The Catholic Voyage: African Journal of Consecrated Life
- Publisher
- nan
- ISSN
- 2659-0301
- Country
- Nigeria
About this journal
The Catholic Voyage: African Journal of Consecrated Life' is a scholarly publication dedicated to exploring the multifaceted landscape of consecrated life within the African context. Its scope encompasses a wide range of themes, including the history, spirituality, theological reflection, and contemporary challenges facing religious orders, congregations, and other forms of consecrated life on the continent. It delves into the diverse experiences, perspectives, and contributions of consecrated individuals and communities across Africa, fostering dialogue and promoting understanding.
The journal's key themes include the adaptation of traditional religious practices to the African context, the role of consecrated life in promoting social justice and development, the challenges of inculturation and globalization, and the ongoing dialogue between faith and culture. It also examines the impact of religious orders and congregations on education, healthcare, and other vital sectors in African societies. The journal seeks to provide a platform for academic discourse, theological reflection, and practical insights into the realities of consecrated life in Africa.
The target audience for 'The Catholic Voyage' comprises scholars, theologians, religious leaders, and individuals interested in the study of consecrated life, particularly in Africa. It serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to understand the unique challenges and opportunities facing consecrated communities in a rapidly changing world. The journal's contributions to academic research and practical theological reflection are significant, offering valuable insights into the complexities of religious life in Africa and its role in shaping the continent's future.
'The Catholic Voyage' has played a crucial role in shaping the discourse on consecrated life in Africa. Its publication has fostered dialogue and collaboration among scholars, religious leaders, and practitioners, contributing to a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing consecrated life in the continent. Through its rigorous scholarship and diverse perspectives, the journal has become a vital resource for those engaged in the study, practice, and promotion of consecrated life in Africa.
Volumes (13 articles)
Volume 21, Issue 2 (2024)
- Consecrated life in a digital world: Towards a deeper understanding of some paradigm shifts in human environment
- Enhancing initial formation for spiritual discernment of private revelations in the Redemptorist Vice-Province of Nigeria
- Ethic of reciprocity and the experience of widows in Nigeria
- "The harvest is abundant but the labourers are few” (Lk 10:2): The challenges of the evangelizing mission and the pastoral care of vocations
- The place of spiritual discernment of private revelations in the current formation program of Redemptorists in the Vice-Province of Nigeria
- Women, violence and Christian eschatological hope
Volume 20, Issue 2 (2023)
- Benefits and Challenges of a Smart Phone to Candidates in the Holistic Formation of the Catholic Religious in Langata Sub-County Nairobi – County
- Building a Morally Sensitive Society: The Role of Catholic Schools
- Inter-generational Dialogue: Towards Building Synergy in Consecrated Life in Nigeria
- Synodality, the Exercise of Authority, and Decision-making Processes: Who gets to Make the Decisions?
- The Consecrated Persons of the Global South in the 21st Century: A Call to Faithfulness and Fruitfulness
- Training of Spiritual Directors for Effective Spiritual Development of Candidates to the Priesthood in St. Paul's Major Seminary Juba, South Sudan
- Vademecum on Synodality: How Can We Journey Together?