“Here I Am, Lord”: Lay Dehonians Prepare for a Life of Love and Service

On August 2, 2025, the Lay Dehonians from the Zamboanga Peninsula gathered at the Fr. Dehon Novitiate for a special formation day focused on the Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the beginnings of the SCJ mission in the Philippines, and the inspiring life of Venerable Fr. Leo John Dehon.

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Sacred Heart Formation House, Cagayan de Oro City, 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells the parable of a man who built bigger barns to store his wealth, thinking he could then rest and enjoy life. But God calls him a fool—“This very night your life will be demanded of you.”

This is a powerful reminder: we can spend our lives chasing success and security, only to discover we’ve neglected what truly matters—our soul, our relationships, and our love for God.

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Sacred Heart Formation House, Cagayan de Oro City, 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Prayer is not just speaking—it is entering into a deep relationship with God. In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus teaches His disciples the “Our Father” and encourages them to ask, seek, and knock. He wants us to pray with confidence, persistence, and boldness.

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Sacred Heart Formation House, Cagayan de Oro City, 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time

In the Gospel, Jesus visits the home of Martha and Mary. Martha is busy preparing and serving, while Mary chooses to sit and listen to Jesus. When Martha complains, Jesus gently says, “Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. Mary has chosen the better part.”

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Installation of Rev. Fr. Donald S. Longno, SCJ, as New Parish Priest of Parokya ng Banal na Krus, Tanay

Tanay, Rizal — On July 12, 2025, at 4:00 PM, the faithful of Parokya ng Banal na Krus gathered to witness the installation of their new parish priest, Rev. Fr. Donald S. Longno, SCJ. The special celebration was presided over by Most Rev. Ruperto C. Santos, DD, Bishop of Antipolo.

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