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Realizacja funkcji kapłańskiej w małżeństwie sakramentalnym
The Realization of the Priesthood Function in a Sacramental Marriage

Author(s): Paweł Landwójtowicz
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Theology and Religion, Pastoral Theology
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: marriage; priesthood function; prayer; Eucharist; Cross

Summary/Abstract: A sacramental marriage thanks to inclusion in the Paschal mystery of Jesus Christ participates in a salutary work of the common Church realizing prophetic, priesthood and majestic function. The subject of the article constitutes the priesthood function realized by spouses thanks to Eucharist, the Sacrament of Penance and a conversion as well as a prayer. The consecration of spouses, their families, the Church and the whole world performs trough their sacramental implantation in passion, execution by crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Performing the priesthood function in a marriage, in its essence, is connected to an ability of making spiritual sacrifices of a daily life. This disposal is a sign of personal and religious maturity. A conscious realization of the priesthood function trough sacramental spouses gives them the chance for more complete and happier common life.

  • Issue Year: 66/2019
  • Issue No: 6
  • Page Range: 161-176
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: Polish