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, Pastoral Associate Dcn. René O. Alvarado Mrs. Ana Sullivan, Parish Social Ministry Coordinator

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

January 4, 2015 THE EPHIPHANY OF THE LORD

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 Dec./27&28 & Jan. 3 &4 Sharing One’s Resources in the Parish

MASS ATTENDANCE

Collection amounts and attendance for the

weekend of January 3/4 will be in our weekend’s bulletin of January 11

due to publishing deadline.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

AND HAPPY NEW YEAR

$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

Monday – St. John Neumann, Bishop 1 Jn 3:22—4:6 Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Tuesday – St. André Bessette, Religious I Jn 4:7-10 Mk/Mc 6:34-44 Wednesday – St. Raymond of Penyafort, Priest 1 Jn 4:11-18 Mk/Mc 6:45-52

Thursday – Christmas Weekday 1 Jn 4:19—5:4 Lk/Lc 4:14-22a Friday – Christmas Weekday 1 Jn 5:5-13 Lk/Lc 5:12-16 Saturday Christmas Weekday 1 Jn 5:14-21 Jn 3:22-30 Sunday – The Baptism of the Lord Is 42:1-4, 6-7 or Is 55:1-11 Acts/Hch 10:34-38 or 1 Jn 5:1-9 Mk/Mc 1:7-11

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 January 4: Monday – 9:00AM – Mary & Joseph McDonough Tuesday – 9:00AM – In Honor of Padre Pio Wednesday – 9:00AM – Thomas Brennan Thursday – 9:00AM – Jack Imperiale Friday – 9:00AM – Altagracia Albaladejo Saturday – 9:00PM – Ann Wehner _ 5:00PM _ Rottmann Family Sunday – 8:00AM – All those enrolled in the Society of Prayer – 9:30AM – People of St. John of God – 11:00AM – Pauline Frascella

PRAY FOR THE DECEASED

Dr. Jean-Claude Victor

Dennis O’Keefe

BREAD & WINE MEMORIAL In Loving Memory of: Dominick Formisano

Requested by: Mary Ann Gruner

Weekend of December 20 & 21 Sharing One’s Resources in the Parish

Total Collection to Parish: $8,208.

Sunday Collection: $8,148. Late Repairs: $ 60.

ATTENDANCE:

1,187

$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 $.8,208

SEE WHAT’S NEW ON OUR WEB PAGE: www.stjohnofgodparish.org

For Mass Presiders’ Schedule: January, 2015

GRACIAS POR SU GENEROSIDAD. Por favor tenga en cuenta al considerar Su donación a la parroquia que Hemos Aumentado nuestra CANTIDAD DE EQUILIBRIO de $8,500 por semana a $9,000. Esto se debe al aumento de costos y gastos (electricidad, gas, petróleo,etc)

SPECIAL COLLECTION DATES

January 18 Monthly Offering

JANUARY, 2015

St. John of God Pray for ... Eileen Donalson

Sebastian Fiorello Chris Gómez Mary Kennedy

Brae Oquendo Carmen Ramos James Santiago

Adult Choir Rehearsal January 7, 14, 21, 28 7:30PM in Chapel Children’s Choir Rehearsal

January 8, 15, 22, 29 7:00 pm to 7:45pm in Chapel

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES CORNER

ESQUINA MINISTERIOS LITURGICOS

THANKS TO ALL LITURGICAL MINISTERS FOR SERVING AT

NEW YEAR MASSES.

GRACIAS A TODOS LOS MINISTROS LITURGICOS POR

SERVIR EN LAS MISAS DE AÑO NUEVO.

HELP SOLICIT ADVERTISERS FOR SJOG BULLETIN

Please consider asking the businesses (stores, res-taurants, etc..) that you frequent to advertise in our bulletin. The bulletin is an easy way to reach families with information about a business. For more information how to advertise in our bulletin, call Frank Capanzano at 631-987-0064

AYUDE A SOLICITAR ANUNCIADORES PARA EL BOLETIN DE SJOG

Por favor considere preguntar en los negocios (tiendas, restaurants, etc..) que tan frequente publican en nuestro boletín. El boletín es una forma fácil de lle-gar a las familias con información acerca de los ne-gocios. Para más información de cómo publicar en nuestro boletín, llame a Frank Capanzano: 631-987-0064

Si usted desea colocar, mantener o remover el nombre de un pariente, amigo, etc en la Lista de Oración de la Parroquia durante el mes de ENERO, por favor use el formulario de abajo y retórnelo a a Oficina Parroquial o colóquelo en la Canasta de la Colecta.

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FORMULARIO LISTA DE ORACION PARROQUIAL

(….)AGREGAR (….)MANTENER (….)REMOVER

NOMBRE COMPLETO: ………………………………

Solicitado por: ……………………………………………

# de Teléfono: …………………………………………….

FECHA DE HOY: …………………………………………..

If you wish to add, keep or remove any name on the Parish Prayer List during JANUARY, please use this cut-out Form and return it to the Parish Office or place it in the Collection Basket.

———————————————————–——— PARISH PRAYER LIST

(…)ADD (…)KEEP (…)REMOVE

COMPLETE NAME(S) …………………….…

REQUESTED BY.……………………………...

PHONE #...………………………………………

TODAY’S DATE.……………………………....

MARK YOUR CALENDAR MARQUE SU CALENDARIO

JANUARY 4: The Three Wise Men & Distribution of Toys for Tots, 1:30—3:30 pm

JANUARY 4: Special Needs Mass at 4:00pm in Chapel.

JANUARY 11: Blood Drive sponsored by MCAA, 8:30AM to 2:30PM. Church Basement

JANUARY 11: Holy Name Society Monthly Meeting at 8:45AM in the Small Cafeteria MCAA Monthly Meeting at 11:00 AM.

JANUARY 18: Martin Luther King Mass at 11AM & Lunch at Carrabbas, 12:30 pm to 3:00pm

JANUARY 19: Office Closed in Obser-vance of Martin Luther King Day.

JANUARY 20: SVDP Meeting at 12 noon in Conference room.

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 Evening 6PM to 7:15PM Sunday 10AM to 3:00PM

CLOSED Friday & Saturday

The faculty, staff, and students of Our Lady of Providence Regional School wish all of

the parishioners of Saint John of God Parish A Happy, Healthy and

Blessed New Year!

Our Lady of Providence Regional School is closed for Christmas

Recess. We will reopen on January 5th.

Food Pantry Hours

Monday 6 PM – 7:15 PM Tuesday 10 AM—12 Noon Wednesday 10 AM – 12 Noon Thursday 6 PM – 7:15 PM Sunday 12 Noon to 3 PM

Friday & Saturday Closed

PARROQUIA SAN JUAN DE DIOS CENTRAL ISLIP

NOVENA Y ENTRONIZACION DIVINO NIÑO JESUS auspiciada por

“MINISTERIO RESPETO A LA VIDA” 16 AL 25 DE ENERO DEL 2015

IGLESIA & CAPILLA

Acompáñenos a compartir juntos 9 días con temas diferentes, finalizando con la Celebración Eucarística y Entronización del Niño Jesús en la Capilla.

TODOS SON BIENVENIDOS!!!!

Saint John of God Religious Education Touching Hearts ~ Changing Lives

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

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

Enrollment & Deposit Today!

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

sola vez en la vida”, por favor llame a Maggie Martin al

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The office is open during the following hours only:

Monday, Jan. 5 11:00am – 6:00pm Tuesday, Jan. 6 11:00am – 3:00pm Wednesday, Jan. 7 1:00pm – 4:00pm Thursday, Jan. 8 11:00am – 2:30pm Friday, Jan. 9 CLOSED Saturday, Jan. 10 CLOSED Sunday, Jan. 11 CLOSED Schedule of Classes: Monday, Jan. 5 RCIC 7:00 – 8:00pm

Levels 8 & 9 Confirmation Teen Team Confirmation & RCIA 7:00-8:15pm

Wednesday, Jan. 7 Levels 1 – 7 & Sacrament Prep. 4:45 – 6:00pm

Regular Session in Chapel

Saturday, Jan. 10 Levels 1 – 7 & Sacrament Prep. Regular Sessions

Session 1 8:30-9:45am Session 2 10:30-11:45am Exciting things are happening in Religious Education!

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. FOCCUS & PRE-CANA sessions Contact: Mary Ann and Paul Gruner at 631-234-8118 after 6PM, Monday through Sunday.

Pre Cana Saturdays 2015 Sessions are as follows

February 28, June 27 and September 12 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 nue-ve meses antes de la fecha que planean casarse.

Sesiones para FOCCUS &PRE-CANA favor llame a José y Bea-triz Valdez al (631) 232-2251. Las sesiones de FOCCUS serán administradas seis (6) semanas antes de la preparación de PRE-CANA.

Fechas para PRE-CANA, Domingos 2015 (1:00PM—5:00PM) Enero 18—Mayo 24—Septiembre 13

Saint John of God Parish Special Needs Mass

With a special blessing of the Sick!

January 4th 4:00PM

In the Chapel Wheelchair Accessible

Somos Un Rebaño Eucaristía Para Necesidades Especiales

Con Bendición especial / Unción de los enfermos.

4 de Enero 4:00 PM Capilla

Accesible a silla de Ruedas

All Are Invited!

SAINT JOHN OF GOD CELEBRATES

EPIPHANY OF THE LORD “THREE KINGS visit JESUS”

“Toys for Tots”

Sunday, January 4, 2015 1:30 to 3:00pm in Chapel.

All children between 1 to 12 years old are welcomed.

We give each child a ticket with a num-ber. We call that number and the child with that ticket number walks to the Seton Room to pick up the gift.

Toys supplied by donations to : Saint John of God Outreach

IGLESIA DE SAN JUAN DE DIOS CELEBRA

LA EPIFANIA DEL SEÑOR LOS TRES REYES MAGOS Visitan A

JESUS “Toys for Tots”

DOMINGO 4 DE ENERO, 2015 1:30PM TO 3:00PM EN LA CAPILLA

Todos los niños entre las edades de 1 a 12 años son bienvenidos.

Le entregaremos a cada niño un boleto numerado. Cuando llamemos a ese nu-mero, el niño traerá ese boleto y cami-nará a la Sala Seton a recojer su regalo.

Los regalos son proporcionados por donaciones a: Saint John of God Outreach

Respect Life Corner

THE BIRTH OF OUR SPIRITUAL BABY Saturday, Jan 24, 2015 after the 5:00PM Mass & Sunday, Jan. 25 after the 8:00AM Masses. If you can’t come downstairs for the shower, we invite you to bring Diapers and wipes. They are the most needed gifts, but baby clothes from new-born to 36 months would be most welcome. Please do not wrap them.

EL NACINMIEN TO DE NUESTRO BEBE ESPIRITUAL

Sábado, Enero 24, 2015 después de la Misa de 5:00PM & Domingo, Enero 25 después de las Misas de 8:00AM & 11:00AM

Si Ud. no puede bajar al sótano para la “Lluvia de Regalos”, le invitamos a traer pañales, toallas humedecidas, ropa de recién nacido hasta los 36 meses. No deben estar en papel de regalo.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME! TODOS SON BIENVENIDOS

HERE COMES THE JUDGE!

BLESSING OF PHILIP GOGLAS AS NEW COUNTY COURT JUDGE

COME AND SHARE IN THIS JOYOUS MOMENT IN THE HISTORY OF SJOG PARISH

SATURDAY, JANUARY 10— 5PM MASS

4TH DEGREE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HONOR GUARD & CIFD WILL BE PRESENT

SWEARING IN CEREMONY WILL BE AT TOURO LAW CENTER ON

MONDAY, JANUARY 12, AT 9AM

EASTVIEW DRIVE, CENTRAL ISLIP

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AQUI VIENE EL JUEZ!

BENDICIONES A PHILIP GOGLAS COMO EL NUEVO JUEZ DE LA CORTE DEL CONDADO

VENGA Y COMPARTA ESTE MOMENTO FELIZ EN LA HISTORIA DE NUESTRA

PARROQUIA ST. JOHN OF GOD

SABADO 10 DE ENERO, 2015, MISA DE 5PM

LA GUARDIA DE HONOR DEL 4TO GRADO DE LOS CABALLEROS DE COLON & CIFD ESTARAN PREENTES

LA CEREMONIA DE JURAMENTACION SERA EN EL CENTRO DE TOURO LAW,

EL LUNES 12 DE ENERO DEL 2015, A LAS 9:00AM

EASTVIEW DRIVE, CENTRAL ISLIP

ESTAMOS MUY ORGULLOSOS!

The Ministry of Catholics of African American Ancestry

is sponsoring a BLOOD DRIVE 8AM to 2PM

JANUARY 11, 2015 Church Basement

2 FREE tickets to the METS Game for each person who signs up whether

they are able to give blood or not.

El Ministerio de los Católicos de Ascendencia Africana

está patrocinando la DONACION DE SANGRE

8AM a 2PM ENERO 11, 2015

Sótano de la Capilla

2 Boletos GRATIS para el juego de los METS para cada persona que firme; aun

cuando ellos puedan donar o no.

ST. JOSEPH RENEWAL CENTER PROGRAMS

January 7: 1-2:30pm “Living with Alzheimer’s & Dementia”. Presenter: Josephine Daspro, CSJ. Free Offering

January 7: 7-8pm “Guided Meditation for Inner Healing”. Presenter: Irene Moore, CCH/Meditation Therapist. Offering $15.00 For more information call the office at 631-273-1187 Ext. 123

CATHOLIC CHARITIES

Catholic Charities’ Talbot House in Bohemia is seeking a volunteer(s) to assist in Spanish inter-pretation skills at our 24/7 Chemical Dependence Crisis Center. Additional tasks of clerical assis-tance, driving, household chores, crafts ad kitchen aid may also be involved. Days & Hours are flexi-ble.. For more information, please contact Mary Ellen Kwiecinski, Volunteer Coordinator 516-733-7044

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!

Come Join Us… Ministry to Catholics of African Ancestry of St. John of God Parish in Central Islip, NY

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Birthday Mass

Sunday, January 18, 2015 at 11am In the Chapel

plus we are proudly sponsoring a

Lunch at "CARRABBA’S"

20 N Research Pl, Central Islip, NY 11722 In the Home Depot Shopping Center off Carleton Ave

across from New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) College

Menu: There will be three choices of entre, beverage, coffee and dessert

Sunday, January 18, 2015 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm

Cost: $25.00 per person - 12 years or under: $12.00 Cash or check accepted. Please make check out to St. John of God Church.

Contact persons: Florence McClean 631-882-1189, Julian Middleton 718-496-1624

Acompáñenos… Ministerio a Católicos de Ascendencia Africana

de la Iglesia San Juan de Dios en Central Islip, NY también Estamos patrocinando un Almuerzo en

"CARRABBA’S" 20 N Research Pl, Central Islip, NY 11722

En el Centro Comercial donde se localiza Home Depot en Carleton Ave del lado de la calle opuesto a la Universidad de New York Institute of Technology (NYIT)

Menu: Habra tres selecciones de entre, bebidas, café y postre Domingo, 18 de enero de 2015

12:30 pm a 3:00 pm Costo: $25.00 por persona - 12 años o menos: $12.00

Aceptamos efectivo o cheque. Favor escriba el cheque a nombre de “St. John of God Church”. Comuníquese con: Florence McClean 631-882-1189, Julian Middleton 718-496-1624

NOTA IMPORTANTE: SIN AUTORIZACION DEL PASTOR NO SE PUEDEN PONER FLORES ARTIFICIALES, PLANTAS, VELAS ALREDE-DOR DE LAS IMAGENES DE LOS SANTOS. NI DEJAR VOLANTES A LAS ENTRADAS DE LA IGLESIA Y CAPILLA.

SI DESEA OFRECER ALGO, PUEDE PONER SU DONATIVO EN LA CAJA A LADO DE LAS IMAGENES.

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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