"Pilgrimage of Hope" in the Life and Charism of Sister Barbara Stanisława Samulowska D.C. Cover Image

"Pielgrzymka nadziei" w życiu i charyzmacie Siostry Barbary Stanisławy Samulowskiej SM
"Pilgrimage of Hope" in the Life and Charism of Sister Barbara Stanisława Samulowska D.C.

Author(s): Szczepan Szpoton
Subject(s): Theology and Religion
Published by: Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: nadzieja; Barbara Samulowska; Boża Opatrzność; charyzmat wincentyński; czynna nadzieja

Summary/Abstract: This study aims to analyze the understanding and implementation of hope within the Vincen­tian charism, as exemplified by the life and ministry of the Servant of God, Sr. Barbara Samulowska. Re­ferring to the teachings of St. Vincent de Paul and the spirituality of the Daughters of Charity, the author presents hope as a reality closely linked to Divine Providence. Saint Vincent identifies Providence as the source of hope and emphasizes the importance of fidelity to one’s vocation and trust in God’s guid­ance. From this perspective, hope is dynamic and active—it is expressed in daily life, ministry, and coop­eration with God’s plan of salvation. By living out her missionary charism in Guatemala, Sr. Samulowska becomes a witness to a “pilgrimage of hope” rooted in faith and sensitivity to the needs of others. Her life demonstrates that Vincentian hope takes on an incarnate form—becoming tangible through concrete acts of mercy and care for the human person.

  • Issue Year: 43/2025
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 791-804
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Polish
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