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- Title
Indigenous knowledge incorporating pastoral healing and pilgrimage tourism: The case of Ngome Marian Shrine.
- Authors
Nkwanyana, Samukelisiwe; Xulu, Denis
- Abstract
Indigenous knowledge is not obsolete or something for the past but is relevant today as ever before. Ngome began as a shrine after alleged Marian apparitions. These apparitions were to the servant of God, Sr. Reinolda Franziska May OSB (Order of Saint Benedict). The alleged apparitions gave rise to the place becoming the most-visited holy place in the Diocese of Eshowe-Zululand, in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Healing, both spiritual and physical has allegedly been found to occur at Ngome Marian Shrine. This paper reveals the spiritualism, and healing which may be found by visiting the shrine, and the secrecy of indigenous knowledge is highlighted in this pilgrimage tourism. Through engaging in pilgrimage tourism, versions of pastoral healing methods are profiled. The study adopted a qualitative method and a literature analysis was the focus of this paper. Reflections on the pastoral healing process of visiting the shrine is the essential discussion. Narrative description and perceptions of visiting the shrine are briefly discussed. The pilgrims' testimonies of visiting Ngome Shrine are described to reflect how indigenous knowledge and pastoral-theological practices of Christianity can contribute to healing. The findings narrate perceptions and attitudes that transform many factors that confront societies globally to a lesser or greater extent.
- Subjects
TRADITIONAL knowledge; PILGRIMS &; pilgrimages; APPARITIONS of Jesus Christ; MARIAN apparitions; THEOLOGY
- Publication
Pharos Journal of Theology, 2020, Vol 101, p1
- ISSN
1018-9556
- Publication type
Article