(30) On that land the ancient olive tree grows whose holy roots were the Prophets and in which the reconciliation of Jews and Gentiles has been brought about and will be brought about. (25) Cfr. Apost. By divine institution Holy Church is ordered and governed with a wonderful diversity. She presented Him to the Father in the temple, and was united with Him by compassion as He died on the Cross. F. Streicher) pas I, pp. Attentively in Christ, let them consider with fatherly love the projects, suggestions and desires proposed by the laity. Pius XII, Alloc. 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. (47) The Church, while on earth it journeys in a foreign land away from the Lord,(48) is like in exile. Each and all these items which are set forth in this dogmatic Constitution have met with the approval of the Council Fathers. - S. Modestus Hier., In dorm. S. Cyprianus, Epist. 46 (47) 2: PG 58, 78, de fermento in massa. Basing itself upon Sacred Scripture and Tradition, it teaches that the Church, now sojourning on earth as an exile, is necessary for salvation. Let them confidently assign duties to them in the service of the Church, allowing them freedom and room for action. 23:1 ff; Num. Sanct. (2) Cfr. Christ is the Light of nations. Trident., sess. "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. In his consecration a person is given an ontological participation in the sacred functions [munera]; this is absolutely clear from Tradition, liturgical tradition included. 141 Cf. Nic.-Const. 3. 22: Denz. Constitutiones Apostolorum, 8, 28, 4: ed. 3: col. 361. S.S.C.S. Hesychiu Hieros., In Lcv. I, Sess. Humani genesis, 12 Aug. 1950: AAS 42 (1950) p. 571. Cfr. (5) Cfr. Pastor aeternus. 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. 46. http://riceschool.orgThis video gives a brief overview of this document from Vatican II. S.Ignatius M. Trall. (80) Similarly, the Church encompasses with love all who are afflicted with human suffering and in the poor and afflicted sees the image of its poor and suffering Founder. (21*) Although, however, all the faithful can baptize, the priest alone can complete the building up of the Body in the eucharistic sacrifice. Chrysostomus, In Matth. (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. (15) Cfr. (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. (1) S. Augustinus, Serm. 1:12. 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. Pius XII, Alloc. 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. But while in the most holy Virgin the Church has already reached that perfection whereby she is without spot or wrinkle, the followers of Christ still strive to increase in holiness by conquering sin. "(9*), 57. Leo XIII, Epist. ad Diogneum, 6: ed. 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. He is the head of the Body which is the Church. onsist., 15 mart. (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. 2. Cfr. And We by the apostolic power given Us by Christ together with the Venerable Fathers in the Holy Spirit, approve, decree and establish it and command that what has thus been decided in the Council be promulgated for the glory of God. 9, 3: PG 62, 72. idymus Alex., Trin. Not only, then, is the people of God made up of different peoples but in its inner structure also it is composed of various ranks. L. 2, 9, 23: PG 93, 894 B. as well as by arousing the ardent cooperation of the faithful. The Church itself, by the authority given to it by God, accepts the vows of the newly professed. Jn. . Damascenus, Enc. Therefore, since they are tightly bound up in all types of temporal affairs it is their special task to order and to throw light upon these affairs in such a way that they may come into being and then continually increase according to Christ to the praise of the Creator and the Redeemer. 62. 21 November, 1964. Ad coeli Reginam, 11 Oct. 1954: AAS 46 (1954), pp. omnium diaconus factus .. Cfr. Apost. 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. Encycl. c. I Tim. In the first place amongst these there are the Muslims, who, professing to hold the faith of Abraham, along with us adore the one and merciful God, who on the last day will judge mankind. (198) Further, they have the capacity to assume from the Hierarchy certain ecclesiastical functions, which are to be performed for a spiritual purpose. 17-33; 184, a. The evangelical counsels which lead to charity (5*) join their followers to the Church and its mystery in a special way. Relatio officialis Zinelli, in Conc. All men are called to this union with Christ, who is the light of the world, from whom we go forth, through whom we live, and toward whom our whole life strains. 60. Damascenus, Adv. Rosweydus, Viqae Patrum, Antwerpiae 1628. (11) Pius XI, Litt. In dorm. The evangelical counsels of chastity dedicated to God, poverty and obedience are based upon the words and examples of the Lord. (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. Sitting at the right hand of the Father, He is continually active in the world that He might lead men to the Church and through it join them to Himself and that He might make them partakers of His glorious life by nourishing them with His own Body and Blood. (4*) This consecration will be the more perfect, in as much as the indissoluble bond of the union of Christ and His bride, the Church, is represented by firm and more stable bonds. Vat. Hence the Church, in her apostolic work also, justly looks to her, who, conceived of the Holy Spirit, brought forth Christ, who was born of the Virgin that through the Church He may be born and may increase in the hearts of the faithful also. Pius XII, Litt. Trid., Sess. (66*) Partakers of the function of Christ the sole Mediator,(178) on their level of ministry, they announce the divine word to all. Pius XI, Litt. 59-60. 9, 375-396. Four Major Constitutions - Print versions at UST S. Andreas Cret., In nat. It flows forth from the superabundance of the merits of Christ, rests on His mediation, depends entirely on it and draws all its power from it. They must assist each other to live holier lives even in their daily occupations. original document, nor is it a "translation" of Lumen Gentium. Cfr. S. Petrus Canisius, Catechismus Maior seu Summa Doctrinae christianae, cap. In this singular way she cooperated by her obedience, faith, hope and burning charity in the work of the Saviour in giving back supernatural life to souls. Jesus cannot be understood apart from the history of Israel. de I reform., Sess. The Virgin Mary, who at the message of the angel received the Word of God in her heart and in her body and gave Life to the world, is acknowledged and honored as being truly the Mother of God and Mother of the Redeemer. The documents of recent Pontiffs regarding the jurisdiction of bishops must be interpreted in terms of this necessary determination of powers. Ant. Isaac de Stella, Serm. By His obedience He brought about redemption. I also felt the need to explain why this document is important and . Bishops, as vicars and ambassadors of Christ, govern the particular churches entrusted to them (58*) by their counsel, exhortations, example, and even by their authority and sacred power, which indeed they use only for the edification of their flock in truth and holiness, remembering that he who is greater should become as the lesser and he who is the chief become as the servant. Encycl. In no way does it impede, but rather does it foster the immediate union of the faithful with Christ. In the interim just as the Mother of Jesus, glorified in body and soul in heaven, is the image and beginning of the Church as it is to be perfected is the world to come, so too does she shine forth on earth, until the day of the Lord shall come,(304) as a sign of sure hope and solace to the people of God during its sojourn on earth. Keeping in mind what they are doing and imitating what they are handling,(8*) these priests, in their apostolic labors, rather than being ensnared by perils and hardships, should rather rise to greater holiness through these perils and hardships. Lumen gentium, the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, is one of the principal documents of the Second Vatican Council. (41), The Church, further, "that Jerusalem which is above" is also called "our mother". They live in the ordinary circumstances of family and social life, from which the very web of their existence is woven. 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. De fide catholica, cap. 6, 1; Ed. (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. They must devote themselves with all their being to the glory of God and the service of their neighbor. 146 Cf. S. Cyprianus, Epist. Encycl. Hom. Hence, one is constituted a member of the Episcopal body in virtue of sacramental consecration and hierarchical communion with the head and members of the body. Encycl. Pius XII, Litt. 2:11; Eph. 21:24. Since, like Paul the Apostle, he is debtor to all men, let him be ready to preach the Gospel to all,(174) and to urge his faithful to apostolic and missionary activity. (142) And in this mission they were fully confirmed on the day of Pentecost(143) in accordance with the Lord's promise: "You shall receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you shall be witnesses for me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and in Samaria, and even to the very ends of the earth". (16) Cfr. (31) Cfr. Among the principal duties of bishops the preaching of the Gospel occupies an eminent place. (5) Cfr. Pastor Aesernus, 4: Denz. They are warned by the Apostle to live "as becomes saints",(219) and to put on "as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, meekness, patience",(220) and to possess the fruit of the Spirit in holiness. By divine Providence it has come about that various churches, established in various places by the apostles and their successors, have in the course of time coalesced into several groups, organically united, which, preserving the unity of faith and the unique divine constitution of the universal Church, enjoy their own discipline, their own liturgical usage, and their own theological and spiritual heritage. (16*) They also share with us in prayer and other spiritual benefits. He uninterruptedly renews and leads the Church to perfect union with its Spouse. The reason for this was and is that perfect continency for the love of God is an incentive to charity, and is certainly a particular source of spiritual fecundity in the world. 18. John A. Hardon, S.J. It begs aid and grace from God for them by its public prayer. (13) In them He prays on their behalf and bears witness to the fact that they are adopted sons. Lc. Vat. in Apoc. 1794 (3013). S. Ambrosius, In Ps. . S. Bonaventura, Opusc. Rom. 247-248. This must be admitted of necessity so that the fullness of power belonging to the Roman Pontiff is not called into question. 967 (1777). (21) The Miracles of Jesus also confirm that the Kingdom has already arrived on earth: "If I cast out devils by the finger of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you". The Church, or, in other words, the kingdom of Christ now present in mystery, grows visibly through the power of God in the world. (194) And if by the will of Christ some are made teachers, pastors and dispensers of mysteries on behalf of others, yet all share a true equality with regard to the dignity and to the activity common to all the faithful for the building up of the Body of Christ. Botte, Sources Chr., pp. (25) From this source the Church, equipped with the gifts of its Founder and faithfully guarding His precepts of charity, humility and self-sacrifice, receives the mission to proclaim and to spread among all peoples the Kingdom of Christ and of God and to be, on earth, the initial budding forth of that kingdom. II, 18: PL 32, 637 s. Pius XII Litt. (26) S. Cyprianus, Epist. Encycl. Understanding Lumen Gentium is essential to the interpretation of the Council's subsequent documents, especially Unitatis Redintegratio. The family is, so to speak, the domestic church. Encycl. Encycl. Given in Rome at St. Peter's on November 21, 1964. Apost. Second Vatican Council's 16 Documents 1. However, in order that he may be capable of deriving more abundant fruit from this baptismal grace, he intends, by the profession of the evangelical counsels in the Church, to free himself from those obstacles, which might draw him away from the fervor of charity and the perfection of divine worship. Satis cognitum, 1. c., p. 713. (14) S. Augustinus, Civ. In the old Testament the revelation of the Kingdom is often conveyed by means of metaphors. 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 . 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. S. Io. V, c. 2, n. 9; et Sess. (6) S. Irenaeus, Adv. 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