There is something uncomfortable about today’s Gospel.
A Canaanite mother comes to Jesus because her daughter is suffering. She cries out for help, but Jesus seems silent. The disciples want her to go away.
Yet Jesus finally says:
“O woman, great is your faith!”
Why was her faith great?
Because she refused to give up. She trusted Jesus even when everything seemed to tell her to walk away.
Continue reading
On August 12, 2026, the Sacred Heart Formation House in Cagayan de Oro celebrated the 101st death anniversary of Venerable Fr. Leo John Dehon, founder of the Priests of the Sacred Heart (Dehonians).
The Eucharist was presided over by Fr. Niño B. Etulle, SCJ, Regional Superior of the Dehonians in the Philippines. SCJs from the Cagayan de Oro area, seminarians, friends, and benefactors gathered in gratitude for Fr. Dehon’s life and mission. The celebration was preceded by a nine-day novena with the theme “Pilgrims of Hope with the Heart of Christ,” inviting the community to rediscover Fr. Dehon’s spirituality and renew its commitment to live with the Heart of Christ.
Continue readingThis Sunday, Elijah reminds us that God often speaks in a gentle whisper, not in spectacular signs. We need silence to hear Him.
Prayer is not only asking God for what we want. It is also listening and accepting His will.
We can ask for healing, peace and help, but we must also be able to say:
“Lord, not my will, but yours be done.”
Continue reading
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.
Continue reading
“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 reading
SCJ Philippines Region 