Sacred Heart Formation House, Cagayan de Oro City, 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

What 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.

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With Open Hearts: Acceptance to the Dehonian Postulancy Program

With gratitude to the Lord and joyful hearts, the Priests of the Sacred Heart (Dehonians) in the Philippines welcomed two new postulants during the celebration of the Holy Eucharist held on July 13, 2026, at the Sacred Heart Formation House in Cagayan de Oro City.

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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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