“The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few…” (Luke 10:2)
On August 4, 2025, the memorial of St. John Mary Vianney, patron of parish priests, the formation community of the Priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (SCJ) in Cagayan de Oro joyfully celebrated the Acceptance of New Candidates into the congregation. This meaningful event took place during the community concelebrated Mass, presided over by Fr. Ronald M. Basco, SCJ, Master of Aspirants and Superior of the formation house.
May 31, 2025 — Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
On this Feast of the Visitation—when Mary, full of grace and courage, went in haste to serve her cousin Elizabeth—we witnessed another courageous act of faith: Bro. Ramon T. Pilo Jr., a young man from Leyte, professed his First Religious Vows in the Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (SCJ).
Loving our enemies is difficult, but it is the way of Christ. David’s restraint, Jesus’ radical teaching, and Paul’s vision of transformation all challenge us to feed love, trust God, and reflect His mercy in our lives.
The Beatitudes present a vision of the Kingdom of God that reverses worldly expectations. Those who suffer now but trust in God will be blessed, while those who are comfortable now may be in danger of spiritual complacency. The resurrection assures us that God’s promises are trustworthy and eternal.
On February 8-9, 2025, the Sacred Heart Formation House in Cagayan de Oro City hosted the second season of the Vocation Festival (Fest Voc), titled “The Joy of Consecrated Life.” Building upon the inaugural season, “San ka Punta? To the Lord!” (Where are you heading? To the Lord!), which provided a general overview of different vocations, this year’s festival delved deeper into the beauty and commitment of consecrated life. Continue reading
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