An Exploration of Palau’s Dedication to Mary as a Model of Perfect Discipleship for Carmelite Missionaries in Kenya

Abstract

This research paper is a partial fulfillment of the requirement for a certificate in Spirituality in the Institute of Spirituality and Religious Formation, Tangaza University College, Nairobi, Kenya. The researcher explores Palau’s dedication to Mary as a Model of Perfect Discipleship for the Carmelite Missionaries in Kenya. The study is divided into three chapters. The first chapter focuses on the model of authentic discipleship. In the second chapter, the paper presents some of the challenges facing discipleship. The last chapter presents suggestions regarding some of the means to resolve the challenges facing discipleship.