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Faith as a factor in the development of the young
Mirko Nikolić
; Nadbiskupska klasična gimnazija u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Abstract
The author begins with a definition of faith which is, on the one hand, a gift of God, on the other, man's response too, collaboration with, and acceptance of this gift. Among the crises young people have to go through there is also the crisis of faith, of maturing, of bringing new decisions. Faith thus becomes more personal. Young people are caught in a dilemma between faith and faithlessness. The crisis itself and the issues concerning faith do not mean that they have lost it or do not have it. The author suggests several answers to these problems and to questions that might arise. On two examples - the Washing of the Feet and the episode of the two disciples from Emmaus - he shows how young people who are undergoing a crisis of faith should be approached and helped. Metaphorically speaking each young person should, for himself, experience the voyage from Jerusalem to Emmaus and personally encounter the resurrected Lord. This encounter, if it is profound and true, brings about a turn. The sad, frightened, confused being becomes a joyous, courageous, and confident herald of faith.
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54233
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Publication date:
21.12.1992.
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