Bogoslovska smotra, Vol. 74 No. 3, 2004.
Stručni rad
Holiness. Directions for Pastoral Work among Vocations
Antun Čečatka
; Katolički bogoslovni fakultet u Đakovu Sveučilišta Josipa Jurja Strossmayera u Osijeku, Đakovo, Hrvatska
Sažetak
Today's way of thinking and living has fundamentally changed, as has the approach to spiritual vocations. In time, the way of thinking of the care of spiritual vocations has become the interest of the entire Church, not just the individual. There is a growing consciousness that pastoral work of vocations needs to included in the general pastoral practice. Of course, because of deeply rooted changes, Europe has decided to place this type of pastoral work into that area where the youth are encouraged to value the importance of a spiritual vocation. What should be done to encompass and unite the complete pastoral practice concerning vocations? It is necessary to reflect on holiness, which is woven into God's original plan of salvation (Eph 1:1-10). Therefore, holiness is naturally congruent to every vocation, in which identity should be revealed, belonging to every vocation, especially spiritually. Furthermore, holiness creates harmony allowing for the identification of original charisms and vocations. This is so because a calling and charism have their root in the Holy. Jesus Christ through his words and life witnesses, while the Holy Spirit confirms it, generously imparting its gifts in the Church -for the Church and the world. Here lies the possibility that the charism and vocation are appropriately adapted to the demands that dictate time and space. Holiness is, therefore, the first vocation and it is useful to keep that in mind as the youth are being encouraged to choose their vocations, particularly the spiritual vocation —for which Jesus offered an good example.
Ključne riječi
Gods plan of salvation; Church; general call to holiness; spiritual vocation; consecrated life; community; pastoral of spiritual vocations
Hrčak ID:
25604
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Datum izdavanja:
11.1.2005.
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