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
Great Is Your Faith!
08-16-2026 | We Celebrate Worship Resource, Vol. 51, No. 2Remember last week when we heard the Gospel story of Jesus walking on the water? Remember what happened to Peter? Peter dared to walk on the water himself, but when the wind rose and the storm strengthened, he panicked and called out to Jesus to save him. Remember what Jesus said to him? He reproved Peter, his closest disciple, saying, "O you of little faith" (Matthew 14:31). On the other hand, today we hear Jesus tell a Canaanite woman - a pagan woman in pagan territory - who acknowledges him as "Son of David," addresses him as "Lord" three times, and persistently pleads with him to heal her daughter, "O woman, great is your faith!" (Matthew 15:28). Significantly, Jesus does this in front of his disciples, giving this Gentile woman the opportunity to teach the disciples true faith. She recognizes God's merciful grace flowing through Jesus and realizes that there is so much of it that even "the scraps" can overflow all the way to her daughter, a nonbeliever who is not even present. Jesus saves both Peter and the woman's daughter, but in remarking upon her faith he shows his disciples the importance of persevering in faith, even when the Lord does not appear to be answering.
What have you been praying for persistently? How can you emulate the Canaanite woman in asking for God's help?
¡Qué grande es tu fe!
¿Recuerdas la semana pasada, cuando escuchamos el relato evangélico de Jesús caminando sobre las aguas? ¿Recuerdas lo que le sucedió a Pedro? Pedro se atrevió a caminar él mismo sobre el agua, pero cuando se levantó el viento y arreció la tormenta, sintió pánico y clamó a Jesús para que lo salvara. ¿Recuerdas lo que Jesús le dijo? Reprendió a Pedro, su discípulo más cercano, diciéndole: "¡Hombre de poca fe!" (Mateo 14:31). En cambio, hoy escuchamos a Jesús decirle a una mujer cananea —una mujer pagana en territorio pagano— que lo reconoce como "Hijo de David", se dirige a él tres veces como "Señor" y le suplica con insistencia que cure a su hija: "¡Mujer, qué grande es tu fe!" (Mateo 15:28). Es significativo que Jesús haga esto delante de sus discípulos, brindando a esta mujer gentil la oportunidad de enseñarles lo que es la verdadera fe. Ella reconoce la gracia misericordiosa de Dios que fluye a través de Jesús y comprende que es tan abundante que incluso "las migajas" pueden llegar hasta su hija, una no creyente que ni siquiera está presente. Jesús salva tanto a Pedro como a la hija de la mujer, pero al destacar la fe de ella, muestra a sus discípulos la importancia de perseverar en la fe, incluso cuando parece que el Señor no responde.
¿Por qué cosas has estado orando con perseverancia? ¿Cómo puedes imitar a la mujer cananea al pedir la ayuda de Dios?
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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.
Support St. Vincent de Paul Orlando
Help make a difference by donating gently used items to St. Vincent de Paul Orlando’s Thrift Stores.
Faith Formation Parent Meeting
The first parent meeting for students enrolled in the Catholic Youth Enrichment (CYE) program will take place in the church on Tue, Aug 18, or Wed, Aug 19.
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.
Knights of Columbus Vocations Dinner
Join us for a delicious Vocations Dinner hosted by the Knights of Columbus to support a wonderful cause.
Retrouvaille: A Lifeline for Married Couples
Is your marriage struggling? If your relationship has become troubled, distant, or stressful, or if you are separated, divorced, or considering it, Retrouvaille offers hope and healing.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Pilgrimage
Take part in a faith-filled pilgrimage to Mexico featuring visits to sacred sites, spiritual enrichment, and Christian fellowship.




