S. Thomas, Summa Theol. Cfr. 16: PL 120, 561 C. Cfr. He did this that He might sanctify her. Ad coeli Reginam, 11 oct. 1954: AAS 46 (1954) p. 637. Pius XII, Litt. 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. S. Cyprianus, Epist. 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. 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. 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. The pope promulgated the document on November 21, 1964, during the third year of the council. Encycl. 20:21-23. S. Thomas Summa Theol. (165) Bishops, teaching in communion with the Roman Pontiff, are to be respected by all as witnesses to divine and Catholic truth. S. Io.Chrysostomus, In Matth. Pro documentis liturgicis, cfr. They will accomplish this by their constancy in prayer, by their burning love, and by their unremitting recollection of whatever is true, just and of good repute. 63 Cf. 56. n. 67. They must assist each other to live holier lives even in their daily occupations. (236) The importance of the profession of the evangelical counsels is seen in the fact that it fosters the perfection of love of God and love of neighbor in an outstanding manner and that this profession is strengthened by vows. "(17), Thus, the Church has been seen as "a people made one with the unity of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. LUMEN GENTIUM SOLEMNLY PROMULGATED BY HIS HOLINESS POPE PAUL VI ON NOVEMBER 21, 1964 ! Let him do this for the increased holiness of the Church, for the greater glory of the one and undivided Trinity, which in and through Christ is the fount and the source of all holiness. On the contrary it fosters and takes to itself, insofar as they are good, the ability, riches and customs in which the genius of each people expresses itself. Maximum illud: AAS 11 (1919) p. 440, Pius XI. Sl, 2, 3: PL 38, 33S; Serm. Therefore the Blessed Virgin is invoked by the Church under the titles of Advocate, Auxiliatrix, Adjutrix, and Mediatrix. It is not only through the sacraments and the ministries of the Church that the Holy Spirit sanctifies and leads the people of God and enriches it with virtues, but, "allotting his gifts to everyone according as He wills,(114) He distributes special graces among the faithful of every rank. Pius XII, Litt. 1782 (3001). A. S. Athanasius (? Conc. Mystici Corporis: AAS 35 (1943) p. 216. Pius XII, Adhort. But the faithful, in virtue of their royal priesthood, join in the offering of the Eucharist. For no creature could ever be counted as equal with the Incarnate Word and Redeemer. It was passed by 2,151 votes to 5 of present bishops. ; ed. (20*) She knows that it is given by Him who enlightens all men so that they may finally have life. Idem, Epist. (10) Cfr. It . In virtue of their common sacred ordination and mission, all priests are bound together in intimate brotherhood, which naturally and freely manifests itself in mutual aid, spiritual as well as material, pastoral as well as personal, in their meetings and in communion of life, of labor and charity. (1) Cfr. (37*) This variety of local churches with one common aspiration is splendid evidence of the catholicity of the undivided Church. Cfr. Let it always be done in truth, in courage and in prudence, with reverence and charity toward those who by reason of their sacred office represent the person of Christ. Cfr. (17) S. Ambrosius, Epist. 264 et 234. Mk. 12, 48: Omni autem, cui multum datum est, multum quaeretur ab eo. 21:14; Mt. (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. . Pius XII, Litt. And let the bishop regard his priests as his co-workers and as sons and friends, just as Christ called His disciples now not servants but friends. 3:21; 2 Tim. Pius XII Litt. 1:12. 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). This union is experienced and continually maintained through the Eucharist. 302 (600-601) . The Church does not hesitate to profess this subordinate role of Mary. 3. dogm. Encycl : Mediator Dei: AAS 39 (1947) p . 65. S. Thomas, Summa Theol. 2. But they are by reason of their particular vocation especially and professedly ordained to the sacred ministry. c. I Tim. Annus sacer, 8 dec. 1950, AAS 43 (1951) p. 27 s. Pius XII, Cons. He is the head of the Body which is the Church. (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. S. Cyprianus, Epist. 35 Mt 21:42; cf. Caritatis studium, 25 iul. Satis cognitum, 29 iun. (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. 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. LUMEN GENTIUM SOLEMNLY PROMULGATED BY HIS HOLINESS POPE PAUL VI ON NOVEMBER 21, 1964 CHAPTER II: ON THE PEOPLE OF GOD 11. Whoever they are they are called upon, as living members, to expend all their energy for the growth of the Church and its continuous sanctification, since this very energy is a gift of the Creator and a blessing of the Redeemer. Clearly from earliest times the Blessed Virgin is honored under the title of Mother of God, under whose protection the faithful took refuge in all their dangers and necessities. Mc 16,15). 33. (25) Cfr. Lumen Gentium - Vatican II's Constitution on the Church. Marc. 18. Report abuse. III (ed. Rerum Orientalium, 8 sept. 1928: AAS 20 (1928) p. 287. 23 mart. The council fathers approved Lumen Gentium by a final vote of 2,151 to 5! Alloc. Already from the beginning of the world the foreshadowing of the Church took place. Trident., sess. For all of them shall know Me, from the least of them even to the greatest, saith the Lord. Having set forth the functions of the hierarchy, the Sacred Council gladly turns its attention. crit. (58) Benedictus XIV, Br. S. Thomas, Summa Theol. 69, 6: PL 3, 1142 B; Hartel 3 B, p. 754: inseparabile unitatis sacramentum .. (2) Cfr. S. Irenaeus, Adv. Act 6, 2-6; 11, 30; 13, 1, 14, 23; 20, 17; 1 Thess. The Role of the Blessed Mother in the Economy of Salvation. Iur. Indeed, in order that love, as good seed may grow and bring forth fruit in the soul, each one of the faithful must willingly hear the Word of God and accept His Will, and must complete what God has begun by their own actions with the help of God's grace. Thus the Church prays and likewise labors so that into the People of God, the Body of the Lord and the Temple of the Holy Spirit, may pass the fullness of the whole world, and that in Christ, the head of all things, all honor and glory may be rendered to the Creator, the Father of the universe. Is 7:14; cf. 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*). ad Diogneum, 6: ed. (3) He planned to assemble in the holy Church all those who would believe in Christ. (53) In this way all of us are made members of His Body,(54) "but severally members one of another". 62, a. Ipinahayag ito ni Papa Pablo VInoong Nobyembre 21, 1964, matapos ito sang-ayunan ng mga obispo sa boto na 2,151 laban sa 5. They lovingly believe in God the Father Almighty and in Christ, the Son of God and Saviour. This same state of life is accurately exemplified and perpetually made present in the Church. 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. 13, 12: PL 35 1499. The Dogmatic Constitution on the Church is a central document that increased the authority, identity, and the mission of the church. in dorm. 141 Cf. S. Io. They are, by reason of the knowledge, competence or outstanding ability which they may enjoy, permitted and sometimes even obliged to express their opinion on those things which concern the good of the Church (7*). Cfr. 1898: ASS 31 (1898-99) p. 11. (5) Cfr. Then, by its own power the seed sprouts and grows until harvest time. For this reason the laity, dedicated to Christ and anointed by the Holy Spirit, are marvelously called and wonderfully prepared so that ever more abundant fruits of the Spirit may be produced in them. Deacon Ed Sheffer . (22) Cfr. Funk, I, p. 300: Christus dicitur . "(12*) All the Church's children should remember that their exalted status is to be attributed not to their own merits but to the special grace of Christ. When we look at the lives of those who have faithfully followed Christ, we are inspired with a new reason for seeking the City that is to come (274) and at the same time we are shown a most safe path by which among the vicissitudes of this world, in keeping with the state in life and condition proper to each of us, we will be able to arrive at perfect union with Christ, that is, perfect holiness. S. Hilarius Pict., In Mt 23, 6: PL 9, 1047. 497 et 503. (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. (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. Provida Mater, 1. c., p. 1145. ecl., V, 24, 10: GCS II, 1, p. 49S; cd. 44, 2; ed. 1, 24, Lc. (14) Cfr. Let each of the faithful called to the profession of the evangelical counsels, therefore, carefully see to it that he persevere and ever grow in that vocation God has given him. 9. 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. in Apoc. 1:22-23. They should embue their offspring, lovingly welcomed as God's gift, with Christian doctrine and the evangelical virtues. "For just as in one body we have many members, yet all the members have not the same function, so we, the many, are one body in Christ, but severally members one of another". (11) To men, dead in sin, the Father gives life through Him, until, in Christ, He brings to life their mortal bodies. 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