Category Prayers

Oct 2 2026

First Friday Benefactors’ Mass at Sacred Heart Formation House

On October 2, 2026, the First Friday of the month, the community of the Sacred Heart Formation House in Cagayan de Oro City gathered for the monthly Mass offered for the intentions of the benefactors of the Priests of the Sacred Heart (SCJ) in the Philippines.

Just before the Mass, a special prayer was offered for the benefactors, giving thanks for their continued prayers, generosity, and support for the formation of seminarians and the mission of the Congregation. This was followed by the unveiling of the portrait of Blessed Fr. Martino Capelli, SCJ, who was beatified on September 27, 2026, in Bologna, Italy.

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Sep 5 2026

Together in Faith and Mission: First Friday with the Benefactors

The Sacred Heart Formation House in Cagayan de Oro City welcomed its benefactors for the celebration of the First Friday of September on September 4. The gathering began with Holy Mass, presided over by Fr. Patrick L. Gutib, SCJ, followed by a simple evening of fellowship and gratitude.

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Aug 30 2026

Sacred Heart Formation House, Cagayan de Oro City, 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

This Sunday, Jesus gives us a challenging message:

“Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.”

Peter wanted Jesus to be a Messiah of victory without suffering. He wanted the crown without the cross. Jesus reminds him: “You are thinking not as God does, but as human beings do.”

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Aug 16 2026

Sacred Heart Formation House, Cagayan de Oro City, 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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.

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