Looking back at my experiences over the past 10 years in formation, I could say it has been very intriguing with lots of challenges and joy; experiences of which the beginning was adorned with a feeling of fear of the unknown that left me pondering on the uncertainties that were forthcoming. To this, I shall be reflecting on some of the positive and negative events that enriched my experiences during these past 10 years.

For that to be accomplished, I will organize my reflection based on the two systems (English and French) of formation that I have passed through. Continue reading “Memories of Initial Formation (GHN Link – March 2018)”

A thousand journey begins with a step and that was the beginning of my holistic formation as well with the M.Afr. Everything started at Ibadan-Nigeria where courses like history of the Society of Missionaries of Africa, Church History, Finance, Spirituality, Computer software and hardware, etc were taught by some confreres M.Afr and other lay persons. Participating at mass at the outstations of the parish like IJAIYE, SASA, etc about two hours drive from Ibadan, was very formative to me. I learned a lot from the people I met there. With Brother Joseph Bakuri as rector, and the other confrères at the parish, they helped me spiritually,

Continue reading “My Holistic Formation (GHN Link March 2018)”

I, Eze Francis Nchekwubechukwu began my initial formation with the Society of the Missionaries of Africa in February 2009. It was for me a moment of great joy taking a concrete step in actualizing my ultimate dream of serving God and humanity. However, it was also for me a moment characterized by the feelings of anxiety and uncertainty. I was a young man with lots of prospects. As such, I questioned the option I was making and its consequences. I was leaving my home, family, friends, motherland and culture in order to embrace something relatively new. Continue reading “My experience of Initial Formation (GHN Link – March 2018)”

“My mom is the best cook in the world”! We would even say more: she is the bestest cook! 150 years after the foundation of our Society and the opening of our first novitiate as Missionaries of Africa in 1868, we remain grateful for the formation system which has been handed down from one generation to another and always opened to the signs of time. Continue reading “My mom is the best cook in the world (GHN Link – March 2018)”