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Atnaujinto pašvęstojo gyvenimo esmė: „Perfectae caritatis“ refleksija
The Essence of Renewed Religious Life: Reflection on „Perfectae Caritatis“

Author(s): Aušra Vasiliauskaitė
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Metaphysics, Ethics / Practical Philosophy, Sociology of Religion, History of Religion
Published by: Visuomeninė organizacija »LOGOS«
Keywords: religious life; reflection; Perfectae Caritatis; renewal;

Summary/Abstract: This article emphasizes the essence of the renewal of religious life according to the decree of the Second Vatican Council, “Perfectae Caritatis.” The purpose and Christocentrism of religious life is revealed. Basing itself on observations of famous figures in the religious life, the concept of religious life is analyzed: reading signs of the time, noting the charisma of the founder, using given gifts, following Christ in solitude or in religious families. All of the executors of the renewal of religious life, whose duty is inner revival and external renovation, are named.

  • Issue Year: 2021
  • Issue No: 107
  • Page Range: 197-204
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: English
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