See archive philips 878 the archive is located in the center for the study of vatican ii at the catholic university of leuven. Condensers introducton i thought that it might be helpful at this point in time that we give consideration to some of the most important documents in the modern day catholic church, the documents of the second vatican council 1963 1965. This dogmatic constitution was promulgated by pope paul vi on 21 november 1964, following approval by the assembled bishops by a vote of 2,151 to 5. Because this is so, this sacred synod gathered together in the holy spirit. Les textes sont cites en francais dapres les traduc tions suivantes.
Lumen gentium light of the nations, the second vatican councils dogmatic constitution on the church, celebrates its golden anniversary on nov. Mar 05, 2015 overview of lumen gentium vatican 2 dogmatic constitution on the church full duration. This article traces the development of the roman catholic understanding of extra ecclesiam nulla salus between the boston heresy case in the early 1940s and the second vatican council. The church exists in the here and now, yet has a goal beyond history when god will be all in all 1 cor. Lumen gentium 8 dogmatic constitution on the church november 21, 1964. In this way, that person is ordained to the honor and service of god under a new and.
This text from vatican ii document lumen gentium is the basis for the content of this episode. On the basis of the teaching in lumen gentium, that the church is the universal sacrament of salvation lumen gentium, 48, the fathers of the council, in the pastoral constitution gaudium et spes, pointed out that in pursuing the saving purpose which is proper to her, the church not only communicates divine life to men, but in some way casts the reflected light of that life over the. The one spoke of the greatness of rome, the resources of caesar, the dreadful punishment in store for the vanquished, the ready mercy for him who surrenders, and the fact that neither arminiuss wife nor his son were treated as enemies. Jun 27, 2017 in part 4, we look closely at the constitution on the church and discuss a lot of the theological preparation for that document, including pius xiis mystici corporis. Summary and analysis of chapter vill of lumen gentium ch. Leglise, intermediaire entre le royaume et le monde erudit. 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 omalley 174.
First, it affirms catholic teaching on dead believers as elucidated in previous councils. The ecclesiology of the constitution on the church. It has to be studied in terms of the counciliar action and documents that preceded and followed it. Lumen gentium magnified the authority, identity, and the mission of the church, as well as the duty of the faithful. The first part of the dissertation, about lumen gentium, will set out to provide the conceptual frame of reference for the discussion of ratzingers ecclesiological outline in the second part, whereby the fundamental themes of mystery, the people of god, and collegiality, which are structural elements of lumen gentium, serve as the main. The whole people shares in christs work of salvation as priest, prophet and shepherd. It focuses on the whole church as a communion of charity. The universal call to holiness rediscovering lumen gentium. The major marian teaching of vatican ii, lumen gentium, chapter 8 does not stand alone. Lumen gentium, the dogmatic constitution on the church, is one of the principal documents of the second vatican council. This document is the keystone of the councils whole magisterium.
Haerent animo, 4 august 1908 above link in english, part i, last 2 paragraphs incl. Jun 02, 2012 summary lumen gentium as an ecumenical document lumen gentium, light of nations, vatican ii, 1964 changed nothing in the ecclesiology of the roman catholic church, and it was designed that way. Summary and analysis of chapter viii of lumen gentium. Aug 17, 2006 the kingdom of god is described metaphorically, say the council bishops. The central document of the second vatican council, lumen gentium was promulgated by pope paul vi on november 21, 1964.
And second, it urges perspective and an elimination of abuses which have been associated with catholic expression for the dead. The ecclesiology of the constitution on the church, vatican ii, lumen gentium cardinal joseph ratzinger,prefect of the congregation for the doctrine of the faith. The church exists in the here and now, yet has a goal beyond history when god will be all in. On the people of god so revolutionary is the new stress it put on the equality and unity of all the churchs members. Lumen gentium concilio vaticano ii ebooks catolicos. Philips on september 22, 1962does not have ecclesiological importance. Ad catholici sacerdotii, 20 december 1935 above link in english. Constitution dogmatique sur leglise, lumen gentium. Lumen gentium begins with the church as mystery rather than the churchs hierarchical structures and government as did the documents of vatican council i that is, the paradoxical union of the human and divine. This sacred council accepts with great devotion this venerable faith of. Pdf lecclesiologie catholique contemporaine sest progressivement focalisee sur quelques.
Article 9 is a very important text in chapter ii because it defines the people of god as all of the baptized in the christian faith. Jun 26, 2015 lumen gentium nor is god remote from those who in shadows and images seek the unknown god, since he gives to all men life and breath and all things cf. This article appears in english translation for the first time. Archdiocese of indianapolis reflection and discussion guide page 1 lumen gentium reflection and discussion guide with the passing of the years, the council documents have lost nothing of their value or brilliance.
This is the idea that the bishops, taken as a whole, also possess supreme authority in the catholic church. Reflection and discussion groups may already exist in the parish committees, commissions, small faith communities or they may be formed specifically for this. Let me suggest that the various metaphors are not intended to be used to defeat arguments for womens ordination, for democratic philosophies within religious orders or parishes, or even the pet conservative issue we love to hate. Maka konsili suci ini, yang terhimpun dalam roh kudus, ingin sekali menerangi semua orang dalam cahaya. Feb 25, 20 one of the documents of the second vatican council, lumen gentium light of the nations, describes the family as the domestic church because it is the first place where young. Cardinal ratzinger made the presentation at a symposium on the reception of the council held in rome in november. Even though incorporated into the church, one who does not persevere in charity is not saved 14. He is the light of the peoples, the lumen gentium, who has chosen to illumine the world through his church cf. Validly baptized noncatholics participate in the body of christ and are rightly honored with the name of christian, although they are not in full. This dogmatic constitution was promulgated by pope paul vi on november 21, 1964, following approval by the assembled bishops by a vote of 2,151 to 5. The sixteen official documentsconstitutions, decrees, and declarationsof the second vatican council are now available from liturgical press in the most popular and widely used inclusivelanguage edition translated by irish dominican austin flann. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. Contextual translation of lumen gentium into english. By such a bond, a person is totally dedicated to god, loved beyond all things.
Lumen gentium vatican iis constitution on the church. This it intends to do following faithfully the teaching of previous councils. Pope paul vi lumen gentium, light of the nations, november. She is presently the director of religious education and has been a volunteer for many years.
Lumen gentium, chapter 8the blessed virgin mary, mother of. Through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race jn 1. The church is at work in the world under the guidance of the holy spirit. Lumen gentium begins with the chapter on the mystery of the church.
Lumen gentium offers great strength and trust in the holy spirit as guide, source of gifts, and focuses on the churchs unity and unity with god. The name means light of the world in latin and is from the first line of the document, as is customary with cathoic church documents. Descargar libro pdf lumen gentium concilio vaticano ii. Vatican ii and the ecclesiology of joseph ratzinger the.
Those who, through no fault of their own, do not know the gospel of christ or his church, but who. Mondays with mary the blessed virgin mary in lumen gentium, part ii by tom perna on november 17, 2014 leave a comment today we pick up right we where left off in part i and continue to discuss the blessed virgin mary in chapter 8 of the second vatican councils dogmatic constitution on the. As is customary with significant roman catholic church documents, it is known by its incipit, lumen gentium, latin for. Lumen gentium by austin flannery overdrive rakuten. Lumen gentium speaks starkly of those who fail to live according to the grace they receive. First, the title of the document known as the dogmatic constitution on the church. Lumen gentium has played a most significant role in defining the nature and mission of the catholic church in contemporary times, and has had a monumental impact on theology in general, ecclesiology in particular, and in the thought, preaching, and writing of the four postconciliar popespaul vi, john paul i, john paul ii, and benedict xvi. Lumen gentium, vatican iis constitution on the church, became famous or rather, notorious for its heretical teaching of collegiality. The eighth and final chapter of lumen gentium is the blessed virgin mary, mother of god in the mystery of christ and the church. Each of the baptized share in a unity that is, the people of god. But the whole process of vatican ii, including this document, did prove to be a catalyst for ecumenical dialogue in many ways. Because this is so, this sacred synod gathered together in the holy spirit eagerly desires, by proclaiming the gospel to every creature,1 to bring the light of christ to all men, a light brightly visible on the countenance of the church.
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