Allah Tritunggal dan Nilai Rumah Adat bagi Hidup Menggereja. Studi Kasus di Paroki Maria Diangkat ke Surga, Rejeng, Manggarai, Keuskupan Ruteng

Abstract

The focus in this study is “Triune God and the Value of Traditional House for  Church Life in Manggarai.” It is a case study in the parish dedicated to the  the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven, Rejeng, Ruteng Diocese.”  The Church believes that God has already worked with in every culture  wherever the Gospel is proclaimed. Proclamation of the gospel aims to  contextualize it into the culture, in such a way that the gospel can truly be  accepted in any culture. The Christian congregations do not only accept it but  also live it out with in their culture. Their lives are truly imbued by the spirit  of the gospel. This study aims to investigate how the faith of the people takes  root in their culture. The method used in this study is a qualitative one with  two approaches, namely literature review and interviews. This study finds out  three main points: the communion with God; the traditional house as the place  to share love; and the celebration of faith in community.