The meaning of selected qualities of matrimonial communio personarum in the realization of tasks faced by a family as a "domestic Church" Cover Image

Znaczenie wybranych cech małżeństwa communio personarum w realizacji zadań stojących przed rodziną jako „domowym Kościołem”
The meaning of selected qualities of matrimonial communio personarum in the realization of tasks faced by a family as a "domestic Church"

Author(s): Paweł Landwójtowicz
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion
Published by: Księgarnia Świętego Jacka
Keywords: matrimony; sacrament of matrimony; home Church

Summary/Abstract: Matrimony participates in the existence and mission of the Church. It actualizes itself as a Church and on that basis it is entitled to the title „home Church”. Christian spouses implanted in Christ through the power of baptism and included as „unity of the two” in betrothed bond of Christ with the Church through the power of the sacrament of matrimony – are gifted and obliged to perform functions specific for the whole Church. Thanks to their specific qualities they fulfill, in a unique way, prophetic, priestly and royal function of Christ. Among these qualities one can distinguish: the ability to adopt, listen and announce of the word of God, sanctifiction oneself through the sacrament of matrimony, sacrament of the Eucharist and the Penance and prayer, as well as through coming with the mutual help in the attitude of service. It allows us to perceive essential and fundamental subject of priestly activities in the matriomony.

  • Issue Year: 2015
  • Issue No: 11
  • Page Range: 27-38
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Polish