S. Io.Chrysostomus, In Matth. 32; PL 2, 53. 78, 18: PG 42, 728 CD; 729 AB. 3, 14; 4, 27 et 30;Hebr. de I reform., Sess. He sees Matthew as using antithetical parallelism contrasting the two gates, the two ways, sheep and Encycl. They must devote themselves with all their being to the glory of God and the service of their neighbor. (289) When the Child Jesus was lost and they had sought Him sorrowing, His parents found Him in the temple, taken up with the things that were His Father's business; and they did not understand the word of their Son. CHNG I. MU NHIM GIO HI; CHNG II. Officio sanctissimo, 22 dec. 1887: AAS 20 (1887) p. 264. The pope's power of primacy over all, both pastors and faithful, remains whole and intact. 184, a. Litt. 16:18; Eph. V: PL 68, 924 BC. (4) To carry out the will of the Father, Christ inaugurated the Kingdom of heaven on earth and revealed to us the mystery of that kingdom. Cfr. (11) To men, dead in sin, the Father gives life through Him, until, in Christ, He brings to life their mortal bodies. Flor., Decretum pro Graecis: Denz. Since this is so, the spiritual life of these people should then be devoted to the welfare of the whole Church. (184) intent always upon the welfare of God's children, they must strive to lend their effort to the pastoral work of the whole diocese, and even of the entire Church. Finally, those who have not yet received the Gospel are related in various ways to the people of God. Florentinum, Decretum pro Graecis: Denz. The classes and duties of life are many, but holiness is onethat sanctity which is cultivated by all who are moved by the Spirit of God, and who obey the voice of the Father and worship God the Father in spirit and in truth. 1826 (3059). For it is the duty of all bishops to promote and to safeguard the unity of faith and the discipline common to the whole Church, to instruct the faithful to love for the whole mystical body of Christ, especially for its poor and sorrowing members and for those who are suffering persecution for justice's sake,(160) and finally to promote every activity that is of interest to the whole Church, especially that the faith may take increase and the light of full truth appear to all men. November 21, 1964. . 12. F. Streicher) pas I, pp. Origenes, In Matth. 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. Primasius, Comm. Cf. He remains indeed in the bosom of the Church, but, as it were, only in a "bodily" manner and not "in his heart. 340, 1: PL 38, 1483. Funk, I, p. 218. It is through the sacraments and the exercise of the virtues that the sacred nature and organic structure of the priestly community is brought into operation. 37. It commends them to God, imparts a spiritual blessing on them and accompanies their self-offering by the Eucharistic sacrifice. Leo XIII, Epist. 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. Id., Lin. These laymen spend themselves completely in apostolic labors, working the Lord's field with much success.(10*). S. Thomas, Summa Theol. There are also those who . S. Ignatius M., Magn. They live in the world, that is, in each and in all of the secular professions and occupations. (104) Everywhere on earth they must bear witness to Christ and give an answer to those who seek an account of that hope of eternal life which is in them.(105). 2:11-12; 1 Pet. (64), From Him "the whole body, supplied and built up by joints and ligaments, attains a growth that is of God". (85) God, however, does not make men holy and save them merely as individuals, without bond or link between one another. S.Augustinus, In lo. (40*) This is even more clearly verified when, gathered together in an ecumenical council, they are teachers and judges of faith and morals for the universal Church, whose definitions must be adhered to with the submission of faith. (8) Cfr. Since this is so, the religious state, whose purpose is to free its members from earthly cares, more fully manifests to all believers the presence of heavenly goods already possessed here below. Those chosen for the fullness of the priesthood are granted the ability of exercising the perfect duty of pastoral charity by the grace of the sacrament of Orders. 62, a. 38. She is "the mother of the members of Christ . Jn 16:13). And for this reason the apostles, appointed as rulers in this society, took care to appoint successors. 5:22. Abstract. S. Ignatius M., Smyrn 8, 1: ed. (34) Cfr. Cf. Still further, some become subject of their own accord to another man, in the matter of perfection for love of God. S. Cyprianus, Epist. 188, a. Haerent animo, 4 aug. 1908: ASS 41 (1908) p. 560 s. Cod. Pius XII Litt. Damascenus, Adv. 63: PL 144, 861 AB. (73) Cfr. For sitting at the right hand of God the Father, He is not absent from the gathering of His high priests,(17*) but above all through their excellent service He is preaching the word of God to all nations, and constantly administering the sacraments of faith to those who believe, by their paternal functioning. Id., Epist. in dorm. Liber sacramentorum S. Gregorii, Praefatio in Cathedra S. Petri, in natali S. Mathiae et S. Thomas: PL 78, 50, 51 et 152. 17. II-II, q. All men are called to belong to the new people of God. Pius XII, Litt Encyl. Pius XI, Litt. ecplicatio Gasscr in Conc. (62) Cfr. Cod. 32. Mediator Dei 20 nov. 1947: AAS 39 (1947), paesertim p. 552 s. (7) I Cor. Iur. (58) Benedictus XIV, Br. 25. (175), 28. Officii, De magne tismi abusu, 4 aug. 1856: AAS (1865) pp. Epist. 710 ct 724 ss. 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). Understanding Lumen Gentium is essential to the interpretation of the Council's subsequent documents, especially Unitatis Redintegratio. (12) The Spirit dwells in the Church and in the hearts of the faithful, as in a temple. (272)(5*) Thus by their brotherly interest our weakness is greatly strengthened. (10) Cfr. ; ed. M., Philad. (214) He united her to Himself as His own body and brought it to perfection by the gift of the Holy Spirit for God's glory. 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). 1944: AAS 36 (1944) p. 137. (21) Cfr. Pall1us VI, Homelia in Bas, Vaticana, 20 oct. 1963: AAS 55 (1963) p. 1014. X, 14: PG 14 127S B. S. Augustinus, De S. Viginitate, 15, 15: PL 40, 403. They exercise their sacred function especially in the Eucharistic worship or the celebration of the Mass by which acting in the person of Christ (67*) and proclaiming His Mystery they unite the prayers of the faithful with the sacrifice of their Head and renew and apply (68*) in the sacrifice of the Mass until the coming of the Lord(179) the only sacrifice of the New Testament namely that of Christ offering Himself once for all a spotless Victim to the Father. By such a bond, a person is totally dedicated to God, loved beyond all things. (13) Cfr. 65, 1: PG 59, 361. Summary and Analysis of Chapter VIll of LUMEN GENTIUM Ch. Mt. Lumen Gentium - Vatican II's Constitution on the Church. (8) Cfr. 27-28. Rom. Modus 57. 2288 (3808).S. (92) Its end is the kingdom of God, which has been begun by God Himself on earth, and which is to be further extended until it is brought to perfection by Him at the end of time, when Christ, our life,(93) shall appear, and "creation itself will be delivered from its slavery to corruption into the freedom of the glory of the sons of God". Mystici Corporis, 29 iun. (63) Cfr. virg. 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.". This duty is to be undertaken to the extent of their capacities and in keeping with the proper type of their own vocation. T HE critical study of the dogmatic Constitution De Ecclesia, also called Lumen gentium is the main axis of the Catholic Counter-Reformation. Is 7:14; cf. Lateranense anni 649, Can. (285) She stands out among the poor and humble of the Lord, who confidently hope for and receive salvation from Him. Prof. fidei Trid. 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. Pius XII, Alloc. Vat.II, Const. The latter, on the other hand, aided by the experience of the laity, can more clearly and more incisively come to decisions regarding both spiritual and temporal matters. (47*), 26. . They bring forth from the treasury of Revelation new things and old,(164) making it bear fruit and vigilantly warding off any errors that threaten their flock. S. Hilarius, In Ps. She presented Him to the Father in the temple, and was united with Him by compassion as He died on the Cross. Encycl. "(17), Thus, the Church has been seen as "a people made one with the unity of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Botte, Sources Chr., pp. 5. Trident., sess. (38) Cfr. 9, 375-396. 96 Neh. The Lord Jesus, after praying to the Father, calling to Himself those whom He desired, appointed twelve to be with Him, and whom He would send to preach the Kingdom of God;(137) and these apostles(138) He formed after the manner of a college or a stable group, over which He placed Peter chosen from among them. 21 November, 1964. 4. et. Conc. Serm. Satis cognitum, 1. c., p. 713. : Denz. From all this it follows that if one member endures anything, all the members co-endure it, and if one member is honored, all the members together rejoice.(59). The Commission has decided to preface the assessment of the Modi with the following general observations. 3. (15) Conc. (16) Cfr. 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. Lumen Gentium has played a most significant role in defining the nature and mission of the Catholic Church in contemporary times, and has had a monumental impact on theology in general, ecclesiology in particular, and in the thought, preaching, and writing of the four post-conciliar popesPaul VI, John Paul I, John Paul II, and Benedict XVI, all 63, 14: PL 4, 386; Hartel, III B, p. 713: Saccrdos vice Christi vere fungitur .. S. Io. 3913 ss. Vat. 11, 3: PL 4, 242 B; Hartel, II, 2, p. 497. 6, 1: PG 13, 239. 39. The Church, "like a stranger in a foreign land, presses forward amid the persecutions of the world and the consolations of God"(14*), announcing the cross and death of the Lord until He comes. In this way they are really made holy. 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. (20) S. Ambrosius, l. c. et Expos. [AR - BE - CS - DE - EN - ES - FR - IT - HU - LA - LV - PT - SW - ZH]. 3, 2: col. 1388 C. S. Andrcas Cret. They were further commanded by the apostles and Fathers of the Church, as well as by the doctors and pastors of souls. Mediator Dei, 1. c., sub. He is before all creatures and in Him all things hold together. 186 ratings, 4.42 average rating, 23 reviews. Sous la maternelle protecrion, 9 dec. l9S7: AAS 50 (19S8) p. 39 s. (1) Conc. (73) (11*). Apost. IV: Mansi 53, 290. cfr. Indeed the counsels, voluntarily undertaken according to each one's personal vocation, contribute a great deal to the purification of heart and spiritual liberty. The individual bishops, who are placed in charge of particular churches, exercise their pastoral government over the portion of the People of God committed to their care, and not over other churches nor over the universal Church. Catechumens who, moved by the Holy Spirit, seek with explicit intention to be incorporated into the Church are by that very intention joined with her. I Orient., c. 216-314: de Patriarchis; c. 324-399: de Archiepiscopis I maioribus; c. 362-391: de aliis dignitariis; in specie, c. 238 3; 216; 240; 251; 255: de Episcopis a Patriarch nominandis. (4) Cfr. (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. "(4*), 5. (126) But the plan of salvation also includes those who acknowledge the Creator. (50) Cfr. Haer. Augustinus, Serm. (11) Pius XI, Litt. 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. Pius XII, Litt. 6 de Alexandria et Antiochia, et can. Lumen Gentium (excerpt). Funk I, p. 32. 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. (18) Cfr. Inst. 1957: AAS 49 (1957) p. 237. It is the love of God and the love of one's neighbor which points out the true disciple of Christ. (18) Conc. S. Augustinus Retract. For no creature could ever be counted as equal with the Incarnate Word and Redeemer. ecl., V, 24, 10: GCS II, 1, p. 49S; cd. Hartel, p. 696. When Jesus, who had suffered the death of the cross for mankind, had risen, He appeared as the one constituted as Lord, Christ and eternal Priest,(24) and He poured out on His disciples the Spirit promised by the Father. Since the Church, in Christ, is in the nature of Eccl. For even if some of them have to fulfill their religious duties on their own, when there are no sacred ministers or in times of persecution; and even if many of them devote all their energies to apostolic work; still it remains for each one of them to cooperate in the external spread and the dynamic growth of the Kingdom of Christ in the world. 1641 (2803). (6) Cfr. Lumen Gentium, Light of the Nations, November 21, 1964. 1653 1654 (2823-2825); responsioner S.S.C.S. CHAPTER III: THE CHURCH IS HIERARCHICAL 7 de Hierosolymis: Conc. But the whole process of Vatican II, including this document, did prove to be a catalyst for ecumenical dialogue in many ways. III, q. 44. (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. Funk, I, p. 216. Chrysostomus, In Io. Because of this gift of sublime grace she far surpasses all creatures, both in heaven and on earth. 236-237. 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. - S. Modestus Hier., In dorm. 1:12. Pius XI, Const. (9) Cfr. First, the title of the document known as the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church: in Latin, it is titled Lumen Gentium, which means, "the light of the nations." This light is Jesus Christ. . (22*) And at the same time, in conformity with our own pastoral interests, we urge all concerned, if any abuses, excesses or defects have crept in here or there, to do what is in their power to remove or correct them, and to restore all things to a fuller praise of Christ and of God. 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. 2300 (3850). Sapientae christianae, 10 ian. Thus in their diversity all bear witness to the wonderful unity in the Body of Christ. By divine institution Holy Church is ordered and governed with a wonderful diversity. 2, 4: PG 62, 612: Saccrdos est symbolon . 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. S. Germanus Const., Nom. (21) Conc. Apost. 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. 53. For this too God sent the Spirit of His Son as Lord and Life-giver. (34) The Lord Himself compared Himself to the stone which the builders rejected, but which was made into the cornerstone. Origenes, In Is. . Encycl. (268) Therefore the union of the wayfarers with the brethren who have gone to sleep in the peace of Christ is not in the least weakened or interrupted, but on the contrary, according to the perpetual faith of the Church, is strengthened by communication of spiritual goods. 3, 7: PL 2, 357 C, CSEL 47, 3 p. 386. (52) Really partaking of the body of the Lord in the breaking of the Eucharistic bread, we are taken up into communion with Him and with one another. Funk, I, p. 252. 4; Conc. Apost. The central document of the Second Vatican Council was Lumen Gentium, the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church. Expos. Hacr. In order that the faithful may reach this perfection, they must use their strength accordingly as they have received it, as a gift from Christ. God's covenant relationship with the chosen people 'I will . 13, 1: ed. To Him all things are made subject until He subjects Himself and all created things to the Father that God may be all in all. Lumen Gentium, Vatican II's Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, changed how the church thinks about the laity, holiness, baptism, and even the nature and purpose of the church itself. (14) The Church, which the Spirit guides in way of all truth(15) and which He unified in communion and in works of ministry, He both equips and directs with hierarchical and charismatic gifts and adorns with His fruits. 22: Denz. The obligation of spreading the faith is imposed on every disciple of Christ, according to his state. By martyrdom a disciple is transformed into an image of his Master by freely accepting death for the salvation of the worldas well as his conformity to Christ in the shedding of his blood. What makes Lumen Gentium, especially chatper II: "On the People of God" so "revolutionary" is the new stress it put on the equality and unity of all the Church's members. 34. Incorporated in the Church S. Augustinus, Bapt. Therefore in the Church, everyone whether belonging to the hierarchy, or being cared for by it, is called to holiness, according to the saying of the Apostle: "For this is the will of God, your sanctification". 1. Vat. The word "only" takes in all cases. 4: PG 97, 1321 B. (148) They therefore appointed such men, and gave them the order that, when they should have died, other approved men would take up their ministry. (15*) They are consecrated by baptism, in which they are united with Christ. They also know that they were not ordained by Christ to take upon themselves alone the entire salvific mission of the Church toward the world. dogm. Iconocl. But the Lord wishes to spread His kingdom also by means of the laity, namely, a kingdom of truth and life, a kingdom of holiness and grace, a kingdom of justice, love and peace (4*). 7; Ed. 1943: AAS 35 (1943) p. 225. Cfr. n. 22, end of 1 1. 100, a. (11*) In the lives of those who, sharing in our humanity, are however more perfectly transformed into the image of Christ,(275) God vividly manifests His presence and His face to men. Rom., Ad Cor. 14, 37: PL 45, 1015 s.: Non tantum continenti Dei donum est, sed coniugatorum etiam castitas. In this manner, through the members of the Church, will Christ progressively illumine the whole of human society with His saving light. In the first place among these ministers are deacons, who, in as much as they are dispensers of Christ's mysteries and servants of the Church,(9*) should keep themselves free from every vice and stand before men as personifications of goodness and friends of God. Mystici Corporis, 1. c., p. 221 ss. 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. It is exercised under the guidance of the sacred teaching authority, in faithful and respectful obedience to which the people of God accepts that which is not just the word of men but truly the word of God. (14) S. Augustinus, Civ. The Lumen Gentium says the Church is hierarchical. They should embue their offspring, lovingly welcomed as God's gift, with Christian doctrine and the evangelical virtues. Gaudium et Spes, Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World, December 7, 1965. (70) Cfr. S. Io. Cod. DN THIN CHA; . Lumen Gentium Summary Understanding what the Church is helps us understanding role & mission of Church Church as sign & instrument of God Fellowship or communion as Church reflects communion or fellowship found within the Trinity ALL are called to holiness, with Mary as example of response to this call Lumen Gentiumlays ground work for The mystery of the holy Church is manifest in its very foundation. 33. 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. B. V. Mariae, Hom. (10) Cfr. There are two sources in particular from which the pope constantly draws and to which he refers: Sacred Scripture first of all, and then the documents of the Second Vatican Council, especially the Constitutions on the Church (Lumen Gentium), Divine Revelation (Dei Verbum), and the Church in the Modern World (Gaudium et Spes). Pastor aeternus, 3: Denz. In this kingdom creation itself will be delivered from its slavery to corruption into the freedom of the glory of the sons of God. (7) Cfr. This edifice has many names to describe it: the house of God (37) in which dwells His family; the household of God in the Spirit;(38) the dwelling place of God among men;(39) and, especially, the holy temple. 4 Const. 1828 ( 3061) . Wishing in His supreme goodness and wisdom to effect the redemption of the world, "when the fullness of time came, God sent His Son, born of a womanthat we might receive the adoption of sons". Rather has it pleased Him to bring men together as one people, a people which acknowledges Him in truth and serves Him in holiness. 1 et 5. 2, 20; Apoc. (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. ib., III, 19, 26: col. 152; V, 18, 24: col. 189; In Io. (284) Likewise she is the Virgin who shall conceive and bear a son, whose name will be called Emmanuel. Encycl. They lovingly believe in God the Father Almighty and in Christ, the Son of God and Saviour. SS, 24: Hartel, p. 642, line. 939 (1742). Rather John XXIII believed it necessary for the Church to face the challenges of the modern world. (19*), 51. Because the human race today is joining more and more into a civic, economic and social unity, it is that much the more necessary that priests, by combined effort and aid, under the leadership of the bishops and the Supreme Pontiff, wipe out every kind of separateness, so that the whole human race may be brought into the unity of the family of God. 5, n. 104. (191) Therefore, the chosen People of God is one: "one Lord, one faith, one baptism"(192); sharing a common dignity as members from their regeneration in Christ, having the same filial grace and the same vocation to perfection; possessing in common one salvation, one hope and one undivided charity. (13) S. Clem. Munificensissimus, 1 no. Oec. The Son whom she brought forth is He whom God placed as the first-born among many brethren,(299) namely the faithful, in whose birth and education she cooperates with a maternal love. (62*) They have legitimately handed on to different individuals in the Church various degrees of participation in this ministry. This is another way to underscore the central importance of the. This union is experienced and continually maintained through the Eucharist. (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. (172) Let him not refuse to listen to his subjects, whom he cherishes as his true sons and exhorts to cooperate readily with him. Benedictus XV, Epist. (51) In this sacred rite a oneness with Christ's death and resurrection is both symbolized and brought about: "For we were buried with Him by means of Baptism into death"; and if "we have been united with Him in the likeness of His death, we shall be so in the likeness of His resurrection also". S.S.C.S. Mediati Dei: AAS 39 (1947) pp. (5*) Adorned from the first instant of her conception with the radiance of an entirely unique holiness, the Virgin of Nazareth is greeted, on God's command, by an angel messenger as "full of grace",(286) and to the heavenly messenger she replies: "Behold the handmaid of the Lord, be it done unto me according to thy word". 2 in dorm. S. Thomas, Sumtna Theol. 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. 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