Miraculous physical healings in Skrzatusz? A fundamental theological evaluation of testimonies, and pastoral conclusions Cover Image

Cudowne uzdrowienia fizyczne w Skrzatuszu? Ocena teologiczno-fundamentalna świadectw i wnioski pastoralne
Miraculous physical healings in Skrzatusz? A fundamental theological evaluation of testimonies, and pastoral conclusions

Author(s): Wojciech Wójtowicz
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, History of Church(es), Theology and Religion, Pastoral Theology
Published by: Biblioteka Wyższego Seminarium Duchownego Diecezji Koszalińsko-Kołobrzeskiej
Keywords: miracle;Mary;testimonies;Skrzatusz;healing;

Summary/Abstract: The Sanctuary of Dolorous Mother of God in Skrzatusz has been famous from its beginnings of many graces given thanks to the intercession of Mary. And from its beginning in the 16th century there have been gathered testimonies of healings. The Church already in the 17th century established a theological commission, which workings allowed to recognize their miraculous character. Could we also nowadays, using the criteria worked out by the fundamental theology, recognize miraculous healings which took place in Skrzatusz? The history and the present of that place can encourage as to talk of fama signorum (the fame of signs), which means a common conviction of special graces of God provided in that place. However, contemporary healings to be recognized by the authorities of the Church need to be better documented and medically verified, and also there need to be a theological commission constituted.

  • Issue Year: 2017
  • Issue No: 5
  • Page Range: 107-120
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Polish