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From the Editor

Dear Friends of the JCTR Bulletin:
Remembering that the Bulletin is published by the Society of Jesus of the Zambia-Malawi Province, we at the JCTR are pleased in this issue to feature two important articles on the current political situation in Malawi:

The article from Richard Cremins, S.J., who worked in Zambia for many years before moving to Malawi five years ago, highlights in an abridged version the two Pastoral Letters from the Catholic Bishops and the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP).  It reminds us of how the church has kept alive to what is happening in our society.  Constantly, the church has voiced concerns on issues that are core to the welfare of humankind and has called upon those who have been charged with the responsibility of governing to always remember what they were elected for: service to society and not unto themselves.

Democracy has become an all-too-easy catchword, especially amongst those who have been elected to govern and those aspiring to office.  But the question really is, to what extent, if at all, do ordinary people understand democracy and how can they meaningfully participate in local and national government?  Drawing upon the experiences of Malawi, Wilfred Sumani, S.J., a young Jesuit from Malawi who is currently studying philosophy at Arrupe College, Harare, discusses the question of political participation, beginning with a very home example. 

A former member of our staff and editor of the Bulletin, Alex Muyebe, S.J., is currently doing pastoral work in Malawi in between terms of studying theology at Hekima College, Nairobi. Alex and his brother Stan Muyebe, O.P., have recently completed a new book, Human Rights in the Teaching of the Church in Africa.  The book will be published in July by Paulines, Nairobi.  Contact the JCTR for further details about this important book. Complete letter

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