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.
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Sacred 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.
Continue readingSacred Heart Formation House, Cagayan de Oro City, 4th Sunday of Easter
The image of the shepherd is one of the most tender and powerful images used by Jesus. In the Gospel (John 10:1–10), He speaks about sheep, the gate, thieves, and the shepherd who calls his sheep by name. Behind this simple rural picture lies a deep truth about our relationship with God and the way we live our lives.
Continue readingFrom Poster to Altar: The Diaconate Ordination of Bro. Francis Atayza
On April 23, 2026, the community of the Priests of the Sacred Heart rejoiced in a special moment of grace: the ordination of Bro. Francis S. J. Atayza to the diaconate. It was a day marked by gratitude, faith, and quiet joy, as one more servant offered his life more fully to God and to His people.
Sacred Heart Formation House, Cagayan de Oro City, 3rd Sunday of Easter
The Gospel today presents one of the most beautiful stories after the Resurrection: the journey of the two disciples to Emmaus. It is a story about disappointment, discovery, and transformation. It invites us to reflect on our own journey of faith.
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