Seminario ni San Benito

18/08/2026

Celebrating Two Shepherds, One Joyful Day 🎉🙏

Today, August 18, we give thanks to God for the gift of life of our beloved Bishop Jose and Fr. Ryan. 🎂✨

May the Lord continue to bless you with wisdom, strength, joy, and a heart ever generous in serving His people. Thank you for being instruments of God’s guidance, formation, and love in our journey of faith.

May Mary, Mother of the Church, accompany you always, and may Christ, the Good Shepherd, continue to guide your ministry and vocation.

Happy Birthday, dearest Bishop Jose and Fr. Ryan! 🎉🎂
May your lives continue to proclaim Christus in nobis—Christ alive in and through you.

🙏 Ad multos annos!

16/08/2026

𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗘! (Year 2)
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 19𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞.
📜 𝕸𝖆𝖙𝖙𝖍𝖊𝖜 𝟏𝟓: 𝟐𝟏-𝟐𝟖
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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.

09/08/2026

𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗘! (Year 2)
Let us bless the Lord
as we meditate on His words!
Inspired by the Lectio Divina from the monastic tradition of the Benedictines, seminarian 𝐋𝐨𝐮𝐢𝐞 𝐉𝐚𝐲 𝐍𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐨 shares his spoken reflection that flowed from his prayerful reading of the Scriptures and silent meditation for the 19𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞.
📜 𝕸𝖆𝖙𝖙𝖍𝖊𝖜 𝟏𝟒:𝟐𝟐–𝟑𝟑
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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.

04/08/2026

𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗘! (Year 2)

Let us bless the Lord
as we meditate on His words!

Inspired by the Lectio Divina from the monastic tradition of the Benedictines, seminarian 𝐋𝐞𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐨 shares his spoken reflection that flowed from his prayerful reading of the Scriptures and silent meditation for the 18t𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞.
📜 𝕸𝖆𝖙𝖙𝖍𝖊𝖜 14: 13-21
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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.

04/08/2026

𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗘! (Year 2)
Let us bless the Lord
as we meditate on His words!

Inspired by the Lectio Divina from the monastic tradition of the Benedictines, seminarian 𝗔𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮 shares his spoken reflection that flowed from his prayerful reading of the Scriptures and silent meditation for the 17𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞.
📜 𝕸𝖆𝖙𝖙𝖍𝖊𝖜 𝟏𝟑:𝟒𝟒-𝟓𝟐
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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.

04/08/2026

Today, our seminary community gathered in a solemn Eucharistic Celebration in honor of 𝐒𝐭. 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐕𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐲, the patron saint of 𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬.

As we commemorate the life of the humble Curé of Ars, may his unwavering love for Christ, profound devotion to the Eucharist, and faithful dedication to the priesthood continue to inspire our seminarians to persevere in their vocation with humility, holiness, and joyful service.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to 𝐑𝐞𝐯. 𝐅𝐫. 𝐉𝐮𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐨 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐨 for presiding over the Holy Mass and for sharing with us the grace of God's Word and the Eucharist.

𝐒𝐭. 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐕𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐲, 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐝.

02/08/2026

On 𝑨𝒖𝒈𝒖𝒔𝒕 2, 2026, 𝑺𝒓. 𝑳𝒖𝒎𝒆𝒏 𝑨𝑪𝑰 facilitated this month's recollection. This recollection is centered on the theme of 𝓟𝓻𝓪𝔂𝓮𝓻 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓓𝓲𝓼𝓬𝓮𝓻𝓷𝓶𝓮𝓷𝓽, reminding us that every authentic vocation is nurtured through a deep relationship with God and a heart attentive to His voice. In the silence of prayer and the grace of reflection, we continue to seek His will with humility, trust, and perseverance.

May this time of spiritual renewal strengthen our commitment to walk faithfully in the path to which Christ calls us.

01/08/2026

Behind every well-formed seminarian is a community of serving hearts.💜

"Whoever serves, let it be with the strength that God supplies." (1 Peter 4:11)

Today, we celebrate and thank our dedicated seminary personnel Kuya Win and Manoy Freddie who faithfully serve as our co-formators. As a small token of our gratitude, they were treated in appreciation of their tireless service, hidden sacrifices, and unwavering commitment to the life and mission of our seminary.

Your works, Erwin Borbe and Freddie Baisa, though often done quietly behind the scenes, are essential part of forming future priests. Thank you for your love, generosity, and faithful witness. May God continue to bless you abundantly for all that you do for our seminary family.

25/07/2026

BENEDICITE (Year 2)

Let us bless the Lord
as we meditate on His words!

Inspired by the Lectio Divina from the monastic tradition of the Benedictines, seminarian Ariel Vidal shares his spoken reflection that flowed from his prayerful reading of the Scriptures and silent meditation for the 16th Sunday of Ordinary time.

📜 MATTHEW 13:24-43

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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.

19/07/2026

There is no greater joy for a seminary than to see an alumnus respond fully to the call of the Good Shepherd. Yesterday we stood in prayerful solidarity with Fr. Rene Ramos as he was ordained to the sacred order of the priesthood.

​His journey, which began many years ago in our classrooms, chapel, dorm, and seminary grounds, has been a testament to perseverance, humble surrender, and the quiet movement of the Holy Spirit. We have watched him grow not only in wisdom and knowledge but in that deep, sacrificial love required of a priest. When he left the relative quiet of formation to step into the vibrant life of the parish and the ministry of the Church, he remains forever a part of this family.

​We offer our deepest thanksgiving to the Lord of the Harvest for this gift of a new priest. May your life be a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God. Congratulations, Father—may your ministry bear fruit a hundredfold.

𝑴𝒂𝒚 𝒃𝒂𝒈𝒐 𝒌𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒂𝒅𝒊!

With hearts full of gratitude to the Triune God, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Libmanan joyfully congratulates our newly ordained priest, REVEREND FATHER RENE SIMATA RAMOS, on the occasion of his Presbyteral Ordination.

Ad multos annos, Fr. Rene!