The Gospel as the Rule of Life for Consecrated Persons in the Teaching of the Church from Paul VI to Francis Cover Image

Ewangelia regułą życia osób konsekrowanych w nauczaniu Kościoła od Pawła VI do Franciszka
The Gospel as the Rule of Life for Consecrated Persons in the Teaching of the Church from Paul VI to Francis

Author(s): Małgorzata Pagacz
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Pastoral Theology
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Papieskiego Jana Pawła II w Krakowie
Keywords: Gospel; consecrated life; the teaching of the Catholic Church

Summary/Abstract: This article presents the importance of the Gospel in the life of consecrated persons according to the teaching of the Church from Paul VI to Francis. The teaching of Popes Paul VI, John Paul II, Benedict XVI and Francis point to the Gospel as the norm and rule of consecrated life. There are many points of convergence in the teaching of the post-conciliar popes on the evangelical character of the consecrated life. This issue is a clear example of the continuity of the teaching of the Church. Each of the Popes emphasizes their thought slightly differently, but they all unequivocally demand that consecrated persons be fully faithful to the Gospel. Because of the contemporary crisis of the consecrated life, these recommendations acquire particular significance and constitute a necessary signpost for the future.

  • Issue Year: 26/2022
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 101-120
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Polish