AMORIS LAETITIA AND THE CHURCH IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
ON DASHED HOPES, DISCERNED PROMISES, AND SUNDRY CHALLENGES
Keywords:
Amoris Laetitia, Conscience, Pastoral Circle Method, Seminary FormationAbstract
Amoris Laetitia should be seen for what it is and what it offers. It is a pastoral exhortation for all families. It offers a framework for pastors on how to deal with special moral issues in marriage and family life. This contribution argues that we should not presume that the dominant discussions at the 2014 and 2015 synods of bishops are necessarily the pressing needs of the People of God in Sub-Saharan Africa. This article shows that the synods glossed over some pressing concerns in Africa. It discusses how the Family of God in Africa can take inspirations from Amoris Laetitia on how to build up and promote the ‗joy of love in families.
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