Krzyż tajemnicą miłości w nauczaniu Jana Pawła II

Abstract

The Cross as a mystery of Love has been one of the main subjects of the theology of the cross developed by John Paul II. Research undertaken in the field of its staurology shows that the Cross of Christ is first and foremost a revelation of Love – Love that God loved people with. Through the event of the Cross God has confirmed that love, and made sinful man able to love again. Another aspect, equally important for the Pope, was to show the Cross as a revelation of merciful love – love that adopts very special expression in the face of the reality of evil and sin. John Paul II in his deliberations does not confine to showing those two aspects. His contemporary societies’ existential context leads him to a deep concern not to thwart the Cross of Christ but to build a civilization of love and life.