Świętość w ujęciu Sługi Bożego ks. Wincentego Granata
SANCTITY AS DEFINED BY THE SERVANT OF GOD FATHER WINCENTY GRANAT
Author(s): Jerzy MisiurekSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion
Published by: Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II - Wydział Teologii
Keywords: SANCTITY; PERFECTION; LOVE; VOCATION; FOLLOWING CHRIST; FRIENDSHIP WITH CHRIST; WINCENTY GRANAT
Summary/Abstract: The problem of reaching personal sanctity through Church, highlighted by the constitution Lumen Gentium issued by the Second Vatican Council, is one of key topics discussed In the theological works of the out standing researcher Professor Father Wincenty Granat. He eleborated widely on the koncept of Christian sanctity, wchich he identified with perfection. Drawing upon the texts of the Old and New Testament, Father Granat emphasised that love is the foundation of sanctity. This is why, Father Granat taught about sanctity as friendship with Christ. Christ is an example of sanctity for all, this is why we all should follow Him. Servant of God Father Granat claimed strongly that the Church has its inner powers to transform sinners into saints, even though its full sanctity will come with eschatological times.
Journal: Roczniki Teologii Duchowości
- Issue Year: 2011
- Issue No: 3 (58)
- Page Range: 29-41
- Page Count: 13
- Language: Polish