For the College, always and of necessity, includes its head, because in the college he preserves unhindered his function as Christ's Vicar and as Pastor of the universal Church. Indeed they have an obligation to so strive. dogm. Lumen Gentium, ("Light of Nations", Vatican II, 1964) changed nothing in the ecclesiology of the Roman Catholic Church, and it was designed that way. 2: col. 357. 582-583. In such a home husbands and wives find their proper vocation in being witnesses of the faith and love of Christ to one another and to their children. (42*) And therefore his definitions, of themselves, and not from the consent of the Church, are justly styled irreformable, since they are pronounced with the assistance of the Holy Spirit, promised to him in blessed Peter, and therefore they need no approval of others, nor do they allow an appeal to any other judgment. 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. With her the exalted Daughter of Sion, and after a long expectation of the promise, the times are fulfilled and the new Economy established, when the Son of God took a human nature from her, that He might in the mysteries of His flesh free man from sin. In LG 16, the council addresses the important question regarding the possible fate of the unevangelized who, through no fault of their ownthe invincibly ignoranthave failed to respond to the Gospel. 68. (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". He therefore chose the race of Israel as a people unto Himself. (63*) Priests, although they do not possess the highest degree of the priesthood, and although they are dependent on the bishops in the exercise of their power, nevertheless they are united with the bishops in sacerdotal dignity. (14*) This perfect continency, out of desire for the kingdom of heaven, has always been held in particular honor in the Church. Nat., 1: col. 812 A. Hom. (8*), Christ loves the Church as His bride, having become the model of a man loving his wife as his body;(68) the Church, indeed, is subject to its Head. As the Son was sent by the Father,(131) so He too sent the Apostles, saying: "Go, therefore, make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you. Nel darvi, 1 iul. "God is love, and he who abides in love, abides in God and God in Him". Encycl. Conc. . He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He might have the first place. 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. Miserentissimus Redemptor, 8 maii 1928: AAS 20 (1928) p. 171 s. Pius XII Alloc. . 3, 14; 4, 27 et 30;Hebr. S. Gregorius M., Mor. (3*) They likewise exercise that priesthood in receiving the sacraments, in prayer and thanksgiving, in the witness of a holy life, and by self-denial and active charity. 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". Pius XII, Nunius radioph., 24 oct. 1954: AAS 46 (1954) p. 679. (7*) All this they should do in emulation of those priests who often, down through the course of the centuries, left an outstanding example of the holiness of humble and hidden service. 85, 24: PL 37, 1095 S. Hieronymus, Liber contra Vigl lantium, b: PL 23, 344. It does all it can to relieve their need and in them it strives to serve Christ. 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. Eusebius Caes., Praeparatio Evangelica, 1, 1: PG 2128 AB. Lumen Gentium 16 Posted on 28 August 2006 by catholicsensibility Non-Christians get a look by the council bishops, starting with Judaism: Finally, those who have not yet received the Gospel are related in various ways to the people of God. Conc. ROME, NOV. 4, 2004 (Zenit) - Nov. 21 will mark 40 years since the promulgation by Pope Paul VI of the Second Vatican Council's dogmatic constitution, "Lumen Gentium." To better understand the way in which this document was written, we interviewed Jesuit Father Peter Gumpel, who collaborated day by day in the . Indeed the counsels, voluntarily undertaken according to each one's personal vocation, contribute a great deal to the purification of heart and spiritual liberty. Iubilate Deo, 8 maii 1960: AAS S2 (1960) p. 466. V: PL 68, 924 BC. (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. 7, 26, 1 Io. (2) Cfr. S. Ignatius M., Magn. 1. 1 n. 8. IV. Encycl. In this manner, they offer all men the example of unwearying and generous love; in this way they build up the brotherhood of charity; in so doing, they stand as the witnesses and cooperators in the fruitfulness of Holy Mother Church; by such lives, they are a sign and a participation in that very love, with which Christ loved His Bride and for which He delivered Himself up for her. In the bishops, therefore, for whom priests are assistants, Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Supreme High Priest, is present in the midst of those who believe. (47) Conc. Rather has it pleased Him to bring men together as one people, a people which acknowledges Him in truth and serves Him in holiness. (234) Because the disciples must always offer an imitation of and a testimony to the charity and humility of Christ, Mother Church rejoices at finding within her bosom men and women who very closely follow their Saviour who debased Himself to our comprehension. Lumen Gentium 1. (196) They also have for their brothers those in the sacred ministry who by teaching, by sanctifying and by ruling with the authority of Christ feed the family of God so that the new commandment of charity may be fulfilled by all. X, 24-25: PL 15, 1810. It is evident that this "communion" was applied in the Church's life according to the circumstances of the time, before it was codified as law. Conc. (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. becoming obedient to death",(233) and because of us "being rich, he became poor". Thus, the Church, although it needs human resources to carry out its mission, is not set up to seek earthly glory, but to proclaim, even by its own example, humility and self-sacrifice. By reason of it, the Catholic Church strives constantly and with due effect to bring all humanity and all its possessions back to its source In Christ, with Him as its head and united in His Spirit. The laity have the principal role in the overall fulfillment of this duty. But the whole process of Vatican II, including this document, did prove to be a catalyst for ecumenical dialogue in many ways. Funk, 1, p. 282. 3-16; Download Chapter 2: The Fate of Collegiality in the Postconciliar Church; pp. (8*) However, let the shepherds respectfully acknowledge that just freedom which belongs to everyone in this earthly city. 63 Cf. 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. virg. (37) De iuribus Sedium patriarchalium, cfr. Magnificate Dominum, 2 nov. 1954: AAS 46 (1954) p. 669. 66, 8: Hartel 111, 2, p. 733: .. Episcopus in Ecclesia et Ecclesia in Episcopo .. (32) Cfr. Hartel, p. 696. The central purpose of the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church (Lumen Gentium) is "to unfold more fully to the faithful of the Church and to the whole world its own inner nature and universal . - Conc. Then, with combined rejoicing we celebrate together the praise of the divine majesty;(18*) then all those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation (278) who have been redeemed by the blood of Christ and gathered together into one Church, with one song of praise magnify the one and triune God. ; ed. (1) Cfr. 27. The pope promulgated the document on November 21, 1964, during the third year of the council. (6) Cfr. (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. 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". (62) Cfr. Sous la maternclle protection, 9 dec. 1957: AAS 50 (19S8) p. 36. 1. The Role of the Blessed Mother in the Economy of Salvation. 5:22. Encycl. Funk, I, p. 264. (7) Cfr. (252) We strive therefore to please God in all things(253) and we put on the armor of God, that we may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil and resist in the evil day. 40. Taking them to itself it purifies, strengthens, elevates and ennobles them. 3. (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. S.S.C.S. . 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. Eph. dogm. 1:10; Col. 1:20; 2 Pt.3:10-13. 13, 12: PL 35 1499. She herself is a virgin, who keeps the faith given to her by her Spouse whole and entire. Encycl. For the Church is compelled by the Holy Spirit to do her part that God's plan may be fully realized, whereby He has constituted Christ as the source of salvation for the whole world. ; S. Iustinus, Apol., 1, 6S G 6, 428; S. Cyprianus, Epist. When the work which the Father gave the Son to do on earth (9) was accomplished, the Holy Spirit was sent on the day of Pentecost in order that He might continually sanctify the Church, and thus, all those who believe would have access through Christ in one Spirit to the Father. 141 Cf. Moreover, by the sacraments, especially holy Eucharist, that charity toward God and man which is the soul of the apostolate is communicated and nourished. (10) Cfr. The council fathers approved Lumen Gentium by a final vote of 2,151 to 5! V, 28, 39; PL 43, 197: Certe manifestum est, id quod dicitur, in Ecdesia intus et foris, in corde, non in corpore cogitandum. (287) Thus Mary, a daughter of Adam, consenting to the divine Word, became the mother of Jesus, the one and only Mediator. . 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. This same state of life is accurately exemplified and perpetually made present in the Church. Id., Epist. Chrysostomus, In 2 Tim. - S. Io. p. 212.-| Conc. (13*) An eminent position among these is held by virginity or the celibate state. 30: Denz. S. Augustinus, Serm. Cfr. Pius XI, Litt. The Church itself, by the authority given to it by God, accepts the vows of the newly professed. IV, anno 1215, Constit. S. Augwtinus, Serm. Though it is always in existence, the College is not as a result permanently engaged in strictly collegial activity; the Church's Tradition makes this clear. Alloc. Let them follow the example of Christ, who by His obedience even unto death, opened to all men the blessed way of the liberty of the children of God. In it parents should, by their word and example, be the first preachers of the faith to their children; they should encourage them in the vocation which is proper to each of them, fostering with special care vocation to a sacred state. 6, 1: PG 13, 239. Taking part in the Eucharistic sacrifice, which is the fount and apex of the whole Christian life, they offer the Divine Victim to God, and offer themselves along with It. Fulgens corona, 8 sept. 1953: AAS 45 (1953) pp. Rom., 1. c., 42, 3-4, 44, 3-4; 57, 1-2; Ed. 26-30. It also aids by its vigilant and safeguarding authority those institutes variously established for the building up of Christ's Body in order that these same institutes may grow and flourish according to the spirit of the founders. ", **The following was published as an appendix to the official Latin version of the Constitution on the Church.**. L. VIII, cap. 69, 6: PL 3, 1142 B; Hartel 3 B, p. 754: inseparabile unitatis sacramentum .. (2) Cfr. (188) Let them remember that by their daily life and interests they are showing the face of a truly sacerdotal and pastoral ministry to the faithful and the infidel, to Catholics and non-Catholics, and that to all they bear witness to the truth and life, and as good shepherds go after those also,(189) who though baptized in the Catholic Church have fallen away from the use of the sacraments, or even from the faith. In the midst of the flock they adore Him in spirit and in truth. 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. The members of these institutes, in fulfilling their obligation to the Church due to their particular form of life, ought to show reverence and obedience to bishops according to the sacred canons. Menti nostrae, 23 sept. 1950: AAS 42 (1950) p. 660. nothing to dislike. Id., Lin. 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. 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. 959 (1766). Its law is the new commandment to love as Christ loved us. That is to say that, instead of emphasizing the vertical line of control, Lumen Gentium emphasizes a horizontal line where the "People of God" are made important (O'Malley 174). (9) Cfr. He sees Matthew as using antithetical parallelism contrasting the two gates, the two ways, sheep and It was prepared in a remarkable way throughout the history of the people of Israel and by means of the Old Covenant. (19*), 51. 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. 32; PL 2, 53. Already from the beginning of the world the foreshadowing of the Church took place. Pius XII, Litt. Rom 8:15-16, 26). Ad catholici sacerdotii, 20 dec. 1935: AAS 28 (1936) p. 22 s. (8) Ordo consecrationis sacerdotalis, in Exhortatione initiali. Ang Lumen Gentium(kahulugan sa Latin: "Liwanag ng mga Bansa"), ang Dogmatikong Konstitusyon ukol sa Simbahanay isa sa mga pangunahing dokumento ng Ikalawang Konsilyo Vatikano. 57, 7: PL 38, 389, etc. Leo XIII, Litt. 96 Neh. It gives great joy and comfort to this holy and general Synod that even among the separated brethren there are some who give due honor to the Mother of our Lord and Saviour, especially among the Orientals, who with devout mind and fervent impulse give honor to the Mother of God, ever virgin. 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). Indeed Christ, the Son of God, who with the Father and the Spirit is praised as "uniquely holy," (1*) loved the Church as His bride, delivering Himself up for her. L'importance de la presse catholique, 17 febr. They must be prepared to make this profession of faith even in the midst of persecutions, which will never be lacking to the Church, in following the way of the cross. In its two final chapters, Lumen gentium teaches that true veneration of Mary and the saints consists in imitating their virtues. 56, 3: Hartel, 111 B, p. 650; Bayard, p.154. (13) In them He prays on their behalf and bears witness to the fact that they are adopted sons. Finally, those who have not yet received the Gospel are related in various ways to the people of God. (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. 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. That discernment in matters of faith is aroused and sustained by the Spirit of truth. By the ministry of the word they communicate God's power to those who believe unto salvation(168) and through the sacraments, the regular and fruitful distribution of which they regulate by their authority,(56*) they sanctify the faithful. 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. Haer. 247-248. (11) Cfr. 1943: AAS 35 (1943) pp. 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). 984 (1821) . 50. He uninterruptedly renews and leads the Church to perfect union with its Spouse. 2S: Mansi 33, 171-172. The full document is available on the internet. The Son, therefore, came, sent by the Father. Therefore, this document is written . Christ is the light of nations. He it is who brings together the whole Church and each and every one of those who believe, and who is the well-spring of their unity in the teaching of the apostles and in fellowship, in the breaking of bread and in prayers. Relatio Zinelli: Mand 1 2, 1114 D. (61) Cfr. (107) Those of the faithful who are consecrated by Holy Orders are appointed to feed the Church in Christ's name with the word and the grace of God. 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. (9) Cfr. (54) Cfr. A bishop, since he is sent by the Father to govern his family, must keep before his eyes the example of the Good Shepherd, who came not to be ministered unto but to minister,(170) and to lay down his life for his sheep. Pius XI, Const. 29. Beda, In Lc. Pius XII, Litt. CHAPTER III: THE CHURCH IS HIERARCHICAL The mystery of the holy Church is manifest in its very foundation. Pius XII, Alloc. (6) S. Clem. (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. Catech. Jesus cannot be understood apart from the history of Israel. 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. To these definitions the assent of the Church can never be wanting, on account of the activity of that same Holy Spirit, by which the whole flock of Christ is preserved and progresses in unity of faith. Pastor aeternis: Denz. (31) Cfr. De quelle consolation, 1. c., p. 789: Dans les batailles decisives, c'est parfois du front que partent les plus heureuses initiatives..Idem Alloc. It is the duty of the ecclesiastical hierarchy to regulate the practice of the evangelical counsels by law, since it is the duty of the same hierarchy to care for the People of God and to lead them to most fruitful pastures. III, de utilitate chrismatis: PG 150, 569-580. I Grande munus, 30 sept. 1880: ASS 13 (1880) p. 14S. Since this is so, the spiritual life of these people should then be devoted to the welfare of the whole Church. 2288 (3808).S. 2:20. By His obedience He brought about redemption. Bishops thus, by praying and laboring for the people, make outpourings in many ways and in great abundance from the fullness of Christ's holiness. Augustinus, Serm. Is 7:14; cf. Read more. 107 Cf. For the members of the people of God are called to share these goods in common, and of each of the Churches the words of the Apostle hold good: "According to the gift that each has received, administer it to one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God".(123). In B. V. Everything that has been said above concerning the People of God is intended for the laity, religious and clergy alike. (74) Constitutiones Ecclesiac aegyptiacae, III, 2: ed. About Lumen Gentium, "a clarification has yet to be made".This is the idea developed by Bishop Schneider, auxiliary bishop of Astana, in a document published on March 4, 2017. Trid., Sess. (295) (11*), 59. Then too, by God's gift, they must hold on to and complete in their lives this holiness they have received. And there belong to or are related to it in various ways, the Catholic faithful, all who believe in Christ, and indeed the whole of mankind, for all men are called by the grace of God to salvation. Vat. (42) Cfr. 4: ed. (The following is a summary of Lumen Gentium, the Second Vatican Council document. Vat. And he is always free to exercise this power. This Church of Christ is truly present in all legitimate local congregations of the faithful which, united with their pastors, are themselves called churches in the New Testament. Their praise lives on in the Church of God. Conc. 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. V, 23-24: GCS 11, 1, p. 488 ss. They should embue their offspring, lovingly welcomed as God's gift, with Christian doctrine and the evangelical virtues. The Spirit dwells in the Church and in the hearts of the faithful, as in a temple (cf. De mandato et missione canonica, cfr. (15*) They are consecrated by baptism, in which they are united with Christ. (23) Cfr. In matters of faith and morals, the bishops speak in the name of Christ and the faithful are to accept their teaching and adhere to it with a religious assent. Quadragesimo anno 15 maii 1931: AAS 23 (1931) p. 121 s. Pius XII, Alloc. onsist., 15 mart. 1821 (3050 s.). Ordinis, cap. 341, 9, 11: PL 39, 1499 s. S. Io. The pastoral office or the habitual and daily care of their sheep is entrusted to them completely; nor are they to be regarded as vicars of the Roman Pontiffs, for they exercise an authority that is proper to them, and are quite correctly called "prelates," heads of the people whom they govern. (4) S. Cyprianus, De Orat Dom. 2 et 3: PG 96, 721-761, speciatim col. 728 B. Chapter 1. 62, a. (20*) She knows that it is given by Him who enlightens all men so that they may finally have life. John the Evangelist says of Him: "Through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race" (Jn 1:4). CONDENSER'S INTRODUCTON . For you I am a bishop; but with you I am a Christian. 161 Cf. (85) God, however, does not make men holy and save them merely as individuals, without bond or link between one another. (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". 1653 1654 (2823-2825); responsioner S.S.C.S. in lob, XXVIII, V: PL 76, 455-456. 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*). (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. S. Cornelius I, apud S. Cyprianum, Epist. (14) Quoad gratitudinem erga ipsos Sanctos, cfr. ; Bardy, 11, p. 66 ss. Vaticanum Const. (43) Cfr. Conc. VII: Denz. 18, 1-2, ad Conc. Rom. Apost. 63: PL 144, 861 AB. S. Petrus Canisius, Catechismus Maior seu Summa Doctrinae christianae, cap. d Decentium: PL 20, 554 A; sansi 3, 1029; Denz. Apost. 25, Decretum de Purgatorio: Denz. Funk, Didascalia, I, p. 530. assim. S. Pius X, Exhort. 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. crit. 983 (1820); Sess. 3 Via baptism all share in the priestly, prophetic and kingly ministry of Jesus (Lumen Gentium #'s 10-11, 31, and 34 and Christifideles Laici #'s 9, 13, 14, 23, and 29) This tri-fold dignity of Baptism informs both the laity's ad extra mission/apostolate of evangelization and social justice in the world as well as their role/share in the ad intra VI, allocutio in Concilio, die 4 dec. 1963: AAS 56 (1964) p. 37. These faithful are by baptism made one body with Christ and are constituted among the People of God; they are in their own way made sharers in the priestly, prophetical, and kingly functions of Christ; and they carry out for their own part the mission of the whole Christian people in the Church and in the world. Thus, as those everywhere who adore in holy activity, the laity consecrate the world itself to God. (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. (39) Cfr. 4, 6 s. coll. He is the head of the Body which is the Church. Encycl. Hom. 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. Mystici Corporis: AAS 35 (1943) p. 216. Encycl. 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