Nadzieja w życiu i postawie moralnej człowieka w świetle encykliki "Spe salvi" Benedykta XVI

Abstract

Every man carries within himself a natural disposition to the attitude of hope. It is a particularly precious gift, because it contains a call to man, demanding from him total trust in God. The acceptance of this gift and following its call opens the way to the fullness of Christian life. Theological virtue of hope also helps to define the boundaries of human involvement in worldly matters and supports the maturation for the definitive encounter with Christ. Therefore, it stands at the core of human reference to the world and to the ultimate things. It plays an important role in shaping the hierarchy of values. Practicing hope has a significant influence on the entire moral life of the Christian. This vision of hope and of the necessity of living with such hope was presented by Pope Benedict XVI in his encyclical "Spe Salvi".