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“We Must Not Lose Our Political Sensitivity”
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the death of their founder, Léon Dehon, the Priests of the Sacred Heart of Jesus are not just looking back but are questioning the meaning of his mission today. An interview with the Provincial Superior of Germany, Father Stefan Tertünte SCJ, on Dehon's political and spiritual legacy, the power of encounter, and the intelligence of the heart.
Nine Essential Points for Reading Pope Leo XIV’s Exhortation Dilexi Te
On October 4, 2025, the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pope Leo XIV signed the publication of his first apostolic exhortation, Dilexi te, on the love for the poor. Father Michel Simo offers us nine essential points for its reading.
Affective Economy of Hope in Nazareth – Reading Lk 4:16–30 with Sara Ahmed
The article analyzes the Nazareth episode (Lk 4:16-30) using Sara Ahmed's framework, contrasting local, possessive hope with Jesus' prophetic, decentered hope. While the shift from admiration to rage shows how emotions fabricate identity borders, Jesus, through his action, reconfigures the space, transforming belonging into passage and hospitality.
«Only hold fast to what you have until I come» (Rev 2:25)
In the context of the Jubilee Year of Hope, Father Eugénio Tarua, scj, starting from an exegetical-theological reading of Revelation 2:18-29, invites Christians to remain loyal and keep hope in Christ, while avoiding all forms of compromise.
99th World Mission Day
Since its origins, the Congregation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart has been profoundly devoted to the mission. On the occasion of the 99th World Mission Day and as an encouragement to our missionaries, the Superior General invites us to rediscover an excerpt from our founder addressed to the missionaries.
A rich journey between Rome and Brazil – Interview with Father Victor Barbosa, scj
Interview with Father Victor Barbosa, former Coordinator of the Dehon Studies Center (CSD) in Rome. He dedicated the last decade to the study, writing, and promotion of the life and writings of the founder, Leo Dehon.
“For you, for us, the Lord is all” Pope Leo XIV
October 9th marked the celebration of the Jubilee of Consecrated Life. More than 16,000 individuals came from over 100 different countries to celebrate the joy of consecrated life with the Holy Father. We followed four Dehonians during this celebration.
The SCJ International College in Rome: A Long Tradition of Formation, Mission, and Fraternal Life
Officially inaugurated in 1954 by Monsignor Giovanni Battista Montini (future Pope Paul VI), the SCJ Generalate House, the motherhouse of the Priests of the Sacred Heart, houses an International College open to its religious members who come from all over the world for specialization studies in Rome.
New General Treasurer, Fr. Leonardo Javier Zampa, scj
On October 4, 2025, the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, the Superior General appointed Fr. Leonardo Javier Zampa, scj, as the General Treasurer of the Congregation.
