St. Thomas of Aquinas was not only a formidable philosopher and theologist, but also he was a tireless exegete of the Holy Scripture. He wrote comments on the books of both the Old and New Testament. His exegesis has several traits. It is constructed around two fundamental rules: the analogy of Catholic faith and the analogy of Biblical faith. Furthermore it contains a typical to...
The aim of this publication is to show the meaning of human life and health in the perspective of Christian personalism. Modern man easily loses the essence of life and health, disregards these values and destroys them. That is why it is important to acknowledge the great value of life and health. Recognition of these values is a manifestation of conscious responsibility. These...
This article attempts to answer the question: what mental features and what social factors are the sources of patriotism? Patriotism was defined as the attitude of a human who has a positive and committed attitude towards his own nation, but also has an encouraging attitude regarding other nations. Empirical studies have indicated a number of sources of patriotism, the most...
The diocesan synods summoned by the Tarnów bishops among the many pastoral issues raised also spoke about the issues of singing and music in the liturgy. In the pre-Vatican II period synods showed liturgical music as an addition and decoration of the celebration, and after the Second Vatican Council, as its integral part. In synodal documents it was emphasized the glory of God...
The article is an example of an excellent explanation of the subject matter, drawn up by Father Pelczar on the basis of the current legal doctrine and relevant case studies which facilitate a better understanding of the subject. The basic source for the paper is the handbook written by Father Józef Sebastian Pelczar entitled Prawo małżeńskie katolickie z uwzględnieniem prawa...
This article traces the role of the Holy Spirit throughout Augustine’s De Trinitate. In God the name “Love” (amor) can be taken both with respect to the essence and with respect to a person. Insofar as it is taken with respect to a person, it is a proper name of the Holy Spirit in the same way that “Word” is a proper name of the Son. The Holy Spirit is, in the Holy Trinity, the...
Numerous connections of Archbishop Eugeniusz Baziak with Tarnow, especially his trust to the pastor of the diocese Bishop Jana Stepa, allowed to place in the deposit two of the most valuable treasures of the metropolis of Lviv – a silver coffin with relics of Jakub Strzemię and the painting of Our Lady of Grace. The image of the Mother of God from the Lviv Latin Cathedral is a...
Doctor Honoris Causa is an academic degree awarded to someone who has contributed in a special way to a specific field or to society, or Church in general. In the years 2015 to 2018 The Pontifical University of John Paul II has conferred the degree of Doctor Honoris Causa on Professor Elie Wiesel – 30 June 2015, The Pope Benedict XVI – 3 July 2015, Archbishop Celestino Migliore...
In the richness and diversity of patristic thought we find many references to economic life and entrepreneurial activity. In the early Christian authors, even though this problem did not take the cohesive form of the economics or theological treaties, was familiar with them.In their writings, these authors present a vast reference to economic problems and economic policy of the...
Elijah, the prophet is undoubtedly a unique figure both for the Old Testament and for Christ’s disciples. His life can be served as a model for the evangelists of God’s word. Elijah’s virtues, like faith and devotion to God’s word made his mission powerful. They also strengthened his impression of being the genuine prophet of the Only Jahweh. Studying Elijah’s history is...
The institution of a diocese bishop that forms a relationship with an evangelic picture of a good shepherd is – by the power of God’s law – connected with fulfilment of obligations of a judge in relation to an entrusted part of the people of God. This was significantly and practically reminded by the Pope Francis’s process reform, in recent years. At the same time, this is a...
In the New Testament, especially in Luke’s version, paradise is perceived as a blessed state of being with Jesus and in this aspect his view differs from the Judaic idea of paradise as a joy-filled waiting room for the great events which are still to come. In Judaism those events, in which the prophet Elijah will play an important role, are closely related to the long awaited...
Rev. Konstanty Michalski, CM, (1879–1947), a philosopher, historian of philosophy, professor and rector of the Jagiellonian University as well as an active member of the Historical-Philosophical Department of the Polish Academy of Learning; he was chairman of the Commission of the History of Philosophy in Poland and Vice-Director of the Department. He experienced the horrors of...
This article presents the patristic and magisterial sources of the collect of the Mass for the anniversary of priestly ordination. Most of the prayer alludes to the two recent documents of great magisterial importance for the presentation of the theme of the priesthood in the Church. Both are part of the teaching of the Second Vatican Council, namely the Constitution Lumen...
The article presents priest who were pastors in the parish of St. Lawrence in Biegonice. The time range of description is determined by years of existence of the Collegiate of Saint. Margaret in Nowy Sącz (1448-1791). Parish in Biegonice became one of prebends this Collegiate and office of the pastor was associated with canonical dignity, but there were exceptions. The article...
A leading idea in the Churchentire social teaching is a continuously returning truth about dignity of a human person. It is worth to analyse this issue, as it is an inseparable companion of the social teaching of the Church. This work presents the supernatural dimension of human dignity. The dignity is supported by the Revelation, especially the Holy Bible indicating the fact...
According to the pope John Paul II the dogma of the Immaculate Conception is a marvelous doctrinal synthesis of the Christian faith (Angelus, 8.12.1988). In the light of this dogma the essential issues concerning the spiritual life are demonstrated fully and exactly.The author of this article, analyzing the truth about the Immaculate Conception as an opus of the Holy Trynity in...
The article deals with the issues of renewal and reform of the liturgy after the Second Vatican Council, to show its necessity and the deepest essence, which are forgotten now with the promotion of a return to the Tridentine liturgy (in extraordinary form). The study has been divided into two parts. The first briefly outlined the historical context, marking the four most...
The Sentences of Peter Lombard had a big influence on medieval theological thought. So, Lombard’s definition of the sacrament is not without meaning for theology. This article is an attempt to explain the concept that became a basis of systematisation of the seven sacrament of the Catholic Church. For this reason, the article begins with the historical-cultural context of Lombard...