Encountering 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.

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Sacred 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.

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Sacred 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.

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The Heart That Loves, Calls, and Sends: Benefactors’ Day Celebration in Cagayan de Oro

On June 14, 2026, the Priests of the Sacred Heart (SCJ) in Cagayan de Oro celebrated their annual Benefactors’ Day, held each year on the Sunday following the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The gathering was an occasion to express gratitude to the many benefactors and friends who support the congregation’s mission through their prayers and generosity.

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