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Głoszenie słowa Bożego do mężczyzn
Proclamation of the Word of God to Men

Author(s): Jan Twardy
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Pastoral Theology
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: homiletics; sermon; typology of sermon; separate sermons for men; men; marriage

Summary/Abstract: In 19th and 20th century sermons to men were generally mentioned within the theory of missions and parish retreat. The problem was widerly presented by Rev. Szczepan Sobalkowski and Rev. Ferdynand Machay. Those homilets pointed the need of showing men’s duties, stressing their positive and negative attributes – showing at the same time the methods the priests may use preaching to this group of listeners. The author of the article emphasizevs that man devoted to Chistian life should pray and strive for perfection. Then he presents man’s devotion to life in marriage and family – stressing the love significance and concern for life. Next, there are indications concerning elderly and alone men. In the end, such circumstances of proclamation of the word of God as missions and retreat, Sundays and festivities, pastoral days of different professions, pilgrimages have been presented. It is advisable to develop reflection over man’s part in family, nation and in the Church.

  • Issue Year: 68/2021
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 85-105
  • Page Count: 21
  • Language: Polish