Posoborowe implikacje dotyczące eklezjologii prawa kościelnego w doktrynie polskich kanonistów

Abstract

In the considerations regarding the ecclesiology of the Church from a canonistic and theological point of view, it seems right to spell out that the definition of the Church cannot be fully met. It is because it will remain elusive in purely empirical research. For this reason Polish canonists rightly consider that canon law should examine from own point of view. While disciple of canon law should not be determined itself in relations to other sciences, but should seek its own methods leading to the goal. The canonists framed the question how directives issued by the legislator who manages the community relate to the Church’s own and fundamental goal – the salvation of souls. Baptism gifts and natural predispositions are to give dynamism to the whole community. The allegation with regard to the 1983 Code of Canon Law that it contains defensive provisions of law seems to be justified. The distinction between the primary purpose of law regulating social life and the ultimate, that is, salvation, gave the answer. The law makes it possible to achieve salvation through our own order, which indirectly serves this purpose and ultimately directs it to the final goal.