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Maryja jako Wspomożycielka osób starszych
Mary as a helper for the elderly

Author(s): Grzegorz Bachanek
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Systematic Theology, Pastoral Theology
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego
Keywords: Mary; Mariology; old age; elderly person; spiritual maturity; strengthening; good death

Summary/Abstract: The article is an attempt to look at the phenomenon of old age in the perspective of Mariology. Based on the texts of the Holy Scriptures, church fathers, saints and contemporary theologians, he shows Mary’s special relationship with the elderly. The Mother of God helps these people get closer to Christ and discover the meaning of her life in Him. It helps in cleansing feelings, overcoming the attitude of constant dissatisfaction. It strengthens in a situation of temptation, suffering and fear. It enables conversion for those who seemed to have finally left God years ago. Sometimes it enables you to take on new challenges. It is present with a man who is going through the time of trial and darkness, which is dying. An elderly man can find support and deep peace in Mary.

  • Issue Year: 2020
  • Issue No: 27
  • Page Range: 173-183
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: Polish