9, 3: PG 62, 72. idymus Alex., Trin. 165 (353). However, until there shall be new heavens and a new earth in which justice dwells,(243) the pilgrim Church in her sacraments and institutions, which pertain to this present time, has the appearance of this world which is passing and she herself dwells among creatures who groan and travail in pain until now and await the revelation of the sons of God.(244). (68) Cfr. Tr. While Christ, holy, innocent and undefiled(81) knew nothing of sin,(82) but came to expiate only the sins of the people,(83) the Church, embracing in its bosom sinners, at the same time holy and always in need of being purified, always follows the way of penance and renewal. 61, 3: ed. (The following is a summary of Lumen Gentium, the Second Vatican Council document. (9) Cfr. 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. (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. But since it has pleased God not to manifest solemnly the mystery of the salvation of the human race before He would pour forth the Spirit promised by Christ, we see the apostles before the day of Pentecost "persevering with one mind in prayer with the women and Mary the Mother of Jesus, and with His brethren",(296) and Mary by her prayers imploring the gift of the Spirit, who had already overshadowed her in the Annunciation. 1 Cor. 264 et 234. 7: Denz. With the consent of the Roman Pontiff, this diaconate can, in the future, be conferred upon men of more mature age, even upon those living in the married state. (7*) The Church has piously implored the aid of their intercession. ib. III, 16, 6; III, 22, 1-3: PG 7, 925 C-926 Aet 955 C - 958 A; Harvey 2, 87 s. et 120-123; Sagnard, Ed. Encycl. The latter, on the other hand, aided by the experience of the laity, can more clearly and more incisively come to decisions regarding both spiritual and temporal matters. Conc. For this reason the laity, dedicated to Christ and anointed by the Holy Spirit, are marvelously called and wonderfully prepared so that ever more abundant fruits of the Spirit may be produced in them. III, q. Because of this gift of sublime grace she far surpasses all creatures, both in heaven and on earth. 46 (47) 2: PG 58, 78, de fermento in massa. But there are certain things which pertain in a special way to the laity, both men and women, by reason of their condition and mission. (32*) For this reason the individual bishops represent each his own church, but all of them together and with the Pope represent the entire Church in the bond of peace, love and unity. There is, therefore, in Christ and in the Church no inequality on the basis of race or nationality, social condition or sex, because "there is neither Jew nor Greek: there is neither bond nor free: there is neither male nor female. (212) They must diffuse in the world that spirit which animates the poor, the meek, the peace makerswhom the Lord in the Gospel proclaimed as blessed. The mind of the Council becomes known either from the matter treated or from its manner of speaking, in accordance with the norms of theological interpretation. Therefore the promised restoration which we are awaiting has already begun in Christ, is carried forward in the mission of the Holy Spirit and through Him continues in the Church in which we learn the meaning of our terrestrial life through our faith, while we perform with hope in the future the work committed to us in this world by the Father, and thus work out our salvation. 3. (44*), But when either the Roman Pontiff or the Body of Bishops together with him defines a judgment, they pronounce it in accordance with Revelation itself, which all are obliged to abide by and be in conformity with, that is, the Revelation which as written or orally handed down is transmitted in its entirety through the legitimate succession of bishops and especially in care of the Roman Pontiff himself, and which under the guiding light of the Spirit of truth is religiously preserved and faithfully expounded in the Church. Christ, becoming obedient even unto death and because of this exalted by the Father,(206) entered into the glory of His kingdom. Cfr. (16*) They also share with us in prayer and other spiritual benefits. (238), Christ, having been lifted up from the earth has drawn all to Himself. Pius XII, Const. (72) Ordo consecrationis sacerdotalis in praefatione. (268) Therefore the union of the wayfarers with the brethren who have gone to sleep in the peace of Christ is not in the least weakened or interrupted, but on the contrary, according to the perpetual faith of the Church, is strengthened by communication of spiritual goods. Expos. He is before all creatures and in Him all things hold together. SS. 1821 (3050 s.). Specifically, we find in Lumen Gentium 25 the following: In matters of faith and morals, the bishops speak in the name of Christ and the faithful are to accept their teaching and adhere to it with a religious assent. Provida Mater, 2 Febr. Richard Cecka. Funk, I, p. 264. IV, Const. De Sacra Liturgia, n. 7 et n. 47. 1896; AAS 28 (1895-96) pp. Pius XII, Litt. (251) By that same charity however, we are urged to live more for Him, who died for us and rose again. Pius XI, Litt. Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2021. Conc. And as they sanctify and govern under the bishop's authority, that part of the Lord's flock entrusted to them they make the universal Church visible in their own locality and bring an efficacious assistance to the building up of the whole body of Christ. Ant. 1950: AAS 42 (1950) Denz. (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. (10) He is the Spirit of Life, a fountain of water springing up to life eternal. When she presented Him to the Lord in the temple, making the offering of the poor, she heard Simeon foretelling at the same time that her Son would be a sign of contradiction and that a sword would pierce the mother's soul, that out of many hearts thoughts might be revealed. Chapter I - The Mystery of the Church 1. Pius XII, Litt. The Church indeed, contemplating her hidden sanctity, imitating her charity and faithfully fulfilling the Father's will, by receiving the word of God in faith becomes herself a mother. Report abuse. Satis cognitum, 29 iun. The Spirit dwells in the Church and in the hearts of the faithful, as in a temple (cf. 8; Magn. The documents of recent Pontiffs regarding the jurisdiction of bishops must be interpreted in terms of this necessary determination of powers. Romana Ecclesia, 5 oct. 1752, p 1: Bullarium Benedicti XIV, t. IV, Romae, 1758, 21: . Fortified by so many and such powerful means of salvation, all the faithful, whatever their condition or state, are called by the Lord, each in his own way, to that perfect holiness whereby the Father Himself is perfect. (29) (2) Cfr. Encycl. It does all it can to relieve their need and in them it strives to serve Christ. As Supreme Pastor of the Church, the Supreme Pontiff can always exercise his power at will, as his very office demands. (51) In this sacred rite a oneness with Christ's death and resurrection is both symbolized and brought about: "For we were buried with Him by means of Baptism into death"; and if "we have been united with Him in the likeness of His death, we shall be so in the likeness of His resurrection also". Florentinum, Decretum pro Graecis: Denz. M., Philad., 1, 1; Magn. 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. Epist. 62. S. Irenaeus, adv. 2. Conc. (227) But, God pours out his love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, Who has been given to us;(228) thus the first and most necessary gift is love, by which we love God above all things and our neighbor because of God. Officio sanctissimo, 22 dec. 1887: AAS 20 (1887) p. 264. 2 et 3: PG 96, 721-761, speciatim col. 728 B. But, the society structured with hierarchical organs and the Mystical Body of Christ, are not to be considered as two realities, nor are the visible assembly and the spiritual community, nor the earthly Church and the Church enriched with heavenly things; rather they form one complex reality which coalesces from a divine and a human element. The family is, so to speak, the domestic church. 967 (1777). The holy people of God shares also in Christ's prophetic office; it spreads abroad a living witness to Him, especially by means of a life of faith and charity and by offering to God a sacrifice of praise, the tribute of lips which give praise to His name. 6, Decretum de iustificatione, can. (3*) They likewise exercise that priesthood in receiving the sacraments, in prayer and thanksgiving, in the witness of a holy life, and by self-denial and active charity. 497 et 503. Conc. In this manner, through the members of the Church, will Christ progressively illumine the whole of human society with His saving light. (12) Cfr. 20. Gelasius I, Decretalis De libris recipiendis, 3: PL 59, 160, Denz. 56. Satis cognitum, 29 iun. (63*) Priests, although they do not possess the highest degree of the priesthood, and although they are dependent on the bishops in the exercise of their power, nevertheless they are united with the bishops in sacerdotal dignity. PL 78, 224. summary. 3:16; 6:19) guiding the Church in the way of all truth (cf. Summary and Analysis of Chapter VIll of LUMEN GENTIUM Ch. "(7*) Comparing Mary with Eve, they call her "the Mother of the living,"(8*) and still more often they say: "death through Eve, life through Mary. 37. At the end of time it will gloriously achieve completion, when, as is read in the Fathers, all the just, from Adam and "from Abel, the just one, to the last of the elect,"(2*) will be gathered together with the Father in the universal Church. This most Holy Synod deliberately teaches this Catholic doctrine and at the same time admonishes all the sons of the Church that the cult, especially the liturgical cult, of the Blessed Virgin, be generously fostered, and the practices and exercises of piety, recommended by the magisterium of the Church toward her in the course of centuries be made of great moment, and those decrees, which have been given in the early days regarding the cult of images of Christ, the Blessed Virgin and the saints, be religiously observed. 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. (9) Epist. Since this is so, the religious state, whose purpose is to free its members from earthly cares, more fully manifests to all believers the presence of heavenly goods already possessed here below. Tuas libener: Denz. In the bishops, therefore, for whom priests are assistants, Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Supreme High Priest, is present in the midst of those who believe. Trid., Sess. Christ was sent by the Father "to bring good news to the poor, to heal the contrite of heart",(79) "to seek and to save what was lost". Damascenus, De fide orth., IV, 14: PG 94, 1153-1161. (248) And therefore "while we are in the body, we are exiled from the Lord (249) and having the first-fruits of the Spirit we groan within ourselves(250) and we desire to be with Christ"'. "(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. This dogmatic constitution was promulgated by Pope Paul VI on 21 November 1964, following approval by the assembled bishops by a vote of 2,151 to 5. S. Cyprianus, Epist. S. Petrus Canisius, Catechismus Maior seu Summa Doctrinae christianae, cap. Haer. Eph. Though few are presented such an opportunity, nevertheless all must be prepared to confess Christ before men. In this way, the holiness of the People of God will grow into an abundant harvest of good, as is admirably shown by the life of so many saints in Church history. 4, 1;-12: col. 387. ; ed. Cfr. S. Thomas Summa Theol. 984-988 (1821-1824); Sess. Pall1us VI, Homelia in Bas, Vaticana, 20 oct. 1963: AAS 55 (1963) p. 1014. Catech. Leo XIII, Epist. 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 Vat. S. Ignatius M., Magn. 23, cap. 2S: Mansi 33, 171-172. Constantinopolitanum II, ib. Sess. (11) To men, dead in sin, the Father gives life through Him, until, in Christ, He brings to life their mortal bodies. Origenes, In Is. | Can., c. 1327; c. 13S0 2. Pastor aeternus, 3: Denz. While it slowly grows, the Church strains toward the completed Kingdom and, with all its strength, hopes and desires to be united in glory with its King. (12) Cfr. [1] Sanggunian[baguhin| baguhin ang wikitext] Rom. 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. (1*) In the present era of time the Church was constituted and, by the outpouring of the Spirit, was made manifest. 4. (23*) Following the study of Sacred Scripture, the Holy Fathers, the doctors and liturgy of the Church, and under the guidance of the Church's magisterium, let them rightly illustrate the duties and privileges of the Blessed Virgin which always look to Christ, the source of all truth, sanctity and piety. Wherefore she is our mother in the order of grace. According to the encyclical, the Church has two aspects, a visible and an invisible dimension. Miserentissimus, 8 maii 1928: AAS 20 (1928) p. 178. Cfr. (5*) Adorned from the first instant of her conception with the radiance of an entirely unique holiness, the Virgin of Nazareth is greeted, on God's command, by an angel messenger as "full of grace",(286) and to the heavenly messenger she replies: "Behold the handmaid of the Lord, be it done unto me according to thy word". 5, 19-20; 7, 21-22; 25 41-46; Iac., 2, 14. (7) Cfr. Encycl. (161) To fulfill this mission, Christ the Lord promised the Holy Spirit to the Apostles, and on Pentecost day sent the Spirit from heaven, by whose power they would be witnesses to Him before the nations and peoples and kings even to the ends of the earth. S. Hilarius Pict., In Ps. 645 et 739. (3) Cfr. This practice of the counsels, under the impulsion of the Holy Spirit, undertaken by many Christians, either privately or in a Church-approved condition or state of life, gives and must give in the world an outstanding witness and example of this same holiness. III, q. (47*), 26. The bonds which bind men to the Church in a visible way are profession of faith, the sacraments, and ecclesiastical government and communion. Let them assiduously keep away from whatever, either by word or deed, could lead separated brethren or any other into error regarding the true doctrine of the Church. Vatican Council II. 42. crit. Vatican II document, Lumen Gentium . Encycl. 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