The Regional Celebration of the 100th Death Anniversary of the Servant of God, Fr. Leo John Dehon, SCJ, founder of the Priests of the Sacred Heart, was joyfully held on August 26, 2025, at the Sacred Heart Formation House in Cagayan de Oro City. The day was filled with prayer, reflection, fraternity, and thanksgiving—a fitting tribute to a man whose life and mission continue to inspire the Dehonian Family around the world.
Jesus says in today’s Gospel:
“Strive to enter through the narrow gate.” (Luke 13:24)
The narrow gate is not about numbers — it is about discipleship. Not shortcuts, not appearances, but discipline, sacrifice, and love.
Some Sundays the Word of God comforts us. Today it disturbs us. Jeremiah is thrown into a pit for speaking the truth. Hebrews tells us that Christian life is a long-distance race, not a sprint. Jesus declares: “I have come to bring fire to the earth!”
The Gospel today reminds us: be ready at all times for the Lord’s coming. This is not just about the end of our lives—it’s about His daily coming to us in people, events, and even interruptions.
In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells the parable of a man who built bigger barns to store his wealth, thinking he could then rest and enjoy life. But God calls him a fool—“This very night your life will be demanded of you.”
This is a powerful reminder: we can spend our lives chasing success and security, only to discover we’ve neglected what truly matters—our soul, our relationships, and our love for God.
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