Zjawisko „spoczynku w Duchu Świętym” w polskiej literaturze teologicznej i w VI Dokumencie z Malines
The Phenomenon of “Resting in the Holy Spirit” in Polish Theological Literature and in the Sixth Document of Malines

Summary/Abstract: The phenomenon of “resting in the Holy Spirit” exists not only in Pentecostal groups, but also in many Catholic communities that belong to the charismatic movement. Theological reflection on this phenomenon is These reflections were then confronted with the views of Cardinal LJ Suenens, expressed in the book Resting in the Spirit published in 1986. The Belgian Purpurate, appointed by Pope Paul VI as the spiritual assistant of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal, is the author of the so-called Documents from Malines in which he raised the current issues relating to charisms. The book is the sixth and final document from Malines. Cardinal Suenens argues in the book that the phenomenon of “the rest” which is present in charismatic renewal groups has most likely natural causes. His critical and cautious approach to the phenomenon of “the fall” is considered by Polish theologians to be outmoded and no longer applicable.still quite diffident. So far, only a few Polish theologians have undertaken any such reflection on the source and meaning of the phenomenon of “resting in the Spirit”. The article presents an analysis of the most important books and articles devoted to this issue and written by Polish theologians. They show that “the rest” is a manifestation of the Holy Spirit and it is based on the Holy Scriptures. It brings good fruit in the lives of those who experience it.

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