saint john of god parish
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saint john of god parish
SAINT JOHN OF GOD PARISH 84 Carleton Avenue * Central Islip, New York 11722 Phone: 631-234-6535 * Fax: 631-234-7474 * Email: [email protected] Website: www.stjohnofgodparish.org Rev. Christopher Nowak, Pastor Pastoral Staff Rev. Javier Peñaranda, Associate Pastor Sr. Valerie Scholl, CSJ, Pastoral Associate / Admin. Dcn. Ronald J. Gillette Sr. Claudia Allen, CSJ, Apostolado Hispano Dcn. René O. Alvarado Ms. Carmen Roncal Mrs. Maggie Martin, Religious Education Mrs. Ana Sullivan, Parish Social Ministry Coordinator Mrs. Patricia Walsh Mrs. Eleanor Gould, Music Ministry Parish Center: 631-234-6535 Religious Education: 631-234-4040 Outreach Office: 631-234-1884 Cemetery Office: 631-234-8297 Parish Office Hours: Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Emergency Sick Calls Any Time Sunday Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Chapel Sunday: 8:00 AM Church 9:30 AM Church 11:00 AM Chapel Weekday Masses Monday – Saturday: 9:00 AM Church Devotions Miraculous Medal Novena: Monday at 9:00 AM Mass Sacraments Reconciliation: Saturday at 4:00 PM in the Church or by appointment. Please call the Parish Center. Baptism: 1st Sunday at 2:00 PM. Parents must register at the Parish Center at least 1 month before the baptism. Marriage: Those wishing to be married must make arrangements at least 6 months in advance. Call the Parish Center. Our Lady of Providence Regional School Pre-K (4 yrs.) through 8th Grade 631-234-1113 or 631-234-6324 www.olprov.org Principal: Ms. Sharon Swift Apostolado Hispano 631-234-6535 x 106 Equipo Pastoral Que Habla Español Rev. Christopher Nowak, Pastor Rev. Javier Peñaranda, Pastor Asociado Hna. Claudia Allen, CSJ Sra. Carmen Roncal Sra. Ana Sullivan, Ministerio Social Misas En Español Sábado: 7:00 PM Capilla Domingo: 9:30 AM Capilla 12:30 PM Capilla Martes: 7:00 PM Capilla Sacramentos Bautizos en Español: 2do y 4to Domingo de cada mes, 2:00 PM Los padres de los niños deben ir a la oficina para inscribirlos. Llame 631-234-6535 x 106 para una cita. Confesiones: Los sábados a las 4:00 PM Primera Comunión y Confirmación: Niños de 6 hasta los 17 años deben asistir a las clases de Educación Religiosa de acuerdo a su edad. Llame: 631-234-4040 Sacramentos Para Los Adultos: (18 años en adelante) Llame 234-6535 x 106 para más información. Las clases para los adultos son los domingos a las 11:00 AM. Matrimonio: Inscribirse 6 meses antes de la fecha de la boda. Llame: 631-234- 6535 para hablar con un miembro del Equipo Pastoral que habla español. Nuestra Señora de la Providencia Escuela Católica Pre-K (4 años) hasta 8vo grado 631-234-1113 o 631-234-6324 www.olprov.org Principal: Ms. Sharon Swift March 23, 2014 Third Sunday of Lent Mass Intentions for the Week of March 23th: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday – – – – – – – – 9:00AM 9:00AM 9:00AM 9:00AM 9:00AM 9:00AM 5:00PM 8:00AM – – – – – – – – Josephine Seymour Thanksgiving to St. Anthony Mary & Joseph McDonough Adele Zagol Josephine Mendez Catherine Deenihan Catherine Deenihan All those enrolled in the Society of Prayer – 9:30AM – Adelaide & Clem Novack – 11:00AM – People of St. John of God READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday – Lenten Weekday 2 Kgs 5:1-15ab Tuesday – Lenten Weekday The Annunciation of the Lord Is 7:10-14, 8:16-20 Heb 10:4-10 Lk 1:26-38 Wednesday – Lenten Weekday Dt 4:1,5-9 Thursday – Friday – Saturday Sunday – Lk 4:24-30 Lenten Weekday Jer 7:23-28 Lenten Weekday Hos 14:2-10 Lenten Weekday Hos 6:1-6 Mt 5:17,19 Lk 11:14-23 Weekend of Mar. 15th & Mar. 16th Sharing One’s Resources in the Parish $11,000 Total Collection to Parish: $ 9,272.00 Sunday Collection: $ 9,179.00 $10,500 $10,000 $9,500 $9,000 $8,500 Late Maintenance: $ 93.00 $8,000 $7,500 $7,000 THANK YOU! $6,000 0 Budget $8,500. Actual $9,272, Attendance: 1,348 Special Collections Dates: March 30th Diocesan Collection: Catholic Relief Services April 6th Monthly Maintenance & Repairs Collection April 18th Diocesan Collection: Holy Land Mt 12:28-34 Lk 18:9-14 Fourth Sunday of Lent 1 Sm 16:1b,6-7,10-13a Eph 5:8-14 Jn 9:1-41 or 9:1,6-9,13-17,34-38 Third Sunday of Lent March 23, 2014 Seder Supper April 10th—7:00PM Knights of Columbus Hall All Are Welcome: to a Catholic Seder Meal. It is the Passover Meal our Lord celebrated and changed the Meal into his Last Supper which we know as the Eucharist. Saint Anthony’s High School Second Quarter Honor Roll St. John of God Students While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. — Romans 5:8 Alexia Collins Kaylyn Cordingley Bobbi Diaz Gabriela Galli Alexander Garcia Rodriguez Ayana Ibarra Devon Jara Gahrey Ovalle Genesis Ovalle CONGRATULATIONS !!! WE ARE SAINT JOHN OF GOD PARISH - COMMITTED TO FAITH, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY! Bread & Wine Memorial for This Week: In Loving Memory Of: Mary & Joseph McDonough Requested by: Rose Brennan Bread & Wine and Altar Candle Memorials are available for this year. Stop at the Parish Office to reserve a special week. Announced Masses are also available for this year and Masses for 2015 can now be reserved. Saint John of God Parish Special Needs Mass All Are Invited! April 6th 4:00PM In the Chapel Wheelchair Accessible With a special blessing of the Sick! Pray for the Sick of the Parish... Roserio Bennett Sue Bond Marina Castro Edith Comito Angelo Cristiano Christopher DeLeon John Dertinger Lisa & Lorenzo Diglio Mark Dixon Eileen Donaldson Dolly Duke Eileen Falcon Leon, Helen, Joann Falk Ryan Falk Joan Farley Pauline Frascella Ronald Gillette II Chris Gomez James Harker Herman Hugo Vincent Lawrie Troy L. Liddell Maria Lopez Edwin M. Maldonado, Jr. Rosemarie Minerva Stella Minneci Cheryl Morse Liz Mouzakes Theresa Murphy Lester Nadjek Miriam Najdek Maria Nogaro Juan Nunez Sheila O’Connell Brae Oquendo Bruce & Anna Petrie Salvatore Pezzolanti, Jr. Ricardo Pineda Carmen Ramos Gilberto Reyes Elizabeth F. Richardson Edward Sambolin Dorothy Stevens Maryann Vavosa Betty Walsh Barbara & Tim Warfield Rosemary Watkins James A. Williams Raymond Wolter Barbara Zarcone If you know of a parishioner who should be on our sick list or someone who should have been removed from this list, please call the Parish Office and let us know. Thank you! Saint John of God Annual Blood Drive Sunday, March 23rd (THIS WEEKEND) — 8:00am ~2:30pm Our Lady of Providence Cafeteria Sponsored by: Ministry to Catholics of African Ancestry Your donation will help to save up to THREE lives. Our community hospitals need your help. Please share this lifesaving gift! Thank You for Caring! For info. or schedule, contact: Florence McClean at 631-234-6535 Eligibility Criteria: *Bring ID with signature or photo *Minimum Weight—110 lbs. *Age 16—75 (16yr olds parental permission a MUST) (Age 76 and over need doctor’s note) *East well (low fat) & drink fluids *No tattoos for past 12 months. A Piece of Providence News from Our Lady of Providence, the Regional School for your Parish Registration for new families is now open. If you would like to register, please call the school at 631-234-6324 or stop in. Documents Required: * Birth and Baptism Certificate * Proof of Immunization * Copy of Latest Report Card (Gr.1-3) * Copy of Last 3 Report Cards (Gr. 4-8) Registration Fee: Non-refundable-$150. Pre K: 4 years old by 12-1-2014 5 days—9:15AM to 3:15PM GYM Uniform Only Physical Ed., Music, Art and Guidance Kindergarten: 5 years old by 12-1-2014 Full day—Regular Uniform Computer, Music, Spanish, Art, and Guidance Grades 1-4: Computer, Music Art Physical Ed., Guidance Grades 5-6-7-8: Computer, Art, Physical Ed., Guidance, Choice of Spanish or French Highest Class size: 25 now and may go up to 30 students. Academic Individual Services Program for students who are having academic difficulties. A Before and After School program is available. Telephone: 234-6324 Visit us at: www.olprov.org Ms. Sharon Swift, Principal Like us on Facebook. Dates to Remember: April 1st-2nd-3rd — NYS ELA Tests Grades 4, 6, 8 April 15th — Easter Dinner April 16th — Dress Up Day 11:30 Dismissal No After School April 17th — Holy Thursday NO SCHOOL April 18th — Good Friday NO SCHOOL April 21st—25th — Easter Recess April 28th — SCHOOL REOPENS April 30th-May 1st-2nd — NYS Math Tests Grades 4, 6, 8 May 6th — Faculty Meeting 11:30 Dismissal Our Website: www.olprov.org. Keep up to date with current events and individual class information by visiting our school website at www.olprov.org. Our Website can be translated by scrolling down to the blue star on the left side of the Home Page. Did you know you can help Our Lady of Providence Regional School without spending extra money? Here are three ways you can help: 1. Register your Stop and Shop card in the A+ Program at www.stopandshop.com . Click on “Our Stores”, then click “A+” and follow directions for registering. 2. Cut out Box Tops For Education from participating products. 3. Register your Target credit card in the Take Charge of Education Program at www.target.com\tcoe. Click on “Enroll”, and follow directions for registering. Thank you for your continued support. Saint John of God Religious Education Touching Hearts ~ Changing Lives Mrs. Maggie Martin, Director Telephone: 631-234-4040 Email: [email protected] The office is open during the following hours only: Monday, March 24 Tuesday, March 25 Wednesday, March 26 Thursday, March 27 Friday, March 28 Saturday March 29 Sunday, March 30 11:00am – 6:00pm 11:00am – 3:00pm 1:00pm – 4:00pm 11:00am – 2:30pm CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED Schedule of Classes: Monday, March 24 RCIC Regular Session 7:00 – 8:00pm Level 8, Teen Team & RCIA 7:00-8:15pm Wednesday, March 26 Levels 1 – 7 Regular Session 4:45 – 6:00pm Saturday, March 29 Levels 1 – 7 Regular Sessions Session 1 8:30 — 9:45AM Session 2 10:30 — 11:45AM Re-registrations for classes beginning in September have been sent home with your child. Please complete and return to the Office of Religious Education at your earliest convenience so that we can begin planning for next year. Upcoming Events: Registration for “The Road to Emmaus Faith Camp” and all NEW registrations will begin on Monday, April 28 during scheduled office hours. Office hours will be posted in the bulletin. Exciting things are happening in Religious Education! Society of St. Vincent de Paul Please keep Mary Moucha in your prayers for a speedy recovery after her successful surgery. Mary has given many, many hours to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul over the years. She is the perfect example of what Jesus would want us to do for the poor. Diocese of Rockville Center Golden Wedding Liturgy “This spring, couples that have been married fifty years or more will be honored at liturgies on Sunday, May 4th at Maria Regina, Seaford and on Sunday, May 18th at St. Lawrence the Martyr, Sayville. Both liturgies will begin at 2:30PM. Couples may register for ONE liturgy. There will be reserved seating for the registered couples only. Family & Friends will be seated on a first come—first served basis. After the liturgy, there will be an opportunity to have a photo taken with the celebrating bishop if you wish. You will be mailed a complimentary photo and certificate approximately 4 to 6 weeks after liturgy. Registration forms and complete instructions can be obtained in the Parish Office. Please fill it out and return it to the Parish Office in time to reach the Diocese of Rockville Centre no later than April 16th for the May 4th liturgy and by April 30th for the May 18th liturgy. If you have any questions, you may call Suzanne at 516-678-5800, ext. 207. PARISH OUTREACH OFFICE TELEPHONE: 631-234-1884 ___________Ana Sullivan, Coordinator_________ Keeping a Holy Lent Whoever wishes to be my Follower, must deny his very self, take up his cross each day and follow in my steps. Luke 9:23 Reminder In addition to our weekly hours, the FOOD PANTRY is now OPEN on SUNDAYS (for emergency) from 12Noon to 3:00PM THRIFT SHOP BIG WINTER CLOTHES SALE !!! $3.00 A BAG ALL WINTER CLOTHES Mark Your Calendar March 25th – 8:00PM — Lenten Prayer Service— Knight of Columbus (E) March 28th – (Friday) 9:00AM Mass & Stations of the Cross (E) Church 7:30PM Stations of the Cross (S) Church March 30th – RCIA/RCIC Rituals — 11:00AM Mass (E) & 12:30PM Mass (S) Masses in the Chapel. March 30th – 3PM-5PM Eucharistic Adoration & Anointing of Sick — (E) Church April 4th – (Friday) 9:00AM Mass & Stations of the Cross (E) Church 7:30PM Stations of the Cross (S) Church April 6th – Special Needs Mass - 4:00PM in the Chapel - Wheelchair accessible. April 6th – Special Needs Mass - 4:00PM Catholic Charities Immigration services April 10th – (Thursday) Seder Supper 7:00PM — Knights of Columbus Hall— April 11th – (Friday) 9:00AM Mass & Stations of the Cross (E) Church 7:30PM Stations of the Cross (S) Church April 12th – (Saturday) Vigil of Palm Sunday— Mass in Chapel: 5:00PM English & 7:00PM Spanish. April 13th – (Sunday) Palm Sunday— English Masses: 8AM & 9:30AM (Church) & 11 AM (Chapel) Spanish Masses: 9:30AM & 12:30PM-Capilla & 12:30PM - Iglesia Adult Choir Rehearsal March 26 April 2 ~ 9 ~ 16 ~ 23 ~ 30 7:30PM in Chapel Children’s Choir Rehearsal March 27 April 3 ~ 10 ~ 24 April 6 ~ Sing at 11:00AM Mass April 17 ~ No Rehearsal 7:00-7:45PM in Chapel Don’t just ask God to Bless what you are doing… Get involved in what God is doing What is God doing? SJOG’s greatest needs: ~~ Eucharistic Minister: (at Mass and/or Homebound) ~~ Lector: proclaiming God’s word at Mass ~~ Usher: greeting people as they come to Mass ~~ Outreach Volunteer: distributing food to the poor ~~ Catechist: teaching/sharing your No sólo pidas a Dios te bendiga por lo que estás haciendo Sino involúcrate en lo que Dios esta haciendo ¿Que Dios esta haciendo? Las mayores necesidades de SJOG: ~~ Ministros Eucarísticos (para las Misa y/o llevar Comunión a los enfermos) ~~ Lectores: Proclamar la Palabra de Dios en la Misa. ~~ Acomodadores: Dar la bienvenida a la comunidad cuando vienen a la Misa. ~~ Voluntarios en la Oficina de Servicios Comunitarios: distribuyendo alimentos a los necesitados. ~~Catequistas: enseñando/compartiendo su fe con las personas jóvenes. faith with young people If you choose to inquire and Si escoges preguntar y responder respond to God’s call fill out the a la Llamada de Dios completa lo following and return it to the siguiente y entréguelo a la Parish Office. Oficina de la Parroquia: I am interested in the following Ministries: Yo estoy interesado en los siguientes ministerios: ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ Name: ___________________________ Nombre: __________________________ Telephone #:______________________ Teléfono: __________________________ WEDDING WISHES COLUMN Do you know someone that wishes to marry? Are you planning to marry? Couples wishing to make arrangements to marry must contact: Rev. Christopher Nowak, Pastor, six to nine months in advance. Contact Mary Ann and Paul Gruner for FOCCUS and Pre Cana sessions Contact Telephone: 631-234-8118 after 6PM, Monday through Sunday. Pre Cana Sessions are as follows: Second Session: Saturday, June 28th in the Chapel from 9:00AM to 1:00PM Third Session: Saturday, September 27th in the Chapel from 9:00AM to 1:00PM PARA LOS QUE QUIEREN CASARSE EN LA IGLESIA ¿Conoce a alguien que quiere casarse? ¿Tiene planes para casarse? Las parejas que quieren hacer arreglos para casarse deben contactar con un miembro del equipo pastoral seis o nueve meses antes de la fecha que tienen en mente. Por favor llame a José y Beatriz Valdez a (631) 232-2251 para información sobre FOCCUS y PRE-CANA. Las sesiones de FOCCUS serán administradas seis (6) semanas antes de la preparación de PRE-CANA. Fechas para PRE-CANA (1:00PM—6:00PM) Domingo, Mayo 4, 2014; Domingo, Agosto 24, 2014; Domingo, Octubre 12, 2014 Lent is …… CONVERSION Lent is time of Fasting and Feasting Fast from CRITICISM... - Feast on PRAISE Fast from RESENTMENT... - Feast on CONTENTMENT Fast from HATRED... - Feast on PEACE Fast from APATHY... - Feast on FAITH Fast from COMPLAINING... - Feast on COMMITMENT Fast from EGOISM... - Feast on ALTRUISM Fast from GOSSIPPING... - Feast on CONCERN Fast from REVENGE... - Feast on FORGIVENESS Fast from FEAR... - Feast on COURAGE Fast from IMPATIENCE... - Feast on TOLERANCE Fast from PASSIVE INDIFERRENCE... - Feast on POSITIVE ACTION The Fasts of the rich are the feasts of the poor. Cuaresma es …… CONVERSION Cuaresma es tiempo de Ayunar / Abstinencia y Celebrar ……. Abstenernos de juzgas a otros... - y celebrar la presencia de Cristo en ellos. Abstenernos de buscar los defectos en los demás … - y celebrar los dones que Dios les dio. Abstenernos de buscar las diferencias humanas… - y celebrar la unidad en la vida. Abstenernos de crear obscuridad… - y celebrar la verdadera luz en Cristo. Abstenernos de pensamientos enfermizos… - y celebrar el poder de sanación de Dios. Abstenernos de palabras hirientes.. - y celebrar las frases que purifican. Abstenernos del coraje la ira... - y celebrar la paciencia de Dios. Abstenernos de que quejan constantes... - y celebrar el poder apreciarlo todo. Abstenernos de la violencia... - y celebrar la paz. Abstenernos de amarguras... - y celebrar el perdón y la reconciliación Abstenernos de centrarnos en nosotros mismo... - y celebrar la compasión por el hermano. Abstenernos de esa ansiedad personal que destruye ... - y celebrar la esperanza. Los Ayunos de los ricos son las fiestas de los pobres. Somos La Parroquia de San Juan de Dios - Comprometidos a La Fe, La Familia, y La Comunidad! Cristo murió por nosotros, Cuando aún éramos pecadores. — Romans 5:8 FECHAS IMPORTANTES 26 de Marzo, Viernes: Retiro para los Ministros Litúrgicos (Ministros de la Santa Comunión, Lectores y Acomodadores), 7:00PM ( Iglesia ). 29 de Marzo, Sábado: Reunión con los participantes del Instituto San Mateo y PFI Ano I y II en la Sala Seton, a las 5:00PM. 2 de Abril, Miércoles: Reunión con todos los Lectores en la Sala Seton, a las 7:00PM Somos Un Rebaño Eucaristía Para Necesidades Especiales 6 de Abril 4:00PM Capilla Accesible a silla de Ruedas Con Bendición especial / Unción de los enfermos. LECTURAS DE LA SEMANA Lunes: Dn 9:4b-10; Sal 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Lc 6:36-38 Martes: Is 1:10,16-20; Sal 50:8-9, 16bc-17,21,23; Mt 23:1-12 Miércoles: 2 Sm 7:4-5a,12-14a,16; Sal 89:2-5,27,29; Mt 1:16,18-21,24a o Lc 2:41-51a Jueves: Jer 17:5-10; Sal 1:1-4,6; Lc 16:19-31 Viernes: Gn 37:3-4,12-13a;17b-28a; Sal 105:16-21; Mt 21:33-43,45-46 Sábado: Mi 7:14-15,18-20; Sal 103:1-4,9-12; Lc 15:1-3,11-32 Domingo: Ex 17:3-7; Sal 95:1-2,6-9; Rom 5:1-2,5-8; Jn 4:5-42 [5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42] EL RETIRO PARA TODOS LOS MINISTROS LITURGICOS 26 DE MARZO, 7:00 PM, IGLESIA El miércoles, 26 de marzo a las 7:30PM, habrá un retiro para los Lectores, Ministros de la Sagrada Comunión y los Acomodadores... en la Iglesia. Cuaresma es la estación del año cuando podemos profundizar nuestro compromiso. EL VÍA CRUCIS Cada viernes durante la Cuaresma tenemos la devoción, muy querida, en la Iglesia Católica que se llama El Vía Crucis. A las 7:30PM un grupo de San Juan de Dios va a conducir esta devoción con la ayuda de uno de los coros y Padre Chris o Padre Javier o/y Diácono René. Vale la pena ir. Es bueno introducir a sus niños esta costumbre muy católica. EL VÍA CRUCIS EN VIVO Cada viernes santo tenemos el Vía Crucis en la calle alrededor de la Planta Física de San Juan de Dios. Los domingos después de la Misa de 12:30PM vamos a tener la practica. Necesitamos colaboradores: actores, lectores, etc. !Venga este tarde y vea! Los Escrutinios Los escrutinios son ritos para el autoexamen y para mover al arrepentimiento y tienen una finalidad espiritual primordial una spiritual. Hay tres domingos después del Rito de Elección cuando los Elegidos (anteriormente catecúmenos) se presenten frente de la congregación de rodillas después de la homilía y reciben de sus padrinos y la asamblea suplicas para su perseverancia. El Sacerdote concluye el rito con una oración para su salvación. UN REPRESENTANTE DEL GRUPO NATIONAL RECRUITING ESTARÁ EN LA OFICINA DE OUTREACH EL MIÉRCOLES, 26 DE MARZO 10:00AM-12:00AM Si está buscando trabajo, vale la pena venir este miércoles y hablar con una persona que puede ayudarle. Lectio Divina: es una forma de oración utilizando las Sagradas Escrituras. Se trata de un proceso de cuatro pasos, usando las Escrituras como base para conocer a nuestro Señor en una forma más profunda. Fue un proceso desarrollado por San Benedicto y se puede utilizar como oración individual o grupal. 4 PASOS: LEER, MEDITAR, ORAR, CONTEMPLAR PUEDE COMENZAR CON UNA ORACIÓN AL ESPÍRITU SANTO: Ven, Espíritu Santo, ilumina mi mente, abre mi corazón para que yo pueda encontrar en la Palabra a Cristo, el Camino, la Verdad y la Vida…...Ayúdame a seguir hoy, la llamada de Cristo de una manera nueva, conforme a tu palabra. Y lo digo por todos en el mundo, uno quien es enviado por el Señor, quiero ser un hermano/ hermana, un amigo, ahora voy a ser un discípulo del Padre, del Hijo y del Espíritu Santo. Amén. Paso 1: LEER: ¿Qué dice el texto bíblico? En el nivel más básico: ¿Qué está pa- sando en este pasaje bíblico? Usted tiene que identificar una PALABRA, FRASE, IDEA que toca su corazón…..que el Señor pone en tu corazón….. PRIMERA LECTURA: lea el texto en voz alta lenta y deliberadamente. REFLEXIÓN: tome varios minutos para reflexionar sobre la lectura y permitir que el Espíritu Santo le revele UNA PALABRA, UNA FRASE, UNA IDEA/CONCEPTO que es el centro del significado del texto para usted (¿Qué le está diciendo el texto bíblico?). INTERNALIZAR: repetir la palabra o frase en voz alta o en su corazón. Paso 2: MEDITAR: ¿Qué me está diciendo personalmente Jesús a través del texto de la Escritura? ¿Qué es lo que Dios quiere que conozca o vea a través del texto de la Escritura? ¿Cómo este texto me habla a mi experiencia en la vida? SEGUNDA LECTURA: leer el mismo pasaje. LA MEDITACIÓN: tome varios minutos para reflexionar sobre la pregunta: ¿Qué me está diciendo personalmente Jesús a través de este texto de la Escritura? Paso 3: ORAR: Mi Señor me ha hablado en el texto Bíblico: ¿Qué es lo que le quiero decir a Dios en oración? TERCERA LECTURA: puede volver a leer el mismo pasaje. REFLEXIÓN: Jesús me ha hablado personalmente en este texto Bíblico. ¿Qué quiero decir a mi Señor en oración? ORACIÓN: diga su oración a Señor ya sea en voz alta o interiormente. Paso 4: CONTEMPLAR / ACTUAR: Como resultado de mi oración, ¿A qué Jesús me está llamando HACER (esta semana) como resultado de este proceso? Por último, nuestra oración nos invita a la acción, en definitiva, a ser más compasivo y fiel. CONTEMPLAR: en lo que nuestro Señor está llamándome hacer como resultado de este proceso. Lectio Divina: is a form of prayer using Sacred Scripture. It is a four step process, using Scripture as its basis to get to know our Lord in a more profound way. It is a process that was developed by St. Benedict and can be used in individual prayer or in a group. 4 STEPS: READ, MEDITATE, PRAY, CONTEMPLATE MAY WANT TO BEGIN WITH A PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT: Come Holy Spirit, illuminate my mind, open my heart so I can encounter in your Word Christ, the Way, the Truth, and the Life…..Help me follow today, the call of Christ in a new way, according to your word. And let me be for all in the world, one who is sent by the Lord, let me be a brother/sister, let me be a friend, let me be a disciple of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen. Step 1: READ: What does the Biblical Text Say? At the most basic level: What is going on in this Scriptural passage? You have to identify a WORD, PHRASE, IDEA that touches your heart….that the Lord places in your heart….. FIRST READING: read the text out loud slowly and intentionally. REFLECTION: take several minutes to reflect on the reading and allow the Holy Spirit to surface a WORD, A PHRASE, AN IDEA/CONCEPT that is central to the meaning of the text for you (What is the Biblical text saying?). INTERNALIZE: repeat the word or phrase either out loud or in your heart. Step 2: MEDITATE: What is Jesus saying to me personally through this Scripture Text? What does God want me to know or see through this Scripture Text. How does this text speak to my experience in life? SECOND READING: read the same passage again. MEDITATION: take several minutes to reflect on the question: What is Jesus saying to me personally through this Scripture Text? Step 3: PRAY: My Lord has spoken to me in the Scriptural Text: What do I want to say back to him in Prayer? THIRD READING: may want to re-read the same passage again. REFLECTION: Jesus has spoken to me personally in this Scriptural text. What do I want to say to my Lord in Prayer? PRAYER: say your prayer to our Lord either out loud or interiorly. Step 4: CONTEMPLATE / ACT: As a result of my prayer, what is Jesus calling me to DO (this week) as a result of this process? Finally, our prayer calls us to action ultimately to be more compassionate and faithful. CONTEMPLATE: on what our Lord is calling you to do as a result of this process.