Chrysostomus, In Io. Annus sacer, 8 dec. 1950, AAS 43 (1951) p. 27 s. Pius XII, Cons. C. Mohlberg, Sacramentarium Veronense, Romae, 195S, p. 119: ad summi sacerdotii ministerium Comple in sacerdotibus tuis mysterii tui summam. Idem, Liber Sacramentorum Romanae Ecclesiae Romae, 1960, pp. emptied Himself, taking the nature of a slave",(77) and "being rich, became poor"(78) for our sakes. (22) Before all things, however, the Kingdom is clearly visible in the very Person of Christ, the Son of God and the Son of Man, who came "to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many:"(23). AAS 22 (1930) p. 548 s. Cfr. Apost. Encycl. 1904: Acta, I, p. 154- Denz. S. Gregorius M., Moral, IV, 7, 12: PL 75, 643 C. Ps.Basilius, In Is. Each and all these items which are set forth in this dogmatic Constitution have met with the approval of the Council Fathers. 11, 3: PL 4, 242 B; Hartel, II, 2, p. 497. Vat. By his profession of the evangelical counsels, then, he is more intimately consecrated to divine service. And this is the infallibility which the Roman Pontiff, the head of the college of bishops, enjoys in virtue of his office, when, as the supreme shepherd and teacher of all the faithful, who confirms his brethren in their faith,(166) by a definitive act he proclaims a doctrine of faith or morals. These pastors, chosen to shepherd the Lord's flock of the elect, are servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God,(151) to whom has been assigned the bearing of witness to the Gospel of the grace of God,(152) and the ministration of the Spirit and of justice in glory.(153). Priests, prudent cooperators with the Episcopal order,(72*) its aid and instrument, called to serve the people of God, constitute one priesthood (73*) with their bishop although bound by a diversity of duties. (7*) The Church has piously implored the aid of their intercession. (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. 19, 1: PL 76, 1154 B. The central document of the Second Vatican Council was Lumen Gentium, the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church. L. 2, 9, 23: PG 93, 894 B. 3: Mansi 10, 1151. 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. Lumen Gentium (excerpt). Pius XII, Alloc. Oec. (15) Conc. Leo XIII, Epist. 29. 1:10; Col. 1:20; 2 Pt.3:10-13. Cfr. 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. II-II, q. (27) Cfr. having cooperated by charity that faithful might be born in the Church, who are members of that Head. (15) De spirituali paupertate et oboedientia testimonia praccipua S.Scripturae et Patrum afferuntur in Relatione pp. (14) De praestantia sacrae virginitatis, cfr. Chapter 1. 44, 2; ed. 247-248. Pius XII, Alloc. (48) Oratio consecrationis cpiscopalis in ritu byzantino: Euchologion to mega, Romae, 1873, p. 139. 570-571. 1, I, i, p. 22. 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. III, Const. Full membership in the Church involves those who live under the visible representative of Christ. It was prepared in a remarkable way throughout the history of the people of Israel and by means of the Old Covenant. (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. (11) Cfr. Vat. (70) Cfr. 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. X, Apologia Pauperum, c. 3, 3: cd. S. Bonaventura, Opusc. I, ib. For those ministers, who are endowed with sacred power, serve their brethren, so that all who are of the People of God, and therefore enjoy a true Christian dignity, working toward a common goal freely and in an orderly way, may arrive at salvation. Vat. Hacr. ; ed. Bishops, as vicars and ambassadors of Christ, govern the particular churches entrusted to them (58*) by their counsel, exhortations, example, and even by their authority and sacred power, which indeed they use only for the edification of their flock in truth and holiness, remembering that he who is greater should become as the lesser and he who is the chief become as the servant. 896: ASS 28 (1895-96) p. 732. It is for this reason that the Church preserves and fosters the special character of her various religious institutes. (72) Ordo consecrationis sacerdotalis in praefatione. Encycl. It knows it through unfailing experience of it and commends it to the hearts of the faithful, so that encouraged by this maternal help they may the more intimately adhere to the Mediator and Redeemer. It was the last and longest published document from the council and is the first constitution published by an ecumenical council to address the entire world. He therefore chose the race of Israel as a people unto Himself. It is evident from this that the norms approved by the supreme authority must always be observed. Encycl. Funk, I, p. 282. (149)(16*), 21. Ps. (24) Cfr. They are warned by the Apostle to live "as becomes saints",(219) and to put on "as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, meekness, patience",(220) and to possess the fruit of the Spirit in holiness. : Ed. The supreme and eternal Priest, Christ Jesus, since he wills to continue his witness and service also through the laity, vivifies them in this Spirit and increasingly urges them on to every good and perfect work. Report abuse. This inauguration and this growth are both symbolized by the blood and water which flowed from the open side of a crucified Jesus,(5) and are foretold in the words of the Lord referring to His death on the Cross: "And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all things to myself". 60. (198) Further, they have the capacity to assume from the Hierarchy certain ecclesiastical functions, which are to be performed for a spiritual purpose. The Church itself, by the authority given to it by God, accepts the vows of the newly professed. Provida Mater, 2 Febr. 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. (287) Thus Mary, a daughter of Adam, consenting to the divine Word, became the mother of Jesus, the one and only Mediator. In this presentation I explain the concept of marriage as presented in the pastoral constitution Gaudium et Spes. 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. S. Irenaeus, Adv. Thus the Commission decided to write "pari ratione, " not "eadem ratione," in n. 22. M., Philad. A question has arisen regarding the precise theological note which should be attached to the doctrine that is set forth in the Schema de Ecclesia and is being put to a vote. Origenes, Comm. S. Ignatius M., Magn. In all of Christ's disciples the Spirit arouses the desire to be peacefully united, in the manner determined by Christ, as one flock under one shepherd, and He prompts them to pursue this end. 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*). Encycl. S. Io. (12) Cfr. 184, a. 66, 8: Hartel 111, 2, p. 733: .. Episcopus in Ecclesia et Ecclesia in Episcopo .. (32) Cfr. Mediati Dei: AAS 39 (1947) pp. I, Sess. 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. Trid., l. c., Denz. (13*) And just as the office granted individually to Peter, the first among the apostles, is permanent and is to be transmitted to his successors, so also the apostles' office of nurturing the Church is permanent, and is to be exercised without interruption by the sacred order of bishops. (58) Benedictus XIV, Br. According to the encyclical, the Church has two aspects, a visible and an invisible dimension. 1 n. 8. ON NOVEMBER 21, 1964 CHAPTER I - THE MYSTERY OF THE CHURCH 1. this sacred Council, being gathered together in the Holy Spirit, that by proclaiming his Gospel to every creature (cf. SUMMARY. (280) Then the whole Church of the saints in the supreme happiness of charity will adore God and "the Lamb who was slain",(281) proclaiming with one voice: "To Him who sits upon the throne, and to the Lamb blessing, and honor, and glory, and dominion forever and ever". (3) Cfr. 20-21. The Spirit dwells in the Church and in the hearts of the faithful, as in a temple (cf. Continuing in that same undertaking, this Council is resolved to declare and proclaim before all men the doctrine concerning bishops, the successors of the apostles, who together with the successor of Peter, the Vicar of Christ,(2*) the visible Head of the whole Church, govern the house of the living God. 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