Duch Święty a kapłaństwo w ujęciu Jana Pawła II

Abstract

The author demonstrates how unusually rich is the teaching of John Paul II on the reference among Holy Spirit and priesthood. The Pope saw his working in recognition and the development of the priestly vocation, in the seminarian and permanent formation. He showed this working during priestly consecration through analysis of the liturgical gestures of unction and superimposing of the hands. During the ordination the Holy Spirit makes the true transformation in the priest, ontological assimilation to Christ Priest, Head and Shepherd of the Church. He gives a part in Christ's shepherd's, prophetic and priestly mission. He supports the priest in the fulfillment of this mission in his life. The priest is not in the state to curry out the duties of the priestly state without His influence. The Holy Spirit is the protagonist of life and priestly work. It makes a deep impression how John Paul II encourages priests to opening on the working of the Holy Spirit. The Pope wishes that the Holy Spirit supports priests and leads them.