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S. Augustinus, Enchir. Denz. Pius XII, Nuntius Radioph., 13 maii 1946: AAS 38 (1946) p. 266. Pius XII, Litt. 3, q. Tertull., Praescr. 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. 31. 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. 62, a. By so doing they will imbue culture and human activity with genuine moral values; they will better prepare the field of the world for the seed of the Word of God; and at the same time they will open wider the doors of the Church by which the message of peace may enter the world. Pius XII, Alloc. summary. For they not only had helpers in their ministry,(4*) but also, in order that the mission assigned to them might continue after their death, they passed on to their immediate cooperators, as it were, in the form of a testament, the duty of confirming and finishing the work begun by themselves,(5*) recommending to them that they attend to the whole flock in which the Holy Spirit placed them to shepherd the Church of God. Since the Church is in Christ like a sacrament or as a sign and instrument both of a very closely knit union with God and of the unity of the whole human race, it desires now to unfold more fully to the faithful of the Church and to the whole world its own inner nature and universal mission. omnium diaconus factus .. Cfr. 67, 10: PL 9, 4S0; CSEL 22, p. 286. It is up to the judgment of the Supreme Pontiff, to whose care Christ's whole flock has been entrusted, to determine, according to the needs of the Church as they change over the course of centuries, the way in which this care may best be exercisedwhether in a personal or a collegial way. S. Augustinus, Bapt. The mystery of the holy Church is manifest in its very foundation. (8*) Thus, as St. Irenaeus testifies, through those who were appointed bishops by the apostles, and through their successors down in our own time, the apostolic tradition is manifested (9*) and preserved. - S. Io. 25, De invocatione Sanctorum: Denz. Though few are presented such an opportunity, nevertheless all must be prepared to confess Christ before men. 1894; AAS 26 (1893-94) p. 707. This Sacred Council wishes to turn its attention firstly to the Catholic faithful. 8, a. Encycl. The Church has always believed that the apostles and Christ's martyrs who had given the supreme witness of faith and charity by the shedding of their blood, are closely joined with us in Christ, and she has always venerated them with special devotion, together with the Blessed Virgin Mary and the holy angels. He guides the Church in the way of all truth (cf. Luke 4: 12-16 Jesus cleanses a Leper; Luke 6: 17-19 Jesus teaches and heals; Luke 6: 27-31 Love for enemies; Luke 9:1-6 The Mission of the Twelve. Trid., Sess. 570-571. (7) Cfr. Let them willingly employ their prudent advice. All men are called to belong to the new people of God. 3. Vat. Sanct. Pius XII Litt. Fidei Donum, 21 apr. (3*) The Spirit and the Bride both say to Jesus, the Lord, "Come! (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. (13) Cfr. Miserentissimus Redemptor, 8 maii 1928: AAS 20 (1928) p. 171 s. Pius XII Alloc. Serm. These questions are left to theologians to discussspecifically the question of the power exercised de facto among the separated Eastern Churches, about which there are various explanations.". 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. S. Ignatius M., ad phes. Cf. It was passed by 2,151 votes to 5 of present bishops. 23 mart. It is also referred to as the "Dogmatic Constitution on the Church." Following the approval by the assembled bishops by a vote of 2,151 to 5, it was promulgated by Pope Paul VI on November 21, 1964. "(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. (7) Cfr. in annunt. Flor., Decretum pro Graecis: Denz. Pius XII, Litt. Eusebius Caes., Praeparatio Evangelica, 1, 1: PG 2128 AB. 341, 9, 11: PL 39, 1499 s. S. Io. Christi. in Ps. 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 . 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. ", **The following was published as an appendix to the official Latin version of the Constitution on the Church.**. Christ is the Light of nations. (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. Ps. 3913 ss. He did this that He might sanctify her. S. Ignatius M. Smyrn 8, 1: ed. Vatican Council II. Quadragesimo anno 15 maii 1931: AAS 23 (1931) p. 121 s. Pius XII, Alloc. Apost. By her preaching she brings forth to a new and immortal life the sons who are born to her in baptism, conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of God. The counsels are a divine gift, which the Church received from its Lord and which it always safeguards with the help of His grace. When we look at the lives of those who have faithfully followed Christ, we are inspired with a new reason for seeking the City that is to come (274) and at the same time we are shown a most safe path by which among the vicissitudes of this world, in keeping with the state in life and condition proper to each of us, we will be able to arrive at perfect union with Christ, that is, perfect holiness. (71) Ordo consecrationis sacerdotalis, in impositione vestimentorum. 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. Lateranense anni 649, Can. S. Irenaeus, adv. (60) Conc. 15, 296: PG 30, 637 C. (35) S. Coelestinus, Epist. . 25, Decretum de Purgatorio: Denz. The bonds which bind men to the Church in a visible way are profession of faith, the sacraments, and ecclesiastical government and communion. 645 et 739. Taking them to itself it purifies, strengthens, elevates and ennobles them. Iur. 1944: AAS 36 (1944) p. 137. (119), It follows that though there are many nations there is but one people of God, which takes its citizens from every race, making them citizens of a kingdom which is of a heavenly rather than of an earthly nature. 1, 35; Mc. 1:22-23. Hacr. The Church itself, by the authority given to it by God, accepts the vows of the newly professed. At the same time, however, because she belongs to the offspring of Adam she is one with all those who are to be saved. However, it is not understood as some kind of vague disposition, but as an organic reality which requires a juridical form and is animated by charity. 962-968 (1763-1778), et in specie l an. 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). (90), That messianic people has Christ for its head, "Who was delivered up for our sins, and rose again for our justification",(91) and now, having won a name which is above all names, reigns in glory in heaven. Symbolum Apostolicum: Denz. The Church's role in all of this is first and foremost to be the gateway through which every person and all of human society receives life in Christ. 4: ed. 63, a. In other words, the College is not always "fully active [in actu pleno]"; rather, it acts as a college in the strict sense only from time to time and only with the consent of its head. 163 Cf Acts 1:17, 25; 21:19; Rom. In his consecration a person is given an ontological participation in the sacred functions [munera]; this is absolutely clear from Tradition, liturgical tradition included. (68) Cfr. 1926: AAS 18 (1926) p. 69. Act. Modus 40 and the statements on canonical mission (n. 24). Dedicated to duties of charity and of administration, let deacons be mindful of the admonition of Blessed Polycarp: "Be merciful, diligent, walking according to the truth of the Lord, who became the servant of all."(75*). Extraordinary gifts are not to be sought after, nor are the fruits of apostolic labor to be presumptuously expected from their use; but judgment as to their genuinity and proper use belongs to those who are appointed leaders in the Church, to whose special competence it belongs, not indeed to extinguish the Spirit, but to test all things and hold fast to that which is good. Pius XII, Litt. 1821 (3050 s.). (291) In the course of her Son's preaching she received the words whereby in extolling a kingdom beyond the calculations and bonds of flesh and blood, He declared blessed(292) those who heard and kept the word of God, as she was faithfully doing. Dogmatic Constitution on the Church: Lumen Gentium [Vatican II, Lumen Gentium] on Amazon.com. I, Sess. (86) Christ instituted this new covenant, the new testament, that is to say, in His Blood,(87) calling together a people made up of Jew and gentile, making them one, not according to the flesh but in the Spirit. S. Petrus Canisius, Catechismus Maior seu Summa Doctrinae christianae, cap. Therefore, this document is written . De Sacra Liturgia, cap. (38) Cfr. 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. Encycl. 5, 22; 2 Tim. 4; enz. Christ proposed to His disciples this form of life, which He, as the Son of God, accepted in entering this world to do the will of the Father. Lumen Gentium (Light of the nations) was promulgated by Pope Paul V. Encycl. textus examinis in initio consecrationis episcopalis, et Oratio in fine vissae eiusdem consecrationis, post Te Deum. Mystici Corporis, 29 iun. Magisterial Documents: Lumen Gentium 8 Dogmatic Constitution on the Church November 21, 1964. The Spirit dwells in the Church and in the hearts of the faithful, as in a temple (cf. 22, 21: PL 22, 408. : Mansi 1215 CD, 1216-1217 A. The religious state clearly manifests that the Kingdom of God and its needs, in a very special way, are raised above all earthly considerations. 184, a. Encycl. In this way the building up of the earthly city may have its foundation in the Lord and may tend toward Him, lest perhaps those who build this city shall have labored in vain. 41. Lc. Pius IX, Bulla Ineffabilis 8 dec. 1854: acta Pii IX, I, I, p. 616; Denz. 1782 (3001). Encycl Mystici Corporis, 29 iun. 694 (1307) et Conc. In this way, that person is ordained to the honor and service of God under a new and special title. S. Thomas, Summa Theol. Whoever they are they are called upon, as living members, to expend all their energy for the growth of the Church and its continuous sanctification, since this very energy is a gift of the Creator and a blessing of the Redeemer. By these gifts He makes them fit and ready to undertake the various tasks and offices which contribute toward the renewal and building up of the Church, according to the words of the Apostle: "The manifestation of the Spirit is given to everyone for profit". Hin Ch Tn L V Gio Hi - Lumen Gentium - 21/11/1964. 13, 12: PL 35 1499. Pius XII, Litt. Leo XIII, Epist. 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