Christ is the Good Shepherd who calls His sheep by name. On this Vocation Sunday and eve of the national elections, we are reminded that every vocation and every act of leadership must be rooted in love, truth, and service. The Church needs shepherds, and society needs servant-leaders. May we all have the courage to respond to God’s call and to vote with wisdom and prayer.
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Sacred Heart Formation House, Cagayan de Oro City, 2nd Sunday of Easter
Divine Mercy Sunday invites us to reflect on God’s boundless love shown through Christ’s Resurrection. Jesus greets His disciples with peace and tenderly addresses Thomas’s doubts. The glorified Christ in Revelation reminds us that mercy triumphs over all fear. We are called, like the first Christians and Pope Francis, to live this mercy in action. Trusting in Jesus, we become bearers of His healing and compassion.
Sacred Heart Formation House, Cagayan de Oro City, Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday: He Is Risen!
On Easter Sunday, we celebrate the heart of our faith: Jesus Christ’s victory over death. Like Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb, we are invited to believe, to rejoice, and to share the good news that Christ is alive. The Resurrection is not just a past event—it is a call to new life, to rise from fear and sin into hope and mission. As we recall local traditions like the Sugat, we are reminded that this joy is meant to be shared. Let us live the Resurrection daily, as witnesses of God’s love, mercy, and victory.
Sacred Heart Formation House, Cagayan de Oro City, Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
Palm Sunday: From Glory to the Cross
Today we celebrate Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week. We start with joy as Jesus enters Jerusalem—“Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!” (Luke 19:38). People wave palm branches, hoping Jesus will be the king to free them from oppression. Continue reading
Sacred Heart Formation House, Cagayan de Oro City, 5th Sunday of Lent
We all carry stones—anger, bitterness, self-judgment—and sometimes we throw them at others. Jesus teaches us to set those stones down and choose mercy instead. This story reminds us that love corrects without condemning, and that change is possible when we meet Christ. Lent is the perfect season to do some soul-cleaning and make room for grace. Let’s move forward with lighter hands and freer hearts.
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