Cechy świętości prezbitera w świetle adhortacji apostolskiej Gaudete et exsultate papieża Franciszka
Characteristic Features of the Priestly Holiness in the Light of Apostolic Exhortation Gaudete et Exsultate of the Holy Father Francis
Author(s): Mieczysław PolakSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Pastoral Theology
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: presbyter; holiness; joy; mercy; teaching of the Church
Summary/Abstract: One of the important themes that was taken up at the Second Vatican Council was the ministry and life of the presbyter. This teaching found a reception and development in many statements of the post-Conciliar Popes. They show both the essence of being a priest and the conditioning of his ministry in the modern world. From these two premises – ontological and kairological – can be drawn conclusions, that relate to the pastoral ministry of the priest. One of them is the statement that the priest’s activity should flow from a certain spirituality. This article attempts to present the characteristic features of the spirituality of the contemporary presbyter in the light of the teaching of post-Conciliar Church, with particular emphasis on the apostolic exhortation Gaudete et exsultate on the call to holiness in today’s world of the Holy Father Francis. These qualities are: the pastoral character of holiness, joy and mercy.
Journal: Roczniki Teologiczne
- Issue Year: 66/2019
- Issue No: 6
- Page Range: 115-128
- Page Count: 14
- Language: Polish