Elementy duchowości misyjnej w wybranych tekstach misyjnych św. Jana Pawła II

Abstract

The aim of this article is to present the way of describing the missional spirituality by St. John Paul II. The Pope makes de facto the review of all important aspects of Catholic spirituality, understanding them in the perspective of situations involved in broadly defned work of evangelization missions. Among them the frst is a close relation with Christ. It leads to liken self to Him, as well as in the dimension of devoting life for the good of brothers and sisters. It is connected with the need of understanding the saving dimension of human suffering. Missional activity of the Church demands the submission to the Holy Spirit’s leading, as well, promoting human solidarity and church communion. It happens in Mary – like way and with Her care, and reinforcement is by the contact with Eucharist. Missional spirituality shows the conditions of effective evangelization work. Missions demand from evangelizers to be closely united with God and take actions with the faith in God’s assistance. It is important to shape in missionaries the ability of spiritual decerning. The effectiveness of missions depends on personal holiness, the growth in love and staying in the union with the Church.