The Journey to Emmaus -The pastoral accompaniment of movements for the victims of injustice as they journey to Emmaus.
In South Africa, countless civil society organisations and movements for the victims of injustice have risen up to challenge structural injustice.
Over the years, some of these movements have turned to the Church, not seeking recognition or charity, but solidarity and pastoral accompaniment.
Pastoral accompaniment is about helping the movements of victims of injustice to recognize the Risen Christ who is walking with them on their journey to Emmaus.
As we walk with these movements on their road to Emmaus, we strive to do four things:
Listen deeply to their stories — to recognise the suffering face of Christ in their pain and struggle.
Anchor activism in prayer — nurturing a spirituality that sustains hope and courage in the face of injustice.
Promote non-violence — working together to abandon violence, while developing non-violent methods of challenging those in power.
Promote dialogue – in some cases, helping various parties see the need for negotiation.
Speak prophetically in solidarity — raising our voices alongside theirs to proclaim justice and dignity for all.
This website is a humble space where we share our journey with the movements of the poor as they walk towards Emmaus.