1821 (3050 s.). I: Mansi 52, 1213 AC. Annus sacer, 8 dec. 1950: AAS 43(1951) p. 28 8. 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. In no way does it impede, but rather does it foster the immediate union of the faithful with Christ. Further, let them encourage lay people so that they may undertake tasks on their own initiative. S. Irenaeus, Adv. Sapientiae christianae, 10 ian. - S. Io. Idem, Epist. It was prepared in a remarkable way throughout the history of the people of Israel and by means of the Old Covenant. in lob, XXVIII, V: PL 76, 455-456. This maternity of Mary in the order of grace began with the consent which she gave in faith at the Annunciation and which she sustained without wavering beneath the cross, and lasts until the eternal fulfillment of all the elect. (22) Cfr. Christ is the Light of nations. (133) Wherefore she makes the words of the Apostle her own: "Woe to me, if I do not preach the Gospel",(134) and continues unceasingly to send heralds of the Gospel until such time as the infant churches are fully established and can themselves continue the work of evangelizing. The Mystery of the Church. (225) Clerics, who are called by the Lord and are set aside as His portion in order to prepare themselves for the various ministerial offices under the watchful eye of spiritual shepherds, are bound to bring their hearts and minds into accord with this special election (which is theirs). (1) S. Augustinus, Serm. Encycl. (31) Cfr. Fidci Donum, 21 apr. Magisterial Documents: Lumen Gentium 8 Dogmatic Constitution on the Church November 21, 1964. Encycl. Some indeed He has strengthened to the extent of the shedding of their blood. S Augustinus, Serm. In this kingdom creation itself will be delivered from its slavery to corruption into the freedom of the glory of the sons of God. (300) And so they turn their eyes to Mary who shines forth to the whole community of the elect as the model of virtues. (4) Cfr., i. a., S. Augustinus, Enarr. The people of God have no lasting city here below, but look forward to one that is to come. : Denz. 2; etc. 2 in Annunt., 18: PG 87 (3), 3237 BD. 2. : PG 28, 252 ss. 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. in annunt. (207) Now Christ has communicated this royal power to His disciples that they might be constituted in royal freedom and that by true penance and a holy life they might conquer the reign of sin in themselves. Encycl. LUMEN GENTIUM SOLEMNLY PROMULGATED BY HIS HOLINESS POPE PAUL VI ON NOVEMBER 21, 1964 CHAPTER II: ON THE PEOPLE OF GOD 11. (238), Christ, having been lifted up from the earth has drawn all to Himself. (4*), II. 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. IV. Dei Filius, 3: Denz. 1947: AAS 39 (1947) p. 117. 7, 7: PG S7, 8 I s. 5. Cf. The Sacred Scriptures of both the Old and the New Testament, as well as ancient Tradition show the role of the Mother of the Saviour in the economy of salvation in an ever clearer light and draw attention to it. 22, cap. Unlike previous Church councils, this one was not convened in order to combat a heresy in the Church. III, q. The Lord called them blessed in His Gospel and they are those whom "the God of all graces, who has called us unto His eternal glory in Christ Jesus, will Himself, after we have suffered a little while, perfect, strengthen and establish".(226). They are justified in the Lord Jesus, because in the baptism of faith they truly become sons of God and sharers in the divine nature. (59) Leo XIII, Epist. (65) Cfr. S. Ignatius M., Magn. 26. Paulus VI, 1. c., pp. Leo XIII, Epist. SUMMARY. Praeclara gratulationis, 20 iun. Trid., Sess. Conc. Hartel, p. 696. Paul's priorities map closely with those of the Second Vatican Council, which was ongoing at the time he wrote the encyclical, and many of the themes introduced in the encyclical are further elaborated in the documents of the council, such as Lumen Gentium on the nature of the church, Gaudium et Spes on the relationship between the church and . IV, 26, 2; col. 1O53, Harvey 2, 236, necnon IV, 33, 8; col. 1077; Harvey 2, 262. Just as the sacraments of the New Law, by which the life and the apostolate of the faithful are nourished, prefigure a new heaven and a new earth,(204) so too the laity go forth as powerful proclaimers of a faith in things to be hoped for,(205) when they courageously join to their profession of faith a life springing from faith. Wherefore she is our mother in the order of grace. Lumen Gentium, Dogmatic Constitution On the Church, 1964. (15) Cfr. S. Augustinus, Serm. by Fr. (58) Benedictus XIV, Br. ib., III, 19, 26: col. 152; V, 18, 24: col. 189; In Io. Encycl. 959 (1766). 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*). (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. This evangelization, that is, this announcing of Christ by a living testimony as well as by the spoken word, takes on a specific quality and a special force in that it is carried out in the ordinary surroundings of the world. 4, 34; Io. According to the encyclical, the Church has two aspects, a visible and an invisible dimension. This union of the Mother with the Son in the work of salvation is made manifest from the time of Christ's virginal conception up to His death it is shown first of all when Mary, arising in haste to go to visit Elizabeth, is greeted by her as blessed because of her belief in the promise of salvation and the precursor leaped with joy in the womb of his mother. (33) Cfr. affirms this theory, teaching that the Church is more than a human institution or a political structure, but is a mystical, spiritual reality - the MBOC is made up of all of the baptized faithful who are joined in spirit with Christ the Head. Those chosen for the fullness of the priesthood are granted the ability of exercising the perfect duty of pastoral charity by the grace of the sacrament of Orders. (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. Conc. [1] (11) Leo XIII, Epist. (149)(16*), 21. Joined to Christ the Head and in the unity of fellowship with all His saints, the faithful must in the first place reverence the memory "of the glorious ever Virgin Mary, Mother of our God and Lord Jesus Christ".(2*). . As the Son was sent by the Father,(131) so He too sent the Apostles, saying: "Go, therefore, make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you. 44, 7: PG SS, 193. 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. 6. He is the head of the Body which is the Church. Encycl. 1: col. 1068 C. - S. Sophronius, Or. These people follow the poor Christ, the humble and cross-bearing Christ in order to be worthy of being sharers in His glory. 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. Rom. Vous nous avez, 22 sept. 1956: AAS 48 (1956) p. 714. Conc. Indeed, the very ancient practice whereby bishops duly established in all parts of the world were in communion with one another and with the Bishop of Rome in a bond of unity, charity and peace,(23*) and also the councils assembled together,(24*) in which more profound issues were settled in common, (25*) the opinion of the many having been prudently considered,(26*) both of these factors are already an indication of the collegiate character and aspect of the Episcopal order; and the ecumenical councils held in the course of centuries are also manifest proof of that same character. Through her work, whatever good is in the minds and hearts of men, whatever good lies latent in the religious practices and cultures of diverse peoples, is not only saved from destruction but is also cleansed, raised up and perfected unto the glory of God, the confusion of the devil and the happiness of man. Decr. Its law is the new commandment to love as Christ loved us. (4) Cfr. 4, 3: PL 54, 151 A. The central document of the Second Vatican Council was Lumen Gentium, the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church. Damascenus, In dorm. (18*) For in the mystery of the Church, which is itself rightly called mother and virgin, the Blessed Virgin stands out in eminent and singular fashion as exemplar both of virgin and mother. 1641 (2803). 69. Seeking after the glory of Christ, the Church becomes more like her exalted Type, and continually progresses in faith, hope and charity, seeking and doing the will of God in all things. Conc. 184, a. : Denz. On the contrary it fosters and takes to itself, insofar as they are good, the ability, riches and customs in which the genius of each people expresses itself. John the Evangelist says of Him: "Through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race" (Jn 1:4). 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. nota adiecta ad Schema I de Eccl. 9:45): in view of the divine choice, they are . He is before all creatures and in Him all things hold together. Ps. (10) He is the Spirit of Life, a fountain of water springing up to life eternal. 66, 8: Hartel 111, 2, p. 733: .. Episcopus in Ecclesia et Ecclesia in Episcopo .. (32) Cfr. Iconocl. A preliminary note of explanation is being given to the Council Fathers from higher-authority, regarding the Modi bearing on Chapter III of the Schema de Ecclesia; the doctrine set forth in Chapter III ought to be explained and understood in accordance with the meaning and intent of this explanatory note. The word "only" takes in all cases. S. Thomas, Summa Theol. 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