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
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
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. 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
June 15th, 2014  The Most Holy Trinity
Mass Intentions for the Week of June 15th:
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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9:00AM
9:00AM
9:00AM
9:00AM
9:00AM
9:00AM
5:00PM
8:00AM
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– 11:00AM –
Thomas P. Walsh, Sr.
Sr. Julianne Spiess
Michael & Susan Brennan
Christine, Michael,
Kevin Brennan &
Patrick & Lucy Halloran
John Ohlandt
Patrick Walsh
John Scollon
All those enrolled in the
Society of Prayer
People of St. John of God
Sr. Julianne Spiess
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Monday –
Tuesday –
Weekday 1 Kgs 21:1-16
Mt 5:38-42
Weekday 1 Kgs 21:17-29
Mt 5:43-48
Wednesday – Weekday 2 Kgs 2:1,614
Mt 6:1-6,16-18
Thursday –
Weekday—
St. Romuald, Abbot
Mt 6:7-15
Sir 48:1-14
Friday –
Weekday 2 Kgs 11:1-4,9-18, 20 Mt 6:19-23
Saturday
Weekday St. Aloysius Gonzaga, Religious
2 Chr 24:17-25
Mt 6:24-34
Sunday –
Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ
Dt 8:2-3,14b-16a 1 Cor 10:16-17
Jn 6:51-58
Weekend of June 7th & June 8th
Sharing One’s Resources in the Parish
Total Collection to Parish:
$ 8,247.53
Sunday Collection:
$ 8,138.53
Late Easter: $ 100.
Ascension:$
9.
$11,000
$10,500
$10,000
$9,500
$9,000
$8,500
$8,000
Late Religious Retirement
(Diocesan): $ 120.
$7,500
$7,000
THANK YOU!
$6,000
Attendance:
1,352
0
Budget
$9,000.
Actual
$8,247
St. John of God Pray for ...
Sue Bond
Josephine Colotti
Bertha Harrison
Dr. Greg Krumholz
Stella Minneci
Cheryl Morse
Mary Moucha
Joan O’Connor
Brae Oquendo
Maria S. Ortiz-Rivera
Alberta Rosario
Edward Sambolin
Margaret Schroeder
John Sween
Pat Walsh
Rosemary Watkins
Jean Zalak
If you wish to add, keep or remove any name on the Parish
Prayer List during this month, please use the cut-out Form
below and return it to the Parish Office or place it in the Collection Basket.
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PARISH PRAYER LIST
(…)ADD
(…)KEEP
(…)REMOVE
Name(s):……………………………………………
Requested by: ……………………………………..
Special Collections Dates:
June 29th
Diocesan Collection: Peter’s Pence
July 20th
Monthly Maintenance & Repairs Collection
Adult Choir Rehearsal
June 18 at 7:30PM in Chapel
Bread & Wine and Altar
Candle Memorials and
Announced Masses are
available for 2014 and 2015.
Stop at the Parish Office to reserve a your special date or week
Phone #: ……………………………………………
TODAY’S DATE: …………………………………
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Si usted desea colocar, mantener o remover el nombre de un pariente, amigo, etc en la Lista de Oración de la Parroquia durante
este mes, por favor use el formulario de abajo y retórnelo a a Oficina Parroquial o colóquelo en la Canasta de la Colecta.
………………………………………..……………………………………
FORMULARIO LISTA DE ORACION PARROQUIAL
(….)AGREGAR
(….)MANTENER
(….)REMOVER
Nombre(s): ………………………………………………..
Solicitado por: ……………………………………………..
# de Teléfono: ………………………………………………
FECHA DE HOY: …………………………………………
WE ARE SAINT JOHN OF GOD PARISH - COMMITTED TO FAITH, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY!
A Statement from Timothy Cardinal Dolan
and the Bishops of New York State
Calling on Governor Cuomo and Leaders in Albany: Don’t Let Us Down
More than 200 Catholic schools have closed in the last 15 years throughout
New York State, as families and parishes, who strongly believe in the value of
Catholic education, struggle to keep up with increasing costs. Many of our public
schools also desperately need help.
To address these needs, the NYS Catholic Bishops joined a broad coalition of
faith groups, community organizations and labor unions backing legislation
called the Education Investment Tax Credit. The measure would encourage
increased charitable donations to generate more private scholarships as well as
additional resources to public schools. It also helps all teachers provide needed
materials and supplies for every classroom in New York.
The vast majority of legislators support the bill. Why? It’s because the legislation
will help all children, regardless of where they go to school. It’s a win-win for all
families!
Although Governor Cuomo assured us he would fight to include the proposal in
the state budget, in the end, we were left out.
As the legislative session ends in Albany this coming week, we pray that Governor Cuomo won’t let us down. We ask that you join us in that prayer, Pray that
Governor Cuomo will put children ahead of politics and fight for the Education
Investment Tax Credit.
We also ask that you contact him immediately with that same message. You can
send a message to the Governor through the website of the New York State
Catholic Conference: www.nyscatholic.org.
Time is short. Please act today. God bless you.
June 14, 2014
ST. JOHN OF GOD
Telephone: 234-6324
Visit us at: www.olprov.org
Ms. Sharon Swift, Principal
Like us on Facebook.
A Piece of Providence
News from Our Lady of Providence,
the Regional School for your Parish
Our Annual Walk-A-Thon
was a great success! We want
to thank all of the parents for
their generous sponsorship of
this event. We will use the
money to purchase new Smart
boards for our school.
We still have room in a few
classes for the 2014-2015 school
year. Registration will continue on
a first-come first served basis.
Please come for a visit and see what
is happening in our classrooms. We know you will
be impressed! We offer full day Pre-K and Kindergarten. There is also a before and after school
program for families that need it.
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.
Dates to Remember
June 19th
– 11:30 Dismissal – No After
school
June 20th
– 11:30 Dismissal – No After
school
June 23rd
– Last Day of School
– 11:30 Dismissal – No After
school
BOWLING
East Islip Lanes
Saturday, June 28, 2014
7:00 PM
More Information call:
Jack Lafferty 516-375-5850
631-234-5767
SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN
SUNDAY, JUNE 29TH—2PM
AT
C. M. PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
931 Montauk Hwy, Oakdale, NY 11769
Sponsored by Central Islip Historic Society
Followed by a “Nice Italian Dinner”
at the First United Methodist Church
Wheeler Road, Central Islip.
$35.00 includes Dinner.
For information call:
Dotty:631-234-1176 or
Missy: 631-942-7428
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 of Religious Education is closed while we
prepare for “The Road to
Emmaus Faith Camp.” We will
reopen for all NEW
registrations on Monday,
August 25. Please submit your child’s reregistration and payment as soon as possible
so that we can plan for classes beginning in
September.
Wishing you and your family a safe, happy &
healthy summer!
Walk in the Footsteps of Jesus
The Holy Land
July 20 – 29, 2015
Galilee, Cana, Mount of Beatitudes,
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
Or to go www.catholicheritagetours.com/SJGMM for
more information.
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Caminar En Las Huellas De Jesús
La Tierra Santa
20 -29 de julio de 2015
Galilea, Caná,
Monte de las Bienaventuranzas,
Belén, Jerusalén, Emaús
Si usted está interesado en unirse a nosotros en este
viaje espiritual “una vez en la vida”, por favor llame a
Maggie Martin al 631-234-4040./631-220-8295. ó al
www.catholicheritagetours.com/SJGMM para más
información.
invites you to
Solemn Vespers and The Awarding Certificates to
ANN BROWN, DONNA DIXON, WILLIAM MELGAR
Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at 7:30pm
St. Agnes Cathedral, Rockville Centre, New York
Most Reverend Robert J. Brennan, presiding
FELICIDADES
El Instituto de Formación Pastoral invita a usted
a Oración Vespertina y entrega de Certificados:
ANN BROWN, DONNA DIXON Y WILLIAM MELGAR
Miércoles 18 de Junio, 2014—7:30pm
Catedral de Sta. Ines, Rockville Centre, New York
El más Reverendo Robert J. Brennan, presidirá
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, Agosto 24, & Domingo, Octubre 12, 2014
PARISH OUTREACH OFFICE
Fr. Chris and St. John of God
Staff wish you
Telephone: 234-1884
Ana Sullivan, Coordinator
a Happy and
healthy Father’s
Day.
Reminder
In addition to our weekly hours, The FOOD
PANTRY is now opened on Sundays:
from 12 noon to 3 pm.
“When a father gives to
his son, both laugh;
when a son gives to his father, both cry.”
William Shakespeare
OUR FOOD PANTRY IS IN NEED OF:
*Green Beans *Corn *Soup
*Rice *Pasta
IMMIGRATION SERVICES
If you or someone you know needs assistance with
immigration issues, Catholic Charities offers
professional, and confidential immigration services
here in our parish. Our immigration counselor is
available every first Monday of the month from
10 a.m.—2 p.m. For more information, please call
the Outreach office at 234-1884 or at 631-789-5210
MINISTRY POSITION
The Parish of St. Joseph the Worker in East Patchogue
is seeking a Parish Social Minister. Parish Social Ministry is the action that the faith community takes to live
out the Gospel proclamation and grow in love with God
and neighbor,” (2008 Catholic Charities USA Parish
Ministry Report).
The PSM Director will have the responsibility of engaging the parish in the ministry, recruiting, training, and
supervising volunteers. He/She will manage the direct
services which will be provided to the person in need,
identifying community resources. He/She will serve as
the parish liaison to local social justice groups of the
parish. She/he will provide a connection between the
parish and other civic and religious groups in the area.
Qualifications:
- Desire to live the Gospel by serving those in need;
- Knowledge and understanding of Catholic Social
Teaching;
- Experience in Parish Social Ministry;
- Managerial skills and interpersonal skills;
- Preferably bilingual (Spanish);
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.
We are offering a full-time position with benefits.
Please send resumes and cover letter by email to Fr.
John Mellitt: [email protected]
Fr. Javier has been assigned to St. Brigid’s
Parish in Westbury.
We will have a “Hasta La Vista Farewell
Party” for him on Tuesday, June 17 after
the 7:00pm Mass (8:00pm) … in the
cafeteria.
Please come and wish him well!!!!!
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Padre Javier ha sido asignado a la Parroquia
de Santa Brigida en Westbury
Nosotros le haremos una “Despedida Hasta
La Vista” el Martes 17 de Junio después de
la misa de las 7:00pm (a las 8:00pm) en la
cafeteria.
Sírvase acompañarnos para desearle lo
mejor al Padre Javier!!!
ANNUAL SUPER RAFFLE
JULY 25th - 7:00PM
Knights of Columbus Hall
It is Super Raffle time again. This is the largest fundraiser of the year for our Parish.
Last year we raised just over $20,000.00 for the parish. We could not have done this
without your support.
Reserve your lucky number now!
Super Raffle Tickets are selling in the Parish Office now. Purchase your ticket or
reserve your lucky number early.
We will be selling 325 tickets again this year.
First Prize is $10,000.00 plus 3 -$500.00 prizes.
We are also looking for donations of NEW items for door
prizes and our auction baskets. Or if you would consider
making a basket for the Auction table, it would be appreciated.
SÚPER RIFA ANUAL
25 de julio—a las 7:00PM
Salón de los Caballeros de Colón
Otra vez, es tiempo para la Súper-Rifa. Este evento para obtener fondos para nuestra
parroquia es el más grande de todos. El año pasado alcanzamos más de $20,000.00. No
podríamos haber hecho esto sin su apoyo.
¡Reserve su número de la buena suerte ahora!
Los boletos están vendiéndose en la Oficina de la Parroquia ahora,
compre su boleto o reserve su número ganador.
El primer premio es $10,000 más tres de $500.
También, buscamos donativos de artículos nuevos para los premios
de la puerta y nuestras canastas de subasta. Si puede hacer una canasta
para la mesa de la subasta, estaremos muy agradecidos.
ST. JOHN OF GOD
PARISH
PICNIC
ART AND CRAFTS
Somos La Parroquia de San Juan de Dios - Comprometidos a La Fe, La Familia, y La Comunidad!
CONFIRMACION
El domingo, 8 de junio las
siguientes personas reci
bieron el Sacramento de
Confirmacion:
Adriana Alvarado Alvarez Sonia Argueta
Wervin Garcia
Roger Londono
Gloria Ochoa
Juan Pablo Cuy
Francisco Peraza
Rigoberto Ramirez
Henry Rodriguez
Alfredo Cruz
Rodrigo Vasquiez
Yensy Martinez
Ellos eran parte del proceso que se
llama, Rito de Iniciación de los Adultos. Este
proceso es para personas que nunca fueron bautizados o si fueron bautizados, nunca recibieron
los Sacaramentos de Confirmación y/o Comunión. Si conoce a alguien que necesita estos sacramentos, por favor dígale que San Juan de Dios
puede ayudarle.
INSCRIPCION DE LOS NIÑOS PARA LOS
SACRAMENTOS
La oficina de Educación Religiosa estará
cerrada hasta el 25 de Agosto y usted no
podrá inscribir a sus niños para la Primera
Comunión o Confirmación. Mientras tanto
usted puede llevar a los niños a la Iglesia y
animarlos a orar.
DESPEDIDA DE PADRE JAVIER
Como ustedes saben el Padre Javier ha
sido asignado a otra parroquia y debe
seguir su ministerio en la Diócesis de
Rockville Centre para asumir el cargo
del Movimiento Juan XXIII y el
Movimiento Familiar Cristiano. Debido
a que él estará en un retiro desde el 19
al 24 de Junio, su despedida tendrá
lugar el 17 de Junio después de la Misa
de las 7:00pm. No Habrá asamblea
después de la misa.
EL GRUPO DE ORACION JESUS Y MARIA
Alabando y Bendiciendo desde
1975—2014
INVITA A TODOS USTEDES A:
Venir y celebrar los 39 años de
adoración y alabanza con la celebración de la Santa Misa de las
12:30pm en la Parroquia de San Juan
de Dios.
El Diácono Franklin Vásquez compartirá el
Ministerio de la Palabra
y
Hna. Maggie Camilo y Los Mensajeros de Jesús el
Ministerio de Música
VENGA , TRAIGA UN AMIGO Y COMPARTA CON
NOSOTROS!!
LECTIO DIVINA:
Praying using Sacred Scripture
Come and center yourself on our Lord:
Lectio Divina Prayer Group:
Monday, 9:30AM in the Church, led by
Carol Antonawich.
- -If you want to participate in a group or
start and lead your own group...speak to
Fr. Chris or Carmen Roncal.
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LECTIO DIVINA:
Rece usando las Sagradas Escrituras
Vengan y enfóquense en Nuestro Señor:
Lectio Divina Grupo de Oración: 7:30PM,
Music Room, dirigido por Jorge Alvarez.
- - - -Si Ud. Desea participar en o dirigir
un grupo….hable con Padre Chris Nowak o
Padre Javier o Carmen Roncal.
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.