“He wrote in the hearts of so many…” (trans. P. Mikulska)

Rocco BUTTIGLIONE

Camera dei Diputati, via della Missione 8, 00186 Rome, Italy , Italy

Patrycja MIKULSKA

John Paul II Institute, Faculty of Philosophy, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Al. Racławickie 14, 20-950 Lublin, Poland , Poland

Abstract

In the essay, the author discusses the meaning of the Italian term “ambiente” and its Polish equivalent “środowisko” (social environment) understood as a circle of friends united by the common relationship to the centre of the circle – in this case Jesus Christ; ideally, its boundries are those of the Church. The author’s reflections are illustrated by the reminiscences of the formative events of his youth, such as his participation in the Communion and Liberation movement, in particular his encounter with Fr. Francesco Ricci, of his studies of Karol Wojtyła’s philosophy and cooperation with Pope John Paul II. In this context, the author also addresses the theological meaning of the concept of event, the concept of experience, the role of saints in history, and different interpretations of liberation theology.

Summarized by Patrycja Mikulska

Keywords:

Fr. Francesco Ricci, John Paul II, Communion and Liberation, experience, saints, liberation theology