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 Spoke to Them in Parables
07-19-2026 | We Celebrate Worship Resource, Vol. 51, No. 2Poor leaders fear looking weak, so they continually assert their power, flaunting it, boasting about it, and lording it over others. Good leaders do not have to. Good leaders can afford to be empathetic, tolerant, and merciful, for they are secure in their power. As the author of Wisdom says of God, "your mastery over all things makes you lenient to all" (Wisdom 12:16). God is not vengeful, inflicting punishment just to show who's in charge. No, God is forgiving, a merciful judge who permits – in fact, rewards – repentance. It takes a strong leader to do this. The householder in Jesus' parable models this behavior after an enemy sows weeds in his field. Does he try to determine who did it and punish anyone he suspects? No. Does he pull out the weeds, uprooting some of the good wheat at the same time? No. He treats the weeds and the weed sower patiently, allowing them time to repent. May God be patient with us as well so that at harvest time we may be gathered into the kingdom of heaven.
In your household, workplace, or parish, how have you been a good leader or poor leader? What can you do to improve?
Les habló en parábolas
Los líderes mediocres temen parecer débiles; por eso, reafirman constantemente su poder, exhibiéndolo, jactándose de él y ejerciendo un dominio autoritario sobre los demás. Los buenos líderes no necesitan hacerlo. Pueden permitirse ser empáticos, tolerantes y misericordiosos, pues se sienten seguros en su poder. Como dice el Libro de la Sabiduría sobre Dios: "tu dominio sobre todas las cosas te hace indulgente con todas" (Sabiduría 12, 16). Dios no es vengativo ni impone castigos simplemente para demostrar quién manda. Al contrario, Dios perdona; es un juez misericordioso que permite —y de hecho recompensa— el arrepentimiento. Se requiere un líder fuerte para actuar así. El dueño de la casa en la parábola de Jesús ejemplifica esta actitud después de que un enemigo siembra cizaña en su campo. ¿Acaso intenta averiguar quién lo hizo para castigar a los sospechosos? No. ¿Arranca la cizaña, llevándose consigo parte del buen trigo? No. Trata a la cizaña y a quien la sembró con paciencia, dándoles tiempo para arrepentirse. Que Dios tenga también paciencia con nosotros, para que en el tiempo de la cosecha seamos recogidos en el reino de los cielos.
En tu hogar, lugar de trabajo o parroquia, ¿cómo has sido un buen líder o un mal líder? ¿Qué puedes hacer para mejorar?
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Become a Host Parent
The Diocese of Orlando Mission Office is seeking a host family for Brittany Chantal, a student from our sister Diocese of San Juan de la Maguana.
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.
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: Sleep with Dignity Program
Support St. Vincent de Paul Orlando’s Sleep with Dignity program by helping provide beds, pillows, and bedding to neighbors in need.
Night of Bunco Fun!
The St. Francis of Assisi CCW invites you to a Night of Bunco Fun in the Parish Center.
Doors open at 6:30pm, and the game begins at 7:00pm.
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.
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.




