(Pastoral Guidance of Those Seeking Faith in the Footsteps of Sts. Cyril and Methodius)

Abstract: In postmodern society, a culture of religious indifference is on the rise. Religious faith is no longer regarded as an essential life value worth striving for. This paper emphasizes the significance of the Christian faith, which in the historical context of Central European countries is closely tied to the mission of Saints Constantine-Cyril and Methodius. It examines the causes behind the current decline in the practice of faith and offers pastoral suggestions to address this trend. The most critical means for overcoming this state appears to be fostering dialogue between faith and unbelief. The search for God is a complex process that requires not only human effort but also God’s accompanying grace and cooperation. It is based on the perspective that the search for God is a human dignity, not a limitation. The article does not hide the obstacles to the acceptance of faith by people in contemporary digital culture. These are mainly excessive intellectualism, a lack of personal humility to accept someone higher than oneself (God), and a hectic lifestyle focused on consumption. Encouragingly, dialogue between believers, non-believers, and seekers is possible and has proven to be fruitful in pastoral efforts.

Author: Hospodár, Michal

DOI: 10.17846/CL.2025.18.1.154-162

Publication order reference: Doc. ThDr. Michal Hospodár, PhD.; University of Prešov in Prešov, Greek-Catholic Theological Faculty, Ulica biskupa Gojdiča 2, 080 01 Prešov, Slovakia; email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; ORCID ID: 0000-0002-0934-266X

Source: Konštantínove listy, 2025, vol.: 18, issue: 1, pages: 154-162 (PDF file)

Keywords: FAITH, GOD, MAN, PASTORAL MENTALITY, STATISTICS

Language: SLOVAK

Recommended Citation:

Hospodár, Michal. 2025. Pastoračné sprevádzanie hľadajúcich vieru v stopách sv. Cyrila a Metoda (Pastoral Guidance of Those Seeking Faith in the Footsteps of Sts. Cyril and Methodius). In Konštantínove listy [Constantine’s Letters] 18/1, 154-162.