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
Receive the Holy Spirit
05-24-2026 | We Celebrate Worship Resource, Vol. 51, No. 2Even if you don’t understand the words someone is saying, you can figure out a lot just by the way they speak. Their language may be foreign to you, but you can tell if they’re angry or shocked, if they’re hysterical with grief or deliriously happy. On the day the Holy Spirit comes down upon the apostles, people from around the region and beyond can tell something special is happening. Whether the bystanders are from Rome or Libya or Asia or anywhere in between, they immediately realize how powerful the faith of the Twelve is, for on that day they give effusive witness to “the mighty acts of God” (Acts 2:11). The Holy Spirit has enabled them to communicate to the world that, as Saint Paul later writes, “Jesus is Lord” (1 Corinthians 12:3). Paul goes on to tell the Christian community living in Corinth that the entire church is untied as one, no matter each person’s heritage, status, or language, for we all express the different gifts of the one Holy Spirit in our own unique ways. This is the Church we are a part of now. It is now our challenge to proclaim the Spirit in a way that reveals the wonders of our God to all.
How are you able to express the mighty acts of God by your witness this week?
Reciban el Espíritu Santo
Incluso si no comprendes las palabras que alguien pronuncia, puedes deducir mucho simplemente por la manera en que habla. Su idioma puede resultarte ajeno, pero puedes percibir si esa persona está enfadada o conmocionada, si está sumida en una histeria de dolor o delirantemente feliz. El día en que el Espíritu Santo desciende sobre los apóstoles, personas procedentes de toda la región, y de más allá, se dan cuenta de que algo especial está ocurriendo. Ya sean los espectadores de Roma, de Libia, de Asia o de cualquier otro lugar intermedio, perciben de inmediato cuán poderosa es la fe de los Doce, pues ese día dan un tesmonio efusivo de “las maravillas de Dios” (Hechos 2:11). El Espíritu Santo los ha capacitado para comunicar al mundo que, tal como escribiría más tarde San Pablo: “Jesús es el Señor” (1 Corintios 12:3). Pablo continúa diciendo a la comunidad cristiana que reside en Corinto que toda la Iglesia está unida en un solo cuerpo, sin importar el origen, la condición social o el idioma de cada persona, pues todos manifestamos los diversos dones del único Espíritu Santo a nuestra propia y singular manera. Esta es la Iglesia de la cual formamos parte ahora. Nuestro desafío actual consiste en proclamar al Espíritu de un modo que revele las maravillas de nuestro Dios a todos.
¿Cómo puedes expresar los poderosos actos de Dios a través de tu testimonio 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.
Support SVdP Orlando's Lighting the Way Program
A single past-due utility bill can leave a family in the dark. Help us keep the lights on and bring hope to neighbors facing hardship.
Memorial Day Holiday
The Parish Office will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
We will resume normal business hours after the holiday.
Night of Bunco Fun
Join the St. Francis of Assisi CCW in the Parish Center for an exciting night of great fellowship and delicious food. Doors open at 6:30pm, and the game will officially begin at 7:00pm.
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.




