Indonesian Montfortian concerns in nation-building

Abstract

Humanitarian issues are one of the focuses of the apostolic work of Indonesian Montfortians. In Indonesia, humanitarian issues are related to poverty and all forms of injustice. This reality invites the Montfortians to act concretely in proclaiming God’s salvation. Grounded in the spirit of Saint Louis de Montfort, Indonesian Montfortians live their vocation as priests, prophets, and kings. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach. The research findings show that the Monfortians realize the nature of the Church’s presence, which has a mission to save humanity in line with the mission of Jesus. Salvation not only touches the spiritual realm but also the physical. Jesus Christ is present in the world, giving physical strength and the soul. Saint Louis-Marie de Montfort lived such an example of Jesus’ life and passed it on to the Montfortians. This study concludes that the Indonesian Montfortians live the example of Jesus Christ in the context of Indonesian life.