The spiritual motherhood in the light
of the writings of Saint Urszula Ledóchowska
The spiritual motherhood in the light
of the writings of Saint Urszula Ledóchowska
Author(s): Małgorzata PagaczSubject(s): Gender Studies, History of Church(es), Systematic Theology, Pastoral Theology, Sociology of Religion
Published by: Uniwersytet Adama Mickiewicza
Keywords: spiritual motherhood; Urszula Ledóchowska; Christian spirituality; religious life;
Summary/Abstract: Ursula Ledóchowska addresses the issue of the Christian vocation and tasks of women on many occasions and in various aspects, pointing to Mary as a model to follow. St Ursula’s writ- ings contain a broad vision of the spiritual motherhood, encompassing mothers in the family, all lay women and religious sisters completely dedicated to God. Every Christian woman is called to spiritual motherhood, to guide and support people in their path to God; her mission is the apostolate of quiet, serene love, the apostolate of prayer and the apostolate of sacrifice in the image of Christ. A special task of the mother in the family is to care for the development of the faith of her children. The essence of a nun’s spiritual motherhood is to lead others to Christ by His bride totally devoted to the Holy Trinity.
Journal: Poznańskie Studia Teologiczne
- Issue Year: 44/2023
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 175-188
- Page Count: 14
- Language: English