Popiežiaus Pranciškaus laiškai Pasaulinės ligonių dienos proga

LTStraipsnyje analizuojami popiežiaus Pranciškaus laiškai 22-27-osios Pasaulinės ligonių dienos proga (2014-2019). Siekiama atskleisti šiandieninio Katalikų Bažnyčios pontifiko teologinę sampratą dėl ligonių ir jais besirūpinančiųjų (gydytojų, slaugytojų, sielovadininkų, šeimos narių, savanorių ir kt.), jo krikščioniškąjį mokymą, susijusį su asmens žmogiškosiomis ir teologinėmis dorybėmis, akcentuojant ligą, kančią, meilę ir tikėjimą, gailestingumą, gyvybę, gyvenimą, kaip Dievo dovaną, širdies išmintį, solidarumą, savanorystę, krikščioniškąjį dovanos, dovanojimo supratimą ir kt. Pateikiama krikščioniškų ligonių globos pavyzdžių: gerasis Samarietis, kenčiantis Jėzus Kristus, Jo Motina Švč. Mergelė Marija, šv. Jonas, kiti Jėzaus mokiniai, Katalikų Bažnyčia, šv. Motina Teresė iš Kalkutos ir kt.

ENPope St. John Paul II, May 13, 1993 has officially established the World Day of the Sick, which was scheduled to be celebrated annually on February 11, the same day that the Catholic Church mentions the liturgical celebration of the patron of the Sick of the Lourdes Mother of God. One of the most important goals of the World day of the sick - indicates St. John Paul II - making public opinion more sensitive to them: it is necessary to be close to the sufferers to allow their suffering to become fruitful – also by helping those who nursing and care for them. It is for this activity that the World Day of the sick invites you. On the occasion of The World Day of the Sick, from its inception to today, the Catholic Church Pontifics (St. John Paul II, Benedict XVI, Francis) each year publishes a letter A Message on the World Day of the Sick which once again highlights another topic an additional quote from the Holy Scriptures. Until to day there are 27 letters posted: Pope St. John Paul II 1st-13th (1993-2005), Pope Benedict XVI - 14th-21st (2006-2013) and Pope Francis - 22nd-27th (2014-2019), the World Day of the Sick. The addressees of this document are sicks, suffering and all, who care about them. This appeal to the world society is encouraged very year not to be indifferent to the suffering of the sick, to reflecton what is meant by health, harmony with ourselves and the world around us, and soon. Pope Francis from the beginning of his pontificate, continues the tradition of Pope St. John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI every year, on the occasion of the World Day of the Sick, proclaims the Message to the World Day of the Sick. They have been published six to 2013-2019.The seletters are valuable document soft the Catholic Church in the scientific aspect. These arc theological, social, health, and soon, sources of science re search. Unfortunately, this research is lacking in the works of scientists. The basis of this article is the research, what subject is the letters of Pope Francis. The aimis: to reveal the theological concept of Pope Francis in relation to the addressees of the letters - sick and caring (doctors, nurses, pastoral persons, family members, volunteers, etc.); describe the Pope’s Francis Christian teaching in relation to a person’s human and theological virtues, emphasizing illness, suffering, love and faith, the life as God’s gift, wisdomm of heart, solidarity, volunteering, Christian understanding of gift, and soon. Methods: analysis of scientific literature, document are applied (Contentanalysis) At the center of Pope Francis’ letters is the discovery of the illness, theological concept of suffering, Histhcological approach to the sick and their care. These issues are reflected in the context of Catholic theology. The topics of the letters and their contents reveal the Christological aspect - the look of Pope Francis to Jesus Christ, as example of suffering, a “suffering servant”, who responds to the fundamental questions of the meaning of suffering. It is an attitude, when the Pope sees not only the depth and severity of suffering, but also some degree of sense of meaning through Jesus Christ. In the letters, the pope says that Jesus Christis the most important answer to the questions of the meaning of suffering. He invites us to the path of love, the richest source of suffering. The faithful must learn from Christ how to leave their indifference and love their neighbour’s love for God’s love.The Pope’s letters also contain many Mariological references, that bring the faithful closer to the St. Virgin Mary as Mother, as a multiplier of virtues and a Teacher to whom they should seek hope. For all, who serve to the sick and the suffering, the Pope wishes to be inspired by the spirit of St. Mary, the Mother of Grace. The Ecclesiological aspect of disease and suffering is emerging. The Church has a part of Christ’s suffering and power of redemption. In the case of the disease, Christians can play an important role in accompanying the sick on their path of suffering and the Church by helping the Sacraments in their spiritual life and diseases. Jesus left a gift to the Church - the power of his treatment. “Those who believe will be accompanied by the signs: <...>They will lay hands on the sick, and they will be healed” (Mark 16: 17-18). The gift of Jesus corresponds to the task of the Church: to look up on the sick with the same glory as the Lord, full of gentleness and compassion. The Christian examples of sicks care are distinguished: the Good Samaritan, the suffering Jesus Christ, His Mother St. Virgin Mary, St. John and other disciples of Jesus, Catholic Church, St. Mother Teresa from Calcutta and others. The Model of Christian behaviour is the figure of the Good Samaritan. This is the main aspect to fall Christian doctrine. Pope Francis urges all doctors, nurses and other health care professionals to never forget he greatness of the taken trusted to them, not just to fight diseases, but also to improve the quality of life. He also emphasizes the need to understand transcendental human values. Christians of all denominations are invited to join, so that their life witnesses the Gospel and seek unity in a particular love service. Together with all the good will people, they have to care for the sick, improve the quality of life and protect human life.