Consecrated Life Against Relativism in the Light of Benedict XVIʼs Teaching Cover Image

Życie konsekrowane wobec relatywizmu w świetle nauczania Benedykta XVI
Consecrated Life Against Relativism in the Light of Benedict XVIʼs Teaching

Author(s): Małgorzata Pagacz
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Systematic Theology
Published by: Papieski Wydział Teologiczny
Keywords: consecrated life; relativism; Benedict XVI; contemporary world; Christian spirituality

Summary/Abstract: This article presents Pope Benedict XVI's juxtaposition of consecrated life and relativism in the contemporary world. The Pope believes that relativism is today one of the most dangerous threats to the Christian faith. Benedict XVI counters this contemporary phenomenon with the answer given by Christianity. The life of the people who are totally devoted to God stays in visible opposition to the contempo- rary relativistic mentality. Consecrated life translates into the exclusive love for Jesus Christ and the devotion to Him within the Church. Consecrated persons recognise the absolute primacy of God. Through the practice of evangelical counsels, they closely accompany and follow Jesus. Consecrated life, due to its nature, is a testimony of finding and recognizing Jesus Christ as the Truth that one can entrust oneself to.

  • Issue Year: 28/2020
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 135-156
  • Page Count: 22
  • Language: Polish