In a world filled with fear, anxiety, and uncertainty, God invites us to place our trust in Him rather than in our worries. The readings remind us that we do not face life’s struggles alone. God is stronger than any opposition we encounter, His grace is greater than our sins and failures, and His love for us is constant and personal.
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The Heart That Loves, Calls, and Sends: Benefactors’ Day Celebration in Cagayan de Oro
On June 14, 2026, the Priests of the Sacred Heart (SCJ) in Cagayan de Oro celebrated their annual Benefactors’ Day, held each year on the Sunday following the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The gathering was an occasion to express gratitude to the many benefactors and friends who support the congregation’s mission through their prayers and generosity.
Continue readingSCJs in Cagayan de Oro Celebrate the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
On June 12, 2026, the Dehonian community in Cagayan de Oro joyfully celebrated the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the principal feast of the Priests of the Sacred Heart (SCJ). The Eucharistic celebration brought together SCJs from the Cagayan de Oro area, friends, benefactors, and members of the faithful in a spirit of prayer, gratitude, and fraternity.
Continue readingSacred Heart Formation House, Aluba, Cagayan de Oro City, Solemnity of Pentecost
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.
Continue readingSacred Heart Formation House, Cagayan de Oro City, 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Gospel for the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time presents the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry. After the arrest of John the Baptist, Jesus withdraws to Galilee and settles in Capernaum, a place described by the prophet Isaiah as a land of darkness. It is precisely there, in an ordinary and often forgotten region, that the light of Christ begins to shine.