On August 7, 2026, the Sacred Heart Formation House held its Second “First Friday with the Benefactors,” continuing a beautiful initiative that brings together the seminary community and the generous friends who support the formation of future Priests of the Sacred Heart.
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“Take courage. It is I. Do not be afraid.” (Mt 14:27)
On August 3, 2026, the Sacred Heart Formation House joyfully began a new formation year with the official acceptance of Seminarian Sidned D. Concepcion of Hilongos, Leyte, into the Orientation Year Formation Program of the Priests of the Sacred Heart (SCJ). The Eucharistic celebration marked an important milestone in his journey of vocational discernment and his first formal step in living the Dehonian charism.
Continue readingHow often do we tell ourselves, “I don’t have enough”—enough time, strength, patience, faith, or ability?
The disciples felt the same. Looking at thousands of hungry people, they said, “We have only five loaves and two fish.” Jesus answered with five life-changing words:
“Bring them here to me.” (Mt 14:18)
Continue readingWhat would you ask God for if He granted you one request?
When God asked King Solomon, “Ask something of me and I will give it to you,” Solomon did not ask for riches, power, or a long life. Instead, he prayed for a hearing heart—a heart that listens to God, discerns what is right, and has the courage to live it.
In today’s world, we are surrounded by endless information and countless voices. Yet what we need most is not more knowledge, but more wisdom. We need hearts that can hear the gentle voice of God.
Continue reading“Let them grow together until the harvest.” (Mt 13:30)
We live in a world that wants quick solutions. We are often tempted to judge others, condemn their mistakes, and expect God to remove all evil immediately.
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