Pastoral Discernment of Irregular Marriage Situations in "Amoris Laetitia": A View from Spirituality

Pastoral discernment in chapter 8 of Amoris Laetitia is usually interpreted from the perspective of moral theology. This essay presents a perspective from spirituality suggesting that a relationship with God upon which one has reflected is a foundational qualification for persons offering pastoral d...

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Main Author: Villegas, Diana L. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Peeters [2017]
In: Marriage, families & spirituality
Year: 2017, Volume: 23, Issue: 2, Pages: 178-191
IxTheo Classification:CB Christian life; spirituality
KCB Papacy
KDB Roman Catholic Church
NCF Sexual ethics
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