In
the spirit of a solemn celebration with the Vicar General, the seminary
community here in the Philippines opened up the academic year with the Mass of
the Holy Spirit. This long invocation irradiates the purpose of guidance- in
which prayers are all due for the success of another formative year in the
seminary.
The
three-day recollection transpired by the spiritual activities and sessions with
Fr. Oreste made us realize various dimensions in our formation and in our
spiritual maturity. More importantly, recollection will not be possible without
the total silence. It is only us who felt the presence of God and talk to Him
through reflections and prayer vigils in this silent moments. We also held the
Celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation wherein all were refreshed and
joyful in receiving God’s mercy and forgiveness to start the year.
The
Opening Rite ushered the whole celebration in welcoming us in this endeavor.
There we pledge that we seminarians are surrendering ourselves to the consent
of formation team, allowing ourselves to be molded by the rules and regulations
of the seminary. After the rite happened in the seminary main house, the
congregation proceeded in the chapel for the Mass. It was presided by Fr. Oreste
Ferrari, fdp and Fr. Stan Achi, fdp. In the mass, the newly-elected Steering
Committee pronounced their oath in service inducted by Fr. Stan, the Seminary
Rector. It was so memorable for us, here in Montalban Community that we spent
remarkable moments with the Vicar General. He told us in the pictorial, “It will be the memorable picture in
history”. Indeed that will be, because time will unfold yet we know he will
be very busy in his missions.
Our
heart’s thanksgiving to the success of starting the year full of love and
graces. The celebration was concluded by announcing officially the new member
of the formation team, Fr. Justin, fdp who will be with us on the 11th
of August with Fr. Anthony. He will be shepherding the professed brother, in
much the same way that he will be watching over the community to help Fr. Stan
in forming young men. After the Eucharist, we dined together in a banquet with clear
minds and happy heart ready to face the challenge of whatever undertakings we
have in months coming. Hail Mary and forward!
Sem. Pablo Jordan
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