Research Article
Marian Devotion in the Basic Ecclesial Communities (BEC) in The Diocese of Ruteng
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.13-12-2024.2355546, author={Fransiska Widyawati and Jean Loustar Jewadut}, title={Marian Devotion in the Basic Ecclesial Communities (BEC) in The Diocese of Ruteng}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Education, Humanities, Health and Agriculture, ICEHHA 2024, 13-14 December 2024, Ruteng, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ICEHHA}, year={2025}, month={5}, keywords={marian devotion bec catholicism parish rosary}, doi={10.4108/eai.13-12-2024.2355546} }- Fransiska Widyawati
Jean Loustar Jewadut
Year: 2025
Marian Devotion in the Basic Ecclesial Communities (BEC) in The Diocese of Ruteng
ICEHHA
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.13-12-2024.2355546
Abstract
This article examines the forms, practices, and functions of Marian devotion among Catholics in the Basic Ecclesial Communities (BEC) within the Diocese of Ruteng. Employing a qualitative research method, data was collected through interviews and active observation. The study reveals that devotion to Mary is a highly popular expression of personal and communal faith. The most significant form of this devotion is the Rosary prayer. The BEC serves as a vital space for practicing Marian devotion, with a particular focus on various forms of veneration centered on Mary. Mary plays a crucial role in the faith experience of the BEC members, acting as both a unifying figure and a source of inspiration. The BECs are characterized by their devotional, social, and cultural dimensions.
