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
Resisting Temptation
02-22-2026 | We Celebrate Worship Resource, Vol. 49, No. 1The worst time to face temptation is when one is most vulnerable, especially if someone exploits that vulnerability. The serpent exploited Eve's naivete by telling her three half-truths. It was true that she and Adam would not die, but now they became subject to death. Yes, their eyes were opened, but to shame and guilt, as they discovered too late.
They may now know evil, but they certainly did not become gods. Jesus also was clearly vulnerable, having spent forty days alone in the desert. The devil seizes that moment to tempt him three times with food, power, and authority. But Jesus turns to God's word to reject all three. Significantly, in time Jesus will fulfill all three promises, but on his own terms.
He will become the living bread, offering eternal life to all who eat of it. He will again refuse to throw himself down from above Jerusalem, this time from the cross, so he can win our salvation. He reveals the kingdom of God, greater than all the kingdoms of the world. With the help of the Spirit, Jesus trusted in the Father and resisted temptation. May the Spirit help us do so as well.
When do you feel vulnerable to temptation? Challenge yourself to see the half-truths that tempt you.
-We Celebrate Worship Resource, Vol. 51, No. 1
Resistiendola Tentación
El peor momento para enfrentar la tentación es cuando uno es más vulnerable, especialmente si alguien se aprovecha de esa vulnerabilidad. La serpiente aprovecho la ingenuidad de Eva diciendole tres medias verdades. Era cierto que ella y Adán no morirían, pero ahora estaban sujetos a la muerte. Sí, sus ojos se abrieron, pero para vergüenza y culpa, como descubrieron demasiado tarde. Puede que ahora conocieran el mal, pero ciertamente no se convirtieron en dioses. Jesús también era claramente vulnerable, tras haber pasado cuarenta días solo en el desierto.
El diablo aprovechó ese momento para tentarlo tres veces con comida, poder y autoridad. Pero Jesus recurrió a la palabra de Dios para rechazar las tres. Significativamente, con el tiempo Jesus cumpliría las tres promesas, pero en sus propios términos.
Se convertiría en el pan vivo, ofreciendo vida eterna a todos los que coman de él. Se negaría de nuevo a arrojarse desde lo alto de Jerusalen, esta vez desde la cruz, para poder ganar nuestra salvacion. Él revela el reino de Dios el mayor de todos los reinos del mundo. Con la ayuda del Espíritu, Jesus confió en el Padre y resistió la tentación. Que el Espíritu nos ayude a hacer lo mismo.
¿Cuando te sientes vulnerable a la tentacion? Desafate a ver las medias verdades que te tientan.
-We Celebrate Worship Resource, Vol. 51, No. 1
READ MOREEvents
Lenten Fish Fridays
Every Friday during lent 5:00-7:00pm in the parish center $10.00 per dinner: fish, chips, coleslaw.
Little Lent and Easter Books
The Little Black Books for Lent and the Little White Books for Easter are now available! Get yours today at the Gift Store before and after Mass or at the Parish Office. Only $2.00 per copy.
Prayer Shawl
The shawls can be crocheted, sewn, woven or knitted. Any parishioner may request a prayer shawl for themselves or someone else.
We Are Hiring Parish Catechetical Leader
Job Description: The Parish Catechetical Leader, under direction of the pastor, is responsible for the overall direction of the parish's total catechetical ministry.
Retiro de Emaús
El Grupo de Emaus de nuestra parroquia San Francisco de Asís invita cordialmente a todas las damas interesadas a vivir la hermosa experiencia de nuestro Retiro de Emaús
Council of Catholic Women: Hugs for the Homeless
CCW members will be outside after all Masses on Feb. 21–22 collecting donations for the annual “Hugs for the Homeless” campaign.
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion Training
Attention: Emhc's and Sacristans. All Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Sacristans are required to attend a mandatory training session on Sat, Feb 21 at 9:30am. The training will take place in the church. Thank you for your continued service to our parish.
Mandatory Pilgrimage Meeting for Lourdes–Notre Dame–Fátima Travelers
Attention All Pilgrims! All pilgrims traveling with Father Mathew and Deacon Greg to France next month are asked to attend a mandatory trip meeting on Mon, Feb 23 at 6:30pm in the chapel.




