Alice Sebold. If this cause is wholeheartedly promoted, the Council hopes that the barrier dividing the Eastern Church and Western Church will be removed, and that at last there may be but the one dwelling, firmly established on Christ Jesus, the cornerstone, who will make both one.[38]. All this heritage of spirituality and liturgy, of discipline and theology, in its various traditions, this holy synod declares to belong to the full Catholic and apostolic character of the Church. Such theories of ecclesiological pluralism are in contradiction to the understanding of the proper identity which the Catholic Church as for also the Orthodox Churches has always had in the course of her Tradition, an understanding that the Second Vatican Council also chose to adopt. The Church will be in history what she is, what she has always been and what she always will be. CONC. This phrase suggests a quantitative, almost materialistic, dimension, as though it were possible to quantify or count all the elements, checking to see whether their numbers were complete. Decree on Ecumenism ( Unitatis Redintegratio) made a careful distinction between spiritual ecumenism, mainly prayer and the practice of virtue, and practical ecumenism, which actively fosters Christian reunion. ; Ut Unum Sint, n. 66), and in part also of moral issues (cf. It is neither an addition nor some sort of appendix, but an integral, organic part of the life and pastoral activity of the Church (cf. In this eschatological and spiritual perspective, the goal of ecumenism cannot be conceived of as a mere return of the others to the heart of the Catholic Church. Spiritual ecumenism means interior conversion, spiritual renewal, the personal sanctification of life, charity, self-denial, humility, patience, but also renewal and reform of the Church. The brethren divided from us also use many liturgical actions of the Christian religion. The basic idea of the Second Vatican Council and in particular the Decree on Ecumenism can be summed up in one word: communio.14 The term is important for a proper understanding of the issue of the "elementa ecclesiae". The Western schism that was brought about by the Reformation in the 16th century is of another nature. We thank God that many Eastern children of the Catholic Church, who preserve this heritage, and wish to express it more faithfully and completely in their lives, are already living in full communion with their brethren who follow the tradition of the West. But we rejoice to see that our separated brethren look to Christ as the source and center of Church unity. And hope does not disappoint, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.[42]. The difference between the two is not only geographical or temporal; they are different kinds of schisms. XII (1517), Constitutio Constituti: Mansi 32, 988 B-C. [36] Cf. 1 For the antecedents of the ecumenical movement in the Catholic Church, cf. Commitment to ecumenism responds to the prayer of the Lord Jesus that "they may all be one" (Jn 17:21). Free shipping for many products! It is an event of the Holy Spirit who guides the Church into all the truth in accordance with the Lord's promise (cf. | About Us 2, 18-19. Lumen Gentium, nn. A series of official events, however, also prepared the ground for it. cit., 119; A. Grillmeier, LThK, Vat. 11, 52. So we can't pray with non-Catholics in this active sense . Nor should we forget that anything wrought by the grace of the Holy Spirit in the hearts of our separated brethren can be a help to our own edification. [2] Before offering Himself up as a spotless victim upon the altar, Christ prayed to His Father for all who believe in Him: that they all may be one; even as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us, so that the world may believe that thou has sent me. Unitatis Redintegratio, n. 3).16 From this distinction derives the fact that ecumenism does not aim to create associations but to achieve communio, which means neither reciprocal absorption nor fusion." CONC. 4, 7, 12, 49; Apostolicam Actuositatem, n. 3; Ad Gentes nn. The ecumenical movement and the goal it has set, the full unity of disciples of Christ, remains within the furrows marked by Tradition. Unitatis Redintegratio, n. 17).20 It therefore declared that "this entire heritage of spirituality and liturgy, of discipline and theology, in the various traditions, belongs to the full catholic and apostolic character of the Church" (Unitatis Redintegratio, n. 17).21. To achieve this purpose, study is of necessity required, and this must be pursued with a sense of realism and good will. | Privacy Policy As distinct from what occurred in the situation of the schism of the East, with the Communities that resulted from the Reformation we are not only in the presence of doctrinal divergences but also of fundamental structure and of another type of Church. To make easier the ecumenical dialogue in spite of these differences, we wish to set down some considerations which can, and indeed should, serve as a basis and encouragement for such dialogue. With the Toronto Declaration (1950) it also entered into the language of the World Council of Churches. The Church herself is an eschatological phenomenon; unity, her essential feature, is therefore not a distant, future goal but is precisely an eschatological goal; the Church is already "Una Sancta Ecclesia" (Unitatis Redintegratio, n. 4; Ut Unum Sint, nn. The ecumenical movement is striving to overcome these obstacles. Of course, Unitatis Redintegratio has also left some unanswered questions; it faced criticism and experienced further development. The restoration of unity among all Christians is one of the principle concerns that the Second Vatican Council. Nevertheless, the divisions among Christians prevent the Church from attaining the fullness of catholicity proper to her, in those of her sons who, though attached to her by Baptism, are yet separated from full communion with her. [13] Christ Jesus Himself was forever to remain the chief cornerstone[14] and shepherd of our souls.[15]. 32, Enarr. For, according to Catholic belief, the authentic teaching authority of the Church has a special place in the interpretation and preaching of the written word of God. It's very hard to figure out a way to fix it. It is thus, under the action of the Holy Spirit, that Christ wills His people to increase, and He perfects His people's fellowship in unity: in their confessing the one faith, celebrating divine worship in common, and keeping the fraternal harmony of the family of God. Ut Unum Sint, n. 88). Thus the way will be opened by which through fraternal rivalry all will be stirred to a deeper understanding and a clearer presentation of the unfathomable riches of Christ.[34]. 1, 6-9; 1 Jn. VI (1439), Definitio Laetentur caeli: Mansi 31, 1026 E. [27] Cf. In this way too the outlook of our separated brethren will be better understood, and our own belief more aptly explained. With this notion, present in the Bible and used in the early Church, the Council defines the deepest mystery of the Church, which is in the image of the Trinitarian communio as an icon of the Trinity (cf. This close identification of the Church of Jesus Christ with the Catholic Church is present, for example, in the Encyclicals Mystici Corporis (1943) and Humani Generis (1950).8, However, Mystici Corporis also recognizes that there are persons who, while they may not be baptized, belong to the Catholic Church because they so desire (cf. FLORENTINUM, Sess. Above all, prayer is the heart of the ecumenical movement (cf. The Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity addressed this theme in detail at its Plenary Assembly in 2001. 34 ff., 83 ff.). 1. But their primary duty is to make a careful and honest appraisal of whatever needs to be done or renewed in the Catholic household itself, in order that its life may bear witness more clearly and faithfully to the teachings and institutions which have come to it from Christ through the Apostles. 17 John Paul II, Encyclical Slavorum Apostoli (1985), n. 27. . Hence a matter of primary concern and care among the Easterns, in their local churches, has been, and still is, to preserve the family ties of common faith and charity which ought to exist between sister Churches. According to the Council, these divergences partly concern the doctrines of Jesus Christ and of redemption, and especially Sacred Scripture in its relationship with the Church, the authentic Magisterium, the Church and her ministries, the role of Mary in the work of the salvation (cf. The crux of the problem in the relations between East and West is the issue of Petrine ministry (cf. During the Council, "subsistit in" replaced the pre-existing "est".6 This contains in nuce the whole of the ecumenical problem.7, The "est" affirmed that the Church of Jesus Christ "is" the Catholic Church. The perfect observance of this traditional principle not always indeed carried out in practice, is one of the essential prerequisites for any restoration of unity. 11, 26; Presbyterorum Ordinis, n. 5; Ad Gentes, n. 39). In all things let charity prevail. Set your heights more than what you see around you, see beyond. For the Gospel is the power of God for salvation to every one who has faith, to the Jew first and then to the Greek.[39]. St. Paul says: I, therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and meekness, with patience, forbearing one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the spirit in the bond of peace. It commends this work to the bishops everywhere in the world to be vigorously stimulated by them and guided with prudence. Consequently, "subsistit in" is erroneously interpreted when it is made the basis of pluralism or ecclesiological relativism, asserting that the one and only Church of Christ subsists in numerous Churches and that the Catholic Church is merely one Church alongside others. 2, 17-18, collato Mc. Understood in this way, ecumenism is the "way of the Church" (Ut Unum Sint, n. 7). But of itself Baptism is only a beginning, an inauguration wholly directed toward the fullness of life in Christ. What has just been said means that every particular Church which celebrates the Eucharist is a Church in the full sense of the word, but not the whole of the Church (cf. DC: GeorgetownUniversityPress, 1990)908-920.Henceforth UR. I also try to never make it personal. Eph. Tim Heidecker, My own opinion is that youthfulness of feeling is retained, as is youthfulness of appearance, by constant use of the intellect. Pope John Paul II also emphasized this connection in his Encyclical on missions, Redemptoris Missio (1990, nn. IV (1870), Constitutio Pastor Aeternus: Collac 7, 482 a. Although the ecumenical movement and the desire for peace with the Catholic Church have not yet taken hold everywhere, it is our hope that ecumenical feeling and mutual esteem may gradually increase among all men. Lumen Gentium, nn. Therefore, the contribution of Unitatis Redintegratio to the solution of the ecumenical problem is not "the ecclesiology of the elements" but the distinction between full communion and partial communion (cf. On several occasions the Pope has said that the ecumenical venture is irrevocable (cf. Unitatis Redintegratio, nn. For it is from renewal of the inner life of our minds,[28] from self-denial and an unstinted love that desires of unity take their rise and develop in a mature way. These Churches, although separated from us, yet possess true sacraments and above all, by apostolic succession, the priesthood and the Eucharist, whereby they are linked with us in closest intimacy. [21] Cf. Catholics, who already have a proper grounding, need to acquire a more adequate understanding of the respective doctrines of our separated brethren, their history, their spiritual and liturgical life, their religious psychology and general background. 2. There are two main principles governing the practice of such common worship: first, the bearing witness to the unity of the Church, and second, the sharing in the means of grace. Profundizando en cuestiones planteadas desde la encclica Ut unun sint, el decreto Unitatis Redintegratio, el Directorio para aplicacin de normas de ecumenismo y el Vademcum ecumnico "los obispos y la #unidaddeloscristianos " Forty years are a measure of biblical time. But the Lord of Ages wisely and patiently follows out the plan of grace on our behalf, sinners that we are. Newman, Tradition has not become fossilized but is living. Unitatis Redintegratio, n. 22). Where the authentic theological traditions of the Eastern Church are concerned, we must recognize the admirable way in which they have their roots in Holy Scripture, and how they are nurtured and given expression in the life of the liturgy. The Council asserted no new doctrine but introduced a new attitude, the renouncement of triumphalism, and formulated the traditional understanding of her identity in a way that is realistic, historically concrete and, one might add, even humble. Lumen Gentium, n. 14; Unitatis Redintegratio, nn. It is the urgent wish of this Holy Council that the measures undertaken by the sons of the Catholic Church should develop in conjunction with those of our separated brethren so that no obstacle be put in the ways of divine Providence and no preconceived judgments impair the future inspirations of the Holy Spirit. This is the sacred mystery of the unity of the Church, in Christ and through Christ, the Holy Spirit energizing its various functions. Baptism is evidently only the point of departure and the basis (cf. DS 3921). After being lifted up on the cross and glorified, the Lord Jesus poured forth His Spirit as He had promised, and through the Spirit He has called and gathered together the people of the New Covenant, who are the Church, into a unity of faith, hope and charity, as the Apostle teaches us: There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one Baptism. [15] Cf. This council wishes to set before all Catholics the ways in which they can respond and take action. Today, 40 years later, the ecumenical . This Sacred Council is gratified to note that the participation by the Catholic faithful in ecumenical work is growing daily. Introduction by Cardinal Kasper, Communio. Far from being an obstacle to the Church's unity, a certain diversity of customs and observances only adds to her splendor, and is of great help in carrying out her mission, as has already been stated. The Council was able to adopt the ecumenical movement because it saw the Church in movement, that is, as the People of God pressing forward (cf. 16, 15. 5-12). Unitatis Redintegratio: A New Interpretation After 40 Years, Cardinal Walter KasperPresident of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, 'UNITATIS REDINTEGRATIO', VATICAN II'S DECREE ON ECUMENISM. 9 Letter from the Holy See to the Archbishop of Boston (1949), in: DS 3866-73. Taken from: L'Osservatore Romano Weekly Edition in English 1 December 2004, page 8. All believers in Christ can, through this cooperation, be led to acquire a better knowledge and appreciation of one another, and so pave the way to Christian unity. The Guiding Concept of Catholic Ecumenical Theology. For men who believe in Christ and have been truly baptized are in communion with the Catholic Church even though this communion is imperfect. Indeed, the Church does not only have an institutional dimension but also a charismatic one, as the Council emphasized (cf. Jn 16:13), revealing to us ceaselessly the Gospel that has been handed on to us once and for all, helping us to grow in our understanding of the truth revealed once and for all (cf. Enjoy reading and share 5 famous quotes about Unitatis Redintegratio with everyone. We can also say that the essence of unity conceived as communio is catholicity in its original meaning which is not confessional but qualitative; it means the fulfilment of all the gifts that the particular and confessional Churches can bring. When it comes to the decree on ecumenism ( Unitatis Redintegratio ), Kolfhaus explains that "the Council Fathers, therefore, did not want to proclaim a definition of ecumenical dialogue,. Ricezione e attualit alla luce del Giubileo, ed. Copyright 2023 Famous Quotes & Sayings. 22. The Church, then, is God's only flock; it is like a standard lifted high for the nations to see it:[16] for it serves all mankind through the Gospel of peace[17] as it makes its pilgrim way in hope toward the goal of the fatherland above.[18]. The Council integrated the ecumenical movement into this eschatological dynamic. Catholics therefore are earnestly recommended to avail themselves of the spiritual riches of the Eastern Fathers which lift up the whole man to the contemplation of the divine. It first appeared with Yves Congar as an extension of St Augustine's anti-Donatist attitude (cf. Most valuable for this purpose are meetings of the two sides - especially for discussion of theological problems - where each can treat with the other on an equal footing - provided that those who take part in them are truly competent and have the approval of the bishops. Moreover, in the East are found the riches of those spiritual traditions which are given expression especially in monastic life. The Council candidly acknowledges that there are obstacles to full communion with the Catholic Church, caused by differences in doctrine, discipline, and ecclesiology. Summary Intro Division within the Christian community "openly contradicts the will of Christ, scandalizes the world, and damages the holy cause of preaching the Gospel to every creature." ( UR, 1) As such, moving towards unity comes from God and is a great good. Wherever this occurs there is a real risk of relativism and indifferentism, of "cheap ecumenism" that ends by becoming superfluous. 20. 23 We cite especially the Lima Document: "Baptism, Eucharist and Ministry" (1982), the documents of ARCIC with the Anglican Communion, the documents of convergence with the Lutherans ("The Eucharist", "Spiritual Ministry in the Church", etc. Lumen Gentium, n. 4; Unitatis Redintegratio, n. 2). Ecumenism, quo vadis? II, vol. Later quotes indeed showed that the older . The Council, therefore, spoke of relations between local Churches as between Sister Churches (cf. They derive their strength too from the living tradition of the apostles and from the works of the Fathers and spiritual writers of the Eastern Churches. It is a mystery that finds its highest exemplar and source in the unity of the Persons of the Trinity: the Father and the Son in the Holy Spirit, one God. However, they were in agreement over the fundamental structure, both Eucharistic-sacramental and episcopal. Il Concilio Vaticano II. 4 Irenaeus of Lyons, Adversus Haereses III, 24, 1 (Sources chrtiennes, n. 211, Paris, 1974, 472). LATERANSE V, Sess. Chapter I - Catholic Principles on Ecumenism Spiritual ecumenism means interior conversion, spiritual renewal, the personal sanctification of life, charity, self-denial, humility, patience, but also renewal and reform of the Church. VATICANUM 1, Sess. These are: first, every effort to avoid expressions, judgments and actions which do not represent the condition of our separated brethren with truth and fairness and so make mutual relations with them more difficult; then, dialogue between competent experts from different Churches and Communities. Unitatis Redintegratio, n. 23). [32], In certain special circumstances, such as the prescribed prayers for unity, and during ecumenical gatherings, it is allowable, indeed desirable that Catholics should join in prayer with their separated brethren. W. Kasper (ed. Lumen Gentium, n. 13; Unitatis Redintegratio, nn. The term ecumenical movement indicates the initiatives and activities planned and undertaken, according to the various needs of the Church and as opportunities offer, to promote Christian unity. East and West: two forms of the same ecumenical movement. Copyright 2023 Eternal Word Television Network, Inc. Irondale, Alabama. Decree on Ecumenism Unitatis Redintegratio Introduction 1. Nor must we undervalue the fact that it was the ecumenical councils held in the East that defined the basic dogmas of the Christian faith, on the Trinity, on the Word of God Who took flesh of the Virgin Mary. ; 506 ff. It was passed by a vote of 2,137 to 11 of the bishops assembled at the Council, and was promulgated by Pope Paul VI on 21 November 1964. Yet they have retained a particularly close affinity with the Catholic Church as a result of the long centuries in which all Christendom lived together in ecclesiastical communion. For God is always wonderful in His works and worthy of all praise. Traduzioni in contesto per "cammino verso il tuo cuore" in italiano-inglese da Reverso Context: E infrango ogni voto sul mio cammino verso il tuo cuore Unitatis redintegratio(Restoration of unity) is the Second Vatican Council's decree on ecumenism. The Church is wherever the Eucharist is celebrated. We now turn our attention to the two chief types of division as they affect the seamless robe of Christ. The Catholic understanding of ecumenism presupposes what already exists: the unity of the Catholic Church and partial communion with the other Churches and Ecclesial Communities in order, starting from this partial communion, to reach full communion (cf. Ut Unum Sint, nn. 14 In this regard, cf. They must recognize that this is of supreme importance for the faithful preservation of the fullness of Christian tradition, and for bringing about reconciliation between Eastern and Western Christians. 14. Unitatis redintegratio ( Restoration of unity) is the Second Vatican Council 's decree on ecumenism. 23. The goal of this chapter is to capture some of these highlights and trace the post-conciliar legacy of Unitatis Redintegratio ( UR ), pointing to areas in which its teaching has been fruitfully received as well as calling attention to aspects of the document that still await full reception as we approach the five-hundredth anniversary of the We are also linked to the Communities born of the Reformation by many important elements of the true Church, including above all the proclamation of the Word of God and Baptism. Everywhere large numbers have felt the impulse of this grace, and among our separated brethren also there increases from day to day the movement, fostered by the grace of the Holy Spirit, for the restoration of unity among all Christians. 17. Nevertheless, our separated brethren, whether considered as individuals or as Communities and Churches, are not blessed with that unity which Jesus Christ wished to bestow on all those who through Him were born again into one body, and with Him quickened to newness of life - that unity which the Holy Scriptures and the ancient Tradition of the Church proclaim. It's a model prison. We must get to know the outlook of our separated brethren. It must however be admitted that in these Churches and ecclesial Communities there exist important differences from the Catholic Church, not only of an historical, sociological, psychological and cultural character, but especially in the interpretation of revealed truth. The Decree on Ecumenism shows us the way in the 21st century. All the faithful should remember that the more effort they make to live holier lives according to the Gospel, the better will they further Christian unity and put it into practice. In this eschatological perspective, the ecumenical movement is closely connected to the missionary movement. Even before the Second Vatican Council, the Pontiffs had encouraged prayers for unity in addition to the "Week of Prayer for Christian Unity". Online piracy needs to be dealt with itself, because people are just wholesale stealing people's work and not paying for it. This gives us a good reason to enquire: what was the purpose of the Decree? Sacrosanctum Concilium, n. 47; Lumen Gentium, nn. Unitatis Redintegratio, nn. The true Church cannot defect The "Fundamental Truths" myth Church in the Modern World: Gaudium et Spes Ratzinger: A "revision of Pius IX's Syllabus" The point: man has changed How far does ecumenism still have to go? After taking all these factors into consideration, this Sacred Council solemnly repeats the declaration of previous Councils and Roman Pontiffs, that for the restoration or the maintenance of unity and communion it is necessary to impose no burden beyond what is essential. Since there is only one Christ and only one Eucharist, each Church which celebrates the Eucharist is in a relationship of communion with all the other Churches. [17] Cf. . VI (1439), Definitio Laetentur caeli: Mansi 31 1026 E. 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The Council observed that with regard to the differences, it is often a matter of complementary rather than conflicting elements (cf. Lumen Gentium, n. 8). 11; 14; Unitatis Redintegratio, n. 22). For the Church must bear in her own body the humility and dying of Jesus,[25] against the day when Christ will present her to Himself in all her glory without spot or wrinkle.[26]. The above words of Pope John Paul II, together with the opening words of the Vatican II Decree on Ecumenism, Unitatis Redintegratio - "The restoration of unity among all Christians is one of the principal concerns of the Second Vatican Council" - make clear beyond all doubt the Catholic Church's commitment to ecumenism, to the quest for . [10] Among their number He selected Peter, and after his confession of faith determined that on him He would build His Church. Together with the mission, ecumenism is the way of the Church through the 21st century and the third millennium. 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