Józef wzorem męża i opiekuna w posłuszeństwie wiary – w świetle adhortacji apostolskiej Jana Pawła II Redemptoris custos
Joseph as a Husband and Protector in Obedience of Faith – in Apostolic Exhortation Redemptoris custos of John Paul II

Summary/Abstract: John Paul II presents character Joseph of Nazareth, spouse of Maria and foster father of Jesus in apostolic exhortation Redemptoris custos. He draws attentionto his human values, especially his obedience to God’s call. Latin tittle of this documentis a recall to one of Joseph qualities as guardian Savior. Still remains valid a message about the importance of finding your own identity by human, especially a man as a husband and father. Joseph is shown as an example of authentic love in Holy Bible.He is a man of faith and completely submits to God’s will. So he expresses his lovefor Mary, Mother of God and the Savior. The evangelists did not record a single wordspoken by Joseph. His silence has special significance. Joseph is a man of silence inlove. He is silent, because he loves and lives entrusted to him the mystery of the divine motherhood of Mary. In his justice Joseph to the end remained faithful to God’s call.Together with Mary, he gives an example to all married couples. He encourages to place Christ at the center of the marriage in order to complete the love. It’s a great example for the states of life, as well as for the whole Christian community. Because he is the example of obedience to God’s word, who distinguished himself faithful fulfillment of God’s commandments. Pope encourages you to read and follow the exemplary attitude. Joseph remains a pattern accessible to all of us, even in modern times.

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