Studia Pastoralne
Rocznik Wydziału Teologicznego UŚ

THE DIVINE LITURGY OF SAINT JOHN CHRYSOSTOM AS A HYMN AND SOURCE OF LOVE
Summary
Jesus constituted Eucharist in the atmosphere of love: „having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end” (Joh 13:1). It is especially stressed in the anaphora and all The Divine Liturgy of Saint John Chrysostom.
In this article author considers liturgical hymn about God’s source of love and he recalls 150th anniversary of the Congregation of the Resurrection’s participation in the mission in aid of the Bulgarian Union. First of all he shows genesis of this congregation. Next he analysis a history of its work in Bulgaria: years of beautiful and creative apostolate, the difficult and tragic time of war, and after that the period of communistic regime. The great works of this congregation were canceled and some of friars were imprisoned. Members of the Congregation of the Resurrection treated a time of prisoning as a „second university” and to the end of their lives they served to the people with joy.

BEATIFICATION OF JAN SARKANDER IN „AD LIMINA” RELATIONS FROM OLOMOUC

JESUS CHRIST THE FIRST BORN IN THE HISTORY OF CHILDHOOD ACC. TO THE GOSPEL OF ST. LUKE
Summary
The main theme: Jesus Christ The Primogenital as it appeares in the gospel of St. Luke touches the historical and theological problem. As it stands in the Gospels, history is a servant of theology. Very often talking about the history of Jesus’ childhood it is treated as the Gospel of childhood. In the childhood story of St. Luke’s Gospel 1–2 an important role plays the title Prototokos-Primogenital. It brings to our attention, who Jesus was at hist childhood, shows His place in the history of salvation, shows His relation to God and people. St. Luke presents it in two childhood stories: in chapter 2.1-7 about the birth of Jesus in Betlehem, and in chapter 2.22-24 at the presentation in Jerusalem. In the presentation of this theme firstly was stressed the theological point in the Gospel of St. Luke. The historical facts in the childhood stories are: the census, the place of birth of Jesus, His jewish identity- the circumcision, the giving of the name, the offering at the temple and the pilgrimage to Jerusalem. Further on the narrative goes to the birth in Betlehem, the presentatio at the Temple as a First-Born in the context of verses Luke 1–2. Then follows the christological title Prototokos. This title has been presented as well in the tradition of the Apostolic teaching in the New Testament (Rom. 8.29; Col. 1.15, 18; Rev.1.5 and Heb. 1.6) where this title more than others characterises Jesus Christ as posessing the unity of intentional salvific God’s Will and He posesses it from the beginning of His incarnation, throughout Hist birth, His offering in the Temple, He is indeed the Primogenital of all creation, permanently subordinate to His Fathers Will. In reality and historically He entered our human world.

The Holy Spirit in the Life of Jesus according to the Gospel of St. John

EUCHARISTIE - NAHRUNG FÜR ERSCHÖPFTE MENSCHEN AUF IHREM WEG

Baptism as the Sacrament of Faith in statements of John Paul II
Summary
John Paul II often emphasized the role of baptismal spirituality. Some of his state¬ments about baptism were referred to in the study. The Pope reminded us of the meaning of baptism as a covenant of faith. It is closely related to the conversion of man. Faith and conversion are personalistic, because they result from a personal decision of man recognizing Jesus Christ as his Savior and Lord and giving Him his life. Parents and godparents directly influence the upbringing of children and play an important role in the process of forming the life of faith. Evangelization is carried out in the name of the Church, therefore it is directed towards baptism that includes the Church community. Infused with the spirit of the gospel culture becomes an important means of evangelization. Baptism creates a common sacramental plane for all Christ’s followers. It has ecumenical consequences not only in relations between the Churches, but also within many families.

"GEDÄCHTNISREINIGUNG" UND DER NEUE HUMANISMUS IM SINNE VON JOHANNES PAUL II
In der Dissertation "Gedächtnisreinigung" und der neue Humanismus im Sinne Johannes Paulus II. Wird ein im Titel signalisierter Problem besprochen. Der Humanismus, der dem Menschen mehr Menschen zu werden hilft, wird zur Basis für die Be-gegnung aller Menschen guten Willens, der verschiedenen Religionen, Traditionen und Kulturen.
Die Aufnahme des Dialogs mit verschiedenen Partnern überzeugt, dass die Kirche offen und bereit ist mit allen Menschen guten Willens mitzuwirken; überzeugt aber auch davon, dass es wahrhaftige Schwierigkeiten gibt, die die Menschen teilen. Die Geschichte der gegenseitigen Kontakte zwischen den Menschen der verschiedenen Religionen und Kulturen kennt beidersei-tige Fehler und Unrecht. Der authentische Dialog, der seine Quelle im christlichen Glauben findet, fordert die Handreichung und die Bitte um Verzeihung. Johannes Paul II. hat die nicht für alle verständliche "Gedächtnisreinigung", die Anerkennung der Schuld von den Söhnen und Töchtern der Kirche vollzogen und Gott um Verzeihung des Unrechts gebeten. Der Humanis-mus fordert, dass der Mensch immer aufs Neue ein Mensch wird.

THE GOOD NEWS DESPITE BAD NEWS (MARK 14:1-11).
Summary
The subject of the study of the anointing at Bethany narrative (Mark 14:3-9), which is placed between two scenes depicting actions against Jesus: the conspiracy of the chief priests and scribes (Mk 14:1-2) as well as the departure of Judas to the chief priests (Mark 14:10-11). This inclusion belongs to a type of literary device which occurs frequently in the Gospel of Mark: an ongoing story is interrupted by another and is continued and completed once the middle story ends. The chief priests and scribes, who act as initiators and promoters of actions against Jesus, are joined by one of the Twelve. The contrast to these activities is not a people full of admiration for His teaching, but the actions of the woman in Bethany. In this way, her act becomes the content of the Good News proclaimed in spite of bad news about the role of His external and internal enemies. In all circumstances the disciple is called to follow the example of total and unconditional commitment to the Lord, which is presented as a memento for the addressees of the Gospel.

The Song and the Parable of the Vineyard (Is 5:1-7; Mk 12:1-12)
Summary
The parable of the vineyard (Mk 12,1-12) is an image of God’s dealing with His people. This image is well known form the Old Testament texts, especially from Isaiah’s song (Is 5,1-7). The paper is aimed at investigating the both similarities and differences between the prophetic text and Jesus’ parable. The parallels can be seen in the use of metaphorical language, figures of speech and rhetorical devices. However, Jesus’ parable does not develop in the same way the image present in Isaiah’s song. According to the prophetic text it is the vineyard, which is failed; according to the Gospel the tenants. In Isaiah the vineyard is destroyed, but in the parable it is delivered to new tenants. Isaiah’s message is about God’s punishment of His people, which is definitive; Jesus’ teaching brings hope for God’s salvation in the resurrection of His Son.

DIE SORGE VON JOHANNES PAUL II UM DIE RICHTIGE FEIER DER HEILIGEN EUCHARISTIE UND DIE VOLLE TEILNAHME IN IHR
Von Anfang an bemühte sich Johannes Paul II um den Verlauf der Feier der Eucharistie und um eine bewusste, aktive und volle Teilnahme der Gläubigen. In der Eucharistiefeier, die das Werk des ganzen Christus, seines Hauptes und Leibes ist, soll in der Liturgie jeder seine angemessene, zutreffende Aufgabe haben.
Die Messfeier wird durch den Priester geleitet. Der Verlauf der Heiligen Messe ist von der Kirche geordnet. Der Priester, der dazu geweiht wurde, muss seine Aufgabe nach dem liturgischen Recht erfüllen. Er hat keine Machtbefugnis über die liturgischen Handlungen und vorgeschriebenen Texte. Die Liturgie hat einen bestimmten, unveränderlichen Bestand-teil, über den zu wachen die Kirche verpflichtet ist. Die Gläubigen werden zur aktiven Beteiligung an der Eucharistiefeier eingeladen.
Ihnen können auch manche liturgische Funktionen anvertraut werden, z. B.: Lektor, Kommunionshelfer, Kantor u. a. Die Grundlage, auf der die Gläubigen manche liturgischen Funktionen ausüben dürfen ist die Weihe durch die Sakramente der Taufe und der Firmung zu einem heiligen Priestertum.