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Theological and Moral Reflection upon the Martyrdom of Blessed Miroslav Bulešić
Josip Grbac
; Theology of Rijeka, Dislocated Studies of Catholic Faculty of Theology, University of Zagreb, Rijeka, Croatia
Silvija Ivančić
; Theology of Rijeka, Dislocated Studies of Catholic Faculty of Theology, University of Zagreb, Rijeka, Croatia
Abstract
Is the case of Miroslav Bulešić a true martyrdom or an act reminding of a fanatic passivity? This question can be answered only by studying his life and deeds, as well as his theological reflections. The shedding of blood for faith is not always a sign of a true martyrdom by itself. Hence, the question of the martyrdom of the blessed Miroslav is considered through two basic approaches: in the context of the white (non-bloody) and the red (bloody) martyrdom. The objects of investigation are not just facts immediately preceding and following his death, but his entire life and activity.
The questions are: what is the martyrdom, what kinds of martyrdom exist, did Miroslav accomplish the white martyrdom, was he ready for the red martyrdom, what was the origin of love through which he suffered the martyrdom, and is his example actual today?
The way he lived his white martyrdom shows us that this is not impossible in our times. Rather, we are all called to it, since this can be experienced in every time, in every place, even today. His longing for the red martyrdom reveals the inscrutable plans of God. His invitation, that everyone should be ready for the red martyrdom if the Lord asks for it, should be an encouragement for us today.
Keywords
Miroslav Bulešić; white and red martyrdom; spirituality; priestly and lay vocation
Hrčak ID:
128745
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Publication date:
19.9.2014.
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