Historical and spiritual aspects of the celibacy in the Church Cover Image

Historyczne i duchowe aspekty celibatu w Kościele
Historical and spiritual aspects of the celibacy in the Church

Author(s): Janusz Bujak
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Canon Law / Church Law, Sociology of Religion
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Papieskiego Jana Pawła II w Krakowie
Keywords: chastity; celibacy;

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of this article is to show two views on the origin of a celibacy for a religious reason in the Catholic Church. The first one which results from the law, and the second one that has divine roots in which the source of such a life is Jesus Christ himself and his disciples. In the second part of the article there are some psychiatrists’ and theologians’ opinions about the possibilities of a mature priestly celibacy life.

  • Issue Year: 31/2012
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 27-38
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Polish