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14,1 (2020)

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Blanco Sarto, P., Quaerite faciem eius semper. La "cristología espiritual"" de Joseph Ratzinger, Teologia w Polsce 14,1 (2020) s. 5-30

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Ratzinger proposes a “Spiritual Christology", in wich will be together Ontology and Soteriology, the Theology of the Cross and the Theology of Incarnation, Christology, Pneumatology and Ecclesiology. In the first place, it is need to fulfill the breaking-off between the historical Jesus and the Crist of the faith, and to defend the homousios and the divinity of Jesus Christ defined in Nicaea and III Constantinople. On the other hand Ratzinger reminds the centrality of the salvific figure of Christ, in which is related not only the divinity, but also the unique character of mediation in the salvation. He is not an avatar more of the Divinity, but the Son of God, who was made man “for us" and “for our salvation". Jesus of Nazaret will have an “unrepeteable singularity and unicity". He is the only Mediator and Saviour. The Seeking of Christ's Face will be the summit of the theological work of the present pope emeritus.

Froniewski, J., Topicality of the Spiritual Heritage and Theology of Brother Roger of Taizé, Teologia w Polsce 14,1 (2020) s. 143-167

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This year in Wroclaw we experienced the European Youth Meeting organized by the Taizé Community. This great spiritual event is an opportunity to reflect more deeply on the importance of the heritage of Brother Roger of Taizé for the contemporary Church. As a starting point for this analysis, author took the biographical background, which will allow the reader to grasp the life context of Roger Schutz's ecumenical research. Then, in the following points, he describes three essential elements of Brother Roger's legacy, which are an ever-inspiring gift to the Church on the path of building unity. Firstly, it is a fully original form of Christian life in a monastic ecumenical community. Secondly, on the basis of this concrete experience of the Taizé Community, Brother Roger indicated a deeply existential way of building the unity of divided Christians. And thirdly, in his teaching he outlined a theology of forgiving love as the key to building reconciliation between the Churches. Undoubtedly the most spectacular fruit of his evangelical life are the crowds of young people from various Christian Churches that have invariably gathered around the Taizé Community for decades.

Jagodziński, M., Communional Aspects of the Doctrine of the Holy Spirit According to John D. Zizioulas, Teologia w Polsce 14,1 (2020) s. 31-45

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What deserves emphasizing in the significant theological thought of John D. Zizioulas is his ecumenical openness and deep theology saturated with communion thought, which also produces the communion perspective of the reality of the Holy Spirit. Pneumatology has its origins in the Trinitarian-ecclesial reflection, which developed the fundamental concept of the Communion of the Holy Trinity. Zizioulas completely agrees with the Orthodox Trinitarian-pneumatological vision, which critically refers to the Trinitarian contribution of the thought of St. Augustine and he presents also a communional view on the contentious issue of Filioque - emphasizing the ecumenical perspectives of this topic and of ongoing dialogues which are still trying to bring the consensus of the Churches of East and West.

Kopiec, M.A., La missionarieta' della Chiesa nell'enciclica Redemptoris missio di Giovanni Paolo II di fronte alle voci del Sinodo Amazzonico, Teologia w Polsce 14,1 (2020) s. 103-142

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THE MISSIONARY NATURE OF THE CHURCH IN JOHN PAUL II'S ENCYCLICAL REDEMPTORIS MISSIO IN THE FACE OF THE VOICES OF THE AMAZON SYNOD
Summary
The subject of the study is the theme of the missionary nature of the Church presented and shown in a new light in a deepened and adapted to the challenges of the end of the 20th century by Saint John Paul II in the encyclical Redemptoris missio. Today, a special opportunity to undertake this issue and to present it in the current historical and ecclesial context is the 30th anniversary of its announcement (December 7, 1990). The presentation of its contents and their analysis highlighted the uninterrupted continuity of Christ's missionary command and the unchanging relevance of the message contained in the document regarding the proclamation of the Gospel and the baptism of all people. The necessity of recalling this topic appears inevitably, taking into account the internal condition of the Church, as a result of which the mandate entrusted to all Christians loses its power and seriousness. As a result, due to the weakening of missionary awareness and responsibility manifesting itself within the Church, it seems necessary and absolutely essential to remind and refer to the encyclical of John Paul II in order to awaken among Catholics the awareness of the mission of announcing the Gospel given to them.

Królikowski, J., The Symbol of Faith in Theology and in Preaching, Teologia w Polsce 14,1 (2020) s. 47-68

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The life of the Church from the very beginning is connected with searching for Her own identity which has its expression in the forming of the profession of faith. The testimonies of this fact can be found already in the Old Testament, which is shown in multifarious doctrinal formulas which are handed over by the apostolic proclamation which is based on them. In a relatively short time these formulas were gathered as a whole, first in the profession of faith used during the right of Baptism and later, especially in a profession of faith which is called the Apostles' Creed. It has preserved its significance and superior role in theology and preaching to this day although in reality its role has been diminished especially in preaching. This paper recommends the return to the Apostles' Creed and to its inspiring role. The most important thing is to present its doctrinal message which highlights the need for the holistic, Trinitarian and Christological perspective in reference to theological issues. Today, the Apostles' Creed can play the same role in the organisation of Church proclamation, which admiring the so called original kerygma falls into short-sighted interpretations and restrictions, resulting in the weakening of Christian identity.

Parzych-Blakiewicz, K., Man in the "Splendour of Divinity." The Hagiological Interpretation of "spousal love" in line with John Paul II's Theology of the Body, Teologia w Polsce 14,1 (2020) s. 89-102

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The article presents the theological interpretation of the phenomenon of spousal love in terms of examining its correlations with the call to holiness. This study belongs to the field of hagiological research aiming at developing a new concept that defines arguments in the Church's strategy concerning the defence of every human life. The analysis concerns the statements and philosophical writings of Karol Wojtyła and then John Paul II on spousal love and the dependence of the person and his actions on the Truth and Good. The Christological-soteriological aspect of spousal love as conditioning the sanctification of the person has been indicated. The axiological conditions related to the Christological assumption have been termed as “the Splendour of Divinity," identifying it with the space of the salvific influence on a person, sanctified by Christ's spousal love and called to develop an ethos based on this love.

Pędrak, A., Interpretation of Spiritual Life According to the "Imago Dei", Teologia w Polsce 14,1 (2020) s. 169-184

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This article is the result of theological research on the subject of life. The phenomenon of life is multifaceted, but often it cannot be defined because it is a mystery. The author of the article, based on the truth that man is a biological-psycho-spiritual unity, interprets these spheres in the key of St. Bonaventure's idea, describes them as vestigium, umbra, and imago Dei. The issue of spiritual life in the category of Imago Dei is analyzed in detail. The author tries to answer the questions that arise by using not only theological fields: or is there an openness to transcendence only in a man? What does it mean to be an image of God? How to achieve a full life? The sphere of bios, psyche, and zoe in the human person are permeating each other, but this spiritual life transcends the previous two planes. This distinguishes man from other creatures and gives him a unique character. God, in His goodness and freedom, grants man life, creates him as a free being and in His image. But the perfect image of the Father is Jesus Christ. In His Incarnation, He showed us the fullness of humanity and through imitation and union with Christ, man can become conformed to the image of God. In this way, it is finally possible to obtain full participation in the communion with God in the Holy Trinity.

Smentek, I., The Problems of Notions in Eschatology, Teologia w Polsce 14,1 (2020) s. 197-227

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The present article deals with the use and understanding of eschatological terminology. The concepts used and the starting point of the consideration affect its orientation and the distribution of aspects. If we take the “final events" as a starting point, we obtain an anthropological picture of man's fate and his destiny to eternity. When starting with the mystery of God and His plan, one must pay attention to the Person of Christ the Coming One and this makes eschatology a treatise on the Triune God that completes His work.
This study also draws attention to the semantic nuances of some notions relating to eternal life, such as novelty, kingdom, Father's house, heaven, glory or eternal happiness. These and other expressions contain a wealth of meaning rooted in Revelation and the Church's tradition. Their thoughtful and conscious use serves the purpose of a deep and creative and at the same time precise reflection.

Trojnar, W., The Face of Christian Hope in the Renewed Funeral Rites, Teologia w Polsce 14,1 (2020) s. 185-195

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The Second Vatican Council brought a new look at the ultimate reality of man. It has definitely contributed to the deepening of the understanding of the Christian faith and allowed to adapt its message to the needs of modern times. It was from its inspiration that, a few years after the promulgation of the Constitution Sacrosanctum concilium, the Ordo Exsequiarum was reformed, which made it possible to introduce the changes postulated by the Council's fathers into the funeral liturgy. In accordance with their provisions, the funeral rites were to express more clearly the paschal character of the Christian's death. Thus, the liturgy of the funeral became a special place for proclaiming Christian hope. It therefore seems necessary, on the basis of the texts of the renewed funeral rites, to notice its paschal character.

Warzeszak, J., Benedict XVI's Participation in the Ecumenical Dialogue with the Orthodox Church, Teologia w Polsce 14,1 (2020) s. 69-88

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The author of this article presents the involvement of Benedict XVI in the ecumenical dialogue with the Eastern Orthodox Church as a whole based on speeches, declarations and homilies delivered to representatives of this Church. Undoubtedly, it is significant. As a pope, he encouraged this dialogue by his authority, fraternal treatment filled with friendship and love, meetings, communal prayer and teaching. He overcame various difficulties and contributing to the progress of this dialogue. He emphasized joint theological research, because without the unity of faith there is no complete and visible unity. As always - as the theologian and as the Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith - he taught that common celebration of the Eucharist could take place only in full unity: when will it happen? It is God's gift for which we have to pray and work at the same time: to evangelize together, to resist ideologies hostile to Christianity and humanity, to care for peace and justice among Christians and followers of other religions, and to cooperate in charitable work for the poor, the sick and the needy.Ü«

Zborowski, M., Christological Heterodoxy as a Threat to the Kerygma in the Theology of Father Raniero Cantalamessa, Teologia w Polsce 14,1 (2020) s. 229-249

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Any attempt to reduce or disintegrate the Christological dogma is not without an impact on the basic message of the good news, the Kerygma, as well as on its soteriological implications. The theological challenge is to make every effort to proclaim the first message as the announcement of the fullness of the revealed truth, but also to indicate the dangers arising from incomplete or unorthodox proclamation. The article presents negative consequences of heterodox Christological tendencies for the reality of the Kerygma in theology of Father Raniero Cantalamessa. These dogmatic threats and their consequences focus on the person of Jesus Christ and the mysteries of His death and resurrection.