„Quae est iustitia nisi misericordia?” – that is about manifestations of mercy in church and polish law regarding marriage Cover Image

„Quae est iustitia nisi misericordia?” – czyli o przejawach miłosierdzia w prawie kanonicznym i polskim dotyczącym małżeństwa
„Quae est iustitia nisi misericordia?” – that is about manifestations of mercy in church and polish law regarding marriage

Author(s): Diana Jadwiga Kuczek
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Civil Law, Canon Law / Church Law
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Papieskiego Jana Pawła II w Krakowie
Keywords: Mercy; law; Polish law; Church law; marriage; family; separation; annulment of marriage;

Summary/Abstract: Law stands on guard of human dignity, when it directs the principle of mercy. Proper understanding this rule leads to incarnation norms which protects the good of marriage and family. Mercy in law is neither forbearance, nor cheap grace. Code of Canon Law is concurrent in this aspect with opinion of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. The principle of epikia and canonical equity are the foundation of codification the separation and annulment of marriage which are based on personalistic approach to human relationships. The dignity of men becomes interpretation of canon law confronting him with some demands which constitute marriage. The Polish law through separation gives the married couple the chance to rebuild destroyed bonds. Introduction the duty of civil separation as well as the reform of communication in the church institutions are the postulates of adequate incorporation of mercy to civil law.

  • Issue Year: 2015
  • Issue No: 47
  • Page Range: 233-249
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: Polish