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Zasada reprezentacji zawarta w formule in persona Christi agere

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Dańczak A.

Studia Gdańskie

2010

issue 26

27-42

Formuła in persona Christi wyraża zasadę reprezentacji Chrystusa‑Głowy przez kapłana wobec wspólnoty Kościoła. Jest ona wspólna zarówno dla rozumienia episkopatu jak i prezbiteratu i jako taka przyczynia się w kontekście współczesnej dyskusji nad tożsamością poszczególnych stopni święceń do zaakcentowania tradycyjnego rozumienia kapłaństwa w teologii katolickiej, które wiązane jest ze sprawowaniem liturgii jako uobecnianiem uwielbionego Chrystusa. Zasada reprezentacji od starożytności chrześcijańskiej ujmowana była w głębokim powiązaniu z ogólną tożsamością celebransa‑kapłana. Wyraża się to w całościowym rozumieniu natury sakramentu święceń oraz m.in. w przekonaniu o możliwości dopuszczania do prezbiteratu wyłącznie mężczyzn.

By virtue of the sacramental consecration which the priest receives, he is conformed to Christ the Priest, in such a way that he can act in the Person of Christ the Head. The ordained priest acts in persona Christi. The priest does not simply become a functionary and the consecration does not set him apart to simply perform certain tasks in the Church. The sacraments are signs related to the events of salvation. The person who is ordained enters into the constitution of the sacramental sign: the priest is a sign of Christ in His relation to the Church. The theological argumentation also appeals to the complementarity of the sexes. Given the sacramental nature of the priesthood the one who acts not only by the power but also in the person of Christ should be a man. The “natural resemblance” of gender has sacramental significance, especially in the Eucharist, the mystery of the New Covenant. The priest is a man because he is a sacramental sign of Jesus Christ, who was and remains a man, in his Covenant relationship to the Church as her Head and Bridegroom. This sacramental symbolism makes both the ministry of Christ and the Church’s dependence on Christ visible.

Osoba prezbitera w nauczaniu Jana Pawła II na podstawie jego homilii wygłoszonych podczas święceń prezbiteratu

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Prajsnar J.

Studia Pastoralne

2007

vol. 3

178-192

The article presents the analysis of the contents of John Paul II’s homilies which relate to the issues concerning the identity of the presbyter. Following the Pope's thought one can notice the emphasis of the fact that the presbyter participates in the mission of Christ Himself. The participation in the mission consists in fulfilling His perfect sacrifice, celebrating all the sacraments and preaching the Gospel. The presbyter holds the ministry in the person of Christ - in persona Christi - meaning it is done by God Himself. This participation in Christ’s mission is guaranteed by the laying on of hands, in which way the first disciples of the Master appointed their helpers and successors. Thus, the identity of the presbyter is shaped by a strong bond with God and His salvation. To fulfill the salvation the presbyter must efface himself and let Jesus be the master of his gestures, words and deeds. Life in such a close relationship with Christ is a great mystery of God's plan who entrusts Himself to weak and sinful people. Such reality is a great gift for anyone who, thanks to the works of the priest, can directly experience intimacy with God and His saving acts. It is also a gift for the presbyter himself who, despite his fragility, is blessed with a special friendship with Jesus Christ. The one chosen to priesthood is marked with a lasting seal of priestly ordination meaning that he becomes God's beloved servant forever, regardless of his current spiritual condition. Such a lifelong honor and commitment may at the same time fill the presbyter with fear because of his own littleness and imperfection. Nevertheless, the presbyter, trusting the efficacy of the words from the ordination ritual „And I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ" (cf. Phlp 1,6) can fulfill the ministry, devoting himself to Christ with trust.

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Zasada reprezentacji zawarta w formule in persona Christi agere

Osoba prezbitera w nauczaniu Jana Pawła II na podstawie jego homilii wygłoszonych podczas święceń prezbiteratu