Original Research

Beatific presence: The praxis of priestly mission in a wounded country

Johannes N. Kritzinger
HTS Teologiese Studies / Theological Studies | Vol 81, No 1 | a10963 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.4102/hts.v81i1.10963 | © 2025 Johannes N. Kritzinger | This work is licensed under CC Attribution 4.0
Submitted: 29 July 2025 | Published: 15 October 2025

About the author(s)

Johannes N. Kritzinger, Department of Christian Spirituality, Church History and Missiology, College of Human Sciences, University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa

Abstract

A reflection on Christian mission in a wounded world requires a focus on priestly praxis. This article explores the biblical notion of divine blessing as a key aspect of priestly mission praxis in wounded communities.
Contribution: It interprets the Aaronic benediction (Nm 6:22–27) in the South African context as basis for a beatific priestly praxis that encompasses abundance, protection, compassion, restoration and peace in the midst of wounded communities.


Keywords

mission; blessing; priestly praxis; Aaronic benediction; woundedness; South Africa

Sustainable Development Goal

Goal 3: Good health and well-being

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