Miłosierdzie Boże w życiu duchowym św. Wincentego Pallottiego

Abstract

The author has analysed the writings of St. Vincent Pallotti (1795-1850) in order to study the role which Divine Mercy played in Pallotti’s spiritual life, the founder of the Association of Catholic Apostleship and precursor of Catholic Action. The study has shown that the knowledge of Divine Mercy, which St. Vincent Pallotti acquired, had played an enormous role in his spiritual life. Therefore he fully deserves to be called a great worshipper and ardent participant in the work of Divine Mercy, and also a prominent master of spiritual mercy. His message proclaimed in the words and examples of his life entirely confirms the opinion popular among theologians, i.e. that mercy is an essential element of Christian spirituality.