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The reflection of priest celibacy in contemporary theology and culture.
Švecová, Petra ; Fošum, Jan (advisor) ; Bouma, David (referee)
Reflection of priest celibacy in contemporary theology and culture Abstract The Bachelor's thesis describes the reflection of priest celibacy in contemporary theology and culture. This topic is part of a wider discussion about human sexuality in theology and history. A part of the thesis includes a historical review which is connected to the current systematic reflection. The identity of priests and the way of speaking about celibacy and priesthood in present theology is very different, the text examines the experience of sexual abuse in the church. The thesis takes notice of the different approaches and possible consequences of them, e.g. the image of women in texts that discuss the celibate way of life. It also observes the possibility of a better connection to the present culture and social sciences. Keywords celibacy, priesthood identity, theological reflection of celibacy in history and today, celibacy and relationship to women
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Charitable Activities of the Congregation of the School Sisters of Notre Dame in the Czech Republic in the Light of the Social Teaching of the Church
KLEMPOVÁ, Martina Kateřina
The work deals with the activities of the Congregation of the School Sisters of Notre Dame in the territory of the Czech Republic in the light of the social doctrine of the Church, with focus on charitable activities. The first part of the thesis presents the life of St. Augustine who formulated the monastic rules which gave the base for the constitution of the Congregation of the School Sisters of Notre Dame. The work is also devoted to St. Peter Fourier and beatified Alix Le Clerc who founded an order called Canonesses of St. Augustine of the Congregation de Notre Dame in France at the turn of the 16th and 17th centuries. The next part of the work deas with Gabriel Schneider, a zealous priest, who introduced the Congregation of the Poor School Sisters of Notre Dame to Bohemia, and at the same time focuses on the activities of the Congregation of the School Sisters of Notre Dame in České Budějovice from 1871 to the present. The second part of the work deals with the monastic life and activities of the School Sisters of Notre Dame by St. Josef in Č. Budějovice, and at the same time describes the charitable activities of the Congregation. The third part of the work discusses the Social Doctrine of the Church, both in terms of its meaning and development, as well as its principles: caritas, personality, solidarity, subsidiarity and the common good. The last part of the work connects the principles of the Social Doctrine of the Church with the constitution and with the charitable activities of the Congregation.
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The influence of Theresa of Jesus spirituality in the life and work of S. Mary Dominica Mazzarello
Křenková, Helena ; Sládek, Karel (advisor) ; Ovečka, Libor (referee)
Vliv spirituality Terezie od Ježíše v životě a díle Marie Dominiky Mazzarellové Abstract This thesis follows the previous bachelor study (The influence of Theresa of Jesus's spirituality on the spiritual formation of S. Mary D. Mazzarello) and it deals with the influence of S. Theresa of Jesus's work in the next period of the life of S. Mary D. Mazzarello - the period when she was the general superior of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians Institute. The main sources are taken from her correspondence, from the Theresa of Jesus's documents and papers and from the salesian spirituality literature.
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Activity of the Congregation of Sisters of Mercy of St. Charles Borromeo in České Budějovice. The lifestory of a black and white flower of the city
Ambrožová, Kristýna ; Foltýn, Dušan (advisor) ; Hnilica, Jiří (referee)
The dissertation deals with the historical activities of the Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy of St. Charles Borromeo in České Budějovice between the years 1850 - 1956. The thesis is especially based on the study of archival materials. Each chapter comprehensively describes the history of the three branches where the religious Sisters performed their activities. The branches are listed in chronological order of when they were established in the city. A public hospital is mentioned first, followed by an institutional complex of orphanages and schools at the former Vienna gate, and the group is concluded with an asylum for elderly people in need established in 1888. Particular attention is paid to the circumstances concerning the establishment of each branch, its background, ordinary and extraordinary days that were mostly mentioned in local chronicles; and two local superiors who had a major impact on the development and character of the community are also mentioned in the dissertation. Besides the observation of the beginnings and subsequent unprecedented development of community activities within the city frame, the text also includes an independent final chapter focused on events associated with the definitive end after the year 1948. Orientation in the topic and logical sequence of...
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The Friendship of Teresa of Jesus with Jerome Gratian Against the Background of the Reform of the Carmelite Order
Poříz, Jan ; Červenková, Denisa (referee)
The rigorous work "The Friendship of Teresa of Jesus with Jerome Gratian Against the Background of the Reform of the Carmelite Order" first briefly outlines various perspectives on the importance of friendship and interpersonal relationships in the spiritual tradition (Chapter 1). It then presents Teresa's most important friendships and illustrates the type of internal development she went through in this area of life (Chapter 2). Her deepest relationship was her friendship with Father Jerome Gratian, the first Provincial of the Discalced Carmelites. It lasted the last eight years of her life (1575 - 1582). It had a naturally human dimension, but also a spiritual and practical one. Teresa and Gratian supported each other with spiritual advice, considered the reform of the Carmelite order together, and implemented that reform. The individual levels of friendship and their development are analysed year by year (Chapter 3). Teresa tried to pass on her experience of friendship with God and with people, in the form of a doctrine mainly to her "spiritual daughters," the Discalced Carmelites nuns (Chapter 4). As well as contributing to a deeper understanding of the natural and human dimension of the personality of Teresa of Jesus and how it is incorporated in her relationship with God, the work also presents...
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Life And Work of Konrád Maria Kubeš, T. J. (1890-1967): Missionary, Preacher, Excercitator and Deep Devotee of the Marian Cult
MIKULÁŠEK, Josef
This dissertation in its first part inquires the life and work of Konrád Maria Kubeš (1890? 1967), a people?s missionary, a preacher, an excercitator and a deep devotee of the Marian cult. It is introduced with the socio-political history in 1890?1967, with the overview of the Popes and theological thinking between 1878 and 1978. Next, it looks in detail into each period of Kubeš?s life, his family background, high school studies in Hradec Králové, his theological studies in Prague, his entry into the monastic order and his activities in Society of Jesus. The dissertation pursues Kubeš?s life story in communist centralization monasteries, in Moravec, his short work in Bukovinka and finally his forced stay in Břežany near Znojmo. Afterwards, it analyses Kubeš?s theological work published in books and journals, as well his historical contribution. The final part of the dissertation evaluates Kubeš?s personality and his significance in the context of the Czech religious and monastic history of the 20th century. The author based his thesis primarily on archival recources, Kubeš?s short autobiographical memories, oral and written witnesses of his contemporaries and last but not least on secondary literature. The second part of the dissertation contains 182 text apendixes and 2 pictorial apendixes which are make up an indispensable and logical supplement to the whole picture of the life, work and contribution of Konrád Maria Kubeš.
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Activity of the Congregation of Sisters of Mercy of St. Charles Borromeo in České Budějovice. The lifestory of a black and white flower of the city
Ambrožová, Kristýna ; Foltýn, Dušan (advisor) ; Hnilica, Jiří (referee)
The dissertation deals with the historical activities of the Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy of St. Charles Borromeo in České Budějovice between the years 1850 - 1956. The thesis is especially based on the study of archival materials. Each chapter comprehensively describes the history of the three branches where the religious Sisters performed their activities. The branches are listed in chronological order of when they were established in the city. A public hospital is mentioned first, followed by an institutional complex of orphanages and schools at the former Vienna gate, and the group is concluded with an asylum for elderly people in need established in 1888. Particular attention is paid to the circumstances concerning the establishment of each branch, its background, ordinary and extraordinary days that were mostly mentioned in local chronicles; and two local superiors who had a major impact on the development and character of the community are also mentioned in the dissertation. Besides the observation of the beginnings and subsequent unprecedented development of community activities within the city frame, the text also includes an independent final chapter focused on events associated with the definitive end after the year 1948. Orientation in the topic and logical sequence of...
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The influence of Theresa of Jesus spirituality in the life and work of S. Mary Dominica Mazzarello
Křenková, Helena ; Sládek, Karel (advisor) ; Ovečka, Libor (referee)
Vliv spirituality Terezie od Ježíše v životě a díle Marie Dominiky Mazzarellové Abstract This thesis follows the previous bachelor study (The influence of Theresa of Jesus's spirituality on the spiritual formation of S. Mary D. Mazzarello) and it deals with the influence of S. Theresa of Jesus's work in the next period of the life of S. Mary D. Mazzarello - the period when she was the general superior of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians Institute. The main sources are taken from her correspondence, from the Theresa of Jesus's documents and papers and from the salesian spirituality literature.
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