Maros, Zorica (2013) Iz vjere graditi kulturu života. Vjera kao zadani i uvijek novi izazov [To Build a Culture of Life From the Faith. Faith as a "Fixed" Challenge but One That is Always New]. Vrhbosnensia: časopis za teološka i međureligijska pitanja, 17 (1). pp. 119-138. ISSN 2233-1387
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Abstract
In his Apostolic Letter announcing the Year of the Faith, Pope Benedict XVI identified the need for renewal in the Church and spoke of a new evangelization that begins with believers themselves and consists of an authentic living of the faith. This article reflects on the Pope’s letter, offering a framework for authentic living and pointing to the boundaries that have to be crossed in order to fulfil that mission. The question is how to live the Year of the Faith, or, to be more precise, what such living means. The article shows that the quality of faith grows proportionally to the quality of life. Faith, when it is properly understood and when it is lived personally, helps us to relate in a better way to ourselves, to others and to the things around us. But faith is not declarative; it is not a mechanical profession; it is not sentimental or simply a feeling of belonging. Faith is an act of personal profession, of personal reliance, of consent and of transmission of Truth; Truth which the individual has accepted through evangelization. Faith is “life-based”, everyday repentance; it is an act of obedience and responsibility. And such acts are impossible without good deeds, without deeds of love through which the world becomes a better place in which to live.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Repentance, Culture of Life, Faith |
| Subjects: | B Mission theology/theory > Spirituality B Mission theology/theory > Evangelism/Proclamation of Gospel D World Christianity and Central Eastern Europe > Europe G Christian traditions/Denominations > Roman Catholic |
| Divisions: | Balkan countries Balkan countries > Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Depositing User: | Speranca Tomin |
| Date Deposited: | 18 Dec 2021 12:34 |
| Last Modified: | 18 Dec 2021 12:34 |
| URI: | https://ceeamsprints.osims.org/id/eprint/2390 |
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