Powołanie w jesieni życia według św. Jana Pawła II
The autumn of life – the call for the chosen
Author(s): Jacek KicińskiSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Recent History (1900 till today), Gerontology
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Papieskiego Jana Pawła II w Krakowie
Keywords: John Paul II; old age; vocation; eternity;
Summary/Abstract: The author of the article shows the teaching of saint John Paul II on the presence and role of elderly people in the Church and society. Thus the author describes the care of the Pope for people in the autumn of their life. The last stage of life is shown here as a direct preparation for meeting God in eternity. In the article the following issues are taken into account: the person’s vocation as a gift and task, good life, old age in the Bible, wisdom as a fruit of maturity and preparation for eternity.
Journal: Polonia Sacra
- Issue Year: 18/2014
- Issue No: 3
- Page Range: 47-58
- Page Count: 12
- Language: Polish