Paulus VI, 1. c., pp. The Church, to which we are all called in Christ Jesus, and in which we acquire sanctity through the grace of God, will attain its full perfection only in the glory of heaven, when there will come the time of the restoration of all things. (40) Cfr. Lumen Gentium 1. 85, 24: PL 37, 1095 S. Hieronymus, Liber contra Vigl lantium, b: PL 23, 344. They are called there by God that by exercising their proper function and led by the spirit of the Gospel they may work for the sanctification of the world from within as a leaven. These in their turn should enthusiastically lend their joint assistance to their pastors and teachers. 8; Magn. Offici, 24 apr. etiam Mt. VIII: The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, in the Mys tery of Christ & of the Church (52-69) -Preface (52-54) a. Mary's relation to Christ in the divine plan of redemptive Incarnation (52) 1) God revealed that to save us He sent His Son "born of a woman" (Gal 4:4f) But they are by reason of their particular vocation especially and professedly ordained to the sacred ministry. (129) Or some there are who, living and dying in this world without God, are exposed to final despair. Lateranense anni 649, Can. Leo XIII, Epist. (128) Those also can attain to salvation who through no fault of their own do not know the Gospel of Christ or His Church, yet sincerely seek God and moved by grace strive by their deeds to do His will as it is known to them through the dictates of conscience. Jn 16:13). Wishing in His supreme goodness and wisdom to effect the redemption of the world, "when the fullness of time came, God sent His Son, born of a womanthat we might receive the adoption of sons". Mystici Corporis, 1. c., pp. S. Ignatius M., Smyrn 8, 1: ed. IV. 3:21; 2 Tim. It is through the sacraments and the exercise of the virtues that the sacred nature and organic structure of the priestly community is brought into operation. XV, et Adnot. Denz. Pius XII, Litt. 1: col. 1068 C. - S. Sophronius, Or. 23, ecr. Modus 40 and the statements on canonical mission (n. 24). "(4*), 5. (2) Paulus VI, Alloc. (7) Cfr. 8, a. The Spirit dwells in the Church and in the hearts of the faithful, as in a temple (cf. Funk, Didascalia, I, p. 530. (22) Cfr. Answers to the Most Common Objections Against Sedevacantism The Holy See Maximum illud: AAS 11 (1919) p. 440, Pius XI. "(3*) Wherefore she is hailed as a pre-eminent and singular member of the Church, and as its type and excellent exemplar in faith and charity. Dogmatic Constitution on the Church Lumen Gentium Christ is the Light of all Humanity . Until the Lord shall come in His majesty, and all the angels with Him (266) and death being destroyed, all things are subject to Him,(277) some of His disciples are exiles on earth, some having died are purified, and others are in glory beholding "clearly God Himself triune and one, as He is";(1*) but all in various ways and degrees are in communion in the same charity of God and neighbor and all sing the same hymn of glory to our God. 2008 2382 et passim. Lumen Gentium affirms the absolute necessity of the Church, founded by the Lord Himself, as the means of our salvation in Christ. (7*) In like manner, these institutes may be left or committed to the charge of the proper patriarchical authority. Cf. 4: ed. (9) Cfr. These questions are left to theologians to discussspecifically the question of the power exercised de facto among the separated Eastern Churches, about which there are various explanations.". A person is initiated into God's people not by physical birth, but by a . V. Mary the sign of created hope and solace to the wandering people of God. Therefore, let the laity devotedly strive to acquire a more profound grasp of revealed truth, and let them insistently beg of God the gift of wisdom. Tonneau, pp. In other words, the College is not always "fully active [in actu pleno]"; rather, it acts as a college in the strict sense only from time to time and only with the consent of its head. 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. pp. This collegial union is apparent also in the mutual relations of the individual bishops with particular churches and with the universal Church. 3 Via baptism all share in the priestly, prophetic and kingly ministry of Jesus (Lumen Gentium #'s 10-11, 31, and 34 and Christifideles Laici #'s 9, 13, 14, 23, and 29) This tri-fold dignity of Baptism informs both the laity's ad extra mission/apostolate of evangelization and social justice in the world as well as their role/share in the ad intra He directs it with hierarchical and charismatic gifts and adorns it with his fruits. to the state of those faithful called the laity. ad Flav. (6) S. Clem. "(74*) For strengthened by sacramental grace, in communion with the bishop and his group of priests they serve in the diaconate of the liturgy, of the word, and of charity to the people of God. Ordinis, cap. He guides the Church in the way of all truth (cf. When Jesus, who had suffered the death of the cross for mankind, had risen, He appeared as the one constituted as Lord, Christ and eternal Priest,(24) and He poured out on His disciples the Spirit promised by the Father. Is 7:14; cf. (27) Cfr. 73, a. Sedes Sapientiae, 31 maii 19S6: AAS 48 (1956) p. 355. 3; Trall. I, Sess. Gentium. 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. Lumen Gentium (Light of the nations) was promulgated by Pope Paul V. 1839 (3074). Vat. Funk, I, p. 252. 994 et 999 (1862 et 1868). (8) S. Epiphanius, Nacr. They direct the conferring of baptism, by which a sharing in the kingly priesthood of Christ is granted. The bishops are owed this respect because of their pastoral authority in their own churches and because of the need of unity and harmony in the apostolate.(8*). Pastors of the Church, following the example of the Lord, should minister to one another and to the other faithful. (14) The Church, which the Spirit guides in way of all truth(15) and which He unified in communion and in works of ministry, He both equips and directs with hierarchical and charismatic gifts and adorns with His fruits. III, q. (10) Cfr. summary. S. Hilarius Pict., In Mt 23, 6: PL 9, 1047. 1898: ASS 31 (1898-99) p. 11. 15. SUMMARY. Indeed, they should imitate by their lively charity, in their joyous hope and by their voluntary sharing of each others' burdens, the very Christ who plied His hands with carpenter's tools and Who in union with His Father, is continually working for the salvation of all men. Communion is a notion which is held in high honor in the ancient Church (and also today, especially in the East). (2) Cfr. By the proclamation of the Gospel she prepares her hearers to receive and profess the faith. Six ans se sont ecoules, 5 oct. l9S7: AAS 49 (19S7) p. 927. Lc. 17. S. Thomas, Summa Theol. (9*), All men should take note that the profession of the evangelical counsels, though entailing the renunciation of certain values which are to be undoubtedly esteemed, does not detract from a genuine development of the human persons, but rather by its very nature is most beneficial to that development. S. Thomas, Sumtna Theol. In our own time, however, it is most urgent that this distinction and also this harmony should shine forth more clearly than ever in the lives of the faithful, so that the mission of the Church may correspond more fully to the special conditions of the world today. Each individual layman must stand before the world as a witness to the resurrection and life of the Lord Jesus and a symbol of the living God. 22: Denz. ; ed. Decr. (51*) In any community of the altar, under the sacred ministry of the bishop,(52*) there is exhibited a symbol of that charity and "unity of the mystical Body, without which there can be no salvation. (35*) From this it follows that the individual bishops, insofar as their own discharge of their duty permits, are obliged to enter into a community of work among themselves and with the successor of Peter, upon whom was imposed in a special way the great duty of spreading the Christian name. The Golden Anniversary: A Summary of the Vatican II Documents. Mich. 5:2-3; Mt. (37*) This variety of local churches with one common aspiration is splendid evidence of the catholicity of the undivided Church. Cod. Sagnard, Sources Chr., p 398. The pope promulgated the document on November 21, 1964, during the third year of the council. Bishops, as successors of the apostles, receive from the Lord, to whom was given all power in heaven and on earth, the mission to teach all nations and to preach the Gospel to every creature, so that all men may attain to salvation by faith, baptism and the fulfilment of the commandments. This Sacred Council, following closely in the footsteps of the First Vatican Council, with that Council teaches and declares that Jesus Christ, the eternal Shepherd, established His holy Church, having sent forth the apostles as He Himself had been sent by the Father;(136) and He willed that their successors, namely the bishops, should be shepherds in His Church even to the consummation of the world. (11*) In the lives of those who, sharing in our humanity, are however more perfectly transformed into the image of Christ,(275) God vividly manifests His presence and His face to men. Because this is so, this Sacred Synod gathered together in the Holy Spirit eagerly desires, by proclaiming the Gospel to every creature,(1) to bring the light of Christ to all people, a light brightly visible on the countenance of the Church. At all times and in every race God has given welcome to whosoever fears Him and does what is right. Beda, In Lc. (39*) For bishops are preachers of the faith, who lead new disciples to Christ, and they are authentic teachers, that is, teachers endowed with the authority of Christ, who preach to the people committed to them the faith they must believe and put into practice, and by the light of the Holy Spirit illustrate that faith. Conc. In this way they are really made holy. Godefridus a S. Victore. The Virgin in her own life lived an example of that maternal love, by which it behooves that all should be animated who cooperate in the apostolic mission of the Church for the regeneration of men. Trid., Sess. 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. Trong c Ki-t, Gio Hi nh l b tch, ngha l du ch v phng tin hip thng mt thit vi Thin Cha v hp nht mi ngi . Provida Mater, 2 Febr. (295) (11*), 59. Tr. 4. in dorm. Caritatis studium, 25 iul. (5) Cfr. Damascenus, In dorm. etc. Romanos Pontifices, 8 maii 1881: AAS 13 (1880-81) p. 483. Just as Christ carried out the work of redemption in poverty and persecution, so the Church is called to follow the same route that it might communicate the fruits of salvation to men. Through her faith and obedience she gave birth on earth to the very Son of the Father, not through the knowledge of man but by the overshadowing of the Holy Spirit, in the manner of a new Eve who placed her faith, not in the serpent of old but in God's messenger without waivering in doubt. in B. V. Nat. Satis cognitum, 29 iun. Magisterial Documents: Lumen Gentium 8 Dogmatic Constitution on the Church November 21, 1964. 247-248. Id., Epist. Deiparae: PG 98, 321 BC. Iovin. The lay apostolate, however, is a participation in the salvific mission of the Church itself. Mt. 161 Cf. virg. Vatican II document, Lumen Gentium . For you I am a bishop; but with you I am a Christian. Pius XII, Const. For our Lord placed Simon alone as the rock and the bearer of the keys of the Church,(156) and made him shepherd of the whole flock;(157) it is evident, however, that the power of binding and loosing, which was given to Peter,(158) was granted also to the college of apostles, joined with their head. 1875, et alloc. 4, 34; Io. But, rather, the faithful of Christ are called by God from both these states of life so that they might enjoy this particular gift in the life of the Church and thus each in one's own way, may be of some advantage to the salvific mission of the Church.(3*). Four Major Constitutions - Print versions at UST She is "the mother of the members of Christ . 1. Haer. The term laity is here understood to mean all the faithful except those in holy orders and those in the state of religious life specially approved by the Church. 11, de Ecclesia Christi, c. 4: Mansi S3, 310. Iconocl. The Father began this formation process with the Israelites and brought it to fulfillment in the Church. Origenes, In Matth. (199) Together with the offering of the Lord's body, they are most fittingly offered in the celebration of the Eucharist. Ang Lumen Gentium(kahulugan sa Latin: "Liwanag ng mga Bansa"), ang Dogmatikong Konstitusyon ukol sa Simbahanay isa sa mga pangunahing dokumento ng Ikalawang Konsilyo Vatikano. 1, 1 Col. 4, 11, et passim. In it, the bishops, faithfully recognizing the primacy and pre-eminence of their head, exercise their own authority for the good of their own faithful, and indeed of the whole Church, the Holy Spirit supporting its organic structure and harmony with moderation. (12) The Spirit dwells in the Church and in the hearts of the faithful, as in a temple. I De Ecclesia Christi, cap. Umbratilem, 8 iul. . 3, 7. The Church, then, considers martyrdom as an exceptional gift and as the fullest proof of love. Let neither the use of the things of this world nor attachment to riches, which is against the spirit of evangelical poverty, hinder them in their quest for perfect love. Summary of Lumen Gentium - Dogmatic Constitution of the Church by Deacon Ed Sheffer; ACSJC SUMMARY AND DISCUSSION GUIDE: . . (10*) For this reason, by no weak analogy, it is compared to the mystery of the incarnate Word. (47*), 26. 32. De Sacra Liturgia, cap. Funk, I, pp. By the ministry of the word they communicate God's power to those who believe unto salvation(168) and through the sacraments, the regular and fruitful distribution of which they regulate by their authority,(56*) they sanctify the faithful. Encycl. Cfr. Fr Vivian Boland tells us that in Christ, God's covenant with Israel becomes Good News for all humanity. question is Lumen gentium 16.4 There are two other Vatican II texts that deal with this question Jesus' teaching being followed in light of the impending judgment and separation of those who are on very different paths. I-II, q. II-II, q. (11) Cfr. : Denz. Dei gcnitricis, Hom. Some indeed He has strengthened to the extent of the shedding of their blood. Indeed they have an obligation to so strive. Let the faithful remember moreover that true devotion consists neither in sterile or transitory affection, nor in a certain vain credulity, but proceeds from true faith, by which we are led to know the excellence of the Mother of God, and we are moved to a filial love toward our mother and to the imitation of her virtues. 6. (5) Cfr. Mystici Corporis, 1. c., p. 221 ss. Consequently, may every opportunity be given them so that, according to their abilities and the needs of the times, they may zealously participate in the saving work of the Church. Conc. Christ is the light of nations. They should sustain one another in grace throughout the entire length of their lives. The Dogmatic Constitution on the Church is a central document that increased the authority, identity, and the mission of the church. Symbolum Apostolicum: Denz. Verified Purchase. Funk, I, p. 241. Cod. Pall1us VI, Homelia in Bas, Vaticana, 20 oct. 1963: AAS 55 (1963) p. 1014. The individual bishops, who are placed in charge of particular churches, exercise their pastoral government over the portion of the People of God committed to their care, and not over other churches nor over the universal Church. Attentively in Christ, let them consider with fatherly love the projects, suggestions and desires proposed by the laity. Mediator Dei, 20 nov. 1947: AAS 39 (1947) p. 555. (110) The entire body of the faithful, anointed as they are by the Holy One,(111) cannot err in matters of belief. De quelle consolation, 14 oct. 1951: AAS 43 (1951) p. 790 s. (3) Cfr. Encycl. 66. SS. (6*) Thus both by reason of the offering and through Holy Communion all take part in this liturgical service, not indeed, all in the same way but each in that way which is proper to himself. For no creature could ever be counted as equal with the Incarnate Word and Redeemer. 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