Cechy świętości prezbitera w świetle adhortacji apostolskiej Gaudete et exsultate papieża Franciszka
Characteristic Features of the Priestly Holiness in the Light of Apostolic Exhortation Gaudete et Exsultate of the Holy Father Francis

Summary/Abstract: One of the important themes that was taken up at the Second Vatican Council was the ministry and life of the presbyter. This teaching found a reception and development in many statements of the post-Conciliar Popes. They show both the essence of being a priest and the conditioning of his ministry in the modern world. From these two premises – ontological and kairological – can be drawn conclusions, that relate to the pastoral ministry of the priest. One of them is the statement that the priest’s activity should flow from a certain spirituality. This article attempts to present the characteristic features of the spirituality of the contemporary presbyter in the light of the teaching of post-Conciliar Church, with particular emphasis on the apostolic exhortation Gaudete et exsultate on the call to holiness in today’s world of the Holy Father Francis. These qualities are: the pastoral character of holiness, joy and mercy.

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