Dominum et Vivificantem
Encyclopedia
Dominum et Vivificantem is the name of the fifth encyclical
written by Pope John Paul II
. The encyclical was promulgated on May 18, 1986. It is a theological examination of the role of the Holy Spirit
as it pertains to the modern world and the church and the use of spiritual prayer to renew one's spiritual life.
Encyclical
An encyclical was originally a circular letter sent to all the churches of a particular area in the ancient Catholic Church. At that time, the word could be used for a letter sent out by any bishop...
written by Pope John Paul II
Pope John Paul II
Blessed Pope John Paul II , born Karol Józef Wojtyła , reigned as Pope of the Catholic Church and Sovereign of Vatican City from 16 October 1978 until his death on 2 April 2005, at of age. His was the second-longest documented pontificate, which lasted ; only Pope Pius IX ...
. The encyclical was promulgated on May 18, 1986. It is a theological examination of the role of the Holy Spirit
Holy Spirit
Holy Spirit is a term introduced in English translations of the Hebrew Bible, but understood differently in the main Abrahamic religions.While the general concept of a "Spirit" that permeates the cosmos has been used in various religions Holy Spirit is a term introduced in English translations of...
as it pertains to the modern world and the church and the use of spiritual prayer to renew one's spiritual life.