The Gospel presents the moving story of a man born blind who receives sight. At first glance, it is a miracle of healing. Yet, in truth, it is a deeper miracle of faith. The man’s eyes are opened, but even more, his heart is opened. Meanwhile, those who claim to see clearly remain blind because they refuse to believe.
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On March 14, 2026, the Dehonian community at the Sacred Heart Formation House in Aluba, Cagayan de Oro, gathered to commemorate the 183rd birth anniversary of Leo John Dehon, founder of the Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart (Dehonians). Members of the SCJ Area of Cagayan de Oro, together with Lay Dehonians, Dehonian Youth, and friends, came together in prayer and thanksgiving, honoring the life, spirituality, and mission of their Founder.
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The Gospel presents the meeting between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well. It is a quiet scene, yet it carries a powerful message for our Lenten journey. Jesus is tired, thirsty, and alone. He asks for water. At first, this seems like a simple human request. Yet it becomes a moment of grace that changes a life and touches an entire village.
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The Gospel of the Transfiguration reveals a moment of light in the midst of a journey that leads toward suffering. Jesus takes Peter, James, and John up a high mountain. There His face shines, His clothes become radiant, and the disciples glimpse His divine glory. This vision is not given to amaze them, but to strengthen them. Soon they will witness His agony and death. The light on the mountain prepares them for the darkness of Calvary.
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At the beginning of Lent, the Gospel takes us into the desert with Jesus. He is led by the Spirit, not into comfort, but into trial. This is important. The desert is not a mistake or a punishment. It is a place of truth, where distractions fall away and the heart is revealed. Lent invites us into that same space — not to escape the world, but to face ourselves honestly before God.
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