Pope John Paul II by Word and Life about Old Age and Mission of the Elderly Cover Image

Jan Paweł II słowem i życiem o starości i posłannictwie osób w podeszłym wieku
Pope John Paul II by Word and Life about Old Age and Mission of the Elderly

Author(s): Maria Loyola Opiela
Subject(s): Sociology of Religion
Published by: Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej
Keywords: John Paul II; elderly; old age; mission

Summary/Abstract: Pope John Paul II in teaching about life and old age of human pointed to the dignity and value of old age and the mission of the elderly. He confirmed the word preached by example, especially at the stage of living their own old age and serving until the end of his life for the Kingdom of God, to finally go from life to life, to which he was opened with the Christian hope. This teaching and testimony of Pope John Paul II still remains an important and inspiring message for both seniors and those who benefit from their experience and wisdom, and support them through various forms of social initiatives.

  • Issue Year: 9/2015
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 42-47
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: Polish