by Jude Thaddeus Langeh Basebang | Jan 12, 2021 | Gouvernement de Délégation
Missionnaires… En Communauté
Ut Unum Sint
2021, UNE BELLE ANNÉE POUR NOUS TOUS !
À l’entame de cette nouvelle année 2021, que vous dire à vous mes frères ? Que pouvons-nous nous souhaiter mutuellement ? Spontanément, deux mots me viennent à l’esprit : Fraternité et Communion.
Tout récemment dans sa dernière encyclique Fratelli tutti, le Pape François faisait écho de ces paroles « Tous, vous êtes frères ». Bien que la fraternité universelle reste loin d’être une réalité, nous, clarétains, nous nous devons de la garder comme une exigence. Dès lors, chers confrères, « Gardons l’unité de l’esprit dans le lien de la paix avec les frères dont l’origine, l’âge, la culture et les opinions sont différentes des nôtres… Accueillons d’un cœur fraternel les frères qui arrivent à la maison ; et quand nous allons à une autre maison sachons apporter avec nous la paix du Seigneur » (CC 17).
Chers frères, soyons acteurs d’une fraternité solidaire car nous sommes tous enfants d’un même Dieu et Père. Dans tout contexte de division, vivons toujours la communion. Efforçons-nous de bâtir la communion fraternelle en Dieu. Chers frères, au-delà de leurs différences les premiers chrétiens sont restés Un. Nous sommes donc appelés à plus de vigilance, à construire la communion fraternelle comme le Christ nous l’a enseignée.
Nous devons sans cesse, tous et chacun, collaborer à l’édification de la Communauté. (CC 16). La communauté Clarétaine n’est pas un simple groupe humain. Elle est une communauté suscitée par l’Esprit dans l’Église à travers Saint Antoine Marie Claret.
Avec le Pape François, travaillons ensemble pour la paix dans le monde. Pour ce faire, nous devons nous engager dans la culture du soin, prendre soin de l’autre, prendre soin de nous-mêmes, car « il n’y a pas de paix sans la culture du soin… engageons-nous chaque jour concrètement pour former une communauté composée de frères qui s’accueillent réciproquement, en prenant soin les uns des autres » (Message du Pape François pour la LIVe Journée mondiale de la paix).
Que la Vierge Marie nous couvre de son Cœur Immaculé. Et que saint Antoine Marie Claret et nos martyrs intercèdent toujours pour nous.
Soyez assurés de mes vœux les meilleurs pour l’année 2021.
Missionnaires… En Communauté
Ut Unum Sint
Fait à Yaoundé, le 1er janvier 2021 en la Solennité de Marie Mère de Dieu.
Jude Thaddeus Langeh, cmf
Supérieur Majeur
Missionaries… In Community
Ut Unum Sint
2021, A GREAT YEAR FOR ALL OF US!
At the beginning of this new year 2021, what can I say to you brothers? What can we wish each other? Spontaneously, two words come to mind: Fraternity and Communion.
Pope Francis echoed these words in his latest encyclical Fratelli tutti: “All of you are brothers”. Although universal fraternity is still far from being a reality, we Claretians must keep it as a requirement. Therefore, dear confreres, “in dealing with any of our brothers whose origins, age, cultural background or opinions differ from our own, let us preserve the unity of the Spirit by the peace that binds us together…. We should offer a warm, fraternal welcome to any member who visits our house. When we ourselves are visiting another house, we should bring the Lord’s peace to it.” (CC 17).
Dear brothers, let us be actors of a fraternity of solidarity, because we are all children of the same God and Father. In any context of division, let us always live communion. Let us strive to build fraternal communion in God. Dear brothers, beyond their differences, the first Christians have remained One. We are therefore called to be more vigilant, to build fraternal communion as Christ taught us.
Each and every one of us should continually work together to build community (CC 16). The Claretian community is not a simple human group. It is a community raised up by the Spirit in the Church through St. Anthony Mary Claret.
With Pope Francis, let us work together for peace in the world. In order to do this, we must commit ourselves to the culture of care, taking care of others, taking care of ourselves, because “There can be no peace without a culture of care… may we strive daily, in concrete and practical ways, to form a community composed of brothers and sisters who accept and care for one another” (Message of Pope Francis for the IV World Day of Peace).
May the Virgin Mary cover us with her Immaculate Heart. May Saint Anthony Mary Claret and our martyrs always intercede for us.
Be assured of my best wishes for the year 2021.
Missionaries… In Community
Ut Unum Sint
Done at Yaounde on the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God, 1st January 2021.
Jude Thaddeus Langeh, cmf
Major Superior
by Jude Thaddeus Langeh Basebang | Jan 12, 2021 | PROCLADE CAMEROON
PROJET DES ETANGS DE POISSON A KOSALA-KUMBA
Un projet financé par la fondation PROCLADE INTERNATIONALE ONLUS.\
by Jude Thaddeus Langeh Basebang | Jan 12, 2021 | Evangelium
St. Hilary, Bishop,Doctor
Hilary was born at the beginning of the fourth century. He was elected Bishop of Poitiers in 350. He fought strongly against Arianism and was exiled by the Emperor Constantius. His works are full of wisdom and learning, directed to the strengthening of the Catholic faith and the right interpretation of Scripture. He died in 367. He was declared a Doctor of the Church by Pope Pius IX in 1851.
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Entrance Antiphon
Upon a lofty throne, I saw a man seated, whom a host of angels adore, singing in unison: Behold him, the name of whose empire is eternal.
Collect
Attend to the pleas of your people with heavenly care, O Lord, we pray, that they may see what must be done and gain strength to do what they have seen. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
First reading : Hebrews 2:14-18
Since all the children share the same blood and flesh, Christ too shared equally in it, so that by his death he could take away all the power of the devil, who had power over death, and set free all those who had been held in slavery all their lives by the fear of death. For it was not the angels that he took to himself; he took to himself descent from Abraham. It was essential that he should in this way become completely like his brothers so that he could be a compassionate and trustworthy high priest of God’s religion, able to atone for human sins. That is, because he has himself been through temptation he is able to help others who are tempted.
Psalm 104 (105) :1-4, 6-9
R/ The Lord remembers his covenant for ever.
- Give thanks to the Lord, tell his name, make known his deeds among the peoples. O sing to him, sing his praise; tell all his wonderful works!
- Be proud of his holy name, let the hearts that seek the Lord rejoice. Consider the Lord and his strength; constantly seek his face.
- O children of Abraham, his servant, O sons of the Jacob he chose. He, the Lord, is our God: his judgements prevail in all the earth.
- He remembers his covenant for ever, his promise for a thousand generations, the covenant he made with Abraham, he oath he swore to Isaac.
Gospel Acclamation : Col 3:16a, 17
Alleluia, alleluia! Let the message of Christ, in all its richness, find a home with you; through him give thanks to God the Father. Alleluia!
Gospel : Mark 1:29-39
On leaving the synagogue, Jesus went with James and John straight to the house of Simon and Andrew. Now Simon’s mother-in-law had gone to bed with fever, and they told him about her straight away. He went to her, took her by the hand and helped her up. And the fever left her and she began to wait on them. That evening, after sunset, they brought to him all who were sick and those who were possessed by devils. The whole town came crowding round the door, and he cured many who were suffering from diseases of one kind or another; he also cast out many devils, but he would not allow them to speak, because they knew who he was. In the morning, long before dawn, he got up and left the house, and went off to a lonely place and prayed there. Simon and his companions set out in search of him, and when they found him they said, ‘Everybody is looking for you.’ He answered, ‘Let us go elsewhere, to the neighbouring country towns, so that I can preach there too, because that is why I came.’ And he went all through Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and casting out devils.
Prayer over the Offerings
May your people’s oblation, O Lord, find favour with you, we pray, that it may restore them to holiness and obtain what they devoutly entreat. Through Christ our Lord.
Communion Antiphon : Ps 35: 10
With you, O Lord, is the fountain of life, and in your light we see light.
Prayer after Communion
Humbly we ask you, almighty God, be graciously pleased to grant that those you renew with your Sacraments may also serve with lives pleasing to you. Through Christ our Lord.
Meditation
Jesus’ reputation as a healer is rapidly growing. His services are in high demand. Yet, instead of focusing on his growing fame, Jesus decides to go elsewhere. This indicates that Jesus does not pay attention to fame or profit but to the purpose of his mission: he is out to do the Father’s will. By our baptism, we share in the mission of Christ. As we spread the Good News, heal and liberate others, we are not to pay attention to the fame that may come with it, but to the will of God for us.
by Jude Thaddeus Langeh Basebang | Jan 12, 2021 | Agenda Biblique
Saint Hilaire, évêque et docteur de l’Église
Évêque de Poitiers, Hilaire (315-367) fut l’ardent défenseur de la foi en la divinité du Christ, niée par les ariens ; il souffrit l’exil en raison de sa prise de position contre ces hérétiques. En Orient où cet évêque gaulois avait été exilé par l’empereur Constance, il ne cessa d’écrire à la gloire du Christ, qu’il n’avait pourtant découvert qu’à l’âge adulte. En effet, avant de devenir évêque (350) de sa ville natale, Hilaire avait d’abord été un père de famille païen. C’est par la méditation des Ecritures que cet homme en quête de vérité découvrit la splendeur du Christ et mérita de devenir le premier grand docteur de la foi que la Gaule avait donné à l’Eglise.
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Antienne d’ouverture : Matthieu 3, 16-17
Portons notre regard vers l’homme à qui le ciel est donné pour trône; la foule des anges l’adore en chantant d’une seule voix : « Voici Celui dont le pouvoir subsiste pour les siècles ».
Aux appels de ton peuple en prière, réponds, Seigneur, en ta bonté: Donne à chacun la claire vision de ce qu’il doit faire et la force de l’accomplir. Par Jésus Christ.
Première lecture : He 2, 14-18
Frères, puisque les enfants des hommes ont en commun le sang et la chair, Jésus a partagé, lui aussi, pareille condition : ainsi, par sa mort, il a pu réduire à l’impuissance celui qui possédait le pouvoir de la mort, c’est-à-dire le diable, et il a rendu libres tous ceux qui, par crainte de la mort, passaient toute leur vie dans une situation d’esclaves. Car ceux qu’il prend en charge, ce ne sont pas les anges, c’est la descendance d’Abraham. Il lui fallait donc se rendre en tout semblable à ses frères, pour devenir un grand prêtre miséricordieux et digne de foi pour les relations avec Dieu, afin d’enlever les péchés du peuple. Et parce qu’il a souffert jusqu’au bout l’épreuve de sa Passion, il est capable de porter secours à ceux qui subissent une épreuve.
R/ Le Seigneur s’est toujours souvenu de son alliance
1. Rendez grâce au Seigneur, proclamez son nom, annoncez parmi les peuples ses hauts faits ; chantez et jouez pour lui, redites sans fin ses merveilles.
2. Glorifiez-vous de son nom très saint : joie pour les cœurs qui cherchent Dieu ! Cherchez le Seigneur et sa puissance, recherchez sans trêve sa face.
3. Vous, la race d’Abraham son serviteur, les fils de Jacob, qu’il a choisis. Le Seigneur, c’est lui notre Dieu : ses jugements font loi pour l’univers.
4. Il s’est toujours souvenu de son alliance, parole édictée pour mille générations : promesse faite à Abraham, garantie par serment à Isaac
Alléluia. Alléluia Mes brebis écoutent ma voix ; moi, je les connais, et elles me suivent. Alléluia. (cf. Jn 10, 27)
Aussitôt sortis de la synagogue, Jésus alla avec Jacques et Jean, dans la maison de Simon et d’André. Or, la belle-mère de Simon était au lit, elle avait de la fièvre. Aussitôt, on parla à Jésus de la malade. Jésus s’approcha, la saisit par la main et la fit lever. La fièvre la quitta, et elle les servait. Le soir venu, après le coucher du soleil, on lui amenait tous ceux qui étaient atteints d’un mal ou possédés par des démons. La ville entière se pressait à la porte. Il guérit beaucoup de gens atteints de toutes sortes de maladies, et il expulsa beaucoup de démons ; il empêchait les démons de parler, parce qu’ils savaient, eux, qui il était. Le lendemain, Jésus se leva, bien avant l’aube. Il sortit et se rendit dans un endroit désert, et là il priait. Simon et ceux qui étaient avec lui partirent à sa recherche. Ils le trouvent et lui disent : « Tout le monde te cherche. » Jésus leur dit: « Allons ailleurs, dans les villages voisins, afin que là aussi je proclame l’Évangile ; car c’est pour cela que je suis sorti. » Et il parcourut toute la Galilée, proclamant l’Évangile dans leurs synagogues, et expulsant les démons.
Daigne accepter, Seigneur, l’offrande de ton peuple : Qu’elle contribue à le sanctifier et lui obtienne ce qu’il demande avec confiance. Par Jésus.
Antienne de la communion : Ps 35, 10
De toi, Seigneur, jaillit la vie, dans ta lumière, nous voyons la lumière.
Prière après la communion
Nous t’en supplions, Dieu tout-puissant : Toi qui refais nos forces par tes sacrements, donne-nous aussi de pouvoir te servir par une vie qui te plaise. Par Jésus.
Lorsqu’elle fut guérie, la belle-mère de Simon se mit à servir Jésus et les disciples qui l’accompagnaient. Voilà un exemple d’attitude à développer lorsque nous bénéficions d’une grâce divine. La reconnaissance est un signe de la conservation du don de Dieu en nous. Il arrive malheureusement que certains fidèles sombrent dans des formes d’égoïsme qui les rendent aveugles devant la nécessité ou le bienfait de la gratitude ou de la reconnaissance. Servir le Christ et ses serviteurs est une grande marque de reconnaissance de ses actions éclatantes dans notre vie. En effet, qu’avons-nous que nous n’ayons reçu par pure grâce ?
by Jude Thaddeus Langeh Basebang | Jan 11, 2021 | Evangelium
St. Marguerite Bourgeoys (1620 – 1700)
Born in Troyes in France, she went to Canada at the age of 33, where she taught and devoted herself to works of corporal mercy and founded the Congregation of Notre-Dame de Montréal. She died on 12th January 1700.
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Entrance Antiphon
Upon a lofty throne, I saw a man seated, whom a host of angels adore, singing in unison: Behold him, the name of whose empire is eternal.
Collect
Attend to the pleas of your people with heavenly care, O Lord, we pray, that they may see what must be done and gain strength to do what they have seen. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.
First reading : Hebrews 2:5-12
God did not appoint angels to be rulers of the world to come, and that world is what we are talking about. Somewhere there is a passage that shows us this. It runs: What is man that you should spare a thought for him, the son of man that you should care for him? For a short while you made him lower than the angels; you crowned him with glory and splendour. You have put him in command of everything. Well then, if he has put him in command of everything, he has left nothing which is not under his command. At present, it is true, we are not able to see that everything has been put under his command, but we do see in Jesus one who was for a short while made lower than the angels and is now crowned with glory and splendour because he submitted to death; by God’s grace he had to experience death for all mankind. As it was his purpose to bring a great many of his sons into glory, it was appropriate that God, for whom everything exists and through whom everything exists, should make perfect, through suffering, the leader who would take them to their salvation. For the one who sanctifies, and the ones who are sanctified, are of the same stock; that is why he openly calls them brothers in the text: I shall announce your name to my brothers, praise you in full assembly.
Psalm 8: 2,5-9
R/ You gave your Son power over the works of your hand.
- How great is your name, O Lord our God, through all the earth! What is man that you should keep him in mind, mortal man that you care for him?
- Yet you have made him little less than a god; with glory and honour you crowned him, gave him power over the works of your hand, put all things under his feet.
- All of them, sheep and cattle, yes, even the savage beasts, birds of the air, and fish that make their way through the waters.
Gospel Acclamation : Jm 1:21
Alleluia, alleluia! Accept and submit to the word which has been planted in you and can save your souls. Alleluia!
Gospel : Mark 1: 21-28
Jesus and his followers went as far as Capernaum, and as soon as the sabbath came he went to the synagogue and began to teach. And his teaching made a deep impression on them because, unlike the scribes, he taught them with authority. In their synagogue just then there was a man possessed by an unclean spirit and it shouted, ‘What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are: the Holy One of God.’ But Jesus said sharply, ‘Be quiet! Come out of him!’ And the unclean spirit threw the man into convulsions and with a loud cry went out of him. The people were so astonished that they started asking each other what it all meant. ‘Here is a teaching that is new,’ they said, ‘and with authority behind it: he gives orders even to unclean spirits and they obey him.’ And his reputation rapidly spread everywhere, through all the surrounding Galilean countryside.
Prayer over the Offerings
May your people’s oblation, O Lord, find favour with you, we pray, that it may restore them to holiness and obtain what they devoutly entreat. Through Christ our Lord.
Communion Antiphon : Ps 35: 10
With you, O Lord, is the fountain of life, and in your light we see light.
Prayer after Communion
Humbly we ask you, almighty God, be graciously pleased to grant that those you renew with your Sacraments may also serve with lives pleasing to you. Through Christ our Lord.
Meditation
Jesus is different from the rabbis because he speaks from his being, with a deep conviction. He is different because his thoughts, speech and action coincide with his identity as the Holy One of God. Jesus is the Truth and he teaches the Truth. All powers that exist recognise him as a supreme authority. When Jesus speaks to us, he speaks to us personally for he recognises each one of us. Let us dedicate ourselves completely to him for our safety and salvation.
