Liturgia uroczystości Narodzenia Pańskiego drogą odnowienia godności człowieka. Wskazania homiletyczne

Abstract

The aim of the article is to determine the way of renewing human dignity according to Christmas liturgy. The term „renewing” can be found in the euchology of „Mass during the day”. Thanks to the actualization of the celebrated Mystery, the participants of this liturgy have a chance to experience the grace of renewal. Therefore, the study contains indications for the homily, whose function is: to reveal the celebrated Mystery, to show its actualization at the time of celebration and to present the practical application of the grace. In the homily of „Mass during the day” a preacher should reveal the Mystery of the Incarnation. The born Son of God distinguishes a man with a vocation to a redemptive dialogue. The person who accepts the Incarnate Word experiences the dignity of Divine filiation. As a result, the grace of renewed dignity strengthens believers in their trust in God and His word, makes them able to experience everyday life in union with their Savior, promotes the renewal of brotherhood relationships, leads to the affirmation of the material side of reality: namely to care for the body and natural environment.