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The Interpretation of Selected Poems of St. Therese of Lisieux in Relationship to the Contemporary Man
Orlová, Terezie ; Milfait, René (advisor) ; Heryán, Ladislav (referee)
The bachelor thesis titled The Interpretation of Selected Poems of St. Therese of Lisieux in Relationship to the Contemporary Man aims to try to find the sense and the contribution of the poems composed by St. Therese of Lisieux for everyday life of a today's man and further the comprehension of the Christian spirituality. The thesis is divided into two main parts. The first part deals with the life of St. Therese of Lisieux, focusing on her childhood, events of which projected into her later life. This part is further pointed on her family, on her inexplicable disease, the sudden healing through mercy, and on her time at Carmelite convent. The second part is focused on the interpretation of selected poems written by St. Therese. The poems are interpreted through the explanation of the main themes included in them with an effort to reveal the benefit for the current people and the understanding of the Christian spirituality. The reader is acquainted with the circumstances of the composition of the poem and the interpretation is made with help of several resources. The main contribution for the contemporary man is seen especially in the topic of the double commandment of love and further the topic of a man created according to the image of God (the Imagio Dei principle) and the Eucharist. These topics are...
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Ecclesiastes as an Incentive to Reflection on the Meaning of Life
Hudziecová, Petra ; Heryán, Ladislav (advisor) ; Milfait, René (referee)
Is it possible to find the meaning of life in this chaotic and often incomprehensible world? And in what therefore one can find it? These are the main issues this bachelor thesis deals with. Guide for searching of meaning in this work is the author of the biblical book of Ecclesiastes, who decided to explore what can be explored and will insist on learning how to understand what is the true meaning of human life. Where this sense can be found and where it is not to be found. Bachelor thesis is divided into three chapters. The first discusses who probably is the author of Ecclesiastes, when the book was written and what was and is its importance in Jewish culture and history. The second chapter examines, based on several verses from the book of Ecclesiastes itself and with the usage of other literary sources, in what the author finds the meaning of human life and in what he does not. Finally, the third chapter contains the application of several principles from the book of Ecclesiastes in social work. The method that was used in the creation of this work was exegetical research. In the book Ecclesiastes we can read that the preacher was wise, and he still taught people, that is why his work became a strong incentive to reflection on the meaning of human life. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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Biblical Roots of Joy
Nierostková, Edita ; Heryán, Ladislav (advisor) ; Jandejsek, Petr (referee)
The topic of this thesis is: "The Biblical Roots of Joy." On the basis of selected texts of the Old and New Testaments I explored, what is the basis for the biblical concept of joy. Attention is focused on the biblical texts that speak directly about joy of the individual, the joys of the nation of Israel, or of the whole Church, and on the basis of these texts I uncovered the roots of biblical joy. Topic of joy, and it's roots, is described not only from a historical perspective based on historical events recorded in the Bible, but I also deal with the present, and the future. Based on the selected apostolic letters, in this thesis, I briefly described what place should joy have in the Christian life, and the eschatological joy, on which is pointed primarily in prophetic texts. I also briefly described, how can be biblical joy applied in pastoral ministry Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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Jesus Christ in Tomas Gospel and its comparing with canonical gospels
Peřinová, Klára ; Heryán, Ladislav (advisor) ; Roskovec, Jan (referee)
The title of my dissertation for my bachelor degree is the Jesus Christ in the Thomas ' Gospel and its comparison with others canonical gospels. The Thomas' Gospel isn't include in the Bible (in the New testament). This gospel is one of the apocryphal texts, which are not written in the Bible. It has gnosis elements. Generally, the apocryphal texts could be written in others codexes or they are written independently. I would like compare the differences between this specific gospel with others gospels, which are written in the Bible. Especially, my specialization is the comparsion the Thomas' Gospel with the John's Gospel. You can find there many differences, but you can find there also a few similarities. It's interesting that this text wasn't included in the New testament. I'm trying to find the reason, why this text isn't included in the Bible. This dissertation explains the special words: canonical gospels, apocryphal texts and gnosis. For this dissertation is also typical comparation with the historical context. Although the Thomas' Gospel isn't a part of the Bible, it could be hopeful and inspirational for human. It could be also useful for people, who help each other. I think that could help social workers to do to their work better. Today, people know mainly the texts from the Bible. The apocryphal...
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The Biblical Pastor and Social Worker as an Inspiration for Pastoral and Social Workers
Vrba, Michal ; Heryán, Ladislav (advisor) ; Jandejsek, Petr (referee)
This bachelor thesis deals with the biblical figure of a shepherd in the selected biblical texts, which serves as inspiration for the profession of pastoral and social workers. This theis is divided into four parts. The first part briedly describes the history of pastoral and social work and outlines its basic concepts. The second part generally deals with the basic characteristics of a shepherd in the biblical times and herewith approaches the original meaning of this metaphor. The third past contains the figure of the shepherd discussed from a Christian perspective according to two biblical passages The first one is Psalm 23, where the Lord is rendered as the shepherd who gives certainty in all aspects immense care and peace.The second text is analysis of the parable of the shepkerd Luke 15,1-7 with the image of the shepper who searches for the lost sheep., the sheperd is presented here as extremely dedicated, caring and sensitive. The fourth of these thesis show inspiration of these biblical texts and possible application for pastoral and social workers. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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The Beatitudes of Jesus nad the Personality of the Socio-Pastoral Worker
Hradecká, Jarmila ; Heryán, Ladislav (advisor) ; Jandejsek, Petr (referee)
Bachelor thesis "The Beatitudes of Jesus and the personality of the socio-pastoral worker" focuses on Jesus' Beatitudes and their practical impact on the personality and conduct of socio-pastoral worker. The core of the work consists of biblical exegesis of Jesus' beatitudes (Mt 5,1-12) according to various commentaries on the Gospel of Matthew. Their biblical interpretation is summarized in the section entitled Executive Summary. Practical applications are then derived from the biblical exegesis. Each of the Beatitudes showed some stimulating challenges and inspirations for socio-pastoral workers, the list of which is not definite, because God's word forms and inspires each person in its individual way. The most important practical impact of Jesus 'message for the personality and actions of helping worker remains its internal transformation in the spirit of Jesus' message, growth to the fullness of being and to the image of Jesus Christ. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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The Interpretation of the Lord's Prayer: The Way of Introduction of Christian Spirituality and Morality
Petrášková, Jana ; Milfait, René (advisor) ; Heryán, Ladislav (referee)
This bachelor thesis deals with the interpretation of the Lord's Prayer as a contextual and literary centre of Jesus' Mountain speech and contributes to a deeper understanding of the spiritual dimension of humans. The thesis introduces theological ethics, and its proprium, and a definition of Christian morality. The thesis also presents the contents of Jesus' Mountain speech as the Greater Charter of Christian morality that is closely connected with the Lord's Prayer. Within the Lord's Prayer the thesis focuses on spirituality, specifically Christian spirituality and prayer itself, and describes in detail what prayer is. Furthermore, the main part of the thesis focuses on the interpretation of the Lord's Prayer itself and understanding of the individual requests. As a prayer of general liberation that starts with the meeting of the living God and binds oneself to committed behavior in the sense of love and justice; as a prayer of human necessities of life in which a God's issue is not incomprehensible for a human and a human issue is not indifferent for the God. The final part of the thesis seeks to describe and emphasize individual connections of the Lord's Prayer with theological ethics, Christian morality and Christian spirituality. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)
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Satanism in Metal
Smejkal, Jan ; Dočkal, Jan (advisor) ; Heryán, Ladislav (referee)
This thesis deals with satanism in metal music. First the theme of satanism is decribed, along with its ideology, typology and then its history from the Middle Ages through Aleister Crowley to Anton Szandor LaVey, the main figure of modern satanism. It also deals briefly with satanic symbolism, like pentagram, baphomet or inverted cross. The second part deals with metal music, its features, history and image. Satanism appears mostly in black metal, that is why a whole part is dedicated to it. Some Czech black metal groups are also introduced in this chapter. In the last part the results of questionnaires about the influence of satanism on metal music are processed. The respondents were members of Czech and Slovak metal subculture. The aim was to find out how these listeners of metal music perceive the influence of satanism on the metal scene, whether they take its features only as an entertainment or as a serious thing and whether a personal belief has any influence on music preferences.
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Courageous Steps of Forefather Abraham: Inspiration for Pastoral and Social Workers
Mentlová, Marie ; Heryán, Ladislav (advisor) ; Jančařík, Zdeněk (referee)
Courageous steps of forefather Abraham, Inspiration for pastoral and social workers. This thesis deals with four biblical passages of forefather Abraham's story (Gn 12,1-9; Gn 13,1-18; Gn 18,16-33; Gn 22,1-19). These parts show unusual courage of Abraham, when he follows God's promise, leaves what is secure and familiar and steps towards the unknown. These steps can be done only with faith and obedience. In the first story Abraham leaves his family and country and sets for the promised land. In the second story Abraham shows his wisdom and gives up the fertile land because he knows that blessing is more than properity. In the third story he boldly argues with God and in the name of justice and compassion he intercedes for the inhabitants of the sinful cities. In the last story he goes through the hardest ordeal when he is to scrifice his beloved son Isaac. Each passage is analysed in order to find and explain the main topics. In the second part of the thesis I tried to find the inspiration in these biblical stories for the pastoral and social workers. There have been revealed strong topics such as meaning of ordeal, courage to be truthful, courage to stan up against evil and also topics that can be easily overlooked in everyday life, such as how to withstand uncertainty, topic of the obedience in small...
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The Importance of Volunteering Work at the Salesian Oratory in Mexico
Madziová, Monika ; Martinek, Michael (advisor) ; Heryán, Ladislav (referee)
This thesis entlited The importance of volunteering work at the Salesian Oratory in Mexico. The aim of this thesis is to find out the function and importance of the voluntary work with children and youth in the surbubs of Mexico. This thesis is written on basis of my experiences of the volunteering in Ciuadad Juarez, Mexico. The first chapter of the thesis deals with the history of the Salesians and their founder Don Bosco. The second chapter is written about the history of the Salesians in Mexico with a description of some of the Salesian works. Third chapter is focused on the Salesian work in Ciudad Juarez, on the local situation and history. In fourth chapter term of volunteering is desribed, the benefits and difficulties and brief legislation. In conclusion, the research and evaluation of questionnaires on the importance of volunteering.
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