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Modlitwa szkołą nadziei w życiu osób konsekrowanych według Benedykta XVI
Prayer as a School of Hope in the Life of Consecrated Persons According to Benedict XVI

Author(s): Małgorzata Pagacz
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Pastoral Theology
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Papieskiego Jana Pawła II w Krakowie
Keywords: consecrated life; prayer; hope; Benedict XVI; spirituality

Summary/Abstract: The article presents the issue of prayer in the life of consecrated persons according to the teaching of Benedict XVI. According to the Pope, prayer – which is the essence of life of the people totally devoted to God – is the first important setting for learning hope, hope based on God and His promises. Consecrated persons are ministers of hope, because the relationship with Christ and the spiritual life are for them something fundamental. Their life, fulfilled with prayer and contemplation of God’s matters shall show, where and how faith and trustfulness are renewed and practiced. The prayer of consecrated persons expresses the total sacrifice to God. Being a sign of hope, it is of irreplaceable significance in the contemporary world.

  • Issue Year: 25/2021
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 151-168
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Polish