Seminario ni San Benito, Brgy. Del Pilar, San Fernando (2026)

21/04/2026

BENEDICITE.
Let us bless the Lord
as we meditate on His words.
Inspired by the Lectio Divina from the monastic tradition of the Benedictines, seminarian Christian Jay Coronel shares his spoken reflection that flowed from his prayerful reading of the Scriptures and silent meditation for the Second Sunday of Easter.
📜 John 20:19-31
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🌿 Steps of Lectio Divina
1️⃣ Lectio — “Read”
You slowly and attentively read the Scripture passage, noticing any word or phrase that stands out. It’s not rushed. You read until something “touches” you.
2️⃣ Meditatio — “Meditate”
You reflect on the word or phrase that caught your attention.
Ask:
Why is this word speaking to me now?
What is God reminding me of?
What does this say about my life today?
3️⃣ Oratio — “Pray”
You respond to God from the heart. This is your personal prayer — thanksgiving, asking for help, surrendering, or interceding.
4️⃣ Contemplatio — “Contemplate / Rest”
You rest in God’s presence. No more talking. No more thinking. Just being still with the One who loves you.
5️⃣ Actio — “Act”
Living out the Word you received. It’s about doing something concrete inspired by the reflection.
😇✨LET US PRAY, WORK, AND LIVE THE WORD✨😇
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21/04/2026

𝐒𝐀𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐄𝐋𝐌𝐎 𝐋𝐀𝐊𝐁𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐍 𝐅𝐈𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐀

Yesterday, the community of Saint Benedict Diocesan Seminary celebrates the annual patronal fiesta of 𝑺𝒂𝒏 𝑨𝒏𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒎𝒐 𝑳𝒂𝒌𝒃𝒂𝒚𝒂𝒏, one of the Lakbayan prayer groups in the seminary. The celebration began with the Holy Mass presided over by 𝑭𝒓. 𝑵𝒐𝒆𝒍 𝑫𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒔, their paring kalakbay, together with Fr. Neil John Bolocon and Fr. Joseph Betito.

Following the Mass, the community gathered at Seoul 199 for a communal feast.

13/04/2026

BENEDICITE.
Let us bless the Lord
as we meditate on His words.

Inspired by the Lectio Divina from the monastic tradition of the Benedictines, seminarian Gines Abogado Jr. shares his spoken reflection that flowed from his prayerful reading of the Scriptures and silent meditation for the Easter Sunday.
📜 John 20:1-9
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🌿 Steps of Lectio Divina
1️⃣ Lectio — “Read”
You slowly and attentively read the Scripture passage, noticing any word or phrase that stands out. It’s not rushed. You read until something “touches” you.
2️⃣ Meditatio — “Meditate”
You reflect on the word or phrase that caught your attention.
Ask:
Why is this word speaking to me now?
What is God reminding me of?
What does this say about my life today?
3️⃣ Oratio — “Pray”
You respond to God from the heart. This is your personal prayer — thanksgiving, asking for help, surrendering, or interceding.
4️⃣ Contemplatio — “Contemplate / Rest”
You rest in God’s presence. No more talking. No more thinking. Just being still with the One who loves you.
5️⃣ Actio — “Act”
Living out the Word you received. It’s about doing something concrete inspired by the reflection.

😇✨LET US PRAY, WORK, AND LIVE THE WORD✨😇
Disclaimer: No copyright infringement intended. Credits to the owner of the music. Some photos and animation used were AI generated.

12/04/2026

Young men of this generation - Grade 10/12 graduate, College level/graduate, young professional:

THE LORD STILL CALLS.

If you are discerning about your vocation to the priesthood during these years, know that the Church cares about your growth with appropriate accompaniment and relevant mentorships and ensures that aspirants are assessed for readiness with the maturity the priesthood requires; hence,

NO ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
IS REQUIRED, ONLY YOUR DESIRE FOR HOLINESS AND PRIESTLY SERVICE.

Make a concrete step NOW: speak with our Diocesan Vocation Director, Rev. Fr. Gerardo de la Cruz Commission on Vocation - Diocese of Libmanan or with your Parish Priest and express your earnest desire, pray and ask Christ to confirm His call in you. Then, join the other aspirants in the St. Benedict Diocesan Seminary Admission Process called

‼️ SCRUTINIUM
📅 APR 25 (9am) to APR 27 (12nn)
🗓️ Saturday - Monday
📍 St. Benedict Diocesan Seminary, Maharlika Hiway, Brgy. Del Pilar, San Fernando, Camarines Sur (just beside the St. John the Baptist Parish - San Fernando, Cam Sur)

The priesthood is a gift dedicated to the Lord—and it demands a serious, holy preparation. So when God places that desire in your heart, do not ignore it: learn to say, “Here I am Lord, send me” (Is 6:8)

He forms not only minds, but hearts—through an integrated journey of formation in view of becoming missionary disciples. The seminary formation is ordered to configuration to Christ and aims at shepherds who bring the mercy of God to His people.

Come and see!!! Let's begin transforming that aspiration to nurturing your priestly vocation.

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07/04/2026

𝐁𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑

After a solemn Eucharistic celebration, the seminary community joined the Bishop in blessing the diocese’s new Catechetical Center, located within the seminary grounds. This initiative seeks to cultivate a more conducive environment for the formation and ongoing education of present and future catechists.

Saints Lorenzo Ruiz and Pedro Calungsod, pray for us.

27/03/2026

BENEDICITE.
Let us bless the Lord
as we meditate on His words.
Inspired by the Lectio Divina from the monastic tradition of the Benedictines, seminarian Jaypee Abarientos shares his spoken reflection that flowed from his prayerful reading of the Scriptures and silent meditation for the Fifth Sunday of Lent.
📜 John 11: 1-45
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🌿 Steps of Lectio Divina
1️⃣ Lectio — “Read”
You slowly and attentively read the Scripture passage, noticing any word or phrase that stands out. It’s not rushed. You read until something “touches” you.
2️⃣ Meditatio — “Meditate”
You reflect on the word or phrase that caught your attention.
Ask:
Why is this word speaking to me now?
What is God reminding me of?
What does this say about my life today?
3️⃣ Oratio — “Pray”
You respond to God from the heart. This is your personal prayer — thanksgiving, asking for help, surrendering, or interceding.
4️⃣ Contemplatio — “Contemplate / Rest”
You rest in God’s presence. No more talking. No more thinking. Just being still with the One who loves you.
5️⃣ Actio — “Act”
Living out the Word you received. It’s about doing something concrete inspired by the reflection.

😇✨LET US PRAY, WORK, AND LIVE THE WORD✨😇

Disclaimer: No copyright infringement intended. Credits to the owner of the music. Some photos and animation used were AI generated.

19/03/2026

BENEDICITE.
Let us bless the Lord
as we meditate on His words.
Inspired by the Lectio Divina from the monastic tradition of the Benedictines, seminarian Melvin Guab shares his spoken reflection that flowed from his prayerful reading of the Scriptures and silent meditation for the Fourth Sunday of Lent.
📜 John 9: 1-41
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🌿 Steps of Lectio Divina
1️⃣ Lectio — “Read”
You slowly and attentively read the Scripture passage, noticing any word or phrase that stands out. It’s not rushed. You read until something “touches” you.
2️⃣ Meditatio — “Meditate”
You reflect on the word or phrase that caught your attention.
Ask:
Why is this word speaking to me now?
What is God reminding me of?
What does this say about my life today?
3️⃣ Oratio — “Pray”
You respond to God from the heart. This is your personal prayer — thanksgiving, asking for help, surrendering, or interceding.
4️⃣ Contemplatio — “Contemplate / Rest”
You rest in God’s presence. No more talking. No more thinking. Just being still with the One who loves you.
5️⃣ Actio — “Act”
Living out the Word you received. It’s about doing something concrete inspired by the reflection.
😇✨LET US PRAY, WORK, AND LIVE THE WORD✨😇

Disclaimer: No copyright infringement intended. Credits to the owner of the music. Some photos and animation used were AI generated.

11/03/2026

BENEDICITE.
Let us bless the Lord
as we meditate on His words.
Inspired by the Lectio Divina from the monastic tradition of the Benedictines, seminarian Christian Jay Coronel shares his spoken reflection that flowed from his prayerful reading of the Scriptures and silent meditation for the Third Sunday of Lent.
📜 John 4: 5-42
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🌿 Steps of Lectio Divina
1️⃣ Lectio — “Read”
You slowly and attentively read the Scripture passage, noticing any word or phrase that stands out. It’s not rushed. You read until something “touches” you.
2️⃣ Meditatio — “Meditate”
You reflect on the word or phrase that caught your attention.
Ask:
Why is this word speaking to me now?
What is God reminding me of?
What does this say about my life today?
3️⃣ Oratio — “Pray”
You respond to God from the heart. This is your personal prayer — thanksgiving, asking for help, surrendering, or interceding.
4️⃣ Contemplatio — “Contemplate / Rest”
You rest in God’s presence. No more talking. No more thinking. Just being still with the One who loves you.
5️⃣ Actio — “Act”
Living out the Word you received. It’s about doing something concrete inspired by the reflection.
😇✨LET US PRAY, WORK, AND LIVE THE WORD✨😇

Disclaimer: No copyright infringement intended. Credits to the owner of the music. Some photos and animation used were AI generated.

06/03/2026

“𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘵, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘶𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘎𝘰𝘥, 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘧𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨. 𝘖𝘯𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘑𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘮 𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘥, 𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥, 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘥, 𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥.” (Fr. Nono)

Today, 𝑭𝒓. 𝑹𝒐𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒏, Spirituality Committee Moderator and Seminary Spiritual Director, shared and reminded the community that in encountering the Absolute, we must acknowledge this longing toward the Wounded Healer—Christ Himself.

04/03/2026

BENEDICITE.
Let us bless the Lord
as we meditate on His words.
Inspired by the Lectio Divina from the monastic tradition of the Benedictines, seminarian Gines Abogado Jr. shares his spoken reflection that flowed from his prayerful reading of the Scriptures and silent meditation for the Second Sunday of Lent.
📜 Matthew 17:1-9
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🌿 Steps of Lectio Divina
1️⃣ Lectio — “Read”
You slowly and attentively read the Scripture passage, noticing any word or phrase that stands out. It’s not rushed. You read until something “touches” you.
2️⃣ Meditatio — “Meditate”
You reflect on the word or phrase that caught your attention.
Ask:
Why is this word speaking to me now?
What is God reminding me of?
What does this say about my life today?
3️⃣ Oratio — “Pray”
You respond to God from the heart. This is your personal prayer — thanksgiving, asking for help, surrendering, or interceding.
4️⃣ Contemplatio — “Contemplate / Rest”
You rest in God’s presence. No more talking. No more thinking. Just being still with the One who loves you.
5️⃣ Actio — “Act”
Living out the Word you received. It’s about doing something concrete inspired by the reflection.

😇✨LET US PRAY, WORK, AND LIVE THE WORD✨😇

Disclaimer: No copyright infringement intended. Credits to the owner of the music. Some photos and animation used were AI generated.

21/02/2026

BENEDICITE.
Let us bless the Lord
as we meditate on His words.

Inspired by the Lectio Divina from the monastic tradition of the Benedictines, seminarian Jaypee Abarientos shares his spoken reflection that flowed from his prayerful reading of the Scriptures and silent meditation for the First Sunday of Lent.

📜 Matthew 4:1-11

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🌿 Steps of Lectio Divina

1️⃣ Lectio — “Read”
You slowly and attentively read the Scripture passage, noticing any word or phrase that stands out. It’s not rushed. You read until something “touches” you.

2️⃣ Meditatio — “Meditate”
You reflect on the word or phrase that caught your attention.
Ask:
Why is this word speaking to me now?
What is God reminding me of?
What does this say about my life today?

3️⃣ Oratio — “Pray”
You respond to God from the heart. This is your personal prayer — thanksgiving, asking for help, surrendering, or interceding.

4️⃣ Contemplatio — “Contemplate / Rest”
You rest in God’s presence. No more talking. No more thinking. Just being still with the One who loves you.

5️⃣ Actio — “Act”
Living out the Word you received. It’s about doing something concrete inspired by the reflection.

😇✨LET US PRAY, WORK, AND LIVE THE WORD✨😇

Disclaimer. No copyright infringement intended. Credits to the owner of the music. Some photos and animation used were AI generated.

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