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Saint Paul Seminary The official page of Saint Paul Seminary Foundation, Silang, Cavite. OUR VISION:
Forming persons to be communicators of Christ to all.

OUR MISSION:
Sharing holistic programs grounded on scholastic philosophy, ethical practices and Gospel values. Offering training and courses open to all lay and religious students to empower them to be competent within the culture of communication. Preparing students to be effective and efficacious Pauline evangelizers . Reaching out, utilizing the new languages of communication, especially to the poor, the marginalized, and those in the periphery.

22/09/2026

What does it mean to live well in a changing world?

This is where Philosophy, Communication, and Culture meet.

As AI reshapes the way we think, communicate, create, and understand ourselves, PCC 2027 invites us to return to a question that is deeply human.

A question about life, meaning, and the kind of life worth living.

And as we look toward 2027 with the Church’s call, “Take courage! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33), a new theme is about to emerge.

PCC 2027
Theme reveal soon.
Further announcement soon.

PAG-IISIP. PAGTATANONG. PAGBABAGO.The AB Philosophy students of Saint Paul Seminary Foundation (SPSF) present their Thes...
22/09/2026

PAG-IISIP. PAGTATANONG. PAGBABAGO.

The AB Philosophy students of Saint Paul Seminary Foundation (SPSF) present their Thesis Proposal Defense, as they bring their philosophical inquiries into dialogue with contemporary issues in society, ethics, politics, environment, and digital life.

📍 Canon Francesco Chiesa Library, SPSF Alberione Complex
🕐 September 22, 2026 | 1:00 PM–4:00 PM

Proposals for Defense:

• Rhexelle Andrei C. Abdon
Red-Tagging as Undermining Demagoguery Propaganda: A Stanleyan Analysis of Philippine National Security Discourse

• Jeffrey Bajenting
A Theoretical Inquiry Into Paul Taylor’s Biocentrism and Its Contributions to Intergenerational Justice

• RJ Gallero
Loyalty Over Truth? An Augustinian Philosophical Reading of Disordered Political Loyalty in the Philippines

• Julieto C. Atis
Ambiguous Responsibility in Social Media Harm: An Ethical Evaluation Using Hans Jonas’ Principle of Responsibility

• Rodel B. Collera
Does Honor Still Matter? A Kantian Analysis of Political Ethics in Contemporary Philippine Politics

• Aaron Olila
The Crisis of Human Availability in the Age of Digital Spectatorship: A Marcelian Analysis

Six inquiries. Six philosophical questions. One pursuit: to think deeply, question courageously, and seek meaningful change.

MEMORIAL OF ST. THOMAS OF VILLANOVA, BISHOPSeptember 22Today, the Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Thomas of Villan...
22/09/2026

MEMORIAL OF ST. THOMAS OF VILLANOVA, BISHOP
September 22

Today, the Church celebrates the Memorial of St. Thomas of Villanova, an Augustinian friar and Archbishop of Valencia who was known for his humility, charity, and special concern for the poor.

Born in Fuenllana, Spain, in 1488, Thomas entered the Order of St. Augustine and was later ordained a priest. He eventually became Archbishop of Valencia, where he devoted himself to serving the people entrusted to his care.

St. Thomas was especially known for his generosity toward the poor and those who were suffering. He did not see his position as a privilege for himself, but as an opportunity to serve. He used what had been entrusted to him to help those in need and to make God's love present in the lives of others.

His life shows us that apostolate is not simply about doing activities for the Church. It is about allowing God's love to reach other people through us.

And for us? Can people recognize God's love through the way we serve, speak, and care for others?

💭 ALBERIONE’S THOUGHTS FOR THIS DAY

“Do you feel it? Our apostolate is nothing other than the love of God wanting to be made known, and love for souls that we want to help save.”

— Bl. James Alberione, FSP32, 533

These words remind us of the heart of every apostolate: love. We serve because God's love has first touched our own lives, and we want that same love to reach others.

St. Thomas of Villanova lived this through his generosity and concern for the poor. His charity was not simply about giving material things; it was also a way of showing people that they were seen, valued, and loved.

May his example remind us that even the simplest acts of service can become an apostolate when they are done with genuine love for God and for others.

🙏 St. Thomas of Villanova, Bishop, pray for us.

📖 Catholic Culture — St. Thomas of Villanova
https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2026-09-22

📖 Agenda Paolina 2026
https://www.famigliapaolina.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/01/2026-agendapaolina-complete.pdf

FEAST OF ST. MATTHEW, APOSTLE AND EVANGELISTSeptember 21Today, the Church celebrates the Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle a...
21/09/2026

FEAST OF ST. MATTHEW, APOSTLE AND EVANGELIST
September 21

Today, the Church celebrates the Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist, one of the Twelve Apostles and the traditional author of the Gospel according to Matthew.

Before following Jesus, Matthew was a publican, or tax collector for the Romans. Because their work was associated with Roman rule and was often viewed with suspicion and hostility, tax collectors were generally despised by many Jews and regarded by the Pharisees as sinners.

Yet Jesus did not see Matthew only through his past or his profession. He saw a person whom He could call to follow Him.

When Jesus said, “Follow me,” Matthew got up and followed Him. His encounter with Christ became a turning point in his life. The man once known as a tax collector became an Apostle and an Evangelist, proclaiming the Good News through his witness and the Gospel associated with his name.

St. Matthew reminds us that Jesus calls ordinary people and transforms their lives through His grace. Our past does not have to determine the person we become when we allow Christ to lead us.

And for us? When Jesus calls us to grow, change, and follow Him more closely, are we willing to leave behind what keeps us from Him?

💭 ALBERIONE’S THOUGHTS FOR THIS DAY

“Let us ask for: more strength of will, greater virtue, deeper devotion, more love for prayer, more fervent Communions. Ask Jesus to set your heart on fire.”

— Bl. James Alberione, FSP32, 414

Following Christ is not simply about making a decision once. It is a daily journey of allowing Him to strengthen our will, deepen our faith, and set our hearts on fire with love for Him.

Like St. Matthew, may we have the courage to respond when Jesus calls us. May we grow in prayer, virtue, devotion, and love, allowing Christ to transform our lives and use them in the service of the Gospel.

🙏 St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist, pray for us.

📖 Catholic Culture — Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist
https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2026-09-21

📖 Agenda Paolina 2026 — September 21
https://www.famigliapaolina.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/01/2026-agendapaolina-complete.pdf

OPTIONAL MEMORIAL OF ST. JANUARIUSSeptember 19Today, the Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. Januarius, Bisho...
19/09/2026

OPTIONAL MEMORIAL OF ST. JANUARIUS
September 19

Today, the Church celebrates the Optional Memorial of St. Januarius, Bishop and martyr, who died around the year 304 during the persecution of Emperor Diocletian.
Very little is known with certainty about the life of St. Januarius. He served as Bishop of Benevento in Campania and was martyred near Naples because of his faith in Christ. Around the year 400, his relics were transferred to Naples, where he is honored as the city's patron saint.

St. Januarius is especially remembered for the devotion surrounding his relics and the tradition known as the “Miracle of Januarius.” Several times each year, the blood preserved in a sealed vial is traditionally reported to liquefy. This phenomenon has attracted worldwide attention and remains an important part of the religious devotion of the people of Naples.

Beyond the extraordinary tradition associated with his relics, the life of St. Januarius reminds us of the importance of remaining faithful to Christ even when faith becomes difficult or costly. His witness as a bishop and martyr points us toward a faith that is not merely something we show outwardly, but something that must also be lived sincerely within our hearts.

This connects with today's thought from Blessed James Alberione. Jesus reminds us that God does not look only at what appears on the outside. He sees what is within us—the intentions, attitudes, and desires that others may not see.
And for us? Are we more concerned with appearing good before others, or with becoming truly good in the eyes of God?

💭 ALBERIONE’S THOUGHTS FOR THIS DAY

“The Pharisees were content to appear law-abiding, but Jesus unmasked them, saying: ‘Brood of vipers! You have hearts full of malice and pretend to be pure, law-abiding souls—but the Father, who sees the heart, will judge you.’”

— Bl. James Alberione, FSP32, 412

These words invite us to look beyond appearances. It is possible to do the right things outwardly while allowing pride, resentment, selfishness, or other weaknesses to remain within. God sees the heart, and He invites us to seek not only an outward appearance of holiness, but a sincere conversion of heart.
May the example of St. Januarius inspire us to live our faith with courage, sincerity, and perseverance, remaining faithful to Christ not only in what others see, but also in the depths of our hearts.

🙏 St. Januarius, Bishop and Martyr, pray for us.

📖 Catholic Culture — September 19, 2026
https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2026-09-19

📖 Agenda Paolina 2026 — September 19
https://www.famigliapaolina.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/01/2026-agendapaolina-complete.pdf

KNOWING OURSELVES: A Guide from Bl. James Alberione (FSP32, 411–412)“How hard it is to know ourselves!”Blessed James Alb...
18/09/2026

KNOWING OURSELVES: A Guide from Bl. James Alberione (FSP32, 411–412)

“How hard it is to know ourselves!”
Blessed James Alberione reminds us that self-knowledge is not easy. We often see the faults of others more clearly than our own, and sometimes we hide from the parts of ourselves that are difficult to accept.

But for Alberione, knowing ourselves begins with three simple yet demanding steps:

1. Examine your conscience.
“Examine yourselves, to see whether you are living in the faith.” (2 Corinthians 13:5)

2. Courageously admit your faults.
“If we say, ‘We are without sin,’ we deceive ourselves.” (1 John 1:8–9)

3. Do not cover up what is unpleasant.
“I confess my transgression to the LORD, and you took away the guilt of my sin.” (Psalm 32:5)

These are not invitations to condemn ourselves, but to stand honestly before God. Self-knowledge becomes meaningful when it leads us to humility, repentance, and conversion.

And when we finally stop hiding, we discover that Jesus is not waiting to condemn us, but to forgive and restore us.

May we have the courage to know ourselves as we truly are, the humility to admit our faults, and the trust to place everything in the mercy of Christ.

“How hard it is to know ourselves!”
— Blessed James Alberione, FSP32, 411–412

MEMORIAL OF ST. JOSEPH OF CUPERTINOSeptember 18Today, the Church commemorates St. Joseph of Cupertino, a Franciscan prie...
18/09/2026

MEMORIAL OF ST. JOSEPH OF CUPERTINO
September 18

Today, the Church commemorates St. Joseph of Cupertino, a Franciscan priest born in Cupertino, Italy, in 1603 and who died in Osimo in 1663.
St. Joseph came from a humble background and had little formal education. In his youth, he worked as an apprentice to a shoemaker. He later joined the Conventual Franciscans as a lay brother and was eventually ordained a priest. His life was marked by great austerity, angelic purity, deep devotion to Our Lady, and an ardent love for God.
His life reminds us that holiness does not depend on worldly abilities, accomplishments, or recognition. What matters is allowing God to work in us through humility, prayer, perseverance, and a sincere desire to know Him.

This is especially connected to today's thought from Blessed James Alberione: knowing ourselves honestly is an important part of our journey toward God. We cannot grow in holiness if we refuse to recognize our weaknesses and faults. Instead, we are invited to examine our conscience with courage, bring our shortcomings before Jesus, and trust in His mercy.

And for us? Do we honestly recognize our faults, or do we sometimes try to hide what is difficult to admit?

💭 ALBERIONE’S THOUGHTS FOR THIS DAY

“How hard it is to know ourselves! The method is this: examine your conscience, courageously admit your faults, don’t cover up what is unpleasant—and Jesus will forgive more easily.”

— Bl. James Alberione, FSP32, 411–412

True self-knowledge is not meant to discourage us. It helps us recognize where we need God's grace. When we honestly examine our conscience and bring our weaknesses to Christ, we allow His mercy to transform us.

May the example of St. Joseph of Cupertino teach us to remain humble, sincere, and faithful, trusting that God can work through our limitations and weaknesses.

🙏 St. Joseph of Cupertino, pray for us.

📖 Catholic Culture — September 18, 2026
https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2026-09-18

MEMORIAL OF SAINTS CORNELIUS AND CYPRIANSeptember 16Today, the Church celebrates the joint Memorial of Saints Cornelius,...
16/09/2026

MEMORIAL OF SAINTS CORNELIUS AND CYPRIAN
September 16

Today, the Church celebrates the joint Memorial of Saints Cornelius, Pope, and Cyprian, Bishop—two close friends and faithful shepherds who gave their lives in service to Christ and His Church during the persecution of the 3rd century.

When the Roman emperor forced Christians to offer sacrifices to pagan gods, many believers caved under pressure. Afterward, a severe division arose: Novatian, the first antipope, insisted that those who had fallen away (the lapsi) could never be forgiven. Pope Cornelius, supported strongly by Bishop Cyprian of Carthage, courageously defended God's mercy, ruling that repentant sinners should be welcomed back into the fold through penance. Both leaders held firm in truth and unity until their martyrdoms, testifying that the mercy of Christ is always greater than human failure.

Their enduring friendship reminds us that we are not meant to walk the path of faith alone. In standing together for truth and reconciliation, Cornelius and Cyprian proved that true Christian leadership is rooted in compassion, courage, and undivided fidelity to God.

As Saint Cyprian wrote on the unity of the Church:
“He can no longer have God for his Father who has not the Church for his mother.”

For us today, their lives pose a vital challenge: Do we extend forgiveness to those who have stumbled, or do we hold onto judgment?

💭 ALBERIONE’S THOUGHTS FOR THIS DAY
“What matters most is responding to the Lord’s call. Listen to it—it is the voice of the Father calling you. And if He asks for your heart—all of it—give it to Him completely. It is a great grace, a privileged grace.”
— Bl. James Alberione, FSP32*, 525

May Saints Cornelius and Cyprian inspire us to give our whole hearts to God, standing firm in unity and offering Christ's mercy to a broken world.

📖 Catholic Culture — Memorial of Saints Cornelius and Cyprian
https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2026-09-16

📖 Agenda Paolina 2026 — September 16
https://www.famigliapaolina.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/01/2026-agendapaolina-complete.pdf

MEMORIAL OF OUR LADY OF SORROWSSeptember 15Today, the Church celebrates the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows, honoring th...
15/09/2026

MEMORIAL OF OUR LADY OF SORROWS
September 15

Today, the Church celebrates the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows, honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary and remembering the deep sorrow she experienced in union with the suffering of her Son, Jesus Christ.

Devotion to the Seven Sorrows of Our Lady has its roots in Sacred Scripture and in Christian piety, which has always associated the Blessed Mother with her suffering Son. Mary remained faithful beside Jesus, sharing in His suffering with a mother's love and unwavering faith.

The feast was introduced by the Servites to intensify devotion to Our Lady's Sorrows. In 1817, Pope Pius VII, who himself suffered greatly in exile and was eventually liberated, extended the feast to the universal Church.

Mary's sorrows remind us that faith does not mean that we will never experience pain, difficulty, or suffering. Rather, like Mary, we are invited to remain faithful to God even when we do not fully understand His plan.

Mary stood beside the Cross when many had already turned away. She teaches us that true love remains faithful, even in moments of suffering.

And for us? When we experience our own crosses, do we remain close to Jesus like Mary did?

💭 ALBERIONE’S THOUGHTS FOR THIS DAY

“May the Lord grant us the grace of the cross. The cross is a great form of knowledge, and there are souls who never learn it—even though they know many other things. The knowledge of the cross comes from the Crucified One, from the Tabernacle, from Our Lady of Sorrows, our Mother and Queen, and from Saint Paul.”

— Bl. James Alberione, FSP54, 308

The words of Blessed James Alberione remind us that the Cross teaches us something that cannot simply be learned from books. The knowledge of the Cross comes from staying close to Christ—in prayer, in the Eucharist, and in moments of suffering. Mary, Our Lady of Sorrows, teaches us how to receive the Cross with faith, love, and perseverance.

May Mary, Our Mother and Queen, accompany us in our own struggles and teach us to remain faithful to Jesus, especially when the path becomes difficult.

🙏 Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us.

📖 Catholic Culture — Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows
https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/calendar/day.cfm?date=2026-09-15

📖 Agenda Paolina 2026 — September 15
https://www.famigliapaolina.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2026/01/2026-agendapaolina-complete.pdf

Today, we celebrate God’s faithfulness in the lives of Sem. Jillian Leztat Resurreccion and Sem. Brian J. Molina!As you ...
14/09/2026

Today, we celebrate God’s faithfulness in the lives of Sem. Jillian Leztat Resurreccion and Sem. Brian J. Molina!

As you celebrate another year of life, may your hearts be filled with the joy of the Gospel and renewed passion for your priestly formation. The Saint Paul Seminary Foundation family is praying for your continued growth in holiness, wisdom, and grace.

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