Open AccessMoral Calls Resulting from the Gift of the Eucharist in the Teaching of Pope Benedict XVI
Author(s) -
Marek Kluz
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
poznańskie studia teologiczne
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2451-2273
pISSN - 0209-3472
DOI - 10.14746/pst.2021.38.04
Subject(s) - eucharist , worship , praise , sacrifice , faith , theology , philosophy , treasure , art , literature
The role of the Eucharist in shaping the moral life is enormous and in fact, thanks to the Eucharist, the essence of Christian life can be read. Therefore, it is not surprising that Pope Benedict XVI has often addressed the Eucharist in his teachings. In this way, he wanted to deepen and revive the worship of Eucharistic Jesus. In his teachings, he showed the Eucharist as the greatest treasure given to man for shaping the moral life. He constantly reminded us of the obligations arising from the participation in the Eucharist. Because of its specificity, the Eucharist contains moral calls: to sacrifice, to feeding on the bread of life, to praise and giving thanks, and to living in faith and love. Fulfilling all these attitudes and moral calls in everyday life is a way to progress in the Eucharistic life.