Niepokalana – ikona prymatu łaski w ujęciu papieża Franciszka

Abstract

Mary became a new creation, the first one to be redeemed, from God’s love. Her beauty comes “from grace”, “from God’s gift”. It bears the nature of a sign. It refers not only to Her, but also casts light on a wider historical-salvific message: it is an icon of grace primacy in Christian life, that is to mean that God always acts first, changing us with his grace. This thought is prominent in Pope Francis’s teaching. The present article attempts to reveal this in a twofold way. First one points to the essence of the grace of original holiness (the fullness of grace) and brings to light the whole truth about Mary and her service and beauty. The other one concentrates on the Immaculate’s appealing beauty. Speaking about Her means speaking about Triune God and His free-given salvific activity, as well as cooperation of man who accepts an invitation to the communion of life with God.