Every year different groupings of the on-going formation program of the members of the MSC Philippine province meet for a sharing of faith and life in the ministry. This year twelve of the YRM (Young Religious Missionaries), those who are 5 years in the ministry, met on July 6 – 10, 2009 at St. Ezekiel Spirituality Center, in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. They enjoyed their sharing and sightseeing afterwards.

The group of ‘midlifers’ however, met at Yampoy beach house in Lapulapu, Cebu on Oct 5-8, 2009. It was attended by 8 confreres. It was also a time for them to relax and just to enjoy each other’s presence.

The transition group (s), the biggest group among the on-going formation goupings, had their sharing in Intosan Resort, Brgy. Tabok, Danao city on Oct 19 – 21. The transition group actually is divided into two. Transition A is for those who are 6-10 years in the ministry, while Transition B is for those who are in 11-15 years. In the Transition A there were 14 who attended the meeting and 8 in the Transition B.

The yearly gathering of the groups is one of the most enjoyable gatherings among confreres. It is the time when batch mates meet and share what is going on in one’s journey of faith and life in the ministry. They share the ups and downs, joys and struggles in the different fields of ministry as Missionaries of the Sacred Heart. No wonder it’s one of the yearly gatherings that confreres look forward to.