Diocese of Kumbo · Nkambe Deanery
A parish of five mission stations in the Donga-Mantung, North-West Cameroon.
The word this Sunday
25 October 2026
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A
Exodus 22:20-26; 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10; Matthew 22:34-40
What does God expect of us? In today’s Gospel, Jesus gives us a clear answer: “You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.” He immediately adds a second commandment: “You must love your neighbour as yourself” (Matthew 22:37, 39). These two commandments summarise our Christian faith and show us the path to genuine peace.
The first reading from Exodus makes this love practical. God commands His people to protect the stranger, the widow, the orphan and the poor. True love of God cannot be separated from concern for the vulnerable. We cannot claim to love God while exploiting others, neglecting the needy, spreading falsehoods or remaining indifferent to the suffering of our neighbours.
In the second reading, St. Paul praises the Thessalonians because they received the Gospel with conviction and became examples of faith to others. Their lives demonstrated what they believed. This reminds us that Christianity is not merely knowing prayers, attending Mass or possessing religious knowledge; it is allowing the Word of God to transform our attitudes, relationships and daily conduct.
25 October 2026 · No. 102
“Love of God and Neighbour: The Foundation of Peace.”
Exodus 22:20-26; 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10; Matthew 22:34-40
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All Small Christian Communities (SCCs) are strongly encouraged to finalise, review and tidy up their 2027 Budgets without further delay. Using the template provided, each SCC should prepare a realistic budget showing expected income, pastoral priorities, proposed projects and fundraising activities. The budget must be discussed and approved by the SCC before submission to the Mission Station Executive no later than Saturday, 31 October 2026, for onward transmission to the Parish Finance Committee. A well-prepared budget is essential for responsible financial management, effective pastoral planning and the successful implementation of our parish mission. Every SCC must do its part: no community should delay or neglect this important responsibility. Let us plan responsibly, budget realistically and work together for the growth of our Christian communities and the mission of our parish.
We are hereby reminded of the General PTA Meeting of Christ the King Catholic Nursery and Primary School, Nkambe Town, which will take place tomorrow Monday Seng in Campus A at 9:00 a.m. All parents are encouraged to take part in the meeting and to be an integral part of their children’s upbringing.
Sr. Caroline Bila Tangwa, who grew up with Mama Crescentia Fola Fai here in Nkambe Town, made Final Profession with the Missionary Sisters of the Holy Rosary in August 2026. She will be with us for a Thanksgiving Mass on Sunday, 8 November 2026. We thank God for another Vocation from our parish and we support Sister with our prayers for a fruitful ministry.
Let us endeavour to take an active part in the Final Profession Mass of Sr. Sembe Bernadine Ndindi, ICM. The Mass will take place in Saint Joseph’s Parish Church, Binshua, on Saturday, 7 November 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
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We welcome the Most Rev. Mark Maigida Nzukwein, first Bishop of Wukari in Nigeria, and stand with his diocese as it rebuilds St Mary’s Cathedral, destroyed by fire.
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