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.
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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.
Sacred Heart Formation House, Cagayan de Oro City, 4th Sunday of Lent
The story of the Prodigal Son is not just about one lost child—it’s about all of us. We have all been the rebellious younger son, the resentful older brother, and at times, the forgiving father. God does not hold grudges but throws a feast when we come home. The older brother’s anger is a warning: Jealousy and pride can keep us outside the celebration of grace. Lent is our invitation to step inside and join the party of God’s mercy.
Sacred Heart Formation House, Cagayan de Oro City, 3rd Sunday of Lent
Lent is a season of self-examination and repentance, reminding us that God expects more than empty religious practices—He expects transformation. The burning bush called Moses to action, just as God calls us to step out of spiritual complacency. The Israelites in the desert had every reason to trust God, but they let their hearts grow cold. Jesus’ parable of the barren fig tree teaches that while God is merciful, He expects growth. The time to repent and bear fruit is now.
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