In this Sunday’s Gospel we reflect on Jesus’ farewell discourse, where He promises His enduring presence through the Holy Spirit and offers the priceless gift of peace. Jesus assures us that those who love Him and keep His word will receive the indwelling presence of the Father and the Son. This divine intimacy is made possible through the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, who teaches, reminds, and comforts us. Continue reading
The joy of Easter is not merely an emotion—it is a vocation. It is the joy of having encountered the Risen Christ and of sharing His love with a world in desperate need of healing and hope.
From May 1-4, 2025, the Sacred Heart Formation House in Aluba, Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City, hosted a Media Assembly themed “A Heart for the World: Pilgrims of Hope. Living Fr. Dehon’s Legacy in the Age of Innovation.” Over 70 participants from various SCJ parishes and apostolates, accompanied by their assistant parish priests, gathered to explore the intersection of faith and modern communication.
On March 14, 2025, the Sacred Heart Formation House in Aluba, Cagayan de Oro City, became the focal point for the 182nd birth anniversary celebration of Venerable Fr. Leo John Dehon, founder of the Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart (Dehonians). The event was graced by Fr. John Karl Cabaluna, SCJ, the parish priest of Immaculate Conception Parish in Aluba, who presided over the solemn Mass at 6:00 PM. The congregation included members of the SCJ Area of Cagayan de Oro, Lay Dehonians, Dehonian Youth, and friends, all gathered to honor the enduring legacy of Fr. Dehon.
On March 13, the SCJ Luzon Area gathered to commemorate the 182nd birth anniversary of Fr. Leo John Dehon, the founder of the Priests of the Sacred Heart (SCJ). While his actual birth anniversary falls on March 14, this celebration served as an anticipation of the special day. The event was held at the Dehon House Community and coincided with the Area Meeting, bringing together priests, scholastics, and guest priests.
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