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WIARA KAPŁANA I JEGO DOJRZAŁOŚĆ DUCHOWA
THE FAITH OF THE PRIEST AND HIS SPIRITUAL MATURITY

Author(s): Jan Miczyński
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion
Published by: Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II - Wydział Teologii
Keywords: spirituality; priest; faith; maturity

Summary/Abstract: The maturity of the priests’ faith is closely related to his spiritual maturity, and his conscious participation in the Priesthood of Jesus Christ. In his relation to Jesus, the priest defines his identity, develops his bonds with God the Father and the Holy Spirit – that is with the Trinitarian God. Following Christ, the priest loves the community of the Church and all the people, as those for whom Christ died. The spiritually mature priest is capable of spiritual recognition to distinguish the inspiration of the Holy Spirit from the Satanic influences in his own heart, in the world and in the Church. Coming along the path of the faith means one has to trust and love God more and more, and accept the need for continuous growth.

  • Issue Year: 2012
  • Issue No: 4 (59)
  • Page Range: 45-59
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Polish