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Kekudusan Yang Transformatif: Aktualisasi Teladan Maria Dalam Pembentukan Iman Dan Moral Perempuan Kristiani Masa Kini Undat, Rikardus; Senda, Siprianus Soleman; Subani, Yohanes; Silab, Theodorus
Pastoralia Jurnal Penelitian Dosen Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): Edisi Juni
Publisher : STIPAS Keuskupan Agung Kupang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70449/pastoral.v6i1.218

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This article examines the example of the holiness of Mary, the mother of Jesus, as a paradigm in the formation of the faith and morals of contemporary Christian women. The background of this study departs from the reality of the decline in moral and spiritual values ​​experienced by many Christian women amidst the currents of modernity, secularism, and the crisis of religious identity. This phenomenon is reflected in the weakening of faith commitment, a decline in moral integrity, and a shift in life orientation from spiritual values ​​to material and individualistic interests. In this context, the discussion focuses on how the example of Mary's holiness can be implemented concretely in the formation of the faith and morals of contemporary women, namely through obedience to God's will, faithfulness in prayer, and the experience of love in social relationships and daily life responsibilities. The main objective of this study is to explore and actualize the values ​​of Marian holiness, such as obedience, humility, purity, and loyalty so that they can become a concrete inspiration for Christian women in living a life based on faith. The method used in this study is a qualitative approach with theological-biblical analysis and literature study of various sources of Scripture and Church documents. The results of this study illustrate that Marian spirituality has transformative value in shaping the character of Christian women who are spiritually strong and morally upright. In conclusion, Mary's exemplary life is not only historical and symbolic, but also actual and contextual, serving as a life paradigm for Christian women in facing the challenges of faith and ethics in the modern era.
Religious Values in the Sonaf Structure of the Meko Nipani Tribe and Their Relevance to the Theological Inculturation of the Christian Faith in Sacato, East Timor Senda, Siprianus Soleman; Vianey, Watu Yohanes; Subani, Yohanes; Naif, Oktovianus; Undat, Rikardus; Costa, Francesco da; Silva, Augusto Almeida da; Lasi, Bartolomeu dos Santos; Turkel, Ajito Abel Anjos
AL-ADYAN Vol 21 No 2 (2026): Al-Adyan: Jurnal Studi Lintas Agama
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Intan Lampung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24042/aladyan.v19i2.30488

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The structure of the Sonaf traditional house of the Meko Nipani tribe in Sacato, Oecusse, East Timor represents a religious value system that regulates the relationship between humans, ancestors, nature, and the Divine. This traditional house not only functions as a residence but also as a sacred space containing cosmological symbols and communal living ethics rooted in the belief in Uis Neno and the principle of the unity of Nekaf Mese Ansaof Mese. This research stems from the reality of the Sacato community, which is predominantly Christian but still faces challenges in integrating church faith with the structure of local cultural and religious values. In this context, this research examines how the religious values embodied in the structure of the Sonaf traditional house can be interpreted as an opportunity for the contextual inculturation of the Christian faith. The method employed involves a study of anthropological and theological literature linked to inculturative reflection on the symbols, spatial functions, and religious meaning of the Meko Nipani traditional house. The findings indicate that the Sonaf structure embodies religious principles such as community unity, respect for ancestors, the sacredness of living space, and orientation toward the Divine—all of which are theologically aligned with Christian values. These findings confirm that the inculturation of the Christian faith does not have to conflict with local traditions but can instead flourish through creative dialogue with the religious symbols and values of traditional houses. Thus, traditional houses can be understood as a medium for Christian inculturation, enriching the faith life of the Sacato community in a contextually relevant and culturally rooted manner.
Co-Authors Costa, Francesco da Lasi, Bartolomeu dos Santos Oktovianus Naif Senda, Siprianus Soleman Silab, Theodorus Silva, Augusto Almeida da Turkel, Ajito Abel Anjos Watu Yohanes Vianey Yohanes Subani