La secularidad como actitud existencial

Abstract

In this paper the history of the term “secularity” is studied highlighting its relation with the meaning of “saeculum” in Christian literature, concluding that, although the usage of this term has been extended to other areas, the notion of secularity presupposes a Christian view of the world. Following San Josemaría Escrivá three dimensions of secularity are considered: the sociological and theological features of secularity; the value of earthly realities, and the connection between laity and conscience of Christian and priestly sense of existence.