Marriage as an image of the Trinity in the catecheses of pope Francis Cover Image

Małżeństwo obrazem Trójcy w katechezach papieża Franciszka
Marriage as an image of the Trinity in the catecheses of pope Francis

Author(s): Anna Maliszewska
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Systematic Theology, Pastoral Theology
Published by: Księgarnia Świętego Jacka
Keywords: marriage; the image of God in man; pope Francis

Summary/Abstract: An analogy between marriage and the Trinity was developed almost from the beginning of Christian theological thought, although it was not always accepted even by the greatest thinkers (as for example Augustine or Thomas Aquinas). This theological tradition is continued by pope Francis who uses the comparison of marriage t o t he Trinity. Similarity between marriage and the triune God should be expressed in unity, openness towards the others (mostly towards offspring) and mutual respect: in absolute equality of a wife and a husband and maintenance of their specific identity as a woman and a man.

  • Issue Year: 49/2016
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 26-40
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Polish