The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ celebrates the heart of our Christian faith: Jesus Christ gives Himself completely to us in the Eucharist. This feast reminds us that the Lord remains with His people, nourishing them with His own Body and Blood and accompanying them on their journey to eternal life.
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Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur – May 31, 2026
On May 31, 2026, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity and the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, three SCJ novices made their First Religious Profession in the Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (SCJ).
The newly professed religious are:
- Allen Fornis, from Medalla Parish, Talisay, Hilongos, Leyte
- Peddy Serencio, from San Isidro Parish, Kumalarang, Zamboanga del Sur
- Orlando Da Cruz, from Immaculate Conception Cathedral Parish, Dili, East Timor
Sacred Heart Formation House, Cagayan de Oro City, Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
After celebrating Pentecost, the Church returns to Ordinary Time with the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. This feast is unique because it does not focus on a particular event in the life of Jesus but on the very mystery of God Himself.
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Pentecost is more than a celebration of an event from the past. It is the living reminder that the Holy Spirit still renews hearts, gives courage, and breathes life into the Church today. Like a sailboat without wind, many people feel stuck by fear, discouragement, or spiritual dryness. Pentecost reminds us that faith cannot grow by human strength alone — we need the power of the Holy Spirit.
Continue readingSacred Heart Formation House, Aluba, Cagayan de Oro City, Solemnity of Ascension
Today’s celebration of the Ascension of the Lord reminds us that Jesus did not abandon the world when He returned to the Father. Instead, He entrusted His mission to the Church, promising: “I am with you always.” The disciples were no longer called to stand looking at the sky, but to become witnesses of the Gospel to the ends of the earth.
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