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Biblijne i pastoralne ujęcie świętości
A biblical and pastoral approach to holiness

Author(s): Jan Nowak
Subject(s): History of Church(es), Biblical studies, Pastoral Theology
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego
Keywords: Sanctity; spirituality; ministry; community – Church; prayer;

Summary/Abstract: The Bible shows the theophany of God who is the source of all sacredness. Places, robes, cult objects, time and sabbath may reveal His holiness which has a moral dimension as it requires the response to God’s love and obedience to His commandments. The Gospel is at the core of holiness. Man can sanctify themselves thanks to sacraments. In his letter Novo millenio ineunte blessed John Paul II stresses the necessity of holiness in the life of the Church and pastoral activity. The man who aims to sanctify themselves cannot consent to sin and has to deepen their religious life. Their striving for sacredness in everyday life brings authentic freedom and allows them to stay in God’s presence.

  • Issue Year: 2013
  • Issue No: 20
  • Page Range: 189-201
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Polish
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