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
He Said the Blessing
08-02-2026 | We Celebrate Worship Resource, Vol. 51, No. 2Facing a crowd of more than five thousand people in an otherwise deserted place with the sun going down, the disciples propose a sensible plan: dismiss them all and let them find food on their own. But Jesus' heart has been moved by the sight of this multitude and he is not going to let them fend for themselves, no matter how little it appears he has to offer. Recall Isaiah in the first reading. Living in exile, the Jewish people are suffering, starving, and leaderless. Yet the prophet hears God calling them to come eat and drink freely, renewing the covenant once made with King David, reminding them of the promised Messiah. Today we hear Jesus, the Messiah, the new covenant, propose that thousands of people feast on merely five loaves and two fish. Blessing this meager food, he gives it to his disciples to share, and "without paying and without cost," "all ate and were satisfied" (Isaiah 55:1, Matthew 14:20). Today Jesus' heart is still moved by the vast crowds around the world who come to him to be satisfied with the living bread he offers without cost, for, as Saint Paul writes, nothing can separate us from God's love through Jesus Christ our Lord.
How does receiving Christ's body nourish you as a disciple?
Dio la bendición
Ante una multitud de más de cinco mil personas, en un lugar por lo demás desierto y al caer la tarde, los discípulos proponen un plan sensato: despedir a todos para que busquen comida por su cuenta. Pero el corazón de Jesús se conmueve al ver a esta multitud y no está dispuesto a dejar que se las arreglen solos, por muy poco que parezca tener para ofrecer. Recordemos a Isaías en la primera lectura: el pueblo judío, en el exilio, sufre hambre y carece de líderes. Sin embargo, el profeta escucha a Dios invitándolos a comer y beber gratuitamente, renovando la alianza establecida con el rey David y recordándoles al Mesías prometido. Hoy escuchamos a Jesús —el Mesías, la nueva alianza— proponer que miles de personas se alimenten con apenas cinco panes y dos peces. Tras bendecir este escaso alimento, lo entrega a sus discípulos para que lo repartan y, "sin pagar y sin costo alguno", "todos comieron y se saciaron" (Isaías 55, 1; Mateo 14, 20). Hoy, el corazón de Jesús sigue conmoviéndose ante las inmensas multitudes de todo el mundo que acuden a Él para saciarse con el pan vivo que ofrece gratuitamente; pues, como escribe san Pablo, nada podrá separarnos del amor de Dios en Cristo Jesús, Señor nuestro.
¿Cómo te nutre como discípulo recibir el cuerpo de Cristo?
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Catechists Needed
We are seeking catechists for our Adult Faith Formation program.
If you feel called to serve in this important ministry, please contact Ms. Mercedes at 407-886-4602, ext. 302, or visit the parish office to speak with her for more information.
Marian Catechist Home Study Group
Registration will take place the weekend of Aug 15/16 before all Masses.
Monthly discussion meetings will be held on the first Saturday of each month from September through June at 10:00am in the Faith Formation Building Room #1.
Prayer Shawl
The shawls can be crocheted, sewn, woven or knitted. Any parishioner may request a prayer shawl for themselves or someone else.
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Beloved: Heart to Heart – High School Girls Retreat
Join us at the San Pedro Spiritual Development Center for the Beloved: Heart to Heart Retreat.
Baptism Preparation
Are you an adult who has not yet received the Sacrament of Baptism?
Baptism preparation classes begin on Sun, Aug 9, in the Faith Formation Building.
Patriotic Brunch
The St. Francis of Assisi Council of Catholic Women invites all women to a Patriotic Brunch at the St. Francis Parish Center.
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.




