“A seminarian’s Vocation and the Rise of Social Media in Time of Pandemic”

  A S eminarian's  Vocation  The Rise of Social Media in Time of Pandemic              “When COVID-19 stuck the nation suddenly, the lives of many were affected. As a result, all employees, staff, students, seminarian, priests and athletes were required to conduct all business and activities solely online. Therefore, there has been a rise in online presence all over the world, and a rise in social media usage naturally followed.” [1] According to a survey last year, “Philippines tops internet and social media spending an average of nine hours and 45 minutes per day online” [2] . This is truly a huge number. However, this report was just before the pandemic. How much more today when every transaction now is online. According to a New York Times article entitled “The Virus Changed the Way We Internet,”: With the rise of social distancing, we are seeking out new ways to connect, mostly through video chat in socia...