Category: Students Corner

Reflection by Sem. Jan Ernest Pàting Marunong ka bang tumakbo? I believe many of us here have run before. We ran because we were late—late for school, so we ran to catch a jeepney; late for Mass, so we ran through hallways and stairs to beat the bell; late for a meet-up with a friend,… Continue reading Takbo: Reflection on Matthew 13:24-30

Reflection y Sem. Clark Cedric Mendoza “Aware of this, Jesus withdrew from that place” No confrontation.No defense of his reputation.No drama. The Gospel does not open with triumphant. It opens with a threat.We heard that when the Pharisees went out and plotted how they would kill Jesus, Jesus already knew this and withdrew to that… Continue reading When Love Chooses to Withdraw: Reflection on Matthew 12:14-21

Reflection by Sem. Johannjames Arada What if love was never meant to be convenient? Have you ever noticed that it’s easy to love people who love us back? Easy to be patient when people are kind. Easy to forgive when the mistake isn’t that big. Easy to stay when everything feels good. But what happens… Continue reading Love Like You: Reflection on Mathew 12:1-8

Reflection by Sem. Prince Bernard Albacite Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Sa totoo lang po, noong nalaman kong ito ulit ang Gospel na ire-reflect ko, ang una kong naisip ay, “Lord, ito na naman?” Kasi ito rin po ang Gospel na naibigay sa akin… Continue reading Home for the Weary Heart: Reflection on Matthew 11:28-30

Buona sera, miei cari fratelli e sorelle. As children, we looked at the stars and believed they were reachable. We pointed at airplanes and wondered what it felt like to leave. We watched birds disappear into the horizon and somehow thought that growing up meant becoming like them—free, unbound, capable of going somewhere far beyond… Continue reading Mata sa Langit, Paa sa Lupa: Reflection on Matthew 11:25-27

This is not a veering away or a block in the road. This is the road. Come to think of it, if you haven’t changed a bit, if your values and principles have not yet been challenged, and if your old self is still intact, then what were you doing all this time? You’ve prayed… Continue reading To The Seminarian Who Feels Lost

I was uploading a photo to my Instagram story and wanted to find a song that matched its vibe. I browsed endlessly, scrolling up and down and searching for an artist, but I couldn’t find the right one. Just when I was about to give up, I came across a song I am an alien… Continue reading Has God Become Our Backburner?

Beneath the Surface: Unexpected Lessons from a Dentist and a Psychologist  What can a dentist teach us about mental health and our spiritual well-being? More than you might think. In the monotonous rhythm of seminary life, a frequent prayer of mine is “Disturb us, O Lord.” Some interruptions are necessary, I believe, especially those jolts… Continue reading Beneath the Surface: Unexpected Lessons from a Dentist and a Psychologist 

Poem: Mga Maliit na Bagay Kasiyahan na sa Seminaryo Sa tuwing tutunog ang kampanilya ng alas sais ng umaga,  ramdam ang sarap ng pag-unat ng mga binti’t paa,  naghahanda sa unang bagay na gagawin sa umaga, ang magdasal ng Corncina, upang hingin ang gabay  ng mahal na Inang Maria, Reyna ng mga Apostol.  Pipilitin na… Continue reading Poem: Mga Maliit na Bagay Kasiyahan na sa Seminaryo 

Pray, Hope, and Don’t Worry — A Reflection Just as a strong research paper requires a solid framework, so too does a life well-lived require guiding principles. These values, some instilled by others and some cultivated through experience, shape our daily journey. Today, September 23, the Church celebrates the memorial of Saint Pio of Pietrelcina,… Continue reading Pray, Hope, and Don’t Worry — A Reflection