Litt. 16:13) and unifying her in communion and in the works of ministry, he bestows upon her varied hierarchic and charismatic gifts, and in . VI, allocutio in Concilio, die 4 dec. 1963: AAS 56 (1964) p. 37. Finally, she was given by the same Christ Jesus dying on the cross as a mother to His disciple with these words: "Woman, behold thy son". Cf. (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. 3 in dorm. (34) The Lord Himself compared Himself to the stone which the builders rejected, but which was made into the cornerstone. V, 28, 39; PL 43, 197: Certe manifestum est, id quod dicitur, in Ecdesia intus et foris, in corde, non in corpore cogitandum. 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*). Further, let them encourage lay people so that they may undertake tasks on their own initiative. 5, ad 1. 17-33; Thus the Commission decided to write "pari ratione, " not "eadem ratione," in n. 22. Pius XI, Litt. He is the image of the invisible God and in Him all things came into being. Because this is so, this Sacred Synod gathered together in the Holy Spirit eagerly desires, by proclaiming the Gospel to every creature,(1) to bring the light of Christ to all people, a light brightly visible on the countenance of the Church. VIII: The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, in the Mys tery of Christ & of the Church (52-69) -Preface (52-54) a. Mary's relation to Christ in the divine plan of redemptive Incarnation (52) 1) God revealed that to save us He sent His Son "born of a woman" (Gal 4:4f) Thus it is evident to everyone, that all the faithful of Christ of whatever rank or status, are called to the fullness of the Christian life and to the perfection of charity;(4*) by this holiness as such a more human manner of living is promoted in this earthly society. (22) Conc. (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. 65, 1: PG 59, 361. (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. 938 (1739-40). Lumen Gentium 1. Damascenus, De fide orth., IV, 14: PG 94, 1153-1161. Lumen Gentium represents an important synthesis of Biblical, Patristic, medieval and Tridentine ecclesiology, combined with orthodox elements of the new theological movement. Cfr. (65) Cfr. 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. 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. 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. 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 . When she presented Him to the Lord in the temple, making the offering of the poor, she heard Simeon foretelling at the same time that her Son would be a sign of contradiction and that a sword would pierce the mother's soul, that out of many hearts thoughts might be revealed. By Vivian Boland O.P. S.S.C.S. God's covenant relationship with the chosen people 'I will . Pius XII, Litt. ecl., V, 24, 10: GCS II, 1, p. 49S; cd. Encycl. I, Const. For all of them shall know Me, from the least of them even to the greatest, saith the Lord. Inter Mirifica, Decree On the Means of Social Communication, 1963. etc. 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. They conduct themselves as children of the promise, and thus strong in faith and in hope they make the most of the present,(201) and with patience await the glory that is to come. Marc. He is before all creatures and in Him all things hold together. Lumen Gentium, ("Light of Nations", Vatican II, 1964) changed nothing in the ecclesiology of the Roman Catholic Church, and it was designed that way. 27. Consequently, may every opportunity be given them so that, according to their abilities and the needs of the times, they may zealously participate in the saving work of the Church. (Cf. 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. Encycl. In the latter instance, without the action of the head, the bishops are not able to act as a College: this is clear from the concept of "College." (10) Cfr. 1943: AAS 35 (1943) p. 214 s. (10) Cfr. (231) This is a precious gift of divine grace given by the Father to certain souls,(232) whereby they may devote themselves to God alone the more easily, due to an undivided heart. By divine institution Holy Church is ordered and governed with a wonderful diversity. With the consent of the Roman Pontiff, this diaconate can, in the future, be conferred upon men of more mature age, even upon those living in the married state. (2*) The ministerial priest, by the sacred power he enjoys, teaches and rules the priestly people; acting in the person of Christ, he makes present the Eucharistic sacrifice, and offers it to God in the name of all the people. (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. (42) It is described as the spotless spouse of the spotless Lamb,(43) whom Christ "loved and for whom He delivered Himself up that He might sanctify her",(44) whom He unites to Himself by an unbreakable covenant, and whom He unceasingly "nourishes and cherishes",(45) and whom, once purified, He willed to be cleansed and joined to Himself, subject to Him in love and fidelity,(46) and whom, finally, He filled with heavenly gifts for all eternity, in order that we may know the love of God and of Christ for us, a love which surpasses all knowledge. S. Gregorius M., Mor. In the first place, the shepherds of Christ's flock must holily and eagerly, humbly and courageously carry out their ministry, in imitation of the eternal high Priest, the Shepherd and Guardian of our souls. These elements, as gifts belonging to the Church of Christ, are forces impelling toward catholic unity. Chrysostomus, In Io. Haer. The Church does not hesitate to profess this subordinate role of Mary. For this too God sent the Spirit of His Son as Lord and Life-giver. This is so even at the very beginning, when at the marriage feast of Cana, moved with pity, she brought about by her intercession the beginning of miracles of Jesus the Messiah. (62) Cfr. S. Cyrillus Hieros., Catech. Florentinum, Decretum pro Graecis: Denz. John the Evangelist says of Him: "Through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race" (Jn 1:4). 2:11-12; 1 Pet. The order of bishops, which succeeds to the college of apostles and gives this apostolic body continued existence, is also the subject of supreme and full power over the universal Church, provided we understand this body together with its head the Roman Pontiff and never without this head. 11, 340. 302 (600). (15) Cfr. S. Andreas Cret., Hom. Ecclesiam Dei, 12 nov. 1923: AAS 15 (1923) p. 581. (70) Cfr. 14, 27: PL 44, 980. . 61, 2: PL 35, 1800, et alibi saepe. (2) All the elect, before time began, the Father "foreknew and pre- destined to become conformed to the image of His Son, that he should be the firstborn among many brethren". Pius XII, Litt. 32. 15. Funk, Didascalia, II, p. 103. S. Thomas, Summa Theol. 184, a. The Church in this is mindful that she must bring together the nations for that king to whom they were given as an inheritance,(121) and to whose city they bring gifts and offerings. 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. (The following is a summary of Lumen Gentium, the Second Vatican Council document. 16. Chrysostomus, In Ps. Just as Christ carried out the work of redemption in poverty and persecution, so the Church is called to follow the same route that it might communicate the fruits of salvation to men. (40) John contemplates this holy city coming down from heaven at the renewal of the world as a bride made ready and adorned for her husband. Cfr. Lumen . 264 et 234. Trident., sess. 23. 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. 7, 7: PG 14, 1122 B. Ps.- Macarius, De Oratione, 11: PG 34, 861 AB. A person becomes a member of the College by virtue of Episcopal consecration and by hierarchical communion with the head of the College and with its members. Deiparae: PG 98, 328 A; In Dorm. In this kingdom creation itself will be delivered from its slavery to corruption into the freedom of the glory of the sons of God. (116), 13. 2. This religious submission of mind and will must be shown in a special way to the authentic magisterium of the Roman Pontiff, even . Fully conscious of this communion of the whole Mystical Body of Jesus Christ, the pilgrim Church from the very first ages of the Christian religion has cultivated with great piety the memory of the dead,(6*) and "because it is a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead that they may be loosed from their sins",(273) also offers suffrages for them. n. 22, end of 1 1. (236) The importance of the profession of the evangelical counsels is seen in the fact that it fosters the perfection of love of God and love of neighbor in an outstanding manner and that this profession is strengthened by vows. 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". Cf. 12, 15: PG 33, 741 AB. Taking them to itself it purifies, strengthens, elevates and ennobles them. 15, 296: PG 30, 637 C. (35) S. Coelestinus, Epist. . (54*) For "the partaking of the body and blood of Christ does nothing other than make us be transformed into that which we consume". Anastasius Antioch., Serm. Having set forth the functions of the hierarchy, the Sacred Council gladly turns its attention. 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