Missio Dei as an Expression of Hope and Reconciliation: Resilience in Faith in Conflict Contexts – An Analysis of the Case of Mocímboa da Praia, Cabo Delgado, Mozambique

Abstract

This article proposes a theological and pastoral reflection on the Missio Dei as an expression of hope and reconciliation in contexts of conflict, focusing on the experience of the Christian communities of Mocímboa da Praia, Cabo Delgado, Mozambique. The research investigates how faith acts as a spiritual and community force in the face of armed violence and forced displacement. The objective is to understand how the Missio Dei manifests itself concretely as a sign of solidarity, resilience and community reconstruction. The methodology is qualitative, based on bibliographic analysis, theology of mission, Social Doctrine of the Church and teachings of Pope Francis, especially in the encyclicals Evangelii Gaudium and Fratelli Tutti. The results indicate that practices such as celebrations of the Word in ruins or outdoors become a living expression of God's mission. At the end, pastoral guidelines are proposed that seek to strengthen the presence of the Church in contexts of crisis and reconstruction.