Mar 14 2025

Celebrating Fr. Leo Dehon’s Legacy and Vision

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.

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Mar 14 2025

Celebration of the 182nd Birth Anniv. of Fr. Leo John Dehon in SCJ Luzon Area

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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Mar 9 2025

Sacred Heart Formation House, Cagayan de Oro City, 1st Sunday of Lent

The forty days of Lent remind us of Jesus’ forty days in the desert, facing temptation. He teaches us to resist the urge to seek comfort in material things, to reject the desire for power, and to trust in God rather than testing Him. Just as Jesus found strength in Scripture, we, too, must turn to God’s word to overcome our struggles. Lent is a time of fasting, prayer, and repentance, helping us detach from sin and grow in faith. When we choose God over temptation, we choose true life.

Mar 2 2025

Sacred Heart Formation House, Cagayan de Oro City, 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Our words reflect the very essence of who we are, exposing both our virtues and our vulnerabilities. When we choose to speak with kindness and truth, we not only uplift those around us but also nurture our own inner life. Our language can either serve as a mirror showing the beauty within or as a mask that hides our true self. Therefore, it is vital to cultivate a habit of thoughtful speech that promotes healing and understanding.