He is the image of the invisible God and in Him all things came into being. It is through the Church that we encounter Christ, so it is through the Church that we realize our vocation, our meaning and our innermost truth. I: Mansi S2,1 109 C. (28) Cfr. 12. Can. Expos. Finally it clearly shows all men both the unsurpassed breadth of the strength of Christ the King and the infinite power of the Holy Spirit marvelously working in the Church. II, 7: PL 15, 1555. 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. Isaac de Stella, Serm. S. Io. 3. Apost. May the goods of this world be more equitably distributed among all men, and may they in their own way be conducive to universal progress in human and Christian freedom. (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. Origenes, In Is. Deiparae: PG 98, 321 BC. S.Hieronymus, Adv. 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. : Denz. 645 et 739. Trid., Sess. 3, 7. "(9*), THE UNIVERSAL CALL TO HOLINESS IN THE CHURCH. 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. In virtue of this power, bishops have the sacred right and the duty before the Lord to make laws for their subjects, to pass judgment on them and to moderate everything pertaining to the ordering of worship and the apostolate. 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. Given in Rome at St. Peter's on November 21, 1964. 1, 26: PL 23, 247 A. S. Augustinus, In Ps. 2:11-12; 1 Pet. 37. 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. (47) Conc. (17) S. Ambrosius, Epist. Pius XII, Litt. 26-30. Therefore, this Sacred Synod encourages and praises the men and women, Brothers and Sisters, who in monasteries, or in schools and hospitals, or in the missions, adorn the Bride of Christ by their unswerving and humble faithfulness in their chosen consecration and render generous services of all kinds to mankind. . 6, 1: cd. I: Mansi 52, 1213 AC. Encycl. Encycl. (10) Cfr. 27-30, Episcopo tribuitur primatus sacerdotii. Nic. Encycl. Offici, 24 apr. 30: Denz. It pertains to the competent territorial bodies of bishops, of one kind or another, with the approval of the Supreme Pontiff, to decide whether and where it is opportune for such deacons to be established for the care of souls. Damascenus, In dorm. Priests, prudent cooperators with the Episcopal order,(72*) its aid and instrument, called to serve the people of God, constitute one priesthood (73*) with their bishop although bound by a diversity of duties. (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. S: Conc. Finally, those who engage in laborand frequently it is of a heavy natureshould better themselves by their human labors. (16) Breviarium Romanum, Invitatorium infesto Sanctorum Omnium. 1947: AAS 39 (1947) p. 117. emptied Himself, taking the nature of a slave",(77) and "being rich, became poor"(78) for our sakes. For their pastors know how much the laity contribute to the welfare of the entire Church. (12*) It is charity which guides us to our final end. Marc. 4. (19*) Nor does Divine Providence deny the helps necessary for salvation to those who, without blame on their part, have not yet arrived at an explicit knowledge of God and with His grace strive to live a good life. (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. "(9*), 57. becoming obedient to death",(233) and because of us "being rich, he became poor". This same state of life is accurately exemplified and perpetually made present in the Church. 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. Encycl Orientalis Ecclesiae, 9 apr. It was in Him, before the foundation of the world, that the Father chose us and predestined us to become adopted sons, for in Him it pleased the Father to re-establish all things. Lumen Gentium. Pius XII, Litt. 63. (10*) For this reason, by no weak analogy, it is compared to the mystery of the incarnate Word. ad Episcopol Geraniae, 12 mart. Cfr. The Church is a sheepfold whose one and indispensable door is Christ. Christ is the light of nations. Encycl. 1826 (3059). Pius XII, Litt. 1, I, i, p. 22. Answers to the Most Common Objections Against Sedevacantism The Holy See Una Ecclesia per totum mundum in multa membra divisa .. Epist. B. V. Mariae, Hom. The Father of mercies willed that the incarnation should be preceded by the acceptance of her who was predestined to be the mother of His Son, so that just as a woman contributed to death, so also a woman should contribute to life. 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. et. ; S. Iustinus, Apol., 1, 6S G 6, 428; S. Cyprianus, Epist. in annunt. III, q. etiam Mt. Sl, 2, 3: PL 38, 33S; Serm. Encycl Mystici Corporis, 29 iun. The Mystery of the Church. 35, De invocatione, veneratione et reliquiis Sanctorum et sacris imaginibus: Denz. (21) Conc. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He might have the first place. For all the salvific influence of the Blessed Virgin on men originates, not from some inner necessity, but from the divine pleasure. ecplicatio Gasscr in Conc. . (298) The maternal duty of Mary toward men in no wise obscures or diminishes this unique mediation of Christ, but rather shows His power. Encycl. pp. By the proclamation of the Gospel she prepares her hearers to receive and profess the faith. All priests, and especially those who are called "diocesan priests," due to the special title of their ordination, should keep continually before their minds the fact that their faithful loyalty toward and their generous cooperation with their bishop is of the greatest value in their growth in holiness. (11) Leo XIII, Epist. As is customary with significant Roman Catholic Church documents, it is known by its incipit, "Lumen . Furthermore, married couples and Christian parents should follow their own proper path (to holiness) by faithful love. Its law is the new commandment to love as Christ loved us. 34. (288) This union is manifest also at the birth of Our Lord, who did not diminish His mother's virginal integrity but sanctified it,(10*) when the Mother of God joyfully showed her firstborn Son to the shepherds and Magi. The faithful of Christ bind themselves to the three aforesaid counsels either by vows, or by other sacred bonds, which are like vows in their purpose. Pius IX, Bulla Ineffabilis 8 dec. 1854: acta Pii IX, I, I, p. 616; Denz. Encycl. Origenes, Comm. C. Butler, Cambridge 1898 (1904). Cod. - S. Pius X, Litt. (171) Being taken from among men, and himself beset with weakness, he is able to have compassion on the ignorant and erring. Hartel, p. 696. Rosweydus, Viqae Patrum, Antwerpiae 1628. S. Thomas, Summa Theol. 247-248. Apost. Lumen Gentium Quotes Showing 1-3 of 3. 960 (1767) . 63, 14: PL 4, 386; Hartel, III B, p. 713: Saccrdos vice Christi vere fungitur .. S. Io. VII: Denz. 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. Summary of Lumen Gentium - Dogmatic Constitution of the Church . This is beyond the measure of the commandments, but is done in order to become more fully like the obedient Christ. Id., Lin. V: PL 68, 924 BC. 1944: AAS 36 (1944) p. 137. These elements, as gifts belonging to the Church of Christ, are forces impelling toward catholic unity. Wherefore this Holy Synod, in expounding the doctrine on the Church, in which the divine Redeemer works salvation, intends to describe with diligence both the role of the Blessed Virgin in the mystery of the Incarnate Word and the Mystical Body, and the duties of redeemed mankind toward the Mother of God, who is mother of Christ and mother of men, particularly of the faithful. 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. The council fathers approved Lumen Gentium by a final vote of 2,151 to 5! But each of them, as a member of the episcopal college and legitimate successor of the apostles, is obliged by Christ's institution and command to be solicitous for the whole Church,(33*) and this solicitude, though it is not exercised by an act of jurisdiction, contributes greatly to the advantage of the universal Church. 290-292 et 372 ss. Verified Purchase. (13*) And just as the office granted individually to Peter, the first among the apostles, is permanent and is to be transmitted to his successors, so also the apostles' office of nurturing the Church is permanent, and is to be exercised without interruption by the sacred order of bishops. On this occasion the Theological Commission makes reference to its Declaration of March 6, 1964, the text of which we transcribe here: "Taking conciliar custom into consideration and also the pastoral purpose of the present Council, the sacred Council defines as binding on the Church only those things in matters of faith and morals which it shall openly declare to be binding. For from Him the whole body, being closely joined and knit together through every joint of the system, according to the functioning in due measure of each single part, derives its increase to the building up of itself in love".(190). Sacramentum ordinis: Denz. 63 Cf. (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. (66*) Partakers of the function of Christ the sole Mediator,(178) on their level of ministry, they announce the divine word to all. 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. They ought to fulfill this duty in such a way that it will be the principal means also of their own sanctification. Oec. SS. (22*) But it exhorts theologians and preachers of the divine word to abstain zealously both from all gross exaggerations as well as from petty narrow-mindedness in considering the singular dignity of the Mother of God. This Temple, symbolized in places of worship built out of stone, is praised by the Holy Fathers and, not without reason, is compared in the liturgy to the Holy City, the New Jerusalem (5*). 3, ad 1.) They are more perfectly bound to the Church by the sacrament of Confirmation, and the Holy Spirit endows them with special strength so that they are more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith, both by word and by deed, as true witnesses of Christ (5*). 1875, et alloc. Eneyel. Finally, Christian spouses, in virtue of the sacrament of Matrimony, whereby they signify and partake of the mystery of that unity and fruitful love which exists between Christ and His Church,(108) help each other to attain to holiness in their married life and in the rearing and education of their children. 1 Cor. This collegial union is apparent also in the mutual relations of the individual bishops with particular churches and with the universal Church. Funk, I, p. 218. (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. Piously meditating on her and contemplating her in the light of the Word made man, the Church with reverence enters more intimately into the great mystery of the Incarnation and becomes more and more like her Spouse. Apost. S. Gregorius M., Hom in Evang. (40) Cfr. 4: PG 97, 1321 B. A bishop marked with the fullness of the sacrament of Orders, is "the steward of the grace of the supreme priesthood," (48*) especially in the Eucharist, which he offers or causes to be offered,(49*) and by which the Church continually lives and grows. (10) Cfr. (4) Cfr. Among the principal duties of bishops the preaching of the Gospel occupies an eminent place. (3) Cfr. These people follow the poor Christ, the humble and cross-bearing Christ in order to be worthy of being sharers in His glory. Encycl. C. Mohlberg, Sacramentarium Veronense, Romae, 195S, p. 119: ad summi sacerdotii ministerium Comple in sacerdotibus tuis mysterii tui summam. Idem, Liber Sacramentorum Romanae Ecclesiae Romae, 1960, pp. In this way, that person is ordained to the honor and service of God under a new and special title. This very diversity of graces, ministries and works gathers the children of God into one, because "all these things are the work of one and the same Spirit".(195). 152-153. Lumen . (66), In order that we might be unceasingly renewed in Him,(67) He has shared with us His Spirit who, existing as one and the same being in the Head and in the members, gives life to, unifies and moves through the whole body. S. Iustinus, Dial. Fidei Donum, 21 apr. Rom., ad Cor. Brief History. John A. Hardon, S.J. N.B. Lumen gentium explained. By Vivian Boland O.P. Thus, the state which is constituted by the profession of the evangelical counsels, though it is not the hierarchical structure of the Church, nevertheless, undeniably belongs to its life and holiness. Modus 81. 1782 (3001). Christ Jesus, "though He was by nature God . They also recognize and accept other sacraments within their own Churches or ecclesiastical communities. (Cfr. Haerent animo, 4 aug. 1908: ASS 41 (1908) p. 560 s. Cod. S.S.C.S. 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