There is a beautiful story called “Footprints in the Sand.” A man dreamed that he was walking along a beach with God. Most of the time he saw two sets of footprints, but during the darkest moments of his life there was only one. He asked God why He had abandoned him. God replied, “My precious child, those were the times when I carried you.”
Continue readingEncountering the Heart of Christ: First Friday Celebration on the Feast of St. Thomas
The Sacred Heart Formation House joyfully welcomed its benefactors, friends, and members of the local community for the First Friday Mass on July 3, 2026. This month’s celebration was especially meaningful as it coincided with the Feast of St. Thomas the Apostle.
Continue readingSacred Heart Formation House, Cagayan de Oro City, 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time
If Jesus came to your home today, would He truly find a place in your life? That is the challenging question behind this Sunday’s readings.
The woman of Shunem teaches us what it means to welcome God by making room for the prophet Elisha. Likewise, we are invited not only to believe in Christ but to give Him first place in our lives—not just in prayer, but in our decisions, priorities, and daily actions.
Continue readingSacred Heart Formation House, Cagayan de Oro City, 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
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.
Continue readingFour Candidates Accepted into the Formation Program
On June 15, 2026, the Sacred Heart Formation House celebrated the Rite of Acceptance, a significant milestone in the vocational journey of four young men who have begun their formation as aspirants of the Priests of the Sacred Heart (Dehonians).
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