Dear Beloved Friends,
Praise be to Jesus and Mary!
Greetings to all. My name is Prince Charn T. Mabale, a Scalabrinian Seminiarian and I am honored to be a part of the Scalabrinian family. I am deeply grateful for the countless blessings that God has bestowed upon me, and today, I would like to share with you why I chose to become a Scalabrinian and my journey within the seminary.
I remember a time when I felt a profound emptiness gnawing at my heart, even amidst the hustle and bustle of life. Wherever I went, I sensed an unexplainable void within me. I tried various activities that teenagers typically engage in, but ultimately, I couldn't find the true joy that I was searching for. I pondered over what was missing in my life. It was during this period of introspection that the divine providence intervened and my life took a dramatic turn.
During a Diocesan Vocational Campaign held at our seminary in Tagum, I decided to explore the possibility of priesthood by taking the entrance exam. Unfortunately, I did not pass. Disheartened, I chose not to pursue it further. Yet, providence intervened during a vocation campaign in our parish, where a Scalabrinian priest approached me, while I was practicing songs for Sunday mass, and invited me to consider seminary life. Without fully comprehending why, I found myself saying yes. Then, he introduced me about the congregation and together we prayed for the intercession of Mother Mary to discern my vocation. This time, I embarked on a journey of discernment.
