In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells the story of ten bridesmaids waiting for the bridegroom. All carried lamps, but only five brought extra oil.
The difference was not that some stayed awake while others slept, but that some had prepared for the long wait.
Our Christian life is much the same. Faithfulness is not about doing extraordinary things every day, but about remaining faithful in ordinary moments.
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A spirit of prayer, gratitude, and joyful fellowship filled the Sacred Heart Formation House in Cagayan de Oro City on November 6, 2026, as SCJ priests, seminarians, and benefactors gathered for the First Friday celebration. It was another opportunity to come together around the Heart of Jesus, give thanks for God’s blessings, and strengthen the bonds of faith and friendship.
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Merciful Father,
On this All Souls’ Day, we remember with love and gratitude our brother priests and confreres who have completed their earthly journey and returned to You.
We thank You for the gift of their lives, their priestly vocation, their dedication to the Church, and their faithful service to Your people and to our Congregation.
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Holiness is not reserved for priests, religious, or extraordinary people. We are all called to become saints!
The saints were ordinary people who allowed God’s love to transform their lives. They were parents who sacrificed for their families, workers who lived honestly, neighbors who helped those in need, and people who chose forgiveness over resentment.
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Every year, as November approaches, millions of Filipinos prepare for Undas, one of the country’s most meaningful traditions. Families travel home, visit cemeteries, offer flowers, light candles, and pray for their departed loved ones. For many, it is also a time to reunite with relatives and share memories of those who have gone before them.
Yet Undas is more than a family tradition. It is an opportunity to reflect on the meaning of life and death, strengthen our faith, and renew our hope in Jesus Christ, who conquered death and promised eternal life.
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