Tomáša Halíka myśli o Kościele
Tomas Halik’s Thoughts on the Church

Summary/Abstract: In this article I present ecclesiological thought of a Czech philosopher Tomas Halik (b. 1948). He belongs to the intellectuals of our time, who, belonging to the Church, are aware of their own identity that flows from deep understanding of Tradition. At the same time, they remain open to the dialogue with the modern world. The dialogic attitude becomes a kind of teaching imperative, which also determines Halik’s thinking about the Church. Ecclesia itself, which the Czech thinker loves above all, is both love and a cross for him. Halik’s scientific and journalistic as well as pastoral activity is devoted to creating a space for those who have not settled and probably will never completely feel at home in church pews and church definitions. He believes that such people can also be rooted in the community of the Church and find their own way. His mind is full of ecclesiological concern about the doubtful and makes the Church open to all who do not fully share his faith. According to the Czech thinker, it is the modern Zacchaeus and those entering the „Court of the Gentiles” who resemble the „mysterious wanderers” that may reveal the unknown face of the Christ to the Church. T. Halik as a Catholic priest and thinker feels responsible for the Tradition. He wants to turn to those standing outside the Church, at the same time, constantly emphasizing the catholicity of the Church. He hopes that, in this way, „inner reconciliation of the diversity of the Church” can be achieved, which will be an opportunity to reach people far from the Church.

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