Sacred Heart Formation House, Cagayan de Oro City, 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

“The Lord is the refuge of the poor.”

A gift that is not used is a gift wasted. In today’s Gospel (Matthew 25:14–30), Jesus tells us the parable of the talents. The first two servants used wisely what their master entrusted to them, while the third buried his talent out of fear.

The message is clear: God does not ask how much we have received, but what we have done with what He has given us.

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Sacred Heart Formation House, Cagayan de Oro City, 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

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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Sacred Heart Formation House, Cagayan de Oro City, Solemnity of All Saints

We Are All Called to Be Saints

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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Inspired by the Saints: A Night of Prayer, Fellowship, and Creativity

The Sacred Heart Formation House in Cagayan de Oro City celebrated the culmination of the Month of the Holy Rosary and prepared for the Solemnity of All Saints on October 30, 2026. The evening brought the formation community together for prayer, fellowship, and creative presentations highlighting the lives and witness of inspiring figures in the Church.

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