DYNAMIKA CNÓT TEOLOGALNYCH
THE DYNAMICS OF THEOLOGICAL VIRTUES

Summary/Abstract: Virtues, by their very nature, have a particular bearing on spiritual and moral formation. All virtues must be considered in the light of Christ’s Paschal Mystery. While one can focus on theological virtues (faith, hope and life) as particular gifts, at the same time we do not omit moral values. Men and women are called to holiness. The moral and spiritual life matures ever the more as their daily life becomes an answer given to God as they serve others through faith, hope and charity. The process of one’s growth in faith-- which comes about especially through prayer, participation in the Eucharist, in the sacrament of Reconciliation, in fraternal meetings of the community, and in daily work—lasts a lifetime. The theological virtue of hope helps one to await their meeting with God in eternal life. Christian hope is the basis of all human hope. True holiness is achieved through practicing love. Christian love comes to its fulfillment in preserving all the commandments. Love of our neighbor must be deeply rooted in the love of God. To grow in love means to strive to love as God loves and to express it in ever more intimate, personal, free and strong union with God.

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