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The study wishes to draw attention, first of all, to the basic information on the bibliodrama and its pastoral application. The author further goes on to point out the possibility of application of bibliodrama during the sermon (homily), and at the spiritual exercises as well as in practice of the kinesthetic preaching. At the end he emphasises the usefulness of bibliodrama for an authentic evangelisation.
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The Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland referring to the ancient traditions of the Christian Church and the Reformation, it emphasizes the importance of preaching the Word of God. This will be confirmed in the current documents developed by the Church Synod. Documents of the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession in Poland focused primarily on: the essence of the preaching, the preparation of the candidates, the duties and tasks of evangelical clergy and the content of the preaching. These topics may be constitute the substantive basis for the further development of the protestant homiletics but also catholic homiletics formal or detailed.
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The Solemnity of the Nativity includes four formulas for celebrating the mystery of the Incarnation. Thanks to the unique theological crescendo, the Lectionary texts lead the community to the depths of this mystery in order to discover its meaning. The Lectionary readings take into account the direction of the interpretation of the mystery of the Incarnation, appropriate for both bottom-up and top-down Christology. In preaching a homily, we ought to rather appreciate the bottom-up approach appropriate for Christology that is dynamic and functional. A homily for this celebration should lead the faithful to contemplate God, who in Jesus Christ comes to meet man and is incarnated in human history, living in solidarity with mankind. In this way, he restores the transcendent dimension of human existence. By renewing the mystery of the Incarnation in the liturgy, God the Father, in the power of the Holy Spirit, enables man to be united with His Son so that he could open man to his first image of God, which was distorted by original sin. The homily is also to show how this mystery continues on in the life of believers through the implementation of Jesus' existence that is revealed in the humility of the Incarnation and the poverty of the birth in a Bethlehem shed.
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Pope Francis addresses to the whole Church the appeal for pastoral conversion, involving the proclamation of the Gospel to all people yearning for the kindness and sensitivity of the Saviour. In the teaching of the Bishop of Rome, benignitas pastoralis plays an important role as a spirit of mercy and gentleness accompanying pastoral concern for sinners – the weak, the suffering and despairing. Pastoral gentleness should also shape the ministry of the word which continued to play a significant function in the saving mission of the Church. Because benignitas pastoralis was most fully expressed in the Incarnation of the Son of God, Jesus Christ and His earthly activity, it is why the task of preachers of the word of God is to prolong the mission of the Saviour, showing people the gentle and merciful face of God, bending solicitously over human weakness and proclaiming the message of salvation in a simple and comprehensible language. The presence of benignitas pastoralis in preaching makes it possible to reach the audience with the Gospel, discovering the true face of a merciful God, and find in His word a source of strength needed for their spiritual growth. So executed, the ministry of the word is opposed to Pelagianism, rigorism and permissiveness, because it points to the “primacy” of God's love which thus enables man to achieve the ideal of holiness according to the ideal of the Gospel.
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Homily as a type of text should meet some formal requirements. One of the important issues is the coherence and also cohesion of the text structure. The text of homily should include those two mentioned features. The Coherence (semantic sence) is present primarily in the well-structured and developed subject of the text. It also applies to the unity of the orator and receiver. The cohesion (structural sence) provides linking of sentences, preserving the proportion of structure and additionaly, the use of appropriate metalanguage operators that allow for proper structure of text elements. Coherence and cohesion enable communicateing more effectively in a homily meanings within the homily actio.
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The doctrine of justification is the core element of the Reformation in the 16. century. The article hints to the origin of this doctrine and gives an interpretation of individual aspects for our time. Luther articulated own for the medieval times typical fears, which were connected to the power of the Church. He put against it the grace of God, who justifies the sinner out of faith without works of the law. The doctrine of justification nowadays does not split Christian churches any longer. Secular thinking, die huge variety of religions and immense social injustices seems to contradict a meaningful understanding of God and the doctrine of justification as well. But this doctrine is obviously related to and based on fundamental aspects of human life. And the Christian faith offers a world-view, which tolerates the ambivalences and encourages to life. Forgiveness and acception between human beings and of a person to herself or himself are experiences, which are integrated in the Christian tradition of the doctrine of justification. Its individualistic restriction and abstract interpretation have been heavily criticised. If the social aspects are also unconsidered, the justification can strengthen human beings and enhance solidarity.
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Misje ludowe istnieją w działalności Kościoła od niemal 500 lat. Wprowadzone przez Sobór Trydencki są fenomenem dynamicznego odnowienia życia duszpasterskiego. Przez wieki, od samego początku jak się pojawiły, stały się na całym świecie jedną z cech odnowy wiary w Kościele katolickim. Również w obecnej dobie nowej ewangelizacji misje ludowe stanowią niezastąpiony środek okresowej odnowy życia chrześcijańskiego (CT 47). W artykule ukazane są kierunki odnowy misji ludowych w duchu nowej ewangelizacji. Odnowione misje, tak jak przed wiekami, tak i teraz służą duszpasterstwu zwyczajnemu. Są pomocą w realizacji inicjatyw duszpasterskich Kościoła powszechnego, zarówno na poziomie narodowym, jak i lokalnym.
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The process of preaching the word of God in the Orthodox Church tradition is linked with the liturgy and sacred space. The preaching of homily during the Divine Liturgy is a sacramental act. Due to sacred space, which could be an inspiration for a preaching, homily can cause converting the congregation. The author considers in the paper about the right place for the preaching in the Orthodox church liturgy. The author pointed also out the mutual influence between homily, sacred space and liturgy. The quoted conclusions can renewal preaching in the Orthodox church tradition.
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Polish Marian devotion has got a long and plentiful tradition, witnessed by numerous works of art dedicated to Mary, Mother of God. Many contemporary Polish composers are willingly reaching for Marian theme, among whom figure of Andrzej Nikodemowicz excels. In his works pieces devoted to Mary form a significant contribution, being nearly half of his religious works. As well as his whole oeuvre, his Marian works are diversified in terms of style and structure. However, they invariably represent a testimony of both profound faith (which has survived political persecutions) and close relation between A. Nikodemowicz and Mary the Mother.The following article includes general characteristic of the Marian works of Andrzej Nikodemowicz, taking cognisance of the background of the work as well as the sources of his inspiration. In order to show exemplary solutions applied by the composer, the author included a short but detailed analysis of three selected pieces from different periods of his work.
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This article discusses whether or not the Gloria should be recited at the Rorate Mass (Mass of Blessed Virgin Mary during Advent). The Rorate Mass has developed over seven centuries and the answers to this question are varied. There are even significant differences of custom among the diocese of Poland, so that there is no real common practice. The author presents various acts of liturgical law relating to the Rorate Mass, which have been published throughout its history. He then considers the theological implications of Advent to arrive at a suitable answer. Contemporary theological thought would suggest, that the Gloria should not be said at the Advent Rorate Mass. Celebrating the Mass without the Gloria makes clear, that this Mass is part of the Advent Season – a time of waiting for the coming of Christ.
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This article aims to show the vocation of the Priests of the Sacred Heart in the ecclesial context. In the light of reflection of Vatican Council II each and individual religious vocation, as well as all the religious life, is firmly inscribed in the
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Since II Vatican Council in the formation of the seminarias is many new aspects. One, the most important, is missionary formation the future priests. Article bassed on the ideas of the encyklika Redemptoris missio and the new vision of the Pope Francis as well. Missiology as academic discipline must be more open for the new ideas from the others continents and christians denominations. The Church is missionary of the nature and pastoral service and organisation must concetred more of this dimension, also in ecumenical perspective.
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The possibility of demon possession is rejected by many people today. All abnormal behaviors are attributed by psychiatrists to mental illnesses. This is an error. From the theological point of view, possession is possible, because the devil’s activity was not completely blocked by the saving work of Jesus. The Bible testifies to this. In turn, psychiatry is not only unable to cure certain mental ailments, but cannot even explain their origin. What is more, it is not able to explain the relationship between a given person and the unnatural occurrences which happen around him or her. Mental illness and demon possession are two different things. One can be released from possession only by way of exorcism, asking Jesus Christ for the grace of liberation. This is confirmed by the practice of the Church right from apostolic times.
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The author, analyzing Church teaching concerning the holiness of priests, concentrates on its essential relation with the religious education of young people. Beginning with the attempt of defining the term of holiness and going in the direction of giving certain ways of achieving it, the author shows the priest’s relation with Jesus Christ as its foundation. The article draws readers’ attention on the priestly sanctity as the need of the current times; he also accents the connection of the holiness of priests with students’ aspiration to be a saint. A priest, in the role of a religious instruction teacher and religious education teacher, is responsible for not only educating young people during school classes, but also raising their awareness of being indissoluble part of Church. Thanks to his own testimony and holiness, a priest plays the role of an evangelizator among teachers and students in the school environment. Striving after holiness is an obligation arising from the need of permanent priest’s formation, as well as improving his workshop as a religious education teacher.
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This article presents an African view of the world portrayed in the Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation Africae munus. The document is the result of the second Synod for Africa (2009). The theme of the Synod was the role of the Church in the service of reconciliation, justice and peace. African vision of life consists of the painful problems of the continent and hopeful situation. A characteristic feature of this vision is a holistic look at the man and the world, “as something that embrances and includes ancestors, the living and those yet to be born, the whole of creation and all beings: those that speak and those that are mute, those that think and those lacking thought. The visible and invisible universe” (AM 69). The value of life and a deep sense of the sacred are often confronted with a lack of reconciliation, justice and peace on the African continent.
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Educating for the virtue of peace is one of the key issues of the Church’s mission. It was also placed amongst the socio-cultural transformations of the XX century, becoming a leading theme after the issuing of two encyclical letters by Pope John XXIII – Mater et Magistra and Pacem in terris – dedicated to social problems. In catechesis related to the time of the Council one can find reflections of attempts to educate for pro-peace attitudes. Despite the fact that Vatican Council II did not issue any document directly related to catechesis, nevertheless the Council inspired numerous formulations and indications in catechetical literature which focus on existential concerns and finding a way to dialogue with the contemporary world. Parochial catechesis as well as the teaching of religion – after its return to Polish schools – undertakes the education for peace within the framework of axiological thinking. When referring to the teaching of the Counciliar and post-Conciliar popes, catechists look to accomplish the idea of peace presented in Pacem in terris by using four “pillars” or principles: truth, justice, love and freedom. It is important to underline at this point that the dialogue that aims at arousing a common concern for peace must respect the natural law and safeguard the dignity of every human being. In the post-modern world are not these values becoming rather “meaningless”? This is the leaning of the article’s author.
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The article is about the Bible - the Book of knowledge and wisdom, prophecy and history of mankind from the very beginning. The Bible is the book that should be read and studied by every living on the earth, for out of it you learn how to use your life to be saved. The Bible may be considered a General Code of human life
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The Marian apparitions initiated in 1917 in Fatima, quickly gained worldwide publicity due to their content and form. Because they began in the tragic period for the history of humanity, entangled in armed conflicts and atheistic ideologies, their message of hope increased interest in all spheres of social life. The appeal for conversion and return to the Gospel principles in individual and social life was declared to the world through children who confirmed the phenomenon of Fatima apparitions by their mortified life. The spiritual content of the message has become an important element in the catechetical ministry of raising children, youth and adults. Although what happened at Fatima does not belong to the category of a scientific discourse based solely on empirical methods, it must be reminded in the education of the young generation and recalled in discussions about the future of man and the world.
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The Church's concern for migrants has a very long tradition. In this time of contemporary, more and more dynamic, migration processes, it is growing. It is demonstrated by, among others, establishing personal parishes for migrants that are entrusted to priests who know their language and customs. The role of such communities is not only the celebration of liturgy, but also catechesis and the ministry of love. The article addresses the question of the shape and assessment of catechesis for Polish children on emigration. Based on empirical research carried out among Polish priests within a scientific project called Religious Education of Polish Emigrants in Great Britain. Current Status and Development Perspectives, answers were given on the organization, content, forms and methods of catechesis for Polish children in the United Kingdom. Their critical analysis and recommendations for further research were made.
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