46 (47) 2: PG 58, 78, de fermento in massa. 29. ), De Virg. Dogm. Chalcedonense: Mansi 7, 462. I De Ecclesia Christi, cap. 1943: AAS 35 (1943) p. 214 s. (10) Cfr. Pius XII, Litt. Embracing God's salvific will with a full heart and impeded by no sin, she devoted herself totally as a handmaid of the Lord to the person and work of her Son, under Him and with Him, by the grace of almighty God, serving the mystery of redemption. de sacr. Nor is God far distant from those who in shadows and images seek the unknown God, for it is He who gives to all men life and breath and all things,(127) and as Saviour wills that all men be saved. p. 212.-| Conc. 386-387. For besides intimately linking them to His life and His mission, He also gives them a sharing in His priestly function of offering spiritual worship for the glory of God and the salvation of men. . 100-1O1, n. 49. III, 2, 2; PG 7, 847; Harvey 2, 7; Sagnard, p. 100: . (21) The Miracles of Jesus also confirm that the Kingdom has already arrived on earth: "If I cast out devils by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you". It was passed by 2,151 votes to 5 of present bishops. (76) This Church constituted and organized in the world as a society, subsists in the Catholic Church, which is governed by the successor of Peter and by the Bishops in communion with him,(13*) although many elements of sanctification and of truth are found outside of its visible structure. As St. Ambrose taught, the Mother of God is a type of the Church in the order of faith, charity and perfect union with Christ. Au milieu des consolations, 23 dec. 1900: AAS 33 (1900-01) p. 361. 146 Cf. Over the course of history, by reason of the fact that the Church is a mystery, scholars have used Scriptural images such as the mystical body, sheepfold and cultivated field, as a means . (62) Cfr. The Lord Jesus set it on its course by preaching the Good News, that is, the coming of the Kingdom of God, which, for centuries, had been promised in the Scriptures: "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand"(18). Gentium. 236-237. Everything that has been said above concerning the People of God is intended for the laity, religious and clergy alike. (254) Since however we know not the day nor the hour, on Our Lord's advice we must be constantly vigilant so that, having finished the course of our earthly life,(255) we may merit to enter into the marriage feast with Him and to be numbered among the blessed(256) and that we may not be ordered to go into eternal fire(257) like the wicked and slothful servant,(258) into the exterior darkness where "there will be the weeping and the gnashing of teeth". (80) Similarly, the Church encompasses with love all who are afflicted with human suffering and in the poor and afflicted sees the image of its poor and suffering Founder. Read more. Predestined from eternity by that decree of divine providence which determined the incarnation of the Word to be the Mother of God, the Blessed Virgin was on this earth the virgin Mother of the Redeemer, and above all others and in a singular way the generous associate and humble handmaid of the Lord. Moreover, within the Church particular Churches hold a rightful place; these Churches retain their own traditions, without in any way opposing the primacy of the Chair of Peter, which presides over the whole assembly of charity (11*) and protects legitimate differences, while at the same time assuring that such differences do not hinder unity but rather contribute toward it. 11:13; 1 Tim. 1:10; Col. 1:20; 2 Pt.3:10-13. (21*) Although, however, all the faithful can baptize, the priest alone can complete the building up of the Body in the eucharistic sacrifice. They must devote themselves with all their being to the glory of God and the service of their neighbor. Encycl. 15-16, n. 44 et pp. Lc. S.S.C.S. In the latter instance, without the action of the head, the bishops are not able to act as a College: this is clear from the concept of "College." Christ Jesus, "though He was by nature God . It is for this reason that the Church preserves and fosters the special character of her various religious institutes. (58) Benedictus XIV, Br. as well as by arousing the ardent cooperation of the faithful. 1: col. 1068 C. - S. Sophronius, Or. Relatio Kleutgen de Schemate reformato: Mansi S3, 321 B - 322 B et declaratio Zinelli: Mansi 52 1110 A. Vide etiam S. Leonem M. Scrm. 3, ad 1. 3, ed. Pius XII, Litt. Finally, those who have not yet received the Gospel are related to the People of God in various ways. 218 (3642). Now the laity are called in a special way to make the Church present and operative in those places and circumstances where only through them can it become the salt of the earth (2*). Some indeed He has strengthened to the extent of the shedding of their blood. (40) John contemplates this holy city coming down from heaven at the renewal of the world as a bride made ready and adorned for her husband. As living stones we here on earth are built into it. 21:24. In like manner the Episcopal bodies of today are in a position to render a manifold and fruitful assistance, so that this collegiate feeling may be put into practical application. (139) He sent them first to the children of Israel and then to all nations,(140) so that as sharers in His power they might make all peoples His disciples, and sanctify and govern them,(141) and thus spread His Church, and by ministering to it under the guidance of the Lord, direct it all days even to the consummation of the world. 24. (12) Cfr. (16) Cfr. custoditur ,., cfr. IV, Const. Christ is the light of nations. N.B. Cfr. The profession of the evangelical counsels, then, appears as a sign which can and ought to attract all the members of the Church to an effective and prompt fulfillment of the duties of their Christian vocation. Gaudium et spes (Ecclesiastical Latin: [audi.um et spes], "Joy and Hope"), the Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World, is one of the four constitutions resulting from the Second Vatican Council in 1965. (3) Cfr. Tridentinum Sess. (19*), 51. 3, 7. These actions consist in the use of the sacraments and in a special way the Eucharist, frequent participation in the sacred action of the Liturgy, application of oneself to prayer, self-abnegation, lively fraternal service and the constant exercise of all the virtues. S. Augustinus, De Dono Persev. Mediati Dei: AAS 39 (1947) pp. Strengthened in Holy Communion by the Body of Christ, they then manifest in a concrete way that unity of the people of God which is suitably signified and wondrously brought about by this most august sacrament. The prelate pleads in particular for "space for reflection" and a "mindset" that would allow the conciliar text on episcopal collegiality to be re-written in terms more consistent with the Tradition of the Church. Ad diem illum, 2 febr. In this way, the whole Church, strengthened by each one of its members, may more effectively fulfill is mission for the life of the world. "College" is not understood in a strictly juridical sense, that is as a group of equals who entrust their power to their president, but as a stable group whose structure and authority must be learned from Revelation. Can. Encycl. All men are called to belong to the new people of God. De quelle consolation, 14 oct. 1951: AAS 43 (1951) p. 790 s. (3) Cfr. S. Thomas, Summa Theol. 63. 60:4-7; Rev. (102) Therefore all the disciples of Christ, persevering in prayer and praising God,(103) should present themselves as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God. Encycl. Nat., 1: col. 812 A. Hom. dogm. Haer. In dorm. Wherefore to promote the glory of God and procure the salvation of all of these, and mindful of the command of the Lord, "Preach the Gospel to every creature",(130) the Church fosters the missions with care and attention. onsist., 15 mart. (57) What has a special place among these gifts is the grace of the apostles to whose authority the Spirit Himself subjected even those who were endowed with charisms. Encycl. By Vivian Boland O.P. On the contrary they understand that it is their noble duty to shepherd the faithful and to recognize their ministries and charisms, so that all according to their proper roles may cooperate in this common undertaking with one mind. Chapter 1: The Roles of Bishops in Lumen Gentium; pp. also Modus 53, c. For the same reason, the words "Ordo" or "Corpus" are used throughout with reference to the College of bishops. Jesus cannot be understood apart from the history of Israel. Oct 1958 John 23rd elected Pope Jan 1959 John 23 summoned council 1960 John 23rd 1961 died June 3rd 1963 Oct - Dec Opening of the Council Paul 6th became 1962 Pope June 23rd 1963 Oct - Dec Second session 1963 Oct - Dec Third session 1964 Oct - Dec Fourth session 1965 Imitating the mother of her Lord, and by the power of the Holy Spirit, she keeps with virginal purity an entire faith, a firm hope and a sincere charity.(20*). dogm. (10*), In virtue of this catholicity each individual part contributes through its special gifts to the good of the other parts and of the whole Church. Fulgens corona, 8 sept. 1953: AAS 45 (1953) pp. Pius XII, Alloc. Lumen Gentium 16 Posted on 28 August 2006 by catholicsensibility Non-Christians get a look by the council bishops, starting with Judaism: Finally, those who have not yet received the Gospel are related in various ways to the people of God. 11. In the midst of the flock they adore Him in spirit and in truth. S. Ignatius M. Philad. I, cap. However, in order that he may be capable of deriving more abundant fruit from this baptismal grace, he intends, by the profession of the evangelical counsels in the Church, to free himself from those obstacles, which might draw him away from the fervor of charity and the perfection of divine worship. 4, docet Ordinis sacramentum imprimere characterem indelebilem: Denz. Then, by its own power the seed sprouts and grows until harvest time. Deut. This collegial union is apparent also in the mutual relations of the individual bishops with particular churches and with the universal Church. The order of bishops, which succeeds to the college of apostles and gives this apostolic body continued existence, is also the subject of supreme and full power over the universal Church, provided we understand this body together with its head the Roman Pontiff and never without this head. From all this it follows that if one member endures anything, all the members co-endure it, and if one member is honored, all the members together rejoice.(59). Cfr. Act. . (16) By the power of the Gospel He makes the Church keep the freshness of youth. Primasius, Comm. Deiparae, III: col. 361 D. S. Io. (19) Cfr. S. Io.Chrysostomus, In Matth. 16:18; Eph. It is the love of God and the love of one's neighbor which points out the true disciple of Christ. 12:4 Gal. By her preaching she brings forth to a new and immortal life the sons who are born to her in baptism, conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of God. 6. (239) Rising from the dead(240) He sent His life-giving Spirit upon His disciples and through Him has established His Body which is the Church as the universal sacrament of salvation. 16: PL 120, 561 C. Cfr. (191) Therefore, the chosen People of God is one: "one Lord, one faith, one baptism"(192); sharing a common dignity as members from their regeneration in Christ, having the same filial grace and the same vocation to perfection; possessing in common one salvation, one hope and one undivided charity. (16*) They also share with us in prayer and other spiritual benefits. 22, 21: PL 22, 408. In this temporal service, they will manifest to all men the love with which God loved the world. However, the Commission has decided that it should not enter into question of liceity and validity. 20:21-23. 6, 1: cd. luris pro Eccl. But that ominous doctrine which attempts to build a society with no regard whatever for religion, and which attacks and destroys the religious liberty of its citizens, is rightly to be rejected (5*). The Church, or, in other words, the kingdom of Christ now present in mystery, grows visibly through the power of God in the world. 163 Cf Acts 1:17, 25; 21:19; Rom. They should preserve the bond of priestly communion, and they should abound in every spiritual good and thus present to all men a living witness to God. Pall1us VI, Homelia in Bas, Vaticana, 20 oct. 1963: AAS 55 (1963) p. 1014. - S. Io. Mystici Corporis, 29 iun. 161 Cf. (22*) And at the same time, in conformity with our own pastoral interests, we urge all concerned, if any abuses, excesses or defects have crept in here or there, to do what is in their power to remove or correct them, and to restore all things to a fuller praise of Christ and of God. In this singular way she cooperated by her obedience, faith, hope and burning charity in the work of the Saviour in giving back supernatural life to souls. (12) Cfr. V, 23-24: GCS 11, 1, p. 488 ss. Sacramentum ordinis: Denz. S. Ignatius M., Ad Rom., Praef. (237) At that time the human race as well as the entire world, which is intimately related to man and attains to its end through him, will be perfectly reestablished in Christ. 5, 12-13; Phil. (185) All priests, both diocesan and religious, by reason of Orders and ministry, fit into this body of bishops and priests, and serve the good of the whole Church according to their vocation and the grace given to them. In that Body the life of Christ is poured into the believers who, through the sacraments, are united in a hidden and real way to Christ who suffered and was glorified. Helpful. 4. This religious submission of mind and will must be shown in a special way to the authentic magisterium of the Roman Pontiff, even . Mystici Corporis, 1. c., p. 211: . de I reform., Sess. Christi. 1917: 9 (1917) p. 268, Denz. That is true in outstanding fashion of the mother of Jesus, who gave to the world Him who is Life itself and who renews all things, and who was enriched by God with the gifts which befit such a role. (31) That land, like a choice vineyard, has been planted by the heavenly Husbandman. (5) Cfr. Nic.-Const. Therefore, from divine choice the laity have Christ for their brothers who though He is the Lord of all, came not to be served but to serve. Hebr. This Sacred Council wishes to turn its attention firstly to the Catholic faithful. [AR - BE - CS - DE - EN - ES - FR - IT - HU - LA - LV - PT - SW - ZH]. S. Ignatius M., ad phes. 5, n. 104. Pastor aeternis: Denz. (163), The canonical mission of bishops can come about by legitimate customs that have not been revoked by the supreme and universal authority of the Church, or by laws made or recognized be that the authority, or directly through the successor of Peter himself; and if the latter refuses or denies apostolic communion, such bishops cannot assume any office.(38*). Vaticanum II, Const. Unlike previous Church councils, this one was not convened in order to combat a heresy in the Church. The Church continually keeps before it the warning of the Apostle which moved the faithful to charity, exhorting them to experience personally what Christ Jesus had known within Himself. It is also referred to as the "Dogmatic Constitution on the Church." Following the approval by the assembled bishops by a vote of 2,151 to 5, it was promulgated by Pope Paul VI on November 21, 1964. Miserentissimus Redemptor, 8 maii 1928: AAS 20 (1928) p. 171 s. Pius XII Alloc. (55*). For all who are in Christ, having His Spirit, form one Church and cleave together in Him. Pius XII, Litt. Hin Ch Tn L V Gio Hi - Lumen Gentium - 21/11/1964. Cast. S. Andreas Cret., Hom. The rest of the things which the sacred Council sets forth, inasmuch as they are the teaching of the Church's supreme magisterium, ought to be accepted and embraced by each and every one of Christ's faithful according to the mind of the sacred Council. And We by the apostolic power given Us by Christ together with the Venerable Fathers in the Holy Spirit, approve, decree and establish it and command that what has thus been decided in the Council be promulgated for the glory of God. A. S. Athanasius (? Despite the great changes that Vatican II brought to the Church, few people grasp the council's teachings, or are aware of the debates that have taken place in the past four decades regarding the council's authentic reception and implementation To respond to this pressing pastoral reality, distinguished theologian and professor Richard R. Gaillardetz focuses on three of the council's documents . S. Germanus Const., Nom. Encycl. 21:14; Mt. Sacrosanctum Concilium, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 1963. Chapter 1. 62. Acts 4:11; 1 Pt. The Virgin Mary, who at the message of the angel received the Word of God in her heart and in her body and gave Life to the world, is acknowledged and honored as being truly the Mother of God and Mother of the Redeemer. The Church, "like a stranger in a foreign land, presses forward amid the persecutions of the world and the consolations of God"(14*), announcing the cross and death of the Lord until He comes. 341, 9, 11: PL 39, 1499 s. S. Io. Second Sunday of the Year. S: Conc. For you are all 'one' in Christ Jesus". emptied Himself, taking the nature of a slave",(77) and "being rich, became poor"(78) for our sakes. 1826 (3059). And there belong to or are related to it in various ways, the Catholic faithful, all who believe in Christ, and indeed the whole of mankind, for all men are called by the grace of God to salvation. (90), That messianic people has Christ for its head, "Who was delivered up for our sins, and rose again for our justification",(91) and now, having won a name which is above all names, reigns in glory in heaven. Beda, In Lc. (14*) This perfect continency, out of desire for the kingdom of heaven, has always been held in particular honor in the Church. DOGMATIC CONSTITUTION ON THE CHURCH. . (11) Cfr. 2333 (3903). Prof. fidei Trid. 184, a. 960 (1767) . It knows it through unfailing experience of it and commends it to the hearts of the faithful, so that encouraged by this maternal help they may the more intimately adhere to the Mediator and Redeemer. (181) Exercising within the limits of their authority the function of Christ as Shepherd and Head,(69*) they gather together God's family as a brotherhood all of one mind,(70*) and lead them in the Spirit, through Christ, to God the Father. (5) Cfr. Trid. (37) De iuribus Sedium patriarchalium, cfr. By their very office of praying and offering sacrifice for their own people and the entire people of God, they should rise to greater holiness. S. Thomas, Summa Theol. ; Bardy, 11, p. 66 ss. Bishops thus, by praying and laboring for the people, make outpourings in many ways and in great abundance from the fullness of Christ's holiness. The heart of this document its teaching in chapter five that the call to holiness is not limited to any one state in life, but is indeed universal, embracing all baptized Christians. (24) Cfr. Phil. They are the original ministers of confirmation, dispensers of sacred Orders and the moderators of penitential discipline, and they earnestly exhort and instruct their people to carry out with faith and reverence their part in the liturgy and especially in the holy sacrifice of the Mass. (18*) In the first place we must recall the people to whom the testament and the promises were given and from whom Christ was born according to the flesh. An additional norm of this sort is required by the very nature of the case, because it involves functions [munera] which must be exercised by many subjects cooperating in a hierarchical manner in accordance with Christ's will. (69) Cfr. Cf. (8) Cfr. 3: Mansi 10, 1151. 3: Denz. Damasccnus, Nom. This was the same Christ Jesus, who "emptied Himself, taking the nature of a slave . (98) For He has bought it for Himself with His blood,(99) has filled it with His Spirit and provided it with those means which befit it as a visible and social union. Christ, present to us in His Body, which is the Church, is the one Mediator and the unique way of salvation. (12*) It is charity which guides us to our final end. (2*) For by reason of the fact that those in heaven are more closely united with Christ, they establish the whole Church more firmly in holiness, lend nobility to the worship which the Church offers to God here on earth and in many ways contribute to its greater edification. Priests, who resemble bishops to a certain degree in their participation of the sacrament of Orders, form the spiritual crown of the bishops. Apost. (57) Cfr. 2, 4: PG 62, 612: Saccrdos est symbolon . The pastoral office or the habitual and daily care of their sheep is entrusted to them completely; nor are they to be regarded as vicars of the Roman Pontiffs, for they exercise an authority that is proper to them, and are quite correctly called "prelates," heads of the people whom they govern. 1947: AAS 39 (1947) p. 117. (8) Cfr. Casti Connubii, 31 dec. 1930: AAS 22 (1930) p. 548. (235)(16*), 43. (31) Cfr. 23. 4; enz. (66) Cfr. Didache, 14: ed. (15) Cfr. Lumen Gentium is a powerful reminder to Catholics that the Church is a holy society, with necessary, visible structures that were instituted by Christ Himself. Rerum Orientalium, 8 sept. 1928: AAS 20 (1928) p. 287. 6: Denz. The Church recognizes that in many ways she is linked with those who, being baptized, are honored with the name of Christian, though they do not profess the faith in its entirety or do not preserve unity of communion with the successor of Peter. Further, let them encourage lay people so that they may undertake tasks on their own initiative. L. VIII, cap. (34) The Lord Himself compared Himself to the stone which the builders rejected, but which was made into the cornerstone. (47) The Church, while on earth it journeys in a foreign land away from the Lord,(48) is like in exile. In connection with the prophetic function is that state of life which is sanctified by a special sacrament obviously of great importance, namely, married and family life. VI, allocutio in Concilio, die 4 dec. 1963: AAS 56 (1964) p. 37. Education, Spirituality, Vatican II. It is evident from this that the norms approved by the supreme authority must always be observed. Hartel, p. 696. The Drafting of 'Lumen Gentium'. (25*) For when Christ shall appear and the glorious resurrection of the dead will take place, the glory of God will light up the heavenly City and the Lamb will be the lamp thereof. By such a bond, a person is totally dedicated to God, loved beyond all things. Whoever they are they are called upon, as living members, to expend all their energy for the growth of the Church and its continuous sanctification, since this very energy is a gift of the Creator and a blessing of the Redeemer. LUMEN GENTIUM SOLEMNLY PROMULGATED BY HIS HOLINESS POPE PAUL VI ON NOVEMBER 21, 1964 ! (21) Cfr. Satis cognitum, 1. c., p. 713. - S. Io. But often men, deceived by the Evil One, have become vain in their reasonings and have exchanged the truth of God for a lie, serving the creature rather than the Creator. They live in the ordinary circumstances of family and social life, from which the very web of their existence is woven. (43*) The infallibility promised to the Church resides also in the body of Bishops, when that body exercises the supreme magisterium with the successor of Peter. 4 ad 3. His mind and will in the matter may be known either from the character of the documents, from his frequent repetition of the same doctrine, or from his manner of speaking. What makes Lumen Gentium, especially chatper II: "On the People of God" so "revolutionary" is the new stress it put on the equality and unity of all the Church's members. 3913 ss. The Son, therefore, came, sent by the Father. In line with all significant Roman Catholic Church documents, it is colloquially known ad Lumen Gentium (Light of the Nations), the first words in the document. (17*) Mother Church never ceases to pray, hope and work that this may come about. (8*) However, let the shepherds respectfully acknowledge that just freedom which belongs to everyone in this earthly city. 57, 7: PL 38, 389, etc. (167) In them the faithful are gathered together by the preaching of the Gospel of Christ, and the mystery of the Lord's Supper is celebrated, that by the food and blood of the Lord's body the whole brotherhood may be joined together. 958 (1765), et can. "For just as in one body we have many members, yet all the members have not the same function, so we, the many, are one body in Christ, but severally members one of another". 1944: AAS 36 (1944) p. 137. Pius XII, Litt. Dei Verbum, Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation, November 15, 1965. V. Mary the sign of created hope and solace to the wandering people of God. 645 et 739. Thus in their diversity all bear witness to the wonderful unity in the Body of Christ. Dogmatic Constitution on the Church: Lumen Gentium [Vatican II, Lumen Gentium] on Amazon.com. 1836 (3070) no. Cfr. On the Blessed Virgin and the Church. (55), As all the members of the human body, though they are many, form one body, so also are the faithful in Christ. 35, De invocatione, veneratione et reliquiis Sanctorum et sacris imaginibus: Denz. For where Christianity pervades the entire mode of family life, and gradually transforms it, one will find there both the practice and an excellent school of the lay apostolate. (112) Through it, the people of God adheres unwaveringly to the faith given once and for all to the saints,(113) penetrates it more deeply with right thinking, and applies it more fully in its life. Let it always be done in truth, in courage and in prudence, with reverence and charity toward those who by reason of their sacred office represent the person of Christ. The task of proclaiming the Gospel everywhere on earth pertains to the body of pastors, to all of whom in common Christ gave His command, thereby imposing upon them a common duty, as Pope Celestine in his time recommended to the Fathers of the Council of Ephesus. (1) Cfr. They are fully incorporated in the society of the Church who, possessing the Spirit of Christ accept her entire system and all the means of salvation given to her, and are united with her as part of her visible bodily structure and through her with Christ, who rules her through the Supreme Pontiff and the bishops. 4, 1;-12: col. 387. Constantinopolitanum II, ib. S. Ignatius M., Trall. (300) And so they turn their eyes to Mary who shines forth to the whole community of the elect as the model of virtues. Encycl. 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