Strangers and Sojourners Seeking a Homeland: Catholic Spiritual Practices and How they Shape our Religious Identity

Key Points

• The aim is to investigate how Catholic spiritual practices influence individual and collective religious identity.
• Qualitative analysis of personal narratives and testimonies
• Exploration of community rituals and their significance
• Interviews with individuals engaged in Catholic practices
• Findings suggest a strong connection between spiritual practices and personal faith development
• Community rituals enhance collective identity among participants
• Participants report a deeper sense of belonging through active engagement in spiritual activities