lo vemos en la primera lectura, cuando de alguna manera todos pueden entender a los Doce aunque hablen muchos idiomas diferentes. Anhelando esa unidad en la diversidad hoy, podemos encontrarla en el Espíritu Santo. Para nosotros, según la metáfora de Pablo, en el cuerpo de Cristo, así como en el cuerpo de todos los hijos de Dios, somos bendecidos con diversidad en nuestra unidad.

¿Cómo cambia el hecho de tener el Espíritu Santo en ti la forma en que ves las diferencias en los demás?

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Events

Save Your Stuff!

The Knights of Columbus will be having another Flea Market in April of NEXT YEAR! The last one was a huge success for our church. Proceeds from the sale was enough to pay for all the new altar lighting. We are hoping for a similar outcome next year. That is why I am asking now, Save Your Stuff!

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Joyful Again, Orlando! Retreat for Widows and Widowers

A Retreat for Widows and Widowers will be held the weekend of May 25/26 at San Pedro Retreat Center 95 Bishop Grady Lane Winter Park, FL 32792.

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Memorial Day Weekend Remembrance

The Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree is sponsoring a Memorial Day weekend remembrance, for all our fallen heroes/veterans, and for all deceased veterans who have faithfully served our country.

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High School Youth Ministry

All High Schoolers in grades 9-12 are welcome to join us on Sundays at 6:00pm in the Youth Room, FF#3!

24 hours of Eucharistic Adoration / 24 horas de Adoración Eucarística

Beginning at the 8:00am Mass on the First Friday, closing at the 8:00am on the First Saturday

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