The Deepening on virtues that Lux Mundi’s Seminarians Receive by Participating in the Liturgy of the Hours.

Abstract

          This research is qualitative research. The objectives are to study 1) The deepening on  virtues that Lux Mundi Seminarians gain from participating in the Divine Liturgy and 2) The impact of applying the deepening on virtues that Lux Mundi Seminarians gain from participating in the Divine Liturgy is to be used as the main way of life according to four training dimensions. The following is a representative sampling of the research data: 1) A total of 34 Lux mundi seminarians from year 1 to year 7 in the academic year 2021 are selected by simple random sampling. Semi-structured interviews are employed to collect data.  The research uses descriptive statistics to conduct research analysis by using the personal data analysis of the providers, showing frequency and percentage.
          The result of this research reveals:
          1. The deepening on virtues that Lux Mundi seminarians by participating in the divine liturgy are faith, hope, and love. These virtues are gradually acquired and absorbed into seminarians' lives, allowing them to grow in faith and intimacy with God in a daily life, having faith in the God who has given them faith and being prepared to go on with hope that God will always be by side with them to live this vocation. Participating in the divine liturgy allows seminarians learning to love others and having unity in the Church through prayer. And it is an expression of our faith, hope, and love for God in some form as well.
          The other virtues that seminarians receive from participating in the divine liturgy are morality and honesty, responsibility, modesty, prudence, justice, moderation, and consistency. All of these assist seminarians in developing life of self-cultivated in various dimensions, including humanity, spiritual life, intelligence, and pastoral care, in order to prepare them to be good pastors with the future.
          2. The results of applying the deepening on virtues that seminarians have gained from participating in the divine liturgy as the basis for living according to the dimensions of training in four aspects are as follows:
          2.1 The result of applying the deepening on virtues that Lux Mundi seminarians received from participating in the divine liturgy is to be used as the basis for living according to human dimensions. The seminarians can apply the virtues that they have received in their lives in the dimension of being human, which is the responsibility of the assigned duties. And in various functions, seminarians have practiced how to control themselves. They are better self-control in emotion and are more mature. Seminarians have the ability to manage their personal time and personality development. Lux Mundi seminary focuses in community life, Self-discipline, responsibility, faithfulness to God and brothers and sisters, be polite to God, formators, and friends.
          2.2  For Spiritual dimensions, by participating in divine liturgy. Seminarians are able to promote their spiritual life by having a closer relationship with God, especially through private prayer. Having a close relationship with God through contemplation of the psalms in the divine liturgy will help seminarians live closer to God.
          2.3  In the intellectual dimension, seminarians have brought the virtues from participating in the divine liturgy which is the matter of claiming cause and effect. Analytical thinking and increased introspection are required. Learn to think, evaluate, and differentiate things more effectively. To have a clear conscience in one's own mind and allowing oneself to be carried away by his emotions that is not a good idea and allowing faith to lead to action.
          2.4  The pastoral dimension, participating in the divine liturgy has been a virtue for seminarians. Sacrifice oneself more for others by praying for them, devoting oneself to them, loving them, and serving them with devotion. Taking part in the rite permits seminarians to offer themselves up in prayer as tool for the faithful. An external sign that depicts a seminarians meditation life is quite beneficial.