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Pro-life initiatives of the association Croatia for life
No full textUdruga „Hrvatska za Život“ neprofitna je pro-life udruga u Hrvatskoj, čiji je cilj osvijestiti hrvatski narod o pitanju pobačaja, ponuditi edukaciju i pomoć kroz razne inicijative, programe i projekte koje provodi. Osnovana je 2014. godine zahvaljujući pro-life inicijativi „40 dana za život“ u Hrvatskoj.
Inicijativa „40 dana za život“ djeluje kroz tri elementa: molitva i post, miroljubivo bdijenje te osvješćivanje lokalne zajednice o bioetičkoj i moralnoj problematici pobačaja. Predstavlja znak nade trudnicama koje se premišljaju oko pobačaja djeteta. Trudnicama koje odluče zadržati dijete, a potrebna im je materijalna, duhovna, financijska, psihološka ili bilo koja druga pomoć pomaže tim za trudnice „Nisi sama“ koji je dio udruge „Hrvatska za Život“. Rehabilitaciju žena koje pate od postabortivnog sindroma nastoji se provesti kroz program „Oprostom oslobođene“. Udruga pri tom ne zaboravlja ni muškarce, te im pruža pomoć kroz program „Iscijeljene srca očeva“. Kako bi smanjili broj pobačaja, neodgovornim spolnim ponašanjem, provodi se program „Prava ljubav čeka“ koji mlade osvještava brizi o vlastitom tijelu i potiče na život u predbračnoj čistoći. Pomoć se također nudi i supružnicima koji imaju problema sa začećem djeteta kroz program „Vikendi srca Marijina“.
Udruga djeluje i putem raznih web portala kao što su „ružarij.com“, čiji je cilj poticanje na molitvu Gospine krunice za prestanak pobačaja i portala „Muževni budite“, za uspostavljanje ispravnog koncepta muževnosti te putem međunarodnih konferencija za život „Život, dakle biraj!“ radi osvješćivanja hrvatskog naroda o pitanju pobačaja. Uz sve to, udruga „Hrvatska za Život“ djeluje i kroz druge razne projekte, kao što su: „Centar za život“, „Utrka za život“, marijanske procesije i koncerti, časopis „Pohod“ i drugo.“Croatia for Life” Association is a non-profit pro-life organization in Croatia, whose goal is to raise awareness about the problem of abortion in Croatia and to offer education and assistance through various initiatives, programs, and projects it implements. It was founded in 2014’, thanks to the pro-life initiative “40 Days to Live” in Croatia.
The “40 Days for Life” initiative works through three main elements: prayer and fasting, peaceful vigil, and community awareness of bioethical and moral problem of abortion. Pregnant women who decide to keep their child, and who need material, spiritual, financial, psychological, or any other help; are provided with the same by the team for pregnant women “You are Not Alone”, which is part of the association "Croatia for Life". Rehabilitation of women suffering from post-abortion syndrome is sought through the “Forgiven and Set Free” program. The Association does not forget fathers who suffer from the post-abortion syndrome and provides them with help through the “Healing of Father's Heart” program. To reduce the number of abortions, by an irresponsible sexual behavior, the “True Love Waits” program is being implemented, which makes young people conscious of their own bodies and encourages them to live in premarital chastity. Assistance is also offered to spouses with infertility problems through the “Mary’s Heart Weekends” program.
The association also operates through various web portals such as “ružarij.com”, which aims to encourage Our Lady's Rosary to end abortions and “Be manlike”, a portal to renew the correct concept of masculinity, and also through international conferences for life “Therefore choose life!” in order to raise awareness about the issue of abortion. In addition to all this, the “Croatia for Life” Association also works through various other projects, such as “Center for Life”, “Race for Life”, Marian processions and concerts, the magazine “Pohod”, etc
Mariology of Joseph Ratzinger / Benedict XVI. in the light of reflection of St. Bernard of Clairvaux
No full textNakana je ovoga rada sažeto prikazati izabrane teme mariologije teologa Josepha Ratzingera, sadašnjega pape emeritusa Benedikta XVI., te slavnoga naučitelja Crkve sv. Bernarda iz Clairvauxa. U prvom poglavlju rada, približit ćemo mariološku misao Josepha Ratzingera te njezino važno značenje kako za antropološki, tako i za ekleziološki aspekt. U drugom poglavlju, nakana je predstaviti mariologiju sv. Bernarda u vidu njegovih propovijedi u kojima ističe važnost Marije u ekonomiji spasenja. Treće poglavlje, donosi osvrt o dvije teme dvojice naših autora: nauk o Bezgrešnoj te o djevičanskom rođenju, te njihovim sličnostima i razlikama. Posebne dodirne točke mariologije sv. Bernarda i pape emeritusa Benedikta XVI. jesu njihova promišljanja o Marijinoj bezgrešnosti i njezinu trajnom djevičanstvu.The purpose of this thesis is to summarize selected topics in the mariology of the theologian Joseph Ratzinger, the current Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI., and the famous Doctor of the Church St. Bernard of Clairvaux. In the first chapter of the thesis, we will bring closer Mariological thought of Joseph Ratzinger and its important significance for both antropological and ecclesiastical aspects. In the second chapter, the intention is to present the Mariology of St. Bernard of Clairvaux in the form of his sermons in which he hilights the importance of Mary in the economy of salvation. Third chapter brings overview of two topics by two our authors: the doctrine of the Immaculate and of the virgin birth, and their similarities and differences. Special points of the Mariology of St. Bernard and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. are their reflections on Mary's sinlessness and her perpetual virginity
New Age - religious syncretism incompatible with Christianity
No full textTema ovog diplomskog rada glasi »New Age – religijski sinkretizam nespojiv s kršćanstvom“.
Prvi dio ovog rada govori o povijesti New Agea. Govori o njegovoj pojavi u Kaliforniji i Škotskoj iz kojih su proizašli svojevrsni centri New Agea odnosno zajednice. Ovo poglavlje vodi nas kroz pet korijena iz kojih New Age crpi svoja učenja, a više možemo saznati čitajući rad.
U drugom poglavlju govorimo o praksi New Agea, točnije njegovoj iscjeliteljskoj ulozi. O alternativnoj medicini New Agea. Budući da je veliki broj tehnika iscjeljivanja koje su dio pokreta New Age, u isto vrijeme i preopširan opis svake tehnike, ovaj rad detaljnije obrađuje najzastupljenije metode iscjeljivanja pod nazivima Yoga i Reiki.
U trećem posljednjem poglavlju rada govorimo o neprihvatljivim postavkama New Agea za kršćanstvo. Pobliže objašnjavamo zablude i razlike između „boga New Agea“ i Boga u kojega vjeruju kršćani, a to je Trojedini Bog - Otac, Sin i Duh Sveti.
Cilj rada je ukazati na sve zablude i opasnosti kojima New Age zavodi i pridobiva ljude, najčešće radi neznanja i traganja za mističnim doživljajem nečeg novog dok su nesvjesni skrivenih opasnosti.The theme of this diploma thesis is "New Age - religious syncretism incompatible with Christianity.".
The first part of this paper talks about the history of the New Age. It talks about its appearance in California and Scotland, from which a kind of New Age center or community emerged. This chapter takes us through the five roots from which the New Age draws its teachings, and we can learn more by reading the paper.
In the second chapter, we talk about the practice of the New Age, more specifically about its healing role. About New Age Alternative Medicine. Since a large number of healing techniques are part of the New Age movement, the same time and excessive description of each technique, this paper deals in more detail with the most common healing methods called Yoga and Reiki.
In the third and last chapter of the paper, we talk about the unacceptable New Age settings for Christianity. We explain in more detail the misconceptions and differences between the "god of the New Age" and the God in whom Christians believe, and that is the Triune God - the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
The aim of this paper is to point out all the misconceptions and dangers with which the New Age seduces and gains people, most often due to ignorance and the search for a mystical experience of something new while they are unaware of the hidden dangers
HOMOSEXUALITY. LEGAL TENDENCIES AND CHURCH STAND
No full textAutor u ovom radu donosi suvremenu problematiku homoseksualnosti, analizirajući pritom sam fenomen i pojam kroz povijest te promišlja rodnu ideologiju
imajući u vidu njezine dalekosežne posljedice na obitelj i društvo u cjelini. Gledajući kroz prizmu homoseksualnih udruga za jednakopravnost, autor donosi i prikaz dokumenata Crkve koji nastoje odgovoriti na pitanja zakonskih prijedloga o osnivanju zajednica osoba istoga spola, kao i promišljanja o sve češće prisutnom pojmu diskriminacije.
Moralna prosudba homoseksualnosti iz katoličke perspektive naslanja se na biblijski nauk, kao i na Crkveno Učiteljstvo. Učiteljstvo Crkve jasno upozorava kako je svaki pokušaj legaliziranja homoseksualnog braka nedopušten i neopravdan.
Na koncu rada, autor nastoji dati odgovor o ne/prikladnosti osoba sa homoseksualnim sklonostima za pripuštanje svetim redovima i redovničkim zavjetima te zaključuje opisom stava Crkve o istom.Using analysis of the phenomena throughout time, author brings forward
contemporary homosexual problems in the thesis. Moreover, bearing its far-reaching
consequences in mind, on a family, and society in general, he discusses gender ideology.
Observing through a prism of associations for homosexual equality, author
demonstrates Church documents’ display which tend to provide answers for questions
regarding same-sex marriage legislative proposals, as well as recently more frequent
term of discrimination.
From catholic perspective, moral judgement of homosexuality relies on biblical
teaching, as on Church Magisterium. The Magisterium openly urges every attempt of
homosexual marriage legalization to be illicit, and unjustifiable.
At the very end of the thesis, author tries to provide an answer upon homosexual
person admission im/propriety to religious orders, and taking vows, and concludes with
a description of the Church stance upon it accordingly
NEW TESTAMENT IMAGES OF THE CHURCH IN THE LIGHT OF OLD TESTAMENT WRITINGS
No full text»Novozavjetne slike Crkve u svjetlu starozavjetnih spisa« naslov je diplomskog rada koji donosi egzegetsko-teološku analizu novozavjetnih slika Crkve kao zaručnice, stada i Nebeskog Jeruzalema u svjetlu najznačajnijih starozavjetnih spisa, s ekleziološkim naglaskom. Prvo poglavlje analizira ulomak iz Poslanice Efežanima Ef 5, 21-33 u kojemu Pavao dajući moralne naputke za odnose muža i žene u kršćanskoj zajednici, ujedno donosi pogled na Crkvu kao zaručnicu Kristovu, te time pokazuje duboku povezanost Krista i Crkve koja odzvanja kroz čitavu teološku misao. Drugo poglavlje posvećeno je ulomku iz Ivanova evanđelja 10, 1-21 u kojemu je Božji narod, tj. Crkva prikazana kao stado pod vodstvom Krista – Pastira. U tom evanđeoskom izvješću možemo iščitati zajedništvo svih članova Crkve u njihovoj različitosti pod vodstvom Krista. Treće poglavlje koje analizira ulomak iz Knjige Otkrivenja 21, 1-27 prikazuje sliku Nebeskog Jeruzalema kao eshatološke novosti Crkve u kojoj je okupljeno cjelokupno obnovljeno stvorenje. Starozavjetni slikoviti prikazi i poimanja Božjega naroda u Novome zavjetu bivaju produbljena i obogaćena te kao takva u bitnome utječu na teološko poimanje Crkve.»New Testament Images of the Church in the Light of the Old Testament Scriptures« is the title of the thesis that provides an exegesis of New Testament images of the Church as bride, flock and Heavenly Jerusalem in the light of the most important Old Testament writings, with ecclesiological emphasis. The first chapter analyzes a passage from Epistle to the Ephesians 5: 21-33 in which Paul, giving moral guidance for the relationship between husband and wife in the Christian community, also looks at the Church as the bride of Christ, showing the deep connection between Christ and the Church that echoes throughout the theological thought. The second chapter is dedicated to a passage from John 10: 1-21 in which the people of God, ie the Church, are shown as a flock led by Christ the Shepherd. In this Gospel account we can read the communion of all the members of the Church in their diversity under the guidance of Christ. The third chapter, which analyzes a passage from Revelation 21: 1-27, presents a picture of the Heavenly Jerusalem as the eschatological novelty of the Church in which the entire restored creation is gathered. Pictorial representations and conceptions of people of God from The Old Testament, that in the New Testament are deepened and enriched, are therefore essentially influencing the theological understanding of the Church
Maximilian Kolbe and Edith Stein- the Saints of Auschwitz
No full textTema rada predstavlja život dvaju svetaca, Maksimilijana Kolbea i Edith Stein, koji su svoj život položili mučeničkom smrću u koncentracijskom logoru Auschwitzu. Rad je podijeljen u četiri dijela. Nakon pregleda opće političke situacije u Europi i Crkvi prije i za vrijeme Drugog svjetskog rata u prvom dijelu, rad govori općenito o mučeništvu, o Isusu Kristu kao prauzroku mučenika te o kršćanskom mučeniku ljubitelju života. Treće dio predstavlja život, djelo i mučeništvo utemeljitelja katoličke udruge Vojske Bezgrešne, Maksimilijana Kolbea koji je darovao svoj život radi drugoga. Četvrti dio, ujedno i posljednji, predstavlja život, obraćenje, djelo i mučeništvo redovnice karmelićanke i doktorice znanosti na području filozofije, Edith Stein.The topic of a thesis represents the life of two saints, Maximilian Kolbe and Edith Stein, who laid down their lives as martyrs in the Auschwitz concentration camp. The thesis is divided into four sections. After a general political European situation and Church overview before and during the Second World War in the first part, the thesis is generally about martyrdom, about Jesus Christ as a principle of martyrdom and the Christian martyr who was also the life admirer. The third part represents life, work and martyrdom of the catholic founder the Knights of the Immaculata association. Maximilian Kolbe who sacrifised his life for others. The fourth part, at the same time the last one, represents life, proselytism, work and the martyr of a Discalced Carmelite nun and a German Jewish philosopher, Edith Stein
The Mission of Catholic Organizations: Between Reality and Expectations. Overview of the Work of Catholic Organizations within the Đakovo-Osijek (Arch)diocese
No full textKatoličke udruge okupljaju katolike s ciljem posvećivanja svijeta kroz razne oblike apostolata. Vjernici laici, kao dionici ovoga svijeta, dužni su djelovati u njemu odgovarajući na kršćanski poziv širenjem i ostvarivanjem Kraljevstva Božjega. Povijesno gledajući, katoličke udruge organizirano počinju djelovati u Europi početkom dvadesetoga stoljeća, većinom kao radnička udruženja koja se kasnije formiraju u udruženja različitih apostolata. Skup organiziranog djelovanja katoličkih udruga nazivamo katoličkim pokretom. Rad katoličkih udruga, kao i katolički pokret, bio je vidljiv i u Hrvatskoj, osobito između dva svjetska rata. Međutim, nakon Drugog svjetskog rata, komunistički režim zabranio je njihovo djelovanje. Tek početkom devedesetih godina prošlog stoljeća, uspostavom demokracije u Hrvatskoj, ponovno je oživljen rad katoličkih udruga. U proteklih trideset godina, mnoge katoličke udruge započele su svoje djelovanje na području Đakovačko-osječke (nad)biskupije. U ovom diplomskom radu, na temelju provedenog istraživanja, donosimo rezultate o učestalosti pohađanja svete mise i aktivnosti u radu župe, definiranju smisla djelovanja udruga i njegovu ostvarenju, učestalosti održavanja i sadržaju sastanaka, financiranju, brojnosti članova i samostalnosti u djelovanju, zadovoljstvu radom udruge i idejama za poboljšanjima, načinima sudjelovanja u radu, vremenskom doprinosu i upoznatosti sa socijalnim naukom Crkve. Cilj djelovanja jest da članovi, kroz rad udruge, sudjeluju u poslanju Crkve i donose Evanđelje kao izvor nade za obnovu društva i svakog pojedinca. Nužno je da katoličke udruge djeluju po određenim kriterijima kako bi bile odane autentičnom crkvenom poslanju i ostvarile međusobno pozitivne odnose na izgradnju članova, udruge i društva. Formiranje članova sastoji se od duhovne formacije i one koja potpomaže konkretan apostolat udruga. U povezanosti rezultata istraživanja i crkvenih smjernica uviđamo podudaranje, isticanje istih vrijednosti i potreba za kvalitetno djelovanje katoličkih udruga.Catholic organizations gather Catholics with the aim to consecrate the world though various apostolates. Laymen Christians ought to act in accordance with the Christian vocation by preaching about and participating in the establishment of the Kingdom of God. Historically, Catholic organizations appeared in Europe during the twentieth century, and they mostly started as workers’ associations, which later formed into various apostolate organizations. Organized work of Catholic organizations is called the Catholic movement. The work of Catholic organizations, as well as the Catholic movement, was also evident in Croatia, especially in the period between the two world wars. However, after World War II, the Communist regime did not allow them to act. Only at the beginning of the 1990s, with the establishment of democracy in Croatia, did Catholic organizations start to act once again. In the last thirty years, many Catholic organizations began to act within the Đakovo-Osijek (Arch)diocese. This master’s thesis presents the findings of the research conducted regarding the frequency of Holy Mass attendance and activities in the parish’s work, the definition of the aim of the organizations’ work and its accomplishment, the frequency and subject matter of meetings that are held, financing, membership number and performance autonomy, the satisfaction with the organizations’ work and ideas for its improvement, ways of participation in the work of the organizations, dedication of time and awareness of the social teaching of the Catholic Church. The aim of the organizations’ work is for their members to actively participate in spreading the mission of the Church and making the Gospel a source of hope for the revitalization of society and every individual. It is necessary for Catholic organizations to act under certain criteria so as to remain loyal to the authentic mission of the Church and to accomplish a mutually positive relationship for the development of the members, organizations and society. Membership formation includes spiritual formation and one that has a role in helping apostolate organizations. The results of the conducted research and the guidelines of the Church show correspondence in conveying the same values and needs for quality work of Catholic organizations
RELIGIOUS PILGRIMAGE. BETWEEN SPIRITUAL, TOURIST OR COMMERCIAL TENDENCIES
No full textU prošlosti je prema Sv. Pismu čovjek hodočastio prema svetim mjestima, traživši
intenzivniju blizinu Boga. Motivi su bili (sklapanje Saveza, zavjetovanja, ozdravljenje,
molitve, pokorničko putovanje itd.). Motivi današnjeg hodočašća su ponešto slična kao i
u prošlosti, samo što danas čovjek ide ne samo kako bi upotpunio svoju vjeru, već često i
kako bi proputovao razna mjesta i upoznao nova i važna središta, jednostavno, s
namjerom kako bi „turistički“ hodočastili. Stoga, sama obilježja hodočašća i ono što
prati hodočašće, dovodi do toga da se s vremenom formira nova pojava gospodarstva,
nazvana „religiozni/vjerski“ turizam.
Nakana ovog rada je prikazati religiozno hodočašće kroz povijesni prikaz
hodočasničkih mjesta te kakav je stav današnjih hodočasničkih mjesta i svetišta naspram
turističkih obilježja i komercijalizacije.In the past, according to the Holy Scripture, a man had made a pilgrimage to holy
places in the search of being closer to God. Motives were ( holy union, recovery, prayer,
journey of penance,etc.). Motives of making todays pilgrimage are similar to the ones in
the past, except for the part where a man makes pilgrimage to complete his faith, or makes
pilgrimage and goes to different places and sees new and important centers, but some
might make pilgrimage as turists just to simply see new locations and centers of
religion.Therefore, the features of pilgrimage and what comes with it,have in time lead
to forming another new phenomenon in economy which is called religious/faith turism.
The aim of this paper is to present the religious pilgrimage through a historical
overview of pilgrimage sites and the attitude of today’s pilgrimage sites and shrines
towards tourist features and commercialization
Women in worship
No full textBog stvara čovjeka na svoju sliku. Stvara ga kao muško i žensko. Čovjek i žena su jedno tijelo što naznačuje isti korijen riječi: iš – muškarac, išah – žena (Post 2, 24). Žena u zajednici s muškarcem biva shvaćena u jedinstvu dvoga, bivajući ista u ljudskoj stvarnosti i dostojanstvu s muškarcem, a ipak različita u svojoj ženskosti. To jedinstvo u dvojnosti uči upućenosti na drugoga, naravnom interpersonalnom zajedništvu muškarca i žene. Da bi mogla shvatiti svoj vlastiti identitet i svoju sliku, žena je upućena na muškarca. Njih dvoje se upotpunjuju u ukupnosti bića.
Međutim, žena je u društveno-religioznom uređenju staroga svijeta imala drugačiju ulogu, tako da je, između ostalog, njoj u Izraelu bio ograničen pristup javnom bogoštovlju. U Novom zavjetu Isus valorizira ulogu žena, tako da su neke od njih bile njegove učenice do te mjere da u crkvenoj tradiciji Marija Magdalena ima častan naziv apostola apostolâ, jer je upravo ona navijestila apostolima Isusovo uskrsnuće.
U prvim stoljećima Crkve žene su imale značajnu ulogu, prvenstveno u karitativnom smislu. U tom kontekstu se javlja pitanje đakonisâ, ženâ koje su se brinule za bolesne, umiruće i potrebite. One su na Istoku bile posebnim obredom uvođene u tu službu, ali se ne može sa sigurnošću reći da je to bilo ređenje u današnjem smislu. Iako ima teologa koji smatraju da bi se žene moglo rediti za đakonise, prema drevnoj istočnoj tradiciji, Crkva se danas ipak ne osjeća ovlaštenom podjeljivati svete redove ženama, pa tako ni red đakonata, navodeći primjer Isusove majke koja nije imala nikakvu sličnu službu.
Iako po važećim crkvenim uredbama žene ne mogu biti postavljene u službu lektora i akolite, one u današnjem bogoslužju ipak mogu imati važnu ulogu kao čitačice, izvanredne djeliteljice pričesti, voditeljice pjevanja, sakristanke i slično.God creates man in his own image. He creates it as male and female. Man and woman are one body, which indicates the same root of the word: ish - man, ishah - woman (Gen 2:24). A woman in communion with a man is understood in the unity of the two, being the same in human reality and dignity with the man, and yet different in her femininity. This unity in duality teaches familiarity with the other, the natural interpersonal communion of man and woman. In order to be able to understand her own identity and her image, a woman is referred to a man. The two complement each other in the totality of being.
However, women had a different role in the socio-religious organization of the old world, so that - among other things - women had limited access to public worship in Israel. In the New Testament, Jesus valorizes the role of women, so that some of them were his disciples to the extent that in the church tradition Mary Magdalene has the honorary title of apostle of the apostles, because it was she who announced the resurrection of Jesus to the apostles.
In the first centuries of the Church, women played a significant role, primarily in a charitable sense. In this context, the question arises of deacons, women who cared for the sick, the dying and the needy. In the East, they were introduced to that service by a special rite, but it cannot be said with certainty that it was an ordination in today's sense. Although there are theologians who believe that women could be ordained deacons, according to an ancient Eastern tradition, the Church today does not feel empowered to distribute holy orders to women, including the order of deacons, citing the example of Jesus' mother who had no similar ministry.
Although according to the valid church decrees, women cannot be placed in the service of lectors and acolytes, they can still play an important role in today's worship as readers, extraordinary communicants, singing leaders, sacristans and the like
MARY MAGDALENE - THE APOSTLE OF THE APOSTLES Exegesis theological study of Iv 20, 11 - 18 in a communication approach
No full textDiplomski rad pod naslovom »Marija Magdalena – ’Apostola apostolorum’« posvećen je analizi osobe i uloge Marije Magdalene u ranoj kršćanskoj zajednici koja i vjernicima današnjeg vremena može biti i jest model vjernog nasljedovanja Uskrsloga i autentičnog vršenja povjerena poslanja u Crkvi i svijetu. U prvom dijelu rada donosimo prikaz Marije Magdalene u pojedinim apokrifnim spisima, oslikavajući probleme prvih kršćanskih zajednica. Drugi dio posvećen je Mariji Magdaleni u kanonskim evanđeljima. Svi evanđeoski odlomci u kojima se pojavljuje povezani su s Isusovom mukom, smrti i uskrsnućem. U tom dijelu posebnu pozornost posvećujemo različitim prikazima Marije Magdalene u pojedinim evanđeljima. U trećem, glavnom dijelu rada pod nazivom »Od traženja Raspetoga do susreta s Uskrslim«, donosimo egzegetsko-teološku analizu Iv 20, 11-18 u komunikacijskoj perspektivi, prikazujući Mariju Magdalenu kao »apostola apostolorum«, prvu navjestiteljicu Uskrsloga učenicima prema Ivanovu evanđelju, vraćajući joj njezino izvorno biblijsko značenje i otkrivajući ju kao model nasljedovanja za čitatelje današnjeg vremena.The thesis titled »Mary Magdalene – ’The apostle of the apostles’« « is devoted to the analysis of the person and function of Mary Magdalene in the early Christian community, which for the today's believers can be and is the model of faithful followership of the Risen Christ and an authentic implementation of the entrusted mission in the Church and in the world. In the first part we introduce the overview of Mary Magdalene in the individual apocryphal writings, describing the problems of the first Christian communities. The second part is devoted to the representation of Mary Magdalene in cannonical gospels. All the fragments in which she reveals are related to the passion, death and ressurection of Jesus Christ. In this part we pay special attention to the various descriptions of Mary Magdalene in the induvidual gospels. In the third, central part titled »From the search for the Crucified to the encounter with the Ressurected« we will approach to a exegetical-theological analysis of evangelical fragment John 20, 11-18 in a communication approach representing Mary Magdalene as »the apostle of the apostles«, the first herald of the Risen Christ to the disciples according to the Gospel of John, restoring her original biblical meaning and revealing her as the followership model for today's readers