Apostolat miłosierdzia w świetle nauczania Jana Pawła II

Abstract

The secularized contemporary world is experiencing a deficit of attitudes of sensibility, kindness and mutual help. This situation is a real challenge for the followers of Christ who keeps calling for preaching the message of God’s charity both in word and in deed. The apostolate of charity consists in imitating Christ in the work of reconciling people who are at odds with themselves, with their neighbors and with God, and in imitating him in the acts of charity. The author of the article first shows the theological and historical foundations of the apostolate of charity. Pope John Paul II was a great advocate of God’s charity; he not only preached it but also practiced it through his charity ministry. The apostolate of charity is a vocation of all Christians. To put charity works into effect constant formation is necessary that should aim at formation of the spirituality of charity in man. Only the one who will accept the gift of God’s charity will be able to transform himself and will be able to perform acts of love towards his neighbor.