Fenomén nových komunit v katolické církvi a příklady z Francie

• Authors: Mucha Petr

Title variants

EN

The Phenomenon of New Communities in the Catholic Church with Examples from France

• Languages of publication: CS

Abstracts

EN

This article explores the phenomenon of new communities within the Catholic Church. Particular attention is paid to communities that originated in France during the 20th century. The aim is to provide a basic reflection of this issue which has not yet been systematically studied. The article reflects the theological significance of the new communities, particularly in relation to the Second Vatican Council. It also addresses the terminology and temporal definition of the phenomenon. It consequently reflects on the context of the French church and society, as well as certain critical aspects of these new communities. The last section outlines a basic classification of these communities that was created according to the main characteristics of their spirituality, as well as a brief overview of the most significant communities. The article concludes with suggestions for further theological research on the phenomenon.

Keywords

EN

New Communities; New Ecclesial Movements; the Catholic Church; Second Vatican Council; the Church in France; Christianity in the 20th Century

Discipline

• THEOLOGY: THEOLOGY

• Publisher: Palacky University, Cyrill-Method Theological Faculty, Olomouc, Czech Republic
• Journal: Studia theologica
• Year: 2016
• Volume: 4
• Pages: 151-171
• Physical description: Studia theologica, redakce, Cyrilometodějská teologická fakulta Univerzity Palackého v Olomouci, Univerzitní 22, 771 11 Olomouc, Czech Republic, http://www.studiatheologica.eu

Contributors

author

Mucha Petr