Itinera Spiritualia, 2018, Vol. 11

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Autonomia i komunia w Karmelu Terezjańskim w świetle konstytucji apostolskiej „Vultum Dei quaerere” i instrukcji wykonawczej „Cor orans”
Wilkowski, Rafał Aleksander (Wydawnictwo Karmelitów Bosych, 2018)
Autonomy is a very complex term and both the apostolic constitution Vultum Dei quaerere and the implementing instruction Cor orans clearly illustrate this. Autonomy is not to be understood only in the perspective of the independence of the monasteries one from another, nor in the perspective of the independence of the monasteries from the male branch of the Order and the bishops. It is to be understood especially in the perspective of their capacity to continue living independently. This means being able to assume responsibly various vital functions in community (governance, formation, administration of goods) and being able to make good decisions. Autonomy is not granted; it is recognized. However, it is recognized in accordance with the actual situation of the community. What is striking in Vultum Dei quaerere and is new about this apostolic constitution, is this broader vision of autonomy of life. This had been talked about in recent years, but the emphasis was almost exclusively on two elements: the minimal numer of nuns, but without precise specifi cation, and the ability to govern. Sometimes, they are the two basic conditions for autonomy of life indicated. But as VDQ clearly affirms, they are not the only ones. The elements listed in art. 8, § 1 of VDQ “ought to be considered comprehensively and in an overall perspective”. The autonomy that is well-lived opens itself up to relationships. The autonomy that is poorly-lived transforms itself into closure, into isolation. It is very significant, that in VDQ nn. 28–29, autonomy is considered above all under the subject of relationships with other monasteries. Autonomy is placed in the context of the theology of communion and draws from it its authentic interpretation. In the apostolic constitution, the Holy Father clearly reasserts that the autonomy of monasteries should not be a motive to isolate oneself from others. As it appears, just the negative experiences of isolation of many monasteries have urged the Pope to update the legislation on this topic. The proposal is very clear: the federations (cfr. VDQ, n. 30). By means of VDQ, the Holy Father makes it obligatory for all monasteries to belong to federations (cfr. VDQ, art. 9, § 1). Juridically speaking, by means of the federations, and without detriment to the canonical autonomy of each monastery sui iuris, a greater coordination is sought, along with mutual help among the various monasteries. Nevertheless, the federations are not just operative structures in order to organize some common course or to transfer some nun, etc. They are structures of communion. Therefore it is necessary to form a mentality of walking together, sharing the joys and the sorrows of such a journey, thinking with the categories of a family, overcoming all forms of individualism and closure. The life and the writings of St Teresa are of great importance in order to have an adequate understanding of the federations. In founding the Carmels, St Teresa established a network of communication between them. Communication through letters has helped for an authentic communion of life to grow in the “community of communities”, allowing for an exchange of sorrows and joys.
El Itinerario Carismático Del Carmelo Teresiano A La Luz De La Vida Y Obra De Sus Santos Y Beatos (1568–2018). 450 Aniversario
Fernandez, Ciro García (Wydawnictwo Karmelitów Bosych, 2018)
This essay on the 450-year history of the Teresian Carmel focuses on the charismatic journey made by the most representative figures, from the time of the founders until our own day. We explore this charismatic experience under three headings: as spiritual journey, as communion with God, and as apostolic mission. This focus on the charismatic experience helps us to perceive more clearly the different phases in the history of Carmel. The common denominator, or the golden thread running through these various experiences, is the theme of searching, seeking, and it speaks powerfully at a theological, an anthropological and a charismatic level. This hermeneutical key draws its inspiration from Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis. The searching, seeking, results in a host of different paths which enrich the Charismatic history of Carmel. The essay concludes by bringing out the cultural dimension of this experience – that “lifestyle and sisterly manner” – which finds its expression in the literary, poetic and humanistic tradition of the Teresian Carmel.
Tematyka listów św. Rafała Kalinowskiego do rodziny
Gogola, Jerzy Wiesław (Wydawnictwo Karmelitów Bosych, 2018)
Writing about the topics of Józef Kalinowski’s letters to his family required a certain approach: first, at least a brief introduction regarding the four-volume collection of these letters; second, the explanation of what the word “family” meant to Kalinowski; third, focusing on a selected group of letters, namely on the thirty-two letters addressed to the Saint’s brother Wiktor and his wife Maria (Masia.) The analysis of these letters leads to the conclusion that their topics are not of the highest importance. Kalinowski alludes to similar things in every one of them: personal issues, current situation, matters pertaining to the January Uprising, to the nation, to fellow man, as well as matters regarding the practice of one’s faith. What does come across as most important is the contact with his kin by means of exchanging letters. Moreover, all of these letters disclose the true spiritual profi le of the Saint; and it differs from the way he was commonly, and superficially, perceived by others.

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