Synodal Challenges. An attempt at a theological evaluation inspired by the teachings of Blessed Honorat Koźmiński
Synodal Challenges. An attempt at a theological evaluation inspired by the teachings of Blessed Honorat Koźmiński

Summary/Abstract: The theme of the article fits into the problem of contemporary theology with its take on the theology of the saints. The 16th Universal Synod began in the Catholic Church with the aim of pastoral re- newal, spiritual conversion and community and apostolic discernment of certain pastoral directions. The Church is faced with the task of recognizing the signs of the times and applying appropriate means to find the best possible solutions for the contemporary life of believers. This renewal requires launching processes of consultation with the entire People of God, as well as drawing on Tra- dition and the experience of Christians. The article draws inspiration from the synodal documents which are confronted with the teaching of Blessed Honorat Koźmiński. This 19th century monk was a kind of a renewer of spiritual life in his era. His theology was always based on the Holy Scrip- tures and authorities of the Church, which he related to the challenges of the Church at that time. Even today, we can draw wisdom from his works because he was able to read the Gospel perfectly, interpret it in the key of kairos and bring it into the spiritual and pastoral life of the Church. The aim of this article is to present the challenges of the present Synod and its theme, taking into account the signs of the times and an attempt at a theological evaluation inspired by the person of Blessed Honorat Koźmiński and his timeless teaching.

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