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The role of the Chapter/Capitular clergymen in the construction of the Church
No full textDiplomski rad bavi se temom kanonika kao starodrevne crkvene institucije kroz prizmu prošlosti i sadašnjosti. U radu postoji nekoliko drugih naslova koji su srodni s glavnom temom. Rad je podijeljen u tri velika poglavlja, a neka poglavlja imaju i podnaslove. Prvo poglavlje obrađuje povijesni razvoj kanoničkih kaptola, a drugo poglavlje donosi kanonske odredbe o kaptolu. Podnaslovi navedenoga poglavlja donose pregled kanona Zakonika kanonskoga prava iz 1917. godine koji više nije važeći te aktualnoga Zakonika iz 1983. godine. Analizom pojedinih kanona prikazuje se jasna distinkcija uloge kanonika prije i nakon Drugoga vatikanskog koncila. Posljednje poglavlje bavi se temom Prvostolnoga kaptola Đakovačko-osječke nadbiskupije. U navedenom poglavlju promišlja se o povijesnom presjeku Prvostolnoga kaptola u Đakovu, Statutu kaptola te službama i dužnostima kanonika.This master thesis deals with the subject of the of the Chapter clergyman as one of the ancient institutions of the Church, both in its past and present. The thesis consists of several chapters which are consistent with the title. It is divided in three major chapters, and some of them have subchapters as well. The first chapters deals with the historical development of the Chapters. The second chapter brings the canonical legislation about the chapters. Subchapters within this chapter bring the review of the canons of the Code of Canon Law from 1917, which is not valid anymore, and it also brings the current one from 1983. The analysis of individual canons demonstrates the clear distinction between the role of the Chapter clergymen before and after the Second Vatican Council. The last chapter deals with the historical development of the Cathedral Chapter in Đakovo, it brings the Chapter's Statute, alongside offices held and other responsibilities of individual Chapter clergymen
The Relationship Between Nature and Grace in the Thought of Martin Luther
No full textRad za cilj ima dublje prodrijeti u život i teološke koncepte Martina Luthera te istražiti kako su te ideje oblikovale kršćansku tradiciju. Kroz pažljivu analizu ključnih aspekata Lutherove misli, želimo postići temeljno razumijevanje njegove teologije.
Proučavanjem Lutherovog shvaćanja naravi i milosti, dublje ćemo se upustiti u srž njegove teologije. Osvrnut ćemo se na njegovu kritiku tradicionalnog koncepta ljudske prirode, prepoznajući kako je upravo to preispitivanje dovelo do ključnih teoloških zaključaka. Također, istražit ćemo kako je Luther redefinirao pojam Božje milosti, ističući njezinu esencijalnu ulogu u spasenju te odbacujući ideju da ljudska djela mogu doprinijeti vječnom spasenju.
Osim toga, ovaj rad će analizirati utjecaj Lutherovih ideja na kršćansku vjeru kroz stoljeća. Promatrat ćemo kako su njegove teološke misli pridonijele razvoju protestantizma te kako su oblikovale mnoge različite denominacije unutar kršćanstva. Također, istražit ćemo kako se njegova teologija povezala i preklapala s katoličkom teologijom, razmatrajući dinamiku i dijalog između ova dva krila kršćanstva.
Na temelju istraživanja, zaključujemo da Lutherova teologija nije proizašla iz izoliranih razmišljanja, već je duboko ukorijenjena u širem kontekstu vjerske misli svog vremena. Njegove ideje nisu samo povijesne, već imaju i suvremenu važnost. Njegovo razumijevanje naravi, milosti i spasenja i dalje oblikuje suvremene teološke rasprave i potiče razmišljanje o temama vjere, ljudske naravi i Božje milosti u modernom kršćanstvu.The aim of this study is to delve deeper into the life and theological concepts of Martin Luther and to explore how these ideas have shaped the Christian tradition. Through a careful analysis of key aspects of Luther's thought, we seek to achieve a fundamental understanding of his philosophy.
By examining Luther's understanding of nature and grace, we will delve deeper into the core of his theology. We will examine his critique of the traditional concept of human nature, recognizing how this questioning led to crucial theological conclusions. Additionally, we will explore how Luther redefined the concept of God's grace, emphasizing its essential role in salvation and rejecting the idea that human works contribute to eternal salvation.
Furthermore, this paper will analyze the influence of Luther's ideas on the Christian faith over the centuries. We will observe how his theological thoughts contributed to the development of Protestantism and how they shaped various denominations within Christianity. Moreover, we will investigate how his theology connected and intersected with Catholic theology, considering the dynamics and dialogue between these two wings of Christianity.
Based on the research, we conclude that Luther's theology did not emerge from isolated contemplation but is deeply rooted in the broader context of religious thought in his time. His ideas are not only historical but also have contemporary significance. His understanding of human nature, grace, and salvation continues to shape contemporary theological discussions and encourages reflection on topics of faith, human nature, and God's grace in modern Christianity
CHRISTIAN STRATEGY OF MOURNING IN PALLIATIVE CARE. FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE DYING AND THE GRIEVING
No full textDiplomski rad nastoji analizirati nedovoljno zastupljeni aspekt pružanja službi žalovanja, koji se navodi kao jedan od integralnih elemenata organizacije palijativne skrbi.
U shematskom presjeku sadržaja, polazi se od prikazivanja temeljnih odrednica palijativne medicine koja u sebi uključuje interdisciplinarnu suradnju različitih profesionalnih timova u pružanju palijativne skrbi, kako bi se zadovoljile holističke dimenzije integrativnog tretmana boli i patnje.
U pružanju podrške terminalnim bolesnicima, umirućima i njihovim ožalošćenima, ističu se kompleksne dimenzije, ne samo materijalno-bioloških konotacija, ublažavanja boli; već i psihološko-emotivnih potreba za očuvanjem samopoštovanja - pažnjom i pripadanjem – suosjećanjem i komunikacijom te pristup duhovnim potrebama umirućih i ožalošćenih.
Pri tom je važno ukazati na koncepte normalnih i patoloških oblika tugovanja, koje zahvaćaju sve integrativne antropološke razine te im je nužno adekvatno pristupiti ukazivanjem temeljnih strateških načela savjetovanja, tehnikama suočavanja, opraštanja i indikativnim zadatcima žalovanja, u kojem važnu ulogu, kao članovi interdisciplinarnog tima čine: medicinsko osoblje, psiholog, socijalni radnici, volonteri i teolozi, svaki sa svojim specifičnostima.
Njihov je sinergijski zadatak nastojati ostvariti holistički pristup palijativne skrbi, gdje se poseban naglasak stavlja na kršćanski koncept pastoralne strategije vjerničkog suočavanja s patnjom, boli i smrću kroz prizmu eshatološke dimenzije i pastorala umirućih i ožalošćenih.This final work tries to analyze an underrepresented aspect of providing bereavement services, which is comprehended as one of the integral element of the organization of palliative care.
In the schematic cross-section of the content, it starts from showing the basic determinants of palliative medicine, which includes the interdisciplinary cooperation of different professional teams in the provision of the palliative care, in order to meet the holistic dimensions of the integrative treatment of pain and suffering.
In providing support to the terminally ill, the dying and their bereaved ones, the complex dimensions are not only directed toward to the material and biological connotations, of pain relief; but also, to the psychological-emotional needs for preserving self-respect - attention and belonging - compassion and communication as also to the access of the spiritual needs of the dying and bereaved ones.
At the same time, it is important to point out the concepts of normal and pathological forms of grieving, which involve all integrative anthropological levels, and it is necessary to adequately approach them by indicating the basic strategic principles of counseling, coping techniques, forgiveness and indicative tasks of grieving, in which an important role, as members of an interdisciplinary team, are: members of the medical staff, psychologists, social workers, volunteers and theologians, each one with their own specificities.
Their synergistic task is to strive to achieve a holistic approach to palliative care, where special emphasis is placed on the Christian concept of a pastoral strategy of faithful, dealing with suffering, pain and death through the prism of the eschatological dimension and pastoral care of the dying and bereaved
IN DOMUM DOMINI IBIMUS (PS 122, 1) RITE OF DEDICATION OF A CHURCH
No full textRad obrađuje Red posvete crkve i predstavlja pregledni, polukomparativni rad usmjeren na analizu povijesnog razvoja i oblikovanja obreda posvete crkve, počevši od apostolskih i patrističkih vremena, preko srednjeg vijeka i liturgijskih obrednika, pa sve do reformi u 20. stoljeću, posebice Drugog vatikanskog sabora. Rad se temelji na izvornicima na latinskom jeziku koji dokumentiraju rane liturgijske obrede u kućama, zatim srednjovjekovne obrednike prateći analizu sve do važećeg obrednika iz 1988. godine na hrvatskom jeziku. Kroz usporedbu starih obreda, načina izvođenja i suvremene teologije i prakse, rad pruža uvid u razvoj obreda posvete crkve. Ovaj pregledni rad donosi najznačajnije izvore reda posvete crkve te analizira važeći red.
Rad je podijeljen na tri poglavlja. Prvo poglavlje istražuje najstarije obrede od apostolskog do srednjovjekovnog razdoblja, uključujući najvažnije obrednike. Drugo poglavlje fokusira se na reforme Drugog vatikanskog sabora i novi obred posvete crkve iz 1988. godine. Konačno, treće poglavlje razmatra euharistijsku teologiju i koncilsku reformu na temelju predslovlja za posvetu crkve.This paper delves into the Rite of the Dedication of a Church offering a comprehensive, semi-comparative analysis of its historical development and ritual formation, starting from the apostolic and patristic times through the Middle Ages and liturgical books, up to the reforms in the 20th century, notably the Second Vatican Council. The paper is based on original Latin sources that document early liturgical practices in homes, followed by medieval liturgical books, leading to the current 1988 edition of the Ritual book in the Croatian language. By comparing the old rituals, modes of execution, and contemporary theology and practice, this paper provides insights into the development of the church dedication ritual. This overview paper presents the most significant sources on the rite of church dedication and analyzes the current ritual book.
The paper is divided into three chapters. The first chapter explores the earliest rituals from the apostolic to the medieval period, including the most important ritual books. The second chapter focuses on the reforms of the Second Vatican Council and the new Rite of the Dedication of a Church introduced in 1988. Finally, the third chapter examines the Eucharistic theology and conciliar reform based on the prefaces for the dedication of a church
Theological interpretation of Dante's vision of purgatory in the Divine Comedy
No full textDanašnja vremena nisu rezervirana za teške govore, napose ne one koji bi mogli uznemiriti modernog čovjeka 21. stoljeća. Gotovo svaki teološki, vjerski, moralni ili pak eshatološki govor je težak i neprivlačan modernom uhu. Govoriti o čistilištu je izuzetno teško poradi nevjerovanja, čak i vjernika katolika u to stanje nakon smrti. Današnji se čovjek sve više zadovoljava lakim, ovozemnim temama, dok se ne promatra kao vječno biće čija će duša i dalje živjeti nakon smrti tijela.
Mnogi su teolozi govorili o posljednjim, eshatološkim stvarima, ali kroz ovaj diplomski rad cilj je povezati i druge znanosti i discipline, poput književnosti i umjetnosti, s katoličanstvom i apologetskim nastojanjima za ukazivanjem na katoličke dogme. Talijanski pjesnik Dante Alighieri je još u 13. stoljeću ukazao na važnost vjerovanja u pakao, čistilište i raj kroz svoje djelo Božanstvena komedija. Dante i sam naglašava kako se drži katoličkih dogmi i svoju misao gradi na temelju njih, ali je sve impregnirano pjesničkom i umjetničkom slobodom. Obradit će se tema čistilišta i njegovo djelo o istome.
Rad za cilj ima prikazati Danteovu Božanstvenu komediju s naglaskom na kantiku o čistilištu. Danteovo tumačenje čistilišta kroz sedam krugova je povezano sa sedam glavnih grijeha. Poći će se od općenitog prikaza Dantea, potom na razradu krugova čistilišta uz pomoć tumačenja sedam glavnih grijeha kako bi se došlo do zaključka i komparacije Dantea s katoličkim naukom o samome čistilištu. Svrha je ukazati na važnost povezivanja svakojakih disciplina koje pomažu u katoličkom shvaćanju, tumačenju i objašnjavanju vjerskih dogmi.Contemporary times are not reserved for difficult speeches, especially those that might upset the modern man of the 21st century. Every theological, religious, moral or eschatological speech is mysterious and unattractive. Talking about purgatory is extremely difficult because of the disbelief, even among Catholic believers, in that state after death. Modern man is satisfied by earthly delights, until he sees himself as an eternal being whose soul will continue to live after the death of the body.
Many theologians spoke about the last, eschatological things, but through this thesis the goal is to connect other sciences and disciplines, like literature and art, with Catholicism and apologetic efforts to point out Catholic dogmas. The Italian poet Dante of the 13th century, through his work Divine Comedy, pointed out the importance of believing in Hell, Purgatory and Paradise. Dante himself emphasizes that he adheres to Catholic dogmas and his thought is based on them, but everything is impregnated with poetic and artistic freedom. The topic of Purgatory and his work on it will be discussed.
The work, therefore, aims to present Dante's Divine Comedy, with an emphasis on the canticle about Purgatory. Dante's interpretation of Purgatory through the seven circles is connected to the seven cardinal sins. It will begin with a general presentation of Dante, then elaborate the circles of Purgatory with the help of the interpretation of the seven cardinal sins, in order to reach a conclusion and compare Dante with the Catholic doctrine of Purgatory itself. The purpose is to point out the importance of connecting all kinds of disciplines that help in the Catholic understanding, interpretation and explanation of the dogmas of faith, in this case it is about Purgatory
Legal-historical review of the Parish of St. Martin the Bishop in Virje during the twentieth century
No full textDvadeseto stoljeće obilježeno je radikalnim promjenama u načinu života čitava svijeta. Dva svjetska rata, stalne migracije stanovništva i jačanje liberalizma samo su neki od događaja koji su obilježili dvadeseto stoljeće. Sva ta događanja nisu zaobišla ni život Crkve u svijetu, a ni život Crkve u Hrvatskoj. Župe su temeljna jedinica Crkve, a njihov život najbolje može prikazati stanje Crkve u tom periodu.
Kao što i sam naslov govori, rad je posvećen prikazu Župe svetog Martina biskupa u Virju tijekom dvadesetog stoljeća. Kroz povijesni vid prikazivanja moguće je kronološki pratiti događanja u Župi te vidjeti kakve posljedice na život Župe imaju navedena događanja. Stradavanja župljana u svjetskim ratovima ostavila su demografske posljedice, a promjena vlasti u državi donosi nove izazove pred Župu. Kroz pravni vid, odnosno kroz podatke iz crkvenih matičnih knjiga, može se jasno vidjeti kako i na koji način to turbulentno vrijeme utječe na život Župe i njezinih župljana. Društveno-politička zbivanja na neki način diktiraju tempo života Župe te se prije svega sakrament ženidbe često ravna prema tim okolnostima.
Vrijeme Drugog svjetskog rata najviše je utjecalo na život Crkve u Hrvata. Progoni i ubojstva svećenika postaju svakodnevica u tom periodu, a isto se događa i u Župi svetog Martina u Virju. Posljedice toga vremena ostavile su velik trag u životu Župe, a vidljive su čak i danas.The twentieth century was marked by radical changes in the way of life of the whole world. Two world wars, the constant migration of the population and the rise of liberalism are just some of the events that marked the twentieth century. All these events did not bypass either life of Church in the world, nor the life of the Church in Croatia. Parishes are a fundamental unit of Church, and their life can best portray state of Church during this period.
As title suggests, this paper is dedicated to depiction of Parish of St. Martin the Bishop in Virje during the twentieth century. Through the historical form of presentation, it is possible to chronologically follow the events in Parish and see what consequences on the life of Parish have these events. Suffering of parishioners in the world wars has left demographic consequences, and the change of government in the country brings new challenges to the Parish. Through legal aspect, i.e. through data from church registers, it can be clearly seen how and in what way this turbulent time affects the life of the Parish and its parishioners. Socio-political events in a way dictate the pace of life of the Parish, and above all the sacrament of marriage is often governed by these circumstances.
During World War Two, the life of the Church in Croatia had the greatest impact on the life of the Church. Persecutions and murders of priests became everyday life during this period, and the same thing happens in the Parish of St. Martin in Virje. The consequences of that time left a great mark on the life of the Parish, and are visible even today
The theological and pastoral foundations of preaching
No full textIntencija diplomskoga rada jest prikazati obrise naravi propovjedništva u životu Crkve. Rad pokušava pridonijeti osvješćivanju teološko-pastoralnih zadaća današnjih propovjednika, posebice u vidu njihova ostvarenja prvotne zadaće primljene od Gospodina: „Pođite po svem svijetu, propovijedajte evanđelje svemu stvorenju” (Mk 16, 15). U radu se nastoji kratko ocrtati značenje, narav proroštva i propovijedanja u Svetom pismu, promišljanjima pojedinih crkvenih otaca, te određenosti homilije u crkvenim dokumentima. Rad je podijeljen u tri poglavlja. U prvome poglavlju analizira se uloga proroka Staroga zavjeta, te donosi njihova važnost za današnje propovjednike. Drugo poglavlje zaustavlja se na osobi Isusa Krista i pojedinim obilježjima Isusovih propovijedi te ukratko prikazuje trajnu suvremenost sadržaja Isusovih govora. U trećem poglavlju opisuje se propovijedanje u životu Crkve, s posebnim naglaskom na Homiletski direktorij, njegovu pogledu na narav, značenje, tumačenje Božje riječi u životu Crkve, kao i važnost Lectio divina za kvalitetnije i sveobuhvatnije shvaćanje i življene Božje riječi u životu svakog kršćanina, posebice današnjih navjestiteljaThe theological and pastoral foundations of preaching
The intention of the thesis is to show the outlines of the nature of preaching in the life of the Church. The work tries to contribute to the awareness of the theological-pastoral tasks of today's preachers, especially in the form of their realization of the original task received from the Lord: "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation" (Mk 16, 15). The paper tries to briefly outline the meaning and nature of prophecy and preaching in the Holy Scriptures, reflections of individual church fathers, and the specificity of the homily in church documents. The work is divided into three chapters. In the first chapter, the role of the prophets of the Old Testament is analyzed, and their importance for today's preachers is presented. The second chapter focuses on the person of Jesus Christ and certain features of Jesus' sermons and briefly shows the permanent modernity of the content of Jesus' speeches. In the third chapter, preaching in the life of the Church is described, with a special emphasis on the Homiletic directory, its view of the nature, meaning, interpretation of God's word in the life of the Church, as well as the importance of Lectio divina for a better and more comprehensive understanding and living of God's words in the life of every Christian, especially today's herald
The trial against Jesus
No full textDiplomski rad se bavi proučavanjem istražnog sudskog procesa protiv Isusa. Sastoji se od pet dijelova. Prvi dio ponajprije donosi povijesne izvore i svjedočanstva četvorice evanđelista o suđenju Isusa iz Nazareta. Drugi dio osvjetljava povijesne okolnosti u kojima se suđenje održalo i donosi povijesne prilike u Judeji tog vremena. Nakon toga treći dio daje pregled židovskog i rimskog prava s funkcioniranjem njihova pravosuđa i provođenjem kaznenih mjera. Pozivajući se na izvještaj Isusove muke i smrti, prema Markovu evanđelju, četvrti dio opisuje ispitivanje Isusa i suđenje pred Sinedrijem, a potom i pred rimskim upraviteljem Poncijem Pilatom. Nakon što je ispitao Isusa, Pilat se uvjerio u njegovu nevinost i nastojao ga osloboditi. Zbog prevelikog pritiska mnoštva mijenja svoju odluku i daje Isusa razapeti na križ. U posljednjem dijelu rad ukazuje na pravne posljedice ove nepravedne osude, ali i na njezin viši smisao i ispunjenje Božje volje, odgovarajući na pitanje: tko je odgovoran za Isusovu smrt?The thesis deals with the study of the investigative court process against Jesus. It consists of five parts. The first part primarily brings historical sources and testimonies of the four evangelists about the trial of Jesus of Nazareth. The second part sheds light on the historical circumstances in which the trial took place and brings historical circumstances in Judea at that time. After that, the third part provides an overview of Jewish and Roman law with the functioning of their judiciary and the implementation of penal measures. Referring to the account of Jesus' passion and death, according to Mark's Gospel, the fourth part describes the questioning of Jesus and his trial before the Sanhedrin, and then before the Roman governor Pontius Pilate. After questioning Jesus, Pilate was convinced of his innocence and tried to set him free. Due to excessive pressure from the crowd, he changes his decision and has Jesus crucified. In the last part, the work points to the legal consequences of this unjust condemnation, but also to its higher meaning and the fulfillment of God's will, answering the question: who is responsible for Jesus' death
Understanding aggression in the family according to Catholic Church documents and possible responses to violence
No full textOvaj se diplomski rad bavi razumijevanjem agresivnosti u obitelji prema dokumentima Katoličke Crkve i mogućim odgovorima na nasilje. Problematika kojom se bavi rad kreće od govora o obitelji i obiteljskim problemima u određenim situacijama i vremenskim razdobljima. Početak govora o problemu agresivnosti i nasilja u obitelji, prema dokumentima Katoličke Crkve, u radu su stavljeni u vremensko razdoblje od Dokumenata Drugog vatikanskog sabora (1962. - 1965.) do danas. Temelj i inspiracija pisanja rada jest posinodalna apostolska pobudnica pape Franje, Amoris laetitia.
U radu se promišlja o shvaćanju katoličkog braka i obitelji, konkretizira se nastanak konfliktnih i nasilnih situacija u obitelji, kao i čimbenicima stvaranja ozračja neprijateljstva i nasilja u obitelji, slijedom čega u takvom ozračju odrastaju djeca i adolescenti. Obitelj bi trebala biti sigurna škola i priprema za život mladih, stoga se u radu analizira tema adolescencije te uzroci nastanka heteroagresivnosti i autoagresivnosti u adolescenciji. U radu se na kraju razrađuju mogući odgovori na pojavu problema agresivnosti i nasilja u obitelji.This thesis deals with the understanding of aggressiveness in the family according to the documents of the Catholic Church and some responses to violence. The issues we deal with in our work start from talking about the family and family problems in certain situations and periods of time. The beginning of the speech about the problem of aggression and violence in the family according to the documents of the Catholic Church is placed in the time period from Documents of the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965), until today. The basis and inspiration for writing the paper is the post-synodal apostolic exhortation of Pope Francis, Amoris laetitia.
The paper reflects on the understanding of Catholic marriage and family, specifies the emergence of conflict and violent situations in the family, along with the factors that create an atmosphere of hostility and violence in the family, consequently children and adolescents grow up in such an atmosphere. The family should be a safe school and preparation for young people's life, therefore the paper analyzes the topic of adolescence and the causes of hetero-aggression and auto-aggression in adolescence. In the end, the paper elaborates possible answers to the problem of aggression and violence in the family
JESUS´S DEATH IN THE SYNOPTIC AND JOHN´S GOSPEL
No full textIsusova smrt na križu nije tragičan svršetak njegova zemaljskog života, nego je povratak k Ocu i ulazak u slavu. »Četveroliko evanđelje« donosi četiri svjedočanstva o smrti Isusa Krista. Četiri teologije i interpretacije jednog te istog događaja, vrhunske objave ljubavi Boga. Evanđelisti iznose tu duboku poruku koja uvijek ostaje tajna Bogočovjeka. Raspelo ili križ je središnji događaj i temeljna istina naše vjere.
Svako se izvješće mora poštovati, jer na svoj način hrani našu vjeru i ulijeva nam nadu da nakon smrti započinjemo novi život. Svako izvješće o Isusovoj smrti sadrži svoje specifičnosti. Tako Marko i Matej prikazuju Isusovu smrt kao smrt ostavljenog mučenika koji vapi k Bogu i nalazi jedino svjetlo u zazivu: »Bože moj, Bože moj, zašto si me ostavio?« Evanđelist Luka ju prikazuje kao smrt Učitelja koji postaje uzor svakom čovjeku da se u svakoj situaciji prepusti u ruke Oca nebeskoga. Za Ivana je Isusova smrt najveća objava Isusove ljubavi prema Ocu i čovjeku i početak Crkve.
Kristova smrt na križu konačna je objava Boga ljubavi i života. U Isusovoj smrti u potpunosti je objavljen njegov mesijanski identitet. No u njegovoj bolnoj smrti otkrivamo i svoje dostojanstvo u slici Sina Božjega, koji se u svojoj kenozi otkriva kao Spasitelj svih ljudi. U Isusovoj smrti na križu iz ljubavi prema Ocu i čovjeku otkrivamo i smisao svojega života. Ljubav je jedina snaga koja ima moć pobijediti sve negativnosti života, pa čak i samu smrt i našoj patnji i boli podariti smisao.Christ's death is the end of his earthy life and the end of his mission. Death is not the tragic end of his life but his entry into the glory. "The four-fold gospel" bring us four testimonies of the Jesus Christ's death. Four theologies and interpretations of the same event, supreme revelations of Godfather's love. The evangelists bring us this profound message that remains always the secret of the God-man. The crucifix or the cross is the central event and fundamental truth of faith.
Every statement must be respected because it feeds our faith in its own way and gives us hope that after death, we are leaving to a new life. Each statement accentuates each of its own features, so for Mark and Matthew that is the death of the abandoned martyr who cries out to God and finds the only light in the call "My God, why hast thou forsaken me?". For Luke that is the death of the Master who becomes a role model for everyone to surrender in the hands of the heavenly Father in every situation. As for John, the Christ's death is the beginning of the Church.
Christ's death on the cross is the final revelation of the God of love and life. In the death of Jesus, his messianic identity is fully revealed. But in His painful death we also reveal our dignity in the image of the Son of God, who in all his kenosis reveals himself as the Savior of all people. In Jesus' death on the cross, out of love for the Father and for the people, we open up even the secrets of our lives. Love is the only force that has the power to overcome all the negativity of life, even death and our suffering can give meaning