Apost. (295) (11*), 59. (216)(2*) Indeed He sent the Holy Spirit upon all men that He might move them inwardly to love God with their whole heart and their whole soul, with all their mind and all their strength(217) and that they might love each other as Christ loves them. 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. (7*) In like manner, these institutes may be left or committed to the charge of the proper patriarchical authority. Report abuse. "(12*) All the Church's children should remember that their exalted status is to be attributed not to their own merits but to the special grace of Christ. F. Streicher) pas I, pp. This was the same Christ Jesus, who "emptied Himself, taking the nature of a slave . They also recognize and accept other sacraments within their own Churches or ecclesiastical communities. : Denz. "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. Umbratilem, 8 iul. 1782 (3001). (2*), From the point of view of the divine and hierarchical structure of the Church, the religious state of life is not an intermediate state between the clerical and lay states. "All Christians in any state or walk of life are called to the fullness of Christian life and to the perfection of charity. Abstract. 2, 20; Apoc. 5, 12-13; Phil. He did this that He might sanctify her. 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. 6-9 (10-13); Symb. Let them confidently assign duties to them in the service of the Church, allowing them freedom and room for action. (13) Dieitur. (150) He incorporates new members in His Body by a heavenly regeneration, and finally by their wisdom and prudence He directs and guides the People of the New Testament in their pilgrimage toward eternal happiness. It . It is the love of God and the love of one's neighbor which points out the true disciple of Christ. They will accomplish this by their constancy in prayer, by their burning love, and by their unremitting recollection of whatever is true, just and of good repute. Idem, Epist. 1826 (3059). Let all then have care that they guide aright their own deepest sentiments of soul. (261) Reckoning therefore that "the sufferings of the present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory to come that will be revealed in us",(262) strong in faith we look for the "blessed hope and the glorious coming of our great God and Saviour, Jesus Christ"(263) "who will refashion the body of our lowliness, conforming it to the body of His glory(264), and who will come "to be glorified in His saints and to be marveled at in all those who have believed"(265). (6) Cfr. Conc. Pius XII, Alloc. (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. In the midst of the flock they adore Him in spirit and in truth. Damascenus, Enc. The Spirit dwells in the Church and in the hearts of the faithful, as in a temple (cf. Those opinions therefore may be lawfully retained which are propounded in Catholic schools concerning her, who occupies a place in the Church which is the highest after Christ and yet very close to us. 1947: AAS 39 (1947) p. 117. The major Marian teaching of Vatican II, Lumen Gentium, chapter 8 does not stand alone.It has to be studied in terms of the counciliar action and documents that preceded and followed it. 11, de Ecclesia Christi, c. 4: Mansi S3, 310. 63. (66*) Partakers of the function of Christ the sole Mediator,(178) on their level of ministry, they announce the divine word to all. Let them strive to reconcile the two, remembering that in every temporal affair they must be guided by a Christian conscience, since even in secular business there is no human activity which can be withdrawn from God's dominion. (23) Cfr. (Cf. St. Augustine puts this very beautifully when he says: "What I am for you terrifies me; what I am with you consoles me. Nicaenum II, anno 787: Mansi 13. - S. Io. This diversity among its members arises either by reason of their duties, as is the case with those who exercise the sacred ministry for the good of their brethren, or by reason of their condition and state of life, as is the case with those many who enter the religious state and, tending toward holiness by a narrower path, stimulate their brethren by their example. (14) S. Augustinus, Civ. 1:11-12; 1 Cor. Eccl. He speaks to us in them, and gives us a sign of His Kingdom,(12*) to which we are strongly drawn, having so great a cloud of witnesses over us (276) and such a witness to the truth of the Gospel. X, 24-25: PL 15, 1810. She conceived, brought forth and nourished Christ. S. Iustinus, Dial. Let them heed the admonition of the Apostle to those who use this world; let them not come to terms with this world; for this world, as we see it, is passing away. Lumen Gentium (excerpt). Since the Supreme Pontiff is head of the College, he alone is able to perform certain actions which are not at all within the competence of the bishops, e.g., convoking the College and directing it, approving norms of action, etc. Ant. Cfr. The former is a duty; the latter a grace. (14*) For there are many who honor Sacred Scripture, taking it as a norm of belief and a pattern of life, and who show a sincere zeal. 15. (126) But the plan of salvation also includes those who acknowledge the Creator. : Ed. (132) The Church has received this solemn mandate of Christ to proclaim the saving truth from the apostles and must carry it out to the very ends of the earth. tantum. By reason of the gift and role of divine maternity, by which she is united with her Son, the Redeemer, and with His singular graces and functions, the Blessed Virgin is also intimately united with the Church. 59-60. Officii, De magne tismi abusu, 4 aug. 1856: AAS (1865) pp. (53) In this way all of us are made members of His Body,(54) "but severally members one of another". Cfr. 960 (1768); Conc. The state of this people is that of the dignity and freedom of the sons of God, in whose hearts the Holy Spirit dwells as in His temple. (94) So it is that that messianic people, although it does not actually include all men, and at times may look like a small flock, is nonetheless a lasting and sure seed of unity, hope and salvation for the whole human race. : Denz. Funk, Didascalia, II, p. 103. 4: PG 97, 1321 B. 4 ad 3. Rom. This religious submission of mind and will must be shown in a special way to the authentic magisterium of the Roman Pontiff, even . Trid., l. c., Denz. Conc. (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. (l4*), III. 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. For this reason, in reply to Modus 12 it is expressly said of the Twelve that the Lord set them up "as a college or stable group." (13) Cfr. (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. (66) Cfr. . Funk. Benedictus XV, Decretum approbationis virtutum in Causa beatificationis et canonizationis Servi Dei Ioannis Nepomuecni Neumann: AAS 14 (1922 p. 23; plures Allocutiones Pii X de Sanetis: Inviti all'croismo Diseorsi t. I-III, Romae 1941-1942, passim; Pius XII, Discorsi Radiomessagi, t. 10, 1949, pp 37-43. 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. Ad coeli Reginam, 11 oct. 1954: AAS 46 (1954) p. 637. 645 et 739. For this too God sent the Spirit of His Son as Lord and Life-giver. 1712l (3011). (20*) She knows that it is given by Him who enlightens all men so that they may finally have life. Lc. 6, Decretum de iustificatione, can. Quadragesimo anno 15 maii 1931: AAS 23 (1931) p. 121 s. Pius XII, Alloc. (12*) It is charity which guides us to our final end. For all their works, prayers and apostolic endeavors, their ordinary married and family life, their daily occupations, their physical and mental relaxation, if carried out in the Spirit, and even the hardships of life, if patiently borneall these become "spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ". Rather has it pleased Him to bring men together as one people, a people which acknowledges Him in truth and serves Him in holiness. These earliest documents, as they are read in the Church and are understood in the light of a further and full revelation, bring the figure of the woman, Mother of the Redeemer, into a gradually clearer light. Likewise we can say that in some real way they are joined with us in the Holy Spirit, for to them too He gives His gifts and graces whereby He is operative among them with His sanctifying power. Botte, pp. He sees Matthew as using antithetical parallelism contrasting the two gates, the two ways, sheep and It was prepared in a remarkable way throughout the history of the people of Israel and by means of the Old Covenant. (11) Cfr. assim. ib., III, 19, 26: col. 152; V, 18, 24: col. 189; In Io. Encycl. 6, 1: PG 13, 239. 2: Denz. (1) Credo in Missa Romana: Symbolum Constantinopolitanum: Mansi 3, 566. 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. Innocentius I, Epist. The full document is available on the internet. Summary of Lumen Gentium - Dogmatic Constitution of the Church by Deacon Ed Sheffer; ACSJC SUMMARY AND DISCUSSION GUIDE: . According to the encyclical, the Church has two aspects, a visible and an invisible dimension. Thus by its example and its witness it accuses the world of sin and enlightens those who seek the truth. (58) Giving the body unity through Himself and through His power and inner joining of the members, this same Spirit produces and urges love among the believers. 27-28. Tertull., Praescr. Hartel, p. 696. 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. He is not saved, however, who, though part of the body of the Church, does not persevere in charity. Marietti, II, n. 46-Sieut constituitur unum eorpus ex nitate animae, ita Ecelesia ex unil atc Spiritus.. (9) Leo XIII, Litt. 2. It commends them to God, imparts a spiritual blessing on them and accompanies their self-offering by the Eucharistic sacrifice. 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 This is the one Church of Christ which in the Creed is professed as one, holy, catholic and apostolic, (12*) which our Saviour, after His Resurrection, commissioned Peter to shepherd,(74) and him and the other apostles to extend and direct with authority,(75) which He erected for all ages as "the pillar and mainstay of the truth". On account of this sharing in their priesthood and mission, let priests sincerely look upon the bishop as their father and reverently obey him. (26) It is a flock of which God Himself foretold He would be the shepherd, (27) and whose sheep, although ruled by human shepherds; are nevertheless continuously led and nourished by Christ Himself, the Good Shepherd and the Prince of the shepherds, (28) who gave His life for the sheep. Pastor aeternis: Denz. 9. Pius XII, Litt. (8) Cfr. Chrysostomus, De Virg. The eternal Father, by a free and hidden plan of His own wisdom and goodness, created the whole world. The Role of the Blessed Mother in the Economy of Salvation. The Church not only raises the religious profession to the dignity of a canonical state by her approval, but even manifests that this profession is a state consecrated to God by the liturgical setting of that profession. Lumen Gentium 1. Moving forward through trial and tribulation, the Church is strengthened by the power of God's grace, which was promised to her by the Lord, so that in the weakness of the flesh she may not waver from perfect fidelity, but remain a bride worthy of her Lord, and moved by the Holy Spirit may never cease to renew herself, until through the Cross she arrives at the light which knows no setting. Ordinis, cap. Dei, XVIII, 51, 2: PL 41, 614. S. Thomas, Summa Theol. In dorm. (290), 58. 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). 3; Trall. 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. (85) God, however, does not make men holy and save them merely as individuals, without bond or link between one another. Et sane, 17 dec. 1888: ASS 21 (1888) p. 321 s. (18) Conc. I, 152, 156, 171 s. S. Ign. S. Thomas, Summa Theol. Whosoever, therefore, knowing that the Catholic Church was made necessary by Christ, would refuse to enter or to remain in it, could not be saved. (16*) They also share with us in prayer and other spiritual benefits. (6) S. Irenaeus, Adv. 28:18; Mk. Bonaventura, In 4m Sent., d. 45, a. (215) However, this holiness of the Church is unceasingly manifested, and must be manifested, in the fruits of grace which the Spirit produces in the faithful; it is expressed in many ways in individuals, who in their walk of life, tend toward the perfection of charity, thus causing the edification of others; in a very special way this (holiness) appears in the practice of the counsels, customarily called "evangelical." (53) S. Thomas, Summa Theol. Iur. That divine mission, entrusted by Christ to the apostles, will last until the end of the world,(147) since the Gospel they are to teach is for all time the source of all life for the Church. De Sacra Liturgia, cap. Haer. Eneyel. The supreme power in the universal Church, which this college enjoys, is exercised in a solemn way in an ecumenical council. I, ess. 40. 61, 3: ed. Christ the Lord, High Priest taken from among men,(100) made the new people "a kingdom and priests to God the Father". 3, ed. But the faithful must cling to their bishop, as the Church does to Christ, and Jesus Christ to the Father, so that all may be of one mind through unity,(61*) and abound to the glory of God. Christ is the light of nations. Thus in their diversity all bear witness to the wonderful unity in the Body of Christ. (11) To men, dead in sin, the Father gives life through Him, until, in Christ, He brings to life their mortal bodies. Leo XIII, Const. (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". 31. Florentinum, Decretum pro Graecis: Denz. Sedes Sapientiae, 31 maii 19S6: AAS 48 (1956) p. 355. Conc. 9, 375-396. 16:13) and unifying her in communion and in the works of ministry, he bestows upon her varied hierarchic and charismatic gifts, and in . (22) Before all things, however, the Kingdom is clearly visible in the very Person of Christ, the Son of God and the Son of Man, who came "to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many:"(23). "(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. Joined with Christ in the Church and signed with the Holy Spirit "who is the pledge of our inheritance",(245) truly we are called and we are sons of God(246) but we have not yet appeared with Christ in glory,(247) in which we shall be like to God, since we shall see Him as He is. 67. They should ever nourish and strengthen their action from an abundance of contemplation, doing all this for the comfort of the entire Church of God. De mandato et missione canonica, cfr. IV, Const. 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. 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. The Son, therefore, came, sent by the Father. Lc. 2:20. 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. 5, 22; 2 Tim. ad Flav. Is 7:14; cf. 161 Cf. as well as by arousing the ardent cooperation of the faithful. 247-248. In its two final chapters, Lumen gentium teaches that true veneration of Mary and the saints consists in imitating their virtues. Chalcedonense: Mansi 7, 462. They should openly reveal to them their needs and desires with that freedom and confidence which is fitting for children of God and brothers in Christ. Encycl. Relatio Kleutgen de Schemate reformato: Mansi S3, 321 B - 322 B et declaratio Zinelli: Mansi 52 1110 A. Vide etiam S. Leonem M. Scrm. Lumen gentium, the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, is one of the principal documents of the Second Vatican Council.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. 1, 8: PG 96, 712 BC-713 A. S. Thomas, Summa Theol. 3. Lumen Gentium, ("Light of Nations", Vatican II, 1964) changed nothing in the ecclesiology of the Roman Catholic Church, and it was designed that way. Vat. That discernment in matters of faith is aroused and sustained by the Spirit of truth. Funk, I, p. 264. 6. To these definitions the assent of the Church can never be wanting, on account of the activity of that same Holy Spirit, by which the whole flock of Christ is preserved and progresses in unity of faith. Step by step He taught and prepared this people, making known in its history both Himself and the decree of His will and making it holy unto Himself. Thus are fulfilled the words of God, spoken through His prophet: "From the rising of the sun until the going down thereof my name is great among the gentiles, and in every place a clean oblation is sacrificed and offered up in my name". Finally, those who have not yet received the Gospel are related in various ways to the people of God. (211), Let the spiritual shepherds recognize and promote the dignity as well as the responsibility of the laity in the Church. Iur. All men are called to belong to the new people of God. Cfr. Mystici Corporis, 1. c., pp. (25) Cfr. 23, ecr. Ambrosiascr In I Tim. Encycl. Encycl. Chapter two of the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church (Lumen Gentium) gives prominence to a scriptural and patristic image of the Church as the People of God. Funk, I, p. 282. Encycl. 19, 1: PL 76, 1154 B. (45*) The Roman Pontiff and the bishops, in view of their office and the importance of the matter, by fitting means diligently strive to inquire properly into that revelation and to give apt expression to its contents;(46*) but a new public revelation they do not accept as pertaining to the divine deposit of faith. . By. 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. 44. Rosweydus, Viqae Patrum, Antwerpiae 1628. (1*) While it transcends all limits of time and confines of race, the Church is destined to extend to all regions of the earth and so enters into the history of mankind. Richard Cecka. The Theological Commission has given the following response regarding the Modi that have to do with Chapter III of the de Ecclesia Schema: "As is self-evident, the Council's text must always be interpreted in accordance with the general rules that are known to all.". (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. Eusebius Caes., Praeparatio Evangelica, 1, 1: PG 2128 AB. de Nantes already in 1972, that Vatican II was going to start the Church off again on new foundations that it is impossible for us not to . (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. 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. Nor should they omit to pray for those placed over them, for they keep watch as having to render an account of their souls, so that they may do this with joy and not with grief. Chrysostomus n Eph. The faithful, therefore, must learn the deepest meaning and the value of all creation, as well as its role in the harmonious praise of God. 1896; AAS 28 (1895-96) pp. (37*) This variety of local churches with one common aspiration is splendid evidence of the catholicity of the undivided Church. 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