Past generations of missionaries used their diaries as tools for ongoing evaluation and reflection, not only for themselves, but also for the Church at large. The diaries depict important events in people's lives, and give an insight into issues that have provoked discussion. They also reveal the focus set by the pastoral agents and people's responses. Unfortunately the practice of systematic diary writing, as a policy, has long faded out. This book is an attempt at a fresh start. The...
More DescriptionPast generations of missionaries used their diaries as tools for ongoing evaluation and reflection, not only for themselves, but also for the Church at large. The diaries depict important events in people's lives, and give an insight into issues that have provoked discussion. They also reveal the focus set by the pastoral agents and people's responses. Unfortunately the practice of systematic diary writing, as a policy, has long faded out. This book is an attempt at a fresh start. The diary is meant to be a tool, allowing us to step back and assess whether or not present day pastoral policies help Christians to make the Church a home for their spiritual quests and needs.