Oct 1958 John 23rd elected Pope Jan 1959 John 23 summoned council 1960 John 23rd 1961 died June 3rd 1963 Oct - Dec Opening of the Council Paul 6th became 1962 Pope June 23rd 1963 Oct - Dec Second session 1963 Oct - Dec Third session 1964 Oct - Dec Fourth session 1965 (11) Cfr. (4) Cfr. Joined to Christ the Head and in the unity of fellowship with all His saints, the faithful must in the first place reverence the memory "of the glorious ever Virgin Mary, Mother of our God and Lord Jesus Christ".(2*). (7*) The Church has piously implored the aid of their intercession. 16:13) and unifying her in communion and in the works of ministry, he bestows upon her varied hierarchic and charismatic gifts, and in . 2. (24) Cfr. The counsels are a divine gift, which the Church received from its Lord and which it always safeguards with the help of His grace. Therefore, this document is written . Each individual layman must stand before the world as a witness to the resurrection and life of the Lord Jesus and a symbol of the living God. 4, 3: PL 54, 151 A. 23 mart. Funk. p. 7. (115) These charisms, whether they be the more outstanding or the more simple and widely diffused, are to be received with thanksgiving and consolation for they are perfectly suited to and useful for the needs of the Church. The heart of this document its teaching in chapter five that the call to holiness is not limited to any one state in life, but is indeed universal, embracing all baptized Christians. Cfr. Still further, some become subject of their own accord to another man, in the matter of perfection for love of God. Epist. Jesus cannot be understood apart from the history of Israel. 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. 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. The full document is available on the internet. [1] (43) Cfr. This must be admitted of necessity so that the fullness of power belonging to the Roman Pontiff is not called into question. (20) Cfr. Leo XIII, Epist. Pius XII, Alloc. Strengthened in Holy Communion by the Body of Christ, they then manifest in a concrete way that unity of the people of God which is suitably signified and wondrously brought about by this most august sacrament. (101) The baptized, by regeneration and the anointing of the Holy Spirit, are consecrated as a spiritual house and a holy priesthood, in order that through all those works which are those of the Christian man they may offer spiritual sacrifices and proclaim the power of Him who has called them out of darkness into His marvelous light. (295) (11*), 59. Sess. (29) Mk. Vat. 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. (6*) They participate in the grace of their office and they should grow daily in their love of God and their neighbor by the exercise of their office through Christ, the eternal and unique Mediator. 187S: Denz. (251) By that same charity however, we are urged to live more for Him, who died for us and rose again. Pius XI, Litt. Leo XIII, Epist. All the members ought to be molded in the likeness of Him, until Christ be formed in them. Imitating the mother of her Lord, and by the power of the Holy Spirit, she keeps with virginal purity an entire faith, a firm hope and a sincere charity.(20*). 3, 2: col. 1388 C. S. Andrcas Cret. Rom. This practice of the counsels, under the impulsion of the Holy Spirit, undertaken by many Christians, either privately or in a Church-approved condition or state of life, gives and must give in the world an outstanding witness and example of this same holiness. (3) S. Augustine, De S. Virginitate. (2*) For by reason of the fact that those in heaven are more closely united with Christ, they establish the whole Church more firmly in holiness, lend nobility to the worship which the Church offers to God here on earth and in many ways contribute to its greater edification. 21:14; Mt. (69) "Because in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily",(70) He fills the Church, which is His body and His fullness, with His divine gifts (71) so that it may expand and reach all the fullness of God. Encycl. 1, Schema Const. (32) The true vine is Christ who gives life and the power to bear abundant fruit to the branches, that is, to us, who through the Church remain in Christ without whom we can do nothing. Cfr. (144) And the apostles, by preaching the Gospel everywhere,(145) and it being accepted by their hearers under the influence of the Holy Spirit, gather together the universal Church, which the Lord established on the apostles and built upon blessed Peter, their chief, Christ Jesus Himself being the supreme cornerstone.(146)(3*). (19*) Nor does Divine Providence deny the helps necessary for salvation to those who, without blame on their part, have not yet arrived at an explicit knowledge of God and with His grace strive to live a good life. In the public life of Jesus, Mary makes significant appearances. (62) Cfr. Israel according to the flesh, which wandered as an exile in the desert, was already called the Church of God. 1712l (3011). 109 r. Gerhohus Reich., De gloria ct honore Filii hominis, 10: PL 194, 1105AB. (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. dogm. The laity have the principal role in the overall fulfillment of this duty. (11) Cfr. 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. Fallen in Adam, God the Father did not leave men to themselves, but ceaselessly offered helps to salvation, in view of Christ, the Redeemer "who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature". Since Jesus, the Son of God, manifested His charity by laying down His life for us, so too no one has greater love than he who lays down his life for Christ and His brothers. Mystici Cororis, 29 iun. Mystici Corporis, 19 iun. (227) But, God pours out his love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, Who has been given to us;(228) thus the first and most necessary gift is love, by which we love God above all things and our neighbor because of God. . 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. 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". But since it has pleased God not to manifest solemnly the mystery of the salvation of the human race before He would pour forth the Spirit promised by Christ, we see the apostles before the day of Pentecost "persevering with one mind in prayer with the women and Mary the Mother of Jesus, and with His brethren",(296) and Mary by her prayers imploring the gift of the Spirit, who had already overshadowed her in the Annunciation. 146 Cf. 1; Denz. Second Sunday of the Year. Anastasius Antioch., Serm. Any institute of perfection and its individual members may be removed from the jurisdiction of the local Ordinaries by the Supreme Pontiff and subjected to himself alone. Encycl. 2333 (3903). 13, 12: PL 35 1499. Lumen Gentium (Light of the nations) was promulgated by Pope Paul V. Lumen Gentium, Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, November 21, 1964. Et sane, 17 dec. 1888: AAS 21 (1888) p. 321. Encycl. S.Hieronymus, Adv. 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. S. Gregorius M., Hom in Evang. By Vivian Boland O.P. But, rather, the faithful of Christ are called by God from both these states of life so that they might enjoy this particular gift in the life of the Church and thus each in one's own way, may be of some advantage to the salvific mission of the Church.(3*). 7; Ed. Relatio officialis Zinelli, in Conc. (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". 67, 10: PL 9, 4S0; CSEL 22, p. 286. (6*) Furthermore, the hierarchy, following with docility the prompting of the Holy Spirit, accepts the rules presented by outstanding men and women and authentically approves these rules after further adjustments. question is Lumen gentium 16.4 There are two other Vatican II texts that deal with this question Jesus' teaching being followed in light of the impending judgment and separation of those who are on very different paths. 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. Finally, the Immaculate Virgin, preserved free from all guilt of original sin,(12*) on the completion of her earthly sojourn, was taken up body and soul into heavenly glory,(13*) and exalted by the Lord as Queen of the universe, that she might be the more fully conformed to her Son, the Lord of lords(297) and the conqueror of sin and death. SS, 24: Hartel, p. 642, line. Funk, I, p. 265 s.; 282; 232 246 s. For all the salvific influence of the Blessed Virgin on men originates, not from some inner necessity, but from the divine pleasure. Thus every layman, in virtue of the very gifts bestowed upon him, is at the same time a witness and a living instrument of the mission of the Church itself "according to the measure of Christ's bestowal".(197). - S. Io. 2:6; Col. 2:12 etc. Vaticanum II, Const. Annus sacer, 8 dec. 1950: AAS 43 (1951) pp. Origenes, Comm. Innocentius I, 1. c. S. Gregorius Naz., Apol. He is the head of the Body which is the Church. Christ, whom the Father has sanctified and sent into the world, (176) has through His apostles, made their successors, the bishops, partakers of His consecration and His mission. 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". This can be realized through prayer or active works of the apostolate. Uninterruptedly He renews it and leads it to perfect union with its Spouse. Miserentissimus, 8 maii 1928: AAS 20 (1928) p. 178. Statuta Eccl. (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". Dei Verbum, Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation, November 15, 1965. 3, a. 30. (261) Reckoning therefore that "the sufferings of the present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory to come that will be revealed in us",(262) strong in faith we look for the "blessed hope and the glorious coming of our great God and Saviour, Jesus Christ"(263) "who will refashion the body of our lowliness, conforming it to the body of His glory(264), and who will come "to be glorified in His saints and to be marveled at in all those who have believed"(265). Cod. 22, cap. Encycl. 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. I, Sess. Mystici Corporis, 1. c., pp. (3) Cfr. Therefore, let the laity devotedly strive to acquire a more profound grasp of revealed truth, and let them insistently beg of God the gift of wisdom. 1, 1 Col. 4, 11, et passim. http://riceschool.orgThis video gives a brief overview of this document from Vatican II. 27-28. In B. V. The Mystery of the Church. The people of God have no lasting city here below, but look forward to one that is to come. (2) Cfr. The laity are gathered together in the People of God and make up the Body of Christ under one head. Chrysostomus, In 2 Tim. 65, 1: PG 59, 361. Lateranense anni 649, Can. 1943: AAS 35 (1943) pp. 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. This religious submission of mind and will must be shown in a special way to the authentic magisterium of the Roman Pontiff, even when he is not speaking ex cathedra; that is, it must be shown in such a way that his supreme magisterium is acknowledged with reverence, the judgments made by him are sincerely adhered to, according to his manifest mind and will. Nel darvi, 1 iul. Encycl. Sous la maternclle protection, 9 dec. 1957: AAS 50 (19S8) p. 36. M., Philad., Praef. 3, 14; 4, 27 et 30;Hebr. II, p. 69 Dionysius, apud Eusebium, ib. - S. Ambrosius, De inst. omnium diaconus factus .. Cfr. (34) Cfr. Incorporated in the Church 1904: Acta, I, p. 154- Denz. (72) Ordo consecrationis sacerdotalis in praefatione. He speaks to us in them, and gives us a sign of His Kingdom,(12*) to which we are strongly drawn, having so great a cloud of witnesses over us (276) and such a witness to the truth of the Gospel. S. Hilarius Pict., In Mt 23, 6: PL 9, 1047. 20:4. 2; Smyrn. Dogm. They also recognize and accept other sacraments within their own Churches or ecclesiastical communities. 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. (19) In Trad. Between all the parts of the Church there remains a bond of close communion whereby they share spiritual riches, apostolic workers and temporal resources. Many of them rejoice in the episcopate, celebrate the Holy Eucharist and cultivate devotion toward the Virgin Mother of God. Without the Church, we do not have the New Testament, the sacraments, sanctifying grace, the magisterium, the saints and their intercession, and the salvific efficacy of the Holy Mass. (11) S. Ign. 32; PL 2, 53. (23) Cfr. 1:22-23. This collegial union is apparent also in the mutual relations of the individual bishops with particular churches and with the universal Church. Pius XII, Litt. in dorm. 3:16; 6:19) guiding the Church in the way of all truth (cf. 2300 (3850). 16. Eusebius, Hist. AAS 22 (1930) p. 548 s. Cfr. 1782 (3001). 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. (21) Conc. (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". De quelle consolation, 1. c., p. 789: Dans les batailles decisives, c'est parfois du front que partent les plus heureuses initiatives..Idem Alloc. (1) Credo in Missa Romana: Symbolum Constantinopolitanum: Mansi 3, 566. Mediator Dei 20 nov. 1947: AAS 39 (1947), paesertim p. 552 s. (7) I Cor. He Himself stands as the author and consumator of this holiness of life: "Be you therefore perfect, even as your heavenly Father is perfect". The laity have the right, as do all Christians, to receive in abundance from their spiritual shepherds the spiritual goods of the Church, especially the assistance of the word of God and of the sacraments (6*). pp. (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. Indeed they have an obligation to so strive. : in Prof. fidei Trid., 1. c. et Concl. 1947: AAS 39 (1947) p. 120 ss. Though few are presented such an opportunity, nevertheless all must be prepared to confess Christ before men. (172) Let him not refuse to listen to his subjects, whom he cherishes as his true sons and exhorts to cooperate readily with him. Decretum De Apostolatu laicorum, cap. 2 in Annunt., 18: PG 87 (3), 3237 BD. Encycl. III, q. Let all then have care that they guide aright their own deepest sentiments of soul. 23, cap. The Virgin in her own life lived an example of that maternal love, by which it behooves that all should be animated who cooperate in the apostolic mission of the Church for the regeneration of men. Assignatos sibi greges singuli singulos Christi nomine pascunt et regunt. Cfr. I, 152, 156, 171 s. S. Ign. Lumen Gentium (excerpt). (22) Conc. 693 (1304). Placed by the grace of God, as God's Mother, next to her Son, and exalted above all angels and men, Mary intervened in the mysteries of Christ and is justly honored by a special cult in the Church. Predestined from eternity by that decree of divine providence which determined the incarnation of the Word to be the Mother of God, the Blessed Virgin was on this earth the virgin Mother of the Redeemer, and above all others and in a singular way the generous associate and humble handmaid of the Lord. Pius IX, Epist. 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