Portrait of Ivan Fr. Frano Jukić Cover Image

Portret Ivana fra Frane Jukića
Portrait of Ivan Fr. Frano Jukić

Author(s): Mile Babić
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Bosnian Literature, Croatian Literature, 19th Century
Published by: Franjevačka teologija Sarajevo
Keywords: cross; eternity; freedom; virtuous path; hate/envy;

Summary/Abstract: Ivan Frano Jukić was surrendered with totality of his dying life to serve to common good and humaneness. Inspired with Gospel to change the things improving better, forgiving to his enemies, extremely sincere and self-sacrificing, he became an ideal demonstrating how to love Bosnia (special good) and simultaneously to love humanitas (common good). Steadfast in positive activity Jukić in his short life carried out inestimable achievements getting all who wish to follow principles of humanity. Jukić discerned how many in his homeland Bosnia were persecuted or killed because of expressing their wishes for justice, truth and freedom. It is clearly evident from his basic prayer that Jukić was aware how Kingdom of God in this this world is being realized only through cross: that it is being realized by those who are persecuted, committed to prison and gibbeted on crosses because of justice, truth and freedom. God blesses them with eternal life.

  • Issue Year: 2020
  • Issue No: II
  • Page Range: 17-33
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: Croatian