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. 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). (48) Oratio consecrationis cpiscopalis in ritu byzantino: Euchologion to mega, Romae, 1873, p. 139. 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. The state of this people is that of the dignity and freedom of the sons of God, in whose hearts the Holy Spirit dwells as in His temple. Mystici Corporis, 29 iun. (259) For before we reign with Christ in glory, all of us will be made manifest "before the tribunal of Christ, so that each one may receive what he has won through the body, according to his works, whether good or evil"(260) and at the end of the world "they who have done good shall come forth unto resurrection of life; but those who have done evil unto resurrection of judgment". Alloc. Uninterruptedly He renews it and leads it to perfect union with its Spouse. 1: col. 1068 C. - S. Sophronius, Or. 122 Cf. Opera, Quaracchi, t. 8, 1898, p. 245 a. For, as St. Irenaeus says, she "being obedient, became the cause of salvation for herself and for the whole human race. Conc. II-II, q. Conc. Mystici Corporis, 1. c., pp 219-220; Denz. Because of the very economy of salvation the faithful should learn how to distinguish carefully between those rights and duties which are theirs as members of the Church, and those which they have as members of human society. De quelle consolation, 1. c., p. 789: Dans les batailles decisives, c'est parfois du front que partent les plus heureuses initiatives..Idem Alloc. 839. 5, 19-20; 7, 21-22; 25 41-46; Iac., 2, 14. (35*) From this it follows that the individual bishops, insofar as their own discharge of their duty permits, are obliged to enter into a community of work among themselves and with the successor of Peter, upon whom was imposed in a special way the great duty of spreading the Christian name. 3, 2: col. 1388 C. S. Andrcas Cret. Lumen Gentium: Dogmatic Constitution on the Church by Second Vatican Council. IV, n. 16, cum notis 12 et 15. custoditur ,., cfr. Haer. 7; Ed. De Sacra Liturgia, cap. Encycl. 100-1O1, n. 49. (221) Since truly we all offend in many things (222) we all need God's mercies continually and we all must daily pray: "Forgive us our debts"(223)(3*). (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". 1, I, i, p. 22. 2, 2 Tit. 12, 15: PG 33, 741 AB. 35 Mt 21:42; cf. Religious should carefully keep before their minds the fact that the Church presents Christ to believers and non-believers alike in a striking manner daily through them. Lumen gentium 16 fits into a totally different context. Pius XII, Litt. omnium diaconus factus .. Cfr. (282), THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY, MOTHER OF GOD IN THE MYSTERY OF CHRIST AND THE CHURCH, 52. (47*), 26. Vat. Provida Mater, 2 Febr. In the beginning God made human nature one and decreed that all His children, scattered as they were, would finally be gathered together as one. 386-387. S. Ambrosius, In Ps. I Grande munus, 30 sept. 1880: ASS 13 (1880) p. 14S. 161 Cf. Pius XII, Const. Finally all Christ's faithful, whatever be the conditions, duties and circumstances of their livesand indeed through all these, will daily increase in holiness, if they receive all things with faith from the hand of their heavenly Father and if they cooperate with the divine will. (6) Cfr. (182) Finally, they labor in word and doctrine,(183) believing what they have read and meditated upon in the law of God, teaching what they have believed, and putting in practice in their own lives what they have taught.(71*). 16 Cf. (2) Cfr. (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. 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. For their pastors know how much the laity contribute to the welfare of the entire Church. 177-178, Denz. 5, 2: ed. [1] In the word, in the works, and in the presence of Christ, this kingdom was clearly open to the view of men. Many of them rejoice in the episcopate, celebrate the Holy Eucharist and cultivate devotion toward the Virgin Mother of God. Thus the divinely established ecclesiastical ministry is exercised on different levels by those who from antiquity have been called bishops, priests and deacons. 191, 2, 3: PL 38 1010; etc. "(6*) Hence not a few of the early Fathers gladly assert in their preaching, "The knot of Eve's disobedience was untied by Mary's obedience; what the virgin Eve bound through her unbelief, the Virgin Mary loosened by her faith. S 19: PL 17, 479 C ct in Eph. (6*) Among those various ministries which, according to tradition, were exercised in the Church from the earliest times, the chief place belongs to the office of those who, appointed to the episcopate, by a succession running from the beginning,(7*) are passers-on of the apostolic seed. (27*) This power can be exercised only with the consent of the Roman Pontiff. IV, anno 1215, Constit. And lastly, by the example of their way of life they must be an influence for good to those over whom they preside, refraining from all evil and, as far as they are able with God's help, exchanging evil for good, so that together with the flock committed to their care they may arrive at eternal life.(57*). (54*) For "the partaking of the body and blood of Christ does nothing other than make us be transformed into that which we consume". 23, cap. (129) Or some there are who, living and dying in this world without God, are exposed to final despair. Conc. 53. (18) Conc. It does all it can to relieve their need and in them it strives to serve Christ. (2) Cfr. "(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. (57) Cfr. From this arises their duty of working to implant and strengthen the Kingdom of Christ in souls and to extend that Kingdom to every clime. 3, 7: PL 2, 357 C, CSEL 47, 3 p. 386. Therefore, this document is written . Liber sacramentorum S. Gregorii, Praefatio in Cathedra S. Petri, in natali S. Mathiae et S. Thomas: PL 78, 50, 51 et 152. Deacon Ed Sheffer . 633-636; Denz. 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. 46 (47) 2: PG 58, 78, de fermento in massa. ", **The following was published as an appendix to the official Latin version of the Constitution on the Church.**. 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*). Iur. Encycl. 2333 (3903). 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. (12) Cfr. 1896: ASS 28 (1895-96) p. 732. Pius XII, Litt. ier., 1, 2: PG 3, 372 D. (67) Cfr. 121, 32: PL 40 288. (16) Cfr. Bishops, as successors of the apostles, receive from the Lord, to whom was given all power in heaven and on earth, the mission to teach all nations and to preach the Gospel to every creature, so that all men may attain to salvation by faith, baptism and the fulfilment of the commandments. 1782 (3001). 78, 18: PG 42, 728 CD; 729 AB. This document is not meant for a public reader outside the church, but for the church itself. (16) Cfr. It is no wonder therefore that the usage prevailed among the Fathers whereby they called the mother of God entirely holy and free from all stain of sin, as though fashioned by the Holy Spirit and formed as a new creature. Likewise, the holiness of the Church is fostered in a special way by the observance of the counsels proposed in the Gospel by Our Lord to His disciples. 1641 (2803). 44, a. Summary - Lumen Gentium as an Ecumenical document. IV, 26, 2; col. 1O53, Harvey 2, 236, necnon IV, 33, 8; col. 1077; Harvey 2, 262. When occasions arise, let this be done through the organs erected by the Church for this purpose. 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). Funk, I, p. 282. 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. in B. V. Nat. 236-237. Didache, 15, 1: ib., p. 32. etiam Mt. St. Augustine puts this very beautifully when he says: "What I am for you terrifies me; what I am with you consoles me. They lovingly believe in God the Father Almighty and in Christ, the Son of God and Saviour. Ad catholici sacerdotii, 20 dec. 1935: AAS 28 (1936) p. 22 s. (8) Ordo consecrationis sacerdotalis, in Exhortatione initiali. Dogmatic Constitution on the Church: Lumen Gentium . The Church recognizes that in many ways she is linked with those who, being baptized, are honored with the name of Christian, though they do not profess the faith in its entirety or do not preserve unity of communion with the successor of Peter. 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