Paroles aux Jumeaux

(Twins Speak)

“And the Lord gave me brothers” (Saint Francis of Assisi). In gratitude to God for the richness in vocation for the Custody of St. Francis of Assisi in Cameroon (4 final professed friars and 9 Capuchin deacons), the wish is to hear these friars tell us their feelings, and their motives for accepting to make such steps into the Order. What do they wish for the Order, the Church and God’s People? We shall listen to some of them speak to us. Over to you brothers?  

Final Professed and  Deacons

Br. Adolph Baba

Br. Adolf is happy to give himself to the Order and for the Order accepting him .

Deacons

Br. Rene Mbaku 

Brother Rene is grateful to God for his love and mercy, for having looked upon him, by raising him to the ministry of the Word, a ministry which is not for export, a ministry that carries a message he has to propose to others and to impose on himself, since he has to read the Gospel, believe in it and then, put it into practice. 

Br. Elvis Tardzenyuy

Before the ordination, I was cogitating on the word Reverend. After ordination, many will be calling me Reverend. So, I asked myself if all would end only at that calling. I therefore told myself : “Elvis, that calling of Reverend should be in perfect harmony with your acts.” Truly, I am happy to be ordained a Deacon for the Order and for the Church. I am happy because God has given me this wonderful gift of ministering to His people. This is something wonderful for me. I do not merit it, but his love has made me who I have become. So, my duty and task is SERVICE. Having been ordained, I even asked to know what had changed in me. I am still Elvis, right? But then, something more has happened to Elvis, something spiritual has taken place in me. So, 1Tim. 4:13 is a text that has inspired me in accepting this call to be a minister of God : “Devote yourself to reading, preaching and teaching until i come.” This phrase of St. Paul sums my mission: one who reads (the word of God), preaches (more by deeds) and teaching (according to the mind of the Church).  I therefore pray to be a faithful deacon, a faithful servant of God for the rest of my life.

May God give me this single grace. 

Br. Esope Thaddeus Moseu

I thank God Almighty for this grace to share in this ministry, it’s a great joy, I thank my parents for accepting that I follow God’s call, I thank my formators from postulancy till date, I pray for continues grace to be a good and fruitful minister of the word, and to be part of the goodness of God in and for our custody.                     “Your word Lord is a lamp for my feet”. This is the phrase that leads me into the ministry. Sometimes in life, it is difficult to predict which path to take or steps to make, but I came to realise that at the moment of confusion, the answer is the bible, that is, God’s Word. In it, I gain consolation for my worries. The above word of action  has been a source of comfort and guidance to me, I have seen, I still see and will stil see God’s hands in my life and vocation. In fact, His Word serves as a source of illumination in the darkness of my journey, providing clarity and wisdom, peace and fulfilment, knowledge and truth and hope.

Despite all, God’s faithfulness still leads me on to a place of purpose and fulfilment.

Br Michel Laubryl Tiague 

I thank God for having called me to serve at his altar as a deacon. I’m very happy for this great gift to me and to the Order at large. Before the Ordination I chose as Motto 2Tim 4:2 to preach the Word at all time, welcomed or unwelcomed… because the world is fast changing and the tendency is to please the people and not say what the Word of God demands of us. So I resolutely take upon myself to proclaim it with boldness and therefore live accordingly. I sincerely thank the Community of Bambui and the Custody for making that day a wonderful day.  May God continue to bless and strengthen us in this path of life.

Br. François Djorwe

After the ordination I was very happy and at the same time challenged by what I had brought myself into. This is due to the fact that, today we live in an era where the world is proposing ideas that are very appetizing, ideas which even contradict the Gospel message. So, I chose as motto: Let thy will be done not mine. (Lk 22:42b), as a reminder, that l have been ordained to always search, know and do the will of God. In fact, this is not only a motto but a prayer. Consequently, my vision has always and remains, being a happy and a faithful servant of God wherever I find myself no matter the circumstance.

Br. Fabrice Awembom

I feel very happy and grateful to God for my ordination on this day. I have done nothing to merit this grace and can only express my gratitude to the one who had ordained this from the beginning of time. I equally feel grateful to all who have been journeying with me and have contributed in one way or the other to bring this day to it’s realization. May God himself be their reward.                                                                                                    We are merely servants…”(Lk. 10:17). God’s call, is always a call to loving, humble and selfless service and not to self-glorification. Such is the ministry of the diaconate to which he has called me. I therefore find in this verse in Luke’s gospel a true reflection of what Jesus expects of me as a deacon in the church of which he is the head and it is my wish to commit myself to it with an undivided heart: humble, loving and selfless service in the name of Christ.

Br Philip Nyuysemo Mbungai 

I, Br Philip Nyuysemo Mbungai, OFM cap, feel so happy as I see myself continuing on my vocational journey. I’m glad for God’s call and for His Grace that have led me this far. I chose as my motto: Do to me according to your word (Lk 1:38) this is supported by Psalm 51:11, “Do not cast me away from your presence nor deprive me of your Holy Spirit.” All of these, remind me of the one who has called me and whose will I have to carry. It is for me to be a true servant, dedicated and ready to go out to serve my neighbours, knowing that it is in His will and spirit that I act.

Beloved brothers, may the Lord of all goodness, bring to fulfilment the good work started in you.

May St. Francis and St. Clare intercede for you.