SAINT JOHN OF GOD PARISH 84 Carleton Avenue * Central Islip, New York 11722

Phone: 631-234-6535 * Fax: 631-234-7474 * Email: SJOGNO1@AOL.COM Website: www.stjohnofgodparish.org

Rev. Christopher Nowak, Pastor Pastoral Staff

Rev. Freddy Lozano, Associate Pastor Sr. Valerie Scholl, CSJ, Pastoral Associate/Admin. Rev. John Ekwoanya, in Residence Sr. Claudia Allen, CSJ, Apostolado Hispano Dcn. Ronald J. Gillette Ms Carmen Roncal Dcn. René O. Alvarado Mrs. Ana Sullivan, Parish Social Ministry Coordinator

Mrs. Maggie Martin, Religious Education Mrs. Patricia Walsh Mrs. Eleanor Gould, Music Ministry

November 30, 2014 First Sunday of Advent

Parish Center: 631-234-6535 Religious Education: 631-234-4040

Outreach Office: 631-234-1884 Cemetery Office: 631-234-8297

Parish Office Hours:

Monday – Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Sunday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (For Mass Cards)

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

Bilingual Special Needs Mass

With Special Blessings to the sick 1st. Sunday of every month: 4:00PM 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

Equipo Pastoral Que Habla Español

Rev. Christopher Nowak, Pastor

Rev. Freddy Lozano, Pastor Asociado

Hna. Claudia Allen, CSJ Sra. Carmen Roncal Sra. Ana Sullivan, Ministerio Social

Misas En Español

Vigilia Sábado: 7:00 PM Capilla Domingo: 9:30 AM Capilla 12:30 PM Capilla Martes: 7:00 PM Capilla

Adoration & Benediction 1st. Friday of the Month:

English 9:30 AM to Noon Church Español 8:00 PM to 9:00PM Church

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

Weekend of 23 & 24 Sharing One’s Resources in the Parish

MASS ATTENDANCE

Collection amounts and attendance for the weekend of November 23/24 will be in next weekend’s bulletin due to publishing deadline. Happy Advent Season!

$11,000

$10,500

$10,000 $9,500 $9,000 $8,500 $8,000 $7,500 $7,000 $6,000

0 Budget Actual

$9,000 $

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

St. John of God Pray for ... Aileen Almelor Rene Alonzo Anthony Anastasio (WWII) Carmen Blass Sue Bond Fran Brown James Caggiano Blanca Cales Hilda Berroa Colón Josephine Colotti Edith Comito Sandy Comito Christopher DeLeon Richard&Eileen Donalson Familia Velásquez Gail Fairfox Nancy Fairfox Leon, Helen & Joann Falk Sebastian Fiorello Johnnie Garcia Bertha Harrison Eileen Housman Michael Lourine

Julian Maddelton Cheryl Morse Lorraine Napolitano Brae Oquendo Elena Ortiz Maria S. Ortiz-Rivera Carmen Ramos Catherine Richardson Alberta Rosario Edward Sambolin James Santiago Donna Shelbourne Patrick Shelbourne Aleja Soto James Spangler Denise Spearman Joan Sween Sixta Valentin Jorge Wales Ko & Gracielita Pat Watkins Rosemary Watkins Jean Zalak

Monday – Advent Weekday Is 2:1-5; Mt 8:5-11 Tuesday – Advent Weekday Is 11:1-10 Lk/Lc 10:21-24 Wednesday – St. Francis Xavier, Priest Is 25:6-10a Mt 15:29-37

Thursday – St. John Damascene, Priest & Doctor of the Church Is 26:1-6 Mt 7:21, 24-27 Friday – Advent Weekday Is 29:17-24 Mt 9:27-31 Saturday St. Nicholas, Bishop Is 30:19-21, 23-26 Mt 9:35-10:1,5a, 6-8 Sunday – Second Sunday of Advent Is 40:1-5, 9-11 2Pt 3:8-14 Mk/Mc 1:1-8

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY

Please keep in mind when considering Your Donation to the Parish that We Have Raised Our BREAKEVEN

AMOUNT from $8,500 per week to $9,000. This is due to increase cost and expenses (Electric, gas, oil, etc…)

Mass Intentions for the Week of November 30: Monday – 9:00AM – Dorothy Prudente Tuesday – 9:00AM – Bernard O’Reilly Wednesday – 9:00AM – Hubert Schulz Thursday – 9:00AM – Joan Turek Friday – 9:00AM – Christine, Michael & Kevin Brennan Patrick & Lucy Halloran Saturday – 9:00PM – Andy Andersen _ 5:00PM _ Catherine & Joseph Miller Saunday – 8:00AM – All those enrolled in the Society of Prayer – 9:30AM – Stella Minneci – 11:00AM – Jean Cox

PRAY FOR THE DECEASED Estela Minerva Medina Rosemary T. Farni Stella Minneci William P. Fitzpatrick

BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL In Loving Memory of: Rosellen Mehner

Requested by: Jean & Annmary Walsh

SPECIAL COLLECTION DATES

December 7 December 8 The Long Island Immaculate Catholic Conception

December 14 Monthly Offering

Adult Choir Rehearsal December 3, 10, 17 7:30PM in Chapel Children’s Choir Rehearsal December 4, 11, 18 7:00 pm to 7:45pm in Chapel

PRAYING USING SACRED SCRIPTURE Come and center yourself on our Lord:

LECTIO DIVINA GROUPS

MONDAY AT 9:30AM—CHURCH MONDAY AT 6:15PM—CONFERENCE ROOM PASTORAL CENTER THURSDAY (SPANISH) AT 7:30PM - SUNDAY (SPANISH) AT 10:45AM Small Cafeteria Pastoral Center SUNDAY AT NOON (AFTER 11AM MASS) Conference Room Pastoral Center If you want to participate in a group or start and lead your own group call the Parish Center: 631-234-6535 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

ORANDO CON LAS SAGRADAS ESCRITURAS Vengan y enfóquense en Nuestro Señor y participe en alguno de los Grupos de Lectio Di-vina nombrados arriba, o tal vez desea dirigir su propio grupo llame al Centro Parroquial 631-234-6535 para más información.

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES CORNER

ESQUINA MINISTERIOS LITURGICOS

NOVEMBER 30: Concert DECEMBER 6: Trip to New York City, leaving at 10am and returning 8 or 8:30pm. Donation $40.00 per person. For more information call Parish Center. DECEMBER 7: Special Needs Mass. DECEMBER 8: Immaculate Conception Mass at 9 am. DECEMBER 11: Meeting for ENG-SPA PFI Participants Year II and SPA Year I, 7pm Seton Rm. DECEMBER 12: Virgen de Guadalupe Misa at 5 am. DECEMBER 13: English and Spanish Advent Retreat. DECEMBER 14: Holy Name Society Monthly Meeting at 8:45 am located in the small cafeteria. Also MCAA Monthly Meeting DECEMBER 16: SVDP Meeting at 12 noon in the conference room. DECEMBER 19: Altar Servers Christmas party at 6:30 pm.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR MARQUE SU CALENDARIO

THE MOST REVEREND JOHN C. DUNNE Will be offering an Advent Retreat

at the 5pm Mass Saturday, December 13, 2014

All are invited

A Great Place to Advertise If your business could use a shot in the arm, con-sider advertising in our bulletin. Each weekend approximately 3,000 people attend Mass at St. John of God, most of whom live and shop en Central Islip Area. It’s an easy way to reach thousand of area families with information about your business. For more information on how to advertise in our bulletin, call Frank Capanzano at 631-987-0064

BENEDICTION & ADORATION

DECEMBER 5TH, 2014

9:30AM TO 12:00NOON in Church English

7:00PM to 8:00PM in Chapel Español

UN GRAN LUGAR PARA PUBLICAR

Si su negocio necesita un impulso, considere publicar en nuestro bulletin. Cada semana aproximadamente 3,000 personas atienden Misa en San Juan de Dios, muchos de ellos viven y compran en el Area de Cen-tral Islip. Es una forma facil de llegar a miles de fa-milias en el area con informacion sobre su negocio. Para mas informacion de como publicar en nuestro boletin, llame a Frank Capanzano 631-987-0064

JUEVES, DICIEMBRE 4: Reunión para los intere-sados y todos Ministros Eucaristicos que llevan Comunion a los enfermos del Ministerio para los Enfermos, a las 8PM en la Capilla.

Telephone: 234-6324 Visit us at: www.olprov.org

Ms. Sharon Swift, Principal Like us on Facebook.

PARISH OUTREACH OFFICE Telephone: 234-1884

Ana Sullivan, Coordinator

THRIFT SHOP HOURS: Monday through Thursday 10AM to 2:00PM Monday & Thursday 6PM to 7:15PM Sunday 10AM to 3:00PM

CLOSED Friday & Saturday FOOD PANTRY HOURS: Monday&Thursday 6PM-7:15PM Tuesday&Wednesday 10AM-12Noon Sunday 12Noon-3PM CLOSED Friday

A Piece of Providence News from Our Lady of Providence, the Regional School for your parish.

THANKS ALL BIKERS, HELPERS,

VOLUNTEERS, WHO SUPPORTED

OUR ANNUAL TURKEY RIDE

NOVEMBER 16, 2014

The parents, teachers, and students of Our Lady of Providence hope that your Thanksgiving holiday was wonderful. We want you to know that we appreciate the prayers and financial support of the parish and WE ARE VERY THANKFUL FOR ALL THAT YOU DO FOR US!

OLOP families have many blessings and want to share with others. Our families brought in beverages, vegetables, potatoes, cake mixes, and various other foods to help fill the Thanksgiving baskets at Outreach.

To celebrate Thanksgiving, Mrs. Burhart and the cafeteria staff prepared a traditional Thanksgiving feast for the students. The children enjoyed the turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, and dessert to celebrate this happy holiday.

Our primary grades took a virtual field trip, via Smartboard, to Plymouth, Massachusetts. They learned about how difficult the journey was for the Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower, especially without bathrooms or separate cabins. Students discussed how different things are today and how much we appreciate the Pilgrims’ trip to find freedom in the

Dates to Remember

December 3rd -5th –Holiday Boutique

December 5th – Pictures with Santa

December 8th – Immaculate Conception

December 9th – 11:30 Dismissal –Parent Teacher Conferences

Saint John of God Religious Education Touching Hearts ~ Changing Lives

Mrs. Maggie Martin, Director Telephone: 631-234-4040 Email: sjogre@verizon.net

OFFICE HOURS FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 30: Monday/Lunes, December 1: 11:00am – 6:00pm Tuesday/Martes, December 2: 11:00 am– 3:00pm Wednesday/Miércoles, December 3: 1:00pm – 4:00pm Thursday/Jueves, December 4: 11:00am — 2:30pm Friday/Viernes, December 5: CLOSED Saturday/Sabado, December 6: CLOSED SCHEDULE OF CLASSES: Monday, December 1 : Rite of Christian Initiation for Children & Teens/ RCIC 7:00 – 8:00pm in Chapel

Level 8 Confirmation Teen Team A&B Confirmation & Sacrament Preparation

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults / RCIA Regular Session 7:00 – 8:15pm in Chapel Wednesday, December 3: Levels 1 – 7 and Sacrament Preparation Regular Session 4:45 – 6:00pm in Chapel Saturday, December 6 Levels 1 – 7 and Sacrament Preparation Regular Sessions 8:30 – 9:45am / 10:30 – 11:45am in Chapel UPCOMING EVENTS: “The Story of the First Christmas” On Saturday, December 20 immediately following the 5:00 Mass in the Chapel, the children in Religious Education will present their Christmas Pageant in English. All are invited!

Exciting things are happening in Religious Education!

Walk in the Footsteps of Jesus The Holy Land

July 20 – 29, 2015 Galilee, Cana, Mount of Beati-

tudes, Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Emmaus

If you are interested in joining us on this “once in a lifetime” spiritual journey,

please contact Maggie Martin at 631-234-4040 / 631-220-8295. Please Send in your

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Camine en las Huellas de Jesús

Tierra Santa Julio 20 – 29, 2015

Galilea, Canaa, Monte de las Beatitudes,

Belen, Jerusalén, Emaús Si usted esta interesado en disfrutar con nosotros en este viaje espiritual “de una

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Holy Name Society

KEEP CHRIST

IN CHRISTMAS

The members of the parish Holy Name Society will have the 15th Annual “Keep Christ in Christmas “ selling items at all the Masses on Saturday, November 29 and on Sunday, November 30. The items are Large Christmas Tote Bags (14 1/2” W x 13”H) for children-color your own poster– The story of Christmas Adoring Santa Mugs.

Venta De Coronas

De Navidad

y Las Mantas Para Las Tumbas

6 y 7 De Diciembre

Las Coronas de Navidad y Mantas para las Tumbas estarán a la venta después de todas las misas el 6 y 7 de diciembre. Los pedidos SERAN tomados los fines de Semana del 22 y 23 de noviembre y el 29 & 30 de noviembre. Las Mantas para las Tumbas tienen que ser ordenados por adelantado. Las Coronas de Navidad y las Mantas para las Tumbas serán decoradas hermosamente con adornos. Si quiere hacer su pedido por favor llenar el formulario de abajo y colocarlo en la canasta de la colecta o devolverlo al Centro Parroquial. Las Coronas y Mantas cumplen las regulaciones de la Diócesis y pueden ser usadas en los Cementerios de St. John of God y Queen of All Saints.

Su apoyo será muy apreciado. Nombre:________________________ Dirección:_______________________________________________________ Teléfono:_______________________Cantidad de Coronas a $20.00 cada una:_________________ Cantidad de Mantas para las Tumbas $35.00 cada una:_______ Voy a recoger mi orden después de la Misa a las _________ el fin de semana del 6 y 7 de diciembre.

Annual

Christmas Wreath &

Grave Blanket Sale

December 6th and 7th Beautifully decorated Christmas Wreaths & Grave Blankets will be on sale after all the Masses on December 6th & 7th. We will be taking orders on the weekends of November 22 & 23 and November 29 & 30. Grave Blankets MUST be ordered in advance. If you are going to be away and would like to order your grave blankets now, please fill out the form below, place it in the collection basket or return it to the Parish Center. Note: Our Blankets and Wreaths are in compliance with Diocesan regulations and can be used in St. John of God & Queen of All Saints Cemeteries.

Your support will be greatly

appreciated.

Name:____________________________

Address:____________________________________________________________

Phone No.:____________________

Number of Wreaths at $20.00 each___

Number of Grave Blankets at $35.00 each:______

I will pick up my order after the ___________Mass on the weekend of December 6th/7th

Saint John of God Parish Special Needs Mass

With a special blessing of the Sick!

All Are Invited!

December 7th 4:00PM

In the Chapel Wheelchair

Somos Un Rebaño Eucaristía Para Necesidades Especiales

Con Bendición especial/Unción de los enfermos.

7 de Diciembre 4:00 PM Capilla

Accesible a silla de Ruedas

GRAN CONCIERTO DE ACCION DE GRACIAS “DAD GRACIAS AL SEÑOR PORQUE ES BUENO, PORQUE ES ETERNA SU MISERICORDIA”

DOMINGO 30 DE NOVIEMBRE, 2014 2:00-8:00PM

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CENTRAL ISLIP, NY 17222

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INFORMACIÓN: ST. JOHN OF GOD PARISH: 631-234-6535

JOSÉ ORELLANA: 631-704-8516

2014—25th Annual National Night of Prayer for Life

Uniting the Feast of the Immaculate Conception with the Feast of St. Juan Diego

9 PM Dec. 8th (Monday) to 1 AM Dec. 9th (Tuesday)*

It is time again to unite in prayer as a nation to re-establish a Culture of Life, return to being One Nation Under God, restore The Faith and become a people worthy of Christ’s Peace.!

During the HOUR OF UNITY, 12 Midnight-1AM EST., we will be united in churches across the country in prayer to end abortion and to restore God's blessings of Life and Religious Liberty in America.

The National Night of Prayer for Life is a prayer service consist-ing of adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, the holy Rosary, prayer to St. Michael, silent prayer and hymns. Contact your local priests, Right to Life Organizations, Knights of Columbus, and all other parish groups and inform your friends and family across the nation.

For more information call our Parish Center 631-234-6535

DECEMBER 2014—CENACLE PROGRAMS

December 5-7: “WAITING—NOT DOING ANYHTHING”—ADVENT SILENT RETREAT-Presenter: Fr. Larry Lewis, M.M. Offering $220 No Sunday lunch. ($50 deposit required)

December 6: 9:30am—1:30pm at the Maude Adams House “MELTED SNOWFLAKES ON THE GROUND—EMBRACING the GRACE of a COMPASSIONATE LIFE” -Presenter: Carmela Bergman, Cenacle Staff Associate. Offering $35 includes lunch ($15 deposit required).

For more information call 631-588-8366

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DECEMBER, 2014 PROGRAMS December 3: 7:30—9:30pm “Deepening your Spiritual Practice through the use of Focusing” Offering $15.00

7-9pm “Guided Meditation for Inner Healing” Offering $15

1-2:30pm “Living with Alzheimer’s & Dementia” Free will 10am—3pm “Advent Day of Prayer” Offering $40 includes lunch.

For more information call Joanne 631-273-1187 MARIA REGINA RESIDENCE is currently seeking compassionate, dedicated individuals willing to volunteer their time and talents as Transports, Resident Visitors, Helpers in the Adult Day Care Center, Beverage Cart Helpers and Office Helpers. For more information call Sister Mary Sheppard: 631-299-3288

We are St. John of God Parish—Committed to Faith, Family and Community! Somos La Parroquia de San Juan de Dios - Comprometidos a La Fe, La Familia, y La Comunidad!

ADVIENTO: TIEMPO DE ESPERANZA, TIEMPO DE PREPARAR EL PESEBRE DE TU

CORAZON La Parroquia de San Juan de Dios te invita

RETIRO DE ADVIENTO Presentado por

Rev. Freddy Lozano Jerónimo Zambrano

SABADO 13 DE DICIEMBRE, 2014

2:00PM-6:30PM—Cafetería

Música, Oración, Confesiones, Bendición con el Santísmo

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DIAS DESTATCADOS

Miércoles, 3 de Diciembre-San Francisco Javier vivió du-rante el Siglo XV. Nació de una familia noble en España. Se hizo un amigo bueno de San Ignacio de Loyola cuando los dos estaban estudiando en la Universidad de Paris. Después de hacer los Ejercicios Espirituales, bajo la dirección de Ignacio, decidió unirse con Ignacio. Por eso, se hizo Jesuíta y fue en-viado a India para diseminar la Buena Noticia de Cristo entre los paganos. También llegó a Japón y tuvo éxito en atraer con-versaciones allá. Su deseo fue ir a China—pero murió antes de cumplir este sueño. Su cuerpo fue trasladadó a Goa, India y su brazo a Roma. Fue canonizado en1622. Jueves, 4 de Diciembre-San Juan Damasceno nació en Damasco, Siria. Entró en un Monasterio cerca de Jerusalén después de su carrera como un oficial del gobierno. En el monasterio se dedicó a estudiar y escribir asuntos de Teología, Filosofía, Educación Religiosa y encontró tiempo para defen der la veneración de Iconos. Sus escritos fueron leídos por los Teólogos que le siguieron muchos años después. Porque el ayudó en el desarrollo de la Teológía, recibió el Titulo de Doctor de la Iglesia por el Papa San Leo XIII. Murió en 749. Sábado, 6 de Diciembre-San Nicolás se conoció como el patrono de niños, Santa Claus. Fue el Obispo en Aisa Menor conocido por su generosidad. Su culto comenzó en el Este y rapidamente llegó al Oeste. Mucha gente celebra su día por el intercambio de los regalos.

Noche de Oración Con los Jóvenes

La noche, del 22 fue un éxito. Muchos jovenes comen-zaron ha sentirse cómodos en la Iglesia y con Dios. A ellos le gustaron la música y la predicación. Una manera perfecta para preparase para la venida de Cristo.

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 Be-nedicto 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 encon-trar 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.

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