Oblicza duchowości św. Andrzeja Boboli i płynące z nich przesłania dla współczesnych ludzi w kontekście encykliki Piusa XII Invicti Athletae Christi

Abstract

The purpose of this article was to show the value of the spirituality of St. Andrzej Bobola for the modern generation of people. The implementation of such a specific goal could not begin without revealing the essential elements of the spirituality of Andrzej Bobola. They were: boundless fidelity to the priestly vocation, passionate concern for the salvation of the faithful and ecumenical sensitivity. The exposure of these components of his spirituality allowed him to highlight the areas of his influence on contemporary human activities in society. In this regard, the impact of his spirituality can be seen in pointing to the basis of all order in society, which is faithfulness to the Gospel of Christ, in showing support to people in need as a dimension of testimony of faithfulness to Christ and in openness to others who profess a different faith and follow a different worldview. It is in these planes that the current spirituality of St. Andrzej Bobola.

Keywords

• spirituality
• martyrdom
• holiness
• loyalty to Christ
• unity of the Church