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Lettera „Desiderio desideravi” del Papa Franceso come una nuova sfida per la formazione liturgica
The Letter “Desiderio desideravi” of Pope Francis as a New Challenge for Litur- gical Formation

Author(s): Marcel Mojzeš
Subject(s): Pastoral Theology, Sociology of Religion
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Papieskiego Jana Pawła II w Krakowie
Keywords: liturgy; liturgical formation; Desiderio desideravi; form of Christ;

Summary/Abstract: The apostolic letter Desiderio desideravi of the Holy Father Francis goes beyond the liturgical sphere of the Latin tradition and is a challenge also for Eastern Catholics because of its theological, liturgical and spiritual depth. This paper presents some of the main points of this apostolic letter: (1) Godʼs desire is the beginning of liturgical formation; (2) The beauty of the liturgy is more than ritual aestheticism; (3) Amaze- ment before the Paschal Mystery is an essential part of the liturgical act; (4) Forma- tion for the liturgy and formation from the liturgy; (5) The goal of liturgical formation is our conformation to Christ. It means to have the mind, feeling, and will of Christ. The Apostolic Letter Desiderio desideravi confirms once again that the liturgy is the source and summit of all Christian life.

  • Issue Year: 27/2023
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 137-150
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Italian
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