世俗化社會中神職人員的貞潔—對《法典》第277條的詮釋

Chastity of the Clergy in a Secularized Society: Interpretation of Can. 277 of the Code of Canon Law

韋歡(Pietro Wei)

《公教神學評論》 5輯 (2024/02) Pp. 118-143

https://doi.org/10.29719/CTR.202402_(5).0005

摘要

本文基於現行《天主教法典》和新近教會訓導，探討神職人員獨身生活的倫理和法理基礎。本文主要闡述：神職獨身的法律與聖事性質的聯繫；貞潔與獨身的概念和法理的區分；如何面對威脅神職人員的貞潔生活的世俗化。本文強調，神職人員為度好獨身生活，不僅需要成熟的情感和奉獻能力，還需要在謹慎和節制上下功夫。

關鍵字

神職獨身 ； 貞潔 ； 教會法 ； 節制

並列摘要

This article explores the ethical and juridical foundations of clerical celibacy in the light of the current Code of Canon Law and recent Church teachings. It focuses on the connection between the legal and sacramental nature of clerical celibacy; the conceptual and juridical distinction between chastity and celibacy; and how to confront the secularization that threatens clergy' chastity. The article emphasizes that clergy need not only emotional and devotional maturity, but also prudence and moderation in order to live well in celibacy.

並列關鍵字

Clerical celibacy ； chastity ； Canon Law ； moderation