Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, Feb 18.
La Cuaresma comienza el miércoles de ceniza, 18 de febrero.
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
Be Reconciled With Your Brother
02-15-2026 | We Celebrate Worship Resource, Vol. 49, No. 1Most of the commandments, including the ones Jesus discuses today, describe actions. You shall not kill or commit adultery or steal or lie. Jesus acknowledges these, going so far as to say that those who obey them are "greatest in the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 5:19). But avoiding these actions is not enough. Jesus teaches us to look inside ourselves, at the attitudes and passions that lead to those actions.
Anger, for instance, can lead to verbal or physical assault. But anger can be destructive even if we keep it inside ourselves. It can fester, staining our heart and clouding our mind and always threatening to break out. Forgiveness enables us to reconcile with our adversary. Recognizing that person as a fellow child of God allow love, mercy, and compassion, which come to us through God's grace, to win out over anger, hate, or resentment.
As Ben Sira attests, we can choose to do this. As we approach the penitential season of Lent, there is no better time. May the Holy Spirit move our hearts and wills, and so reveal in some small measure what God has prepared for us: the kingdom of heaven.
What anger, resentment, or jealousy can the Holy Spirit see in your heart?
-We Celebrate Worship Resource, Vol. 51, No. 1
Reconciliate Con Tu Hermano
La mayoría de los mandamientos, incluidos los que Jesús comenta hoy, describen acciones. No matarás, ni cometerás adulterio, ni robarás, ni mentirás. Jesús los reconoce, llegando incluso a decir que quienes los obedecen son "los más grandes en el reino de los cielos" (Mateo 5:19). Pero evitar estas acciones no es suficiente. Jesús nos enseña a mirar en nuestro interior, a las actitudes y pasiones que conducen a esas acciones.
La ira, por ejemplo, puede llevar a la agresión verbal o física. Pero la ira puede ser destructiva incluso si la guardamos dentro de nosotros. Puede enquistarse, manchando nuestro corazón, nublando nuestra mente y amenazando siempre con estallar. El perdón nos permite reconciliarnos con nuestro adversario. Reconocer a esa persona como un hijo de Dios nos permite que el amor, la misericordia y la compasión, que nos llegan a través de la gracia de Dios, prevalezcan sobre la ira, el odio o el resentimiento.
Como atestigua Ben Sira, podemos elegir hacer esto. Al acercarnos al tiempo penitencial de la Cuaresma, no hay mejor momento. Que el Espíritu Santo mueva nuestros corazones y voluntades, y así nos revele, aunque sea en pequeña medida, lo que Dios ha preparado para nosotros: el reino de los cielos.
¿Qué ira, resentimiento o celos puede ver el Espíritu Santo en tu corazón?
-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.
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.
Ash Wednesday Schedule
Mass with distribution of ashes: 8:00am and 4:00pm in English; 10:00am and 8:30pm en Español
Liturgy of the Word with distribution of ashes: 12:15pm and 5:30pm in English; 6:30pm and 7:30pm en Español
Curso Matrimonial by P. Ignacio Larrañaga
El objetivo de este curso es alcanzar el ideal conyugal, desarrollando mejor comunicación, entendimiento y perdón.
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
Stations of the Cross
Every Friday during Lent at 7:00pm - Gather in the Chapel (English)
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.




