PILGRIMAGE; A SOURCE OF SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT, In Jesus’ discussion with the Samaritan woman at the well, Jesus makes her know that “…the hour is coming, and is now here, when true worshippers will worship the Father in Spirit and truth; and indeed the Father seeks such people to worship him.” (Jn. 4:23). In Jikijem/Ibal Pastoral […]
I sat at your feet to learn Transformational Leadership!Before then we’d heard you lecture on Spirituality and Spiritual Direction!You were a seasoned lecturer on Formation and Human Development! A formidable unassuming pillar at the Institute of St Anselm in Kent and Rome! I’ll never forgetHow you opened the eyes of our minds to know and […]
Fr Emmanuel Mbeh MHM is a regular contributor to our website. His reflective pieces often written in a unique poetic style go hand in hand with musical pieces such as the one posted here below. My God will give you victory over death, my God will give you victory over death! Rest in peace! My […]
Why Did the Samaritan Leper Return to Jesus? (A Reflection on Luke 17:11–19) For many years, whenever I read the story of the ten lepers, my mind focused mainly on the themes of gratitude and ingratitude. We often emphasize that only one leper returned to thank Jesus, while the other nine failed to do so. […]
The Archdiocese of Kisumu joyfully celebrates 100 years of faith and mission giving thanks for a century of God’s grace and guidance. From its foundation the Kisumu Archdiocese has “been closely linked with the missionary endeavors of the Mill Hill Society, whose members were privileged to be the pioneers of the Catholic faith in this […]
Fr Innocent Akum Wefon MHM is the regional superior of the Mill Hill Missionaries in Cameroon. He has written several pieces for this website relating to the long drawn out conflict raging in the English speaking region of Cameroon. This, his latest contribution, is a cry from the heart, a desperate plea for peace, in […]
For some time, there had been an uneasy calm in both regions. In an exclusive interview on local Television channel, Equinox, Nkea said “a bit of social life has been returning to Bamenda.” The archbishop said four years ago, the streets went quiet before 6 Pm every day. Today however, “you can see people drinking […]
With hearts uplifted in thanksgiving and hope, we joyfully announce the reopening of the Orientation Course Programme in Basankusu, beginning September 1st, 2025. This renewal marks a sacred moment of grace and restoration, inspired by the words of Pope Francis at the opening of the Jubilee Year: “Hope does not disappoint.” Indeed, though hope may […]
This month, Pope Leo XIV invites us to pray “for our relationship with all of creation.” Inspired by Saint Francis of Assisi, he invites us to experience our interdependence with all creatures loved by God and worthy of respect and love. His prayer intention for September comes during the Season of Creation. This is a […]
The Season of Creation runs from 1 September (World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation) to 4 October (the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi) each year. This ecumenical season is dedicated to prayer and action for the protection of creation. It is a time to renew our relationships with God our Creator, […]
“I will give thanks to You, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all Your wonderful deeds.” – Psalm 9:1 Today, I stand before God and His people with a heart of gratitude. On this 27th anniversary of my priestly ordination, I pause to reflect on the journey – a path marked by […]
As Cameroon’s English-speaking regions grapple with a devastating separatist violence and economic collapse, Catholic schools are launching a bold shift toward technical education to transform jobless graduates into community “problem solvers.” The Bishops and Catholic Education Secretaries of the Bamenda Episcopal Province – which covers the Anglophone regions – announced the strategic pivot during their […]
