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
To Whom Will You Offer a Cup of Water Today?
06-28-2026 | We Celebrate Worship Resource, Vol. 51, No. 2Jesus sets very stringent requirements for discipleship. Disciples must love him more than they love their families, take up their crosses and follow him, and be willing to lose their lives for his sake. Admittedly, he uses a bit of Semitic hyperbole to impress how great a commitment he’s demanding. But the bottom line is that they must exchange self-centeredness for self-sacrifice. But the rewards are great, even for those who merely welcome and assist a disciple. The woman in Shunem, for example, takes in the prophet Elisha, and God rewards her with the promise of a baby boy. Jesus claims that merely a cup of cold water offered to a disciple merits a reward. Since we may not recognize a stranger as a disciple, we are called to help anyone we meet, even with something as simple as a drink of water. As we know now, the ultimate reward we receive from the Lord is eternal life, new life in Christ. The woman of Shunem is rewarded with the new life of a child. Saint Paul preaches that when we are baptized, we live in “newness of life” (Romans 6:4). So too will we find our lives made new when we sacrifice our wills and live unselfishly for the Lord.
To whom will you offer a metaphorical cup of cold water this week?
¿A quién le ofrecerás un vaso de agua hoy?
Jesús establece requisitos muy exigentes para el discipulado. Los discípulos deben amarlo más que a sus familias, cargar con sus cruces y seguirlo, y estar dispuestos a perder la vida por causa de él. Ciertamente, él emplea una hipérbole semítica para resaltar la magnitud del compromiso que exige; pero, en esencia, lo que pide es cambiar el egocentrismo por el sacrificio personal. No obstante, las recompensas son grandes, incluso para quienes simplemente acogen y ayudan a un discípulo. La mujer de Sunem, por ejemplo, acoge al profeta Eliseo, y Dios la recompensa con la promesa de un hijo varón. Jesús afirma que incluso un vaso de agua fresca ofrecido a un discípulo merece una recompensa. Dado que es posible que no reconozcamos a un desconocido como discípulo, estamos llamados a ayudar a cualquier persona con la que nos encontremos, aunque sea con algo tan sencillo como darles de beber. Como bien sabemos, la recompensa suprema que recibimos del Señor es la vida eterna, una vida nueva en Cristo. La mujer de Sunem fue recompensada con la vida nueva de un hijo. San Pablo predica que, al ser bautizados, vivimos en “novedad de vida” (Romanos 6:4). De igual manera, veremos nuestras vidas renovadas cuando sacrifiquemos nuestra propia voluntad y vivamos desinteresadamente para el Señor.
¿A quién le ofrecerás un vaso de agua fría metafórica esta semana?
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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.
Sacred Encounter: Sacred Heart of Jesus Icon
A blessed icon of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, based on the famous image by Pompeo Batoni, will visit our parish through the Knights of Columbus.
Support SVdP Orlando's Sleep with Dignity Program
Help provide beds, pillows, and bedding to neighbors in need, ensuring every family has a safe, comfortable place to sleep.
Independence Day Holiday
The Parish Office will be closed in observance of Independence Day.
Wishing everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July!
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.
Quo Vadis: High School Men's Retreat
Have you ever considered the priesthood? Join priests and seminarians from around the diocese for a weekend of prayer and discernment at the San Pedro Center.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend
An upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience will be held in St. Johns.
This weekend experience offers couples the opportunity to invest in and enrich their marriage over the summer.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Pilgrimage
Take part in a faith-filled pilgrimage to Mexico featuring visits to sacred sites, spiritual enrichment, and Christian fellowship.




