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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.”

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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.

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Weekly Reflection

Repay to Caesar What Belongs to Caesar

10-18-2026  |  We Celebrate Worship Resource, Vol. 51, No. 2

The Pharisees and the Herodians get more than they bargained for when they attempt to set a trap for Jesus. They ask him whether Jews should pay the census tax to Caesar. The Pharisees, holding the Mosaic law above Roman law, say no. But the Herodians, who ally themselves with the Roman occupiers, insist yes. In hypocritically posing this question, they presume that Jesus will either say yes and risk being accused of disobeying Jewish law or say no and risk being accused of inciting rebellion. But Jesus turns the trap on them by asking for the coin in question. Just having such a coin would be anathema to an observant Jew, for it has an image of Caesar on it, along with a title that gives him divine status. Yet they produce one immediately. Holding up this visual aid, Jesus is able to distinguish between what is owed to secular and sacred authorities in a way that everyone will understand: "Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God" (Matthew 22:21). Yes, Jesus asserts, you can be loyal to both divine and secular authority. But these hypocrites are doing neither, questioning the Roman tax while failing to bear the good fruit that God expects. As we pay Caesar what belongs to Caesar, may we be reminded today to give to God what belongs to God.

What comes from God and belongs to God that you can repay?


Den al César lo que es del César

Los fariseos y los herodianos obtienen más de lo que esperaban cuando intentan tenderle una trampa a Jesús. Le preguntan si los judíos deberían pagar el impuesto del censo al César. Los fariseos, que consideran la ley mosaica por encima de la ley romana, dicen que no. Pero los herodianos, que se aliaron con los ocupantes romanos, insisten en que sí. Al plantear hipócritamente esta pregunta, suponen que Jesús dirá sí y correrá el riesgo de ser acusado de desobedecer la ley judía o dirá no, y correrá el riesgo de ser acusado de incitar a la rebelión. Pero Jesús les tiende la trampa pidiéndoles la moneda en cuestión. Tener una moneda así sería un himno para un judío practicante, ya que tiene una imagen de César, junto con un título que le otorga un estatus divino. Sin embargo, producen uno inmediatamente. Al sostener esta ayuda visual, Jesús es capaz de distinguir entre lo que se debe a las autoridades seculares y sagradas de una manera que todos puedan entender: "Paguen al César lo que es del César y a Dios lo que es de Dios" (Mateo 22:21). Sí, afirma Jesús, se puede ser leal tanto a la autoridad divina como a la secular. Pero estos hipócritas no hacen ninguna de las dos cosas: cuestionan el impuesto romano y no dan el buen fruto que Dios espera. Al pagar al César lo que es del César, recordemos hoy que debemos darle a Dios lo que es de Dios.

¿Qué viene de Dios y pertenece a Dios que puedas pagar?

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Events

50/50 Raffle / Rifa de 50/50

Drawing to be held on Sat, Nov 7 at 6:00pm.
First Prize 35% of proceeds

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All Souls’ Day Memorial Fundraiser

In honor of All Souls’ Day on Mon, Nov 2, our Youth Group will be selling personalized items to honor departed loved ones.

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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.

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SVdP Orlando: New Uber Pickup Service

Donate gently used items to St. Vincent de Paul Orlando’s Thrift Stores with our new Uber Pickup service—simple, fast, and impactful.

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Blood Drive

Join us for a community blood drive at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and help make a difference—give blood, save lives!

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Retiro de Hombres de San José: Tras Las Huellas de San José

Hombre, Dios no te llama a ser perfecto, te llama a ser el protector, el lider y el pilar de tu familia; despierta al San José que llevas dentro.

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Community Weddings

Any couple wishing to participate in the Community Wedding must begin the application process at the Office of Faith Formation with Ms. Mercedes Henry.

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