100-direc | disap-natio | nazar-ugand | ultim-zeal
Chap., §
1004 Exh, 102 | same answer which Mary of Nazareth heard: with God nothing
1005 2, 57 | sometimes one tradition has come nearer than the other to an apt
1006 1, 31 | it has become an outright necessity, one of the Church's priorities.
1007 Int, 2 | the doctrinal differences needing to be resolved, Christians
1008 2, 74 | sense of justice and a true neighbourly charity".125~What has just
1009 | neither
1010 2, 43 | satisfaction that the already vast network of ecumenical cooperation
1011 2, 45 | curriculum in response to a newly discovered need.~These are
1012 1, 26 | prayer: "For it is from newness of attitudes, from self-denial
1013 1, 6 | of proclaiming the Good News to every creature".5~
1014 1, 24 | we recited together the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed according to its original
1015 | nine
1016 3 | CHAPTER III - QUANTA EST NOBIS VIA?~
1017 3, 98 | the lack of unity. When non-believers meet missionaries who do
1018 2, 76 | Jews and representatives of non-Christian religions also prayed for
1019 | none
1020 1, 12 | Scripture, taking it as a norm of belief and of action,
1021 1, 38 | which differ from those normally in use in the community
1022 2, 72 | countries (Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Iceland) in
1023 2, 75 | The Decree on Ecumenism noted that "through such cooperation,
1024 2, 74 | Council Decree on Ecumenism notes that among other Christians "
1025 2, 72 | United States, where one notices a great ecumenical openness.
1026 1, 5(4) | as Communion Communionis Notio (28 May 1992), 4: AAS 85 (
1027 2, 66 | These circumstances notwithstanding, the Council calls for dialogue.~
1028 2, 68 | life of these brethren is nourished by faith in Christ. It is
1029 1, 38 | looking at the same reality. Nowadays we need to find the formula
1030 1, 17(30) | Motu Proprio Superno Dei Nutu (5 June 1960), 9: AAS 52 (
1031 3, 95 | it is out of a desire to obey the will of Christ truly
1032 2, 58 | other sacred functions and objects".94~In the light of experience
1033 1, 20 | great Christian family, he observed: "What unites us is much
1034 2, 50 | character of the relations which obtained between them and the Roman
1035 3, 98 | At the same time it is obvious that the lack of unity among
1036 2, 56 | re-establishment of full communion. Obviously, during the second millennium
1037 Exh, 102 | new millennium prayer must occupy the first place.~How is
1038 2, 72 | on the other side of the ocean also: in Canada, in September
1039 1, 27(50) | 1936, at the time of an Octave for Unity, she chose to
1040 | off
1041 2, 42 | Baptisms will be mutually and officially recognized.70 This is something
1042 1, 5 | unity' ".4~Already in the Old Testament, the Prophet Ezekiel,
1043 2, 42 | rooted in recognition of the oneness of Baptism and the subsequent
1044 1, 26 | invoked by Christ himself, the Only-begotten and Consubstantial Son.
1045 1, 31 | structures similar to these are operating in individual Dioceses.
1046 3, 94 | times that this or that opinion being circulated is irreconcilable
1047 2, 74 | cultural life offers ample opportunities for ecumenical cooperation.
1048 Int, 1 | truly and effectively to oppose the world's tendency to
1049 2, 45 | only infrequently and have opted for a celebration each Sunday.
1050 2, 71(124) | Cf. Radio Message Urbi et Orbi (27 August 1978): AAS 70 (
1051 2, 67 | lack of the Sacrament of Orders they have not preserved
1052 3, 79 | indifference to the Church's ordinances.131 Conversely, that same
1053 3, 79 | outpouring of the Holy Spirit; 3) Ordination, as a Sacrament, to the
1054 1, 20 | Rather, ecumenism is an organic part of her life and work,
1055 1, 24 | Churches (12 June 1984), the organization committed to calling its
1056 2, 60 | Churches to have their own organizational structures and to carry
1057 2, 58 | Eastern Catholic Churches Orientalium Ecclesiarum has stated: "
1058 2, 66 | point of departure", it is "oriented towards a complete profession
1059 2, 72 | and Ecclesial Communities originate in the Reformation is important
1060 3, 92 | Rome exercises a ministry originating in the manifold mercy of
1061 | otherwise
1062 3, 80 | fidei.~Consequently, for the outcome of dialogue to be received,
1063 3, 91 | of Matthew gives a clear outline of the pastoral mission
1064 2, 74 | What has just been outlined is fertile ground not only
1065 3, 79 | Christ and the sanctifying outpouring of the Holy Spirit; 3) Ordination,
1066 1, 31 | undertaken; it has become an outright necessity, one of the Church'
1067 1, 10 | and of truth can be found outside her visible structure. These
1068 | overall
1069 3, 83 | Spirit, obeying that will and overcoming those obstacles are not
1070 2, 54 | nations of Eastern Europe owe their faith to this event,
1071 2, 62 | Ethiopian Church, Abuna Paulos, paid me a visit in Rome on 11
1072 3, 89(148) | 31, 2, Faith and Order Paper No. 166, World Council of
1073 2, 76 | day, in a different but parallel way, Jews and representatives
1074 2, 73 | individual Dioceses and parishes, and at the level of the
1075 1, 39 | dialogue puts before the participants real and genuine disagreements
1076 1, 8 | signs of the times and to participate actively in the work of
1077 2, 57 | priesthood and the Eucharist. By participating in the gifts of God to his
1078 1, 19 | Church from all forms of particularism, ethnic exclusivism or racial
1079 1, 29 | dialogue. It is necessary to pass from antagonism and conflict
1080 1, 15 | 15. Passing from principles, from the
1081 2, 49 | aware of static elements passively present in those Churches
1082 Exh, 100 | the saving mystery of his Passover. Just as he did then, today
1083 3, 94 | leading them towards peaceful pastures. This task can require the
1084 3, 84 | lead Communities along his paths to where he wills: to the
1085 1, 7 | Lord of the Ages wisely and patiently follows out the plan of
1086 2, 55 | Churches; among them the Patriarchal Churches hold first place;
1087 2, 53 | proclaimed Saint Benedict patron of Europe. Associating the
1088 3, 94 | of leading them towards peaceful pastures. This task can
1089 1, 12 | arouses the desire to be peacefully united, in the manner determined
1090 1, 5 | herself. Rather, she is permanently open to missionary and ecumenical
1091 1, 35 | entire Decree on Ecumenism is permeated by the spirit of conversion.59
1092 2, 53 | these regular contacts permit a direct exchange of information
1093 1, 32 | common prayer, where that is permitted. Finally, all are led to
1094 3, 88 | God established as her "perpetual and visible principle and
1095 2, 55 | unity: "an eager desire to perpetuate in a communion of faith
1096 2, 42 | Christians who are unjustly persecuted; and the slander to which
1097 Int, 4 | to suffer opposition and persecution. But the hope which sustains
1098 2, 58 | circumstances of time, place and personage, the Catholic Church has
1099 1, 28 | not unrelated to today's personalist way of thinking. The capacity
1100 2, 42 | belong to Christ. I have personally been able many times to
1101 1, 16 | recalled these obligations and perspectives, as for example on the anniversary
1102 3, 96 | communion existing between us persuade Church leaders and their
1103 1, 20 | work, and consequently must pervade all that she is and does;
1104 Int, 4 | Church constantly makes this petition her own. In our ecumenical
1105 1, 21 | very effective means of petitioning for the grace of unity", "
1106 3, 93 | that the exercise of the Petrine ministry may lose nothing
1107 2, 42 | consequence of a large-hearted philanthropy or a vague family spirit.
1108 1, 28 | his dignity. As seen by philosophy, this approach is linked
1109 3, 98 | sent me" (Jn 17:21)—the phrase that the world may believe
1110 2, 72 | Mass at which I presided in Piazza Farnese, on the sixth centenary
1111 1, 24 | experience of the Pope's pilgrimages to the various Churches
1112 3, 82 | Christ Jesus.~Only the act of placing ourselves before God can
1113 1, 17 | other Christian Communities played a part in the great debates
1114 2, 66 | authentic teaching office plays a special role in the explanation
1115 3, 96 | to be deeply moved by his plea "that they may all be one ...
1116 3, 86 | in her of the fullness (plenitudo) of the means of salvation.143
1117 2, 65 | significant as has been pointed out, do not therefore preclude
1118 2, 67 | Unitatis Redintegratio, pointing out that the post-Reformation
1119 2, 76 | exploited for political and polemical purposes.~In 1986, at Assisi,
1120 1, 38 | discoveries possible. Intolerant polemics and controversies have made
1121 2, 58 | and now adopts a milder policy, offering to all the means
1122 2, 43 | everyone, especially the poor, the lowly and the defenceless.
1123 2, 52 | openness demonstrated by Popes John XXIII and Paul VI on
1124 2, 71 | represent a considerable portion of the believers in Christ
1125 Int, 2 | challenge which all this poses to believers. They cannot
1126 3, 98 | Christ, will they be in a position to receive the true message?
1127 1, 38 | other and to explain their positions to each other, makes surprising
1128 2, 69 | As a result, unexpected possibilities for resolving these questions
1129 2, 73 | joy to observe how in the postconciliar period and in the local
1130 3, 84 | Spirit is often able to pour out his grace in extraordinary
1131 1, 8 | Rome: "God's love has been poured into our hearts through
1132 3, 92 | mercy converts hearts and pours forth the power of grace
1133 Int, 1 | s tendency to reduce to powerlessness the Mystery of Redemption,
1134 1, 20 | they are fostering and even practising Christian unity. For they
1135 3, 84(140) | Cf. Missale Romanum, Praefatio de Sanctis I: Sanctorum "
1136 3, 97 | Catholic Church, both in her praxis and in her solemn documents,
1137 2, 52 | received in Rome. These prayer-filled meetings mapped out the
1138 1, 22 | belongs to common prayer, the prayerful union of those who gather
1139 1, 22 | Christ is truly present; he prays "in us", "with us" and "
1140 3, 98 | of indefectibility, has preached and still preaches the Gospel
1141 3, 98 | has preached and still preaches the Gospel to all nations,
1142 1, 19 | peoples assigned to their preaching either the undeniable superiority
1143 2, 52 | communion.~This gesture had been preceded by the meeting of Pope Paul
1144 2, 66 | the sacred utterances are precious instruments in the mighty
1145 2, 65 | pointed out, do not therefore preclude mutual interaction and complementarity.~
1146 1, 29 | into dialogue and it is a precondition for starting such dialogue.
1147 3, 82 | which represent the preconditions for all ecumenical commitment.
1148 1, 38 | declarations signed by my Predecessors or by myself with the Patriarchs
1149 1, 18 | accommodating truth to the preferences of a particular age, or
1150 1, 19 | ethnic exclusivism or racial prejudice, and from any nationalistic
1151 3, 79 | unity and, even more, a prejudicial opposition or a defeatism
1152 Exh, 100 | I wrote that "the best preparation for the new millennium can
1153 Exh, 102 | awareness, the grace to prepare ourselves, together, to
1154 3, 91 | s conversion as a way of preparing him for the task he was
1155 3, 79 | ministry of the episcopate, presbyterate and diaconate; 4) the Magisterium
1156 1, 24 | continents and countries of the present-day oikoumene. I am very conscious
1157 1, 37 | followed when Catholics are presenting or comparing doctrines: "
1158 3, 97 | ministry? A ministry which presides in truth and love so that
1159 1, 15 | disdain born of an unhealthy presumption. Thus, the entire life of
1160 1, 18 | the Creed under the false pretext that they are no longer
1161 2, 61 | of ecclesial life did not prevent Christians, through mutual
1162 3, 79 | On the contrary, it means preventing it from settling for apparent
1163 1, 24 | praying together with the Primate of the Anglican Communion
1164 1, 25 | Lutheran Archbishops, the Primates of Sweden and Finland, for
1165 1, 19(38) | OF LERINS, Commonitorium primum, 23: PL 50, 667-668.~
1166 2, 76 | believe in Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace? Christians are
1167 3, 92 | fruitful by the blood of the Princes of the Apostles, the Bishop
1168 1, 17 | to other Christians, the principal documents of the Commission
1169 3, 88 | her "perpetual and visible principle and foundation of unity" 146
1170 2, 57 | subsequent ages too—has been the privileged means for the evangelization
1171 2, 43 | name of Christ on important problems concerning man's calling
1172 1, 21 | spiritual ecumenism' ".42~We proceed along the road leading to
1173 2, 62 | Blessed Virgin: "My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord" (
1174 2, 46 | which the Catholic Church professes with regard to these sacraments.
1175 2, 58 | itself and the spiritual profit of souls are urgently at
1176 2, 69 | Communities in the West has been progressively set in motion.~Moreover,
1177 2, 45 | ecumenical level,77 very special prominence has been given to the liturgy
1178 3, 77 | of the journey, however promising and positive.~
1179 3, 98 | that the Church, by the prompting of the Holy Spirit and with
1180 3, 99 | hardly be closed to the promptings of the Holy Spirit, who
1181 1, 38 | ecumenical dialogue, which prompts the parties involved to
1182 2, 44 | the Bible. Following the promulgation by the Second Vatican Council
1183 1, 5 | in the Old Testament, the Prophet Ezekiel, referring to the
1184 2, 66 | Christ, the One whom the prophets foretold, God's Word made
1185 2, 41 | have taken on such great proportions and have become so extensive.
1186 1, 35 | Here once again the Council proves helpful. It can be said
1187 1, 13 | described as capable of providing access to the community
1188 Int, 2 | regrettably continues to provoke even today. All together,
1189 2, 50 | Communities of the West, stated publicly, at that very solemn moment
1190 2, 44(75) | This was revised and then published by the SECRETARIAT FOR PROMOTING
1191 Int, 2 | also lead to the necessary purification of past memories. With the
1192 3, 94 | voice free of all division, purified of all heresy, that the
1193 Int, 3 | community understood in its full purity and consistency, especially
1194 2, 76 | political and polemical purposes.~In 1986, at Assisi, during
1195 1, 39 | 39. Finally, dialogue puts before the participants
1196 2, 53 | helps us in accepting and putting into practice the Lord's
1197 3 | CHAPTER III - QUANTA EST NOBIS VIA?~
1198 3, 98 | separated by unedifying quarrels, but the image of people
1199 Int, 3 | entrance into the mind at once quietly and with power",2 she seeks
1200 1, 19 | particularism, ethnic exclusivism or racial prejudice, and from any
1201 3, 84 | reality of holiness.139~In the radiance of the "heritage of the
1202 3, 99 | may become an ever more radiant sign of hope and consolation
1203 1, 15 | therefore ought to be more radically converted to the Gospel
1204 2, 71(124) | Cf. Radio Message Urbi et Orbi (27
1205 2, 42 | situation where brutal conflict rages. In such circumstances those
1206 2, 68 | Christian life.~The text thus raises a series of questions which,
1207 2, 62 | and with greater or lesser rapidity, restored fraternal relations
1208 2, 52 | meetings mapped out the path of rapprochement between the Church of the
1209 1, 25 | constantly return to and re-read so as to draw from it new
1210 3, 87 | stage which we have now reached,144 this process of mutual
1211 2, 42 | by expressions which more readily evoke the deep communion —
1212 1, 30 | Communities experienced the readiness of the worldwide Catholic
1213 2, 58 | 58. From the reaffirmation of an already existing communion
1214 2, 43 | that of the Gospel. Hence, reaffirming what I wrote in my first
1215 2, 64 | the other hand, with equal realism the same Document states: "
1216 1, 36 | resolved, for if not, they will reappear at another time, either
1217 2, 63 | right one and that we can reasonably hope to discover together
1218 2, 66 | linking all who have been reborn by means of it".118 The
1219 Exh, 100 | attributed to the work of rebuilding Christian unity, and in
1220 3, 91 | receiving his mission, is rebuked with unusual severity by
1221 3, 91 | John emphasizes that Peter receives the charge of shepherding
1222 1, 29 | Christians. In all this, however, reciprocity is required. To follow these
1223 1, 24 | Altar of the Confession, we recited together the Nicene-Constantinopolitan
1224 3, 88 | marked by certain painful recollections. To the extent that we are
1225 2, 45 | Some, on the basis of a recommendation expressed at the ecumenical
1226 Exh, 102 | so that he may first be reconciled with his brother. For God
1227 3, 82 | and absolute trust in the reconciling power of the truth which
1228 3, 90 | Christ himself, as they are recorded in the Gospel traditions.~
1229 1, 16 | should be appropriately rectified at the proper moment".23
1230 Int, 1 | powerlessness the Mystery of Redemption, they must profess together
1231 2, 53 | and Methodius, Europe can rediscover its spiritual roots. Now,
1232 2 | Brotherhood rediscovered~
1233 2, 51 | it has led to the gradual rediscovery of brotherhood.~
1234 1, 36 | disciples. Hence all forms of reductionism or facile "agreement" must
1235 2, 69 | in the near future. The reflections of the various bilateral
1236 1, 10 | Spirit of Christ has not refrained from using them as means
1237 1, 15 | fraternal charity, of certain refusals to forgive, of a certain
1238 1, 17 | calling the Council, he refused to separate renewal from
1239 2, 61 | model for the community regarding not only spirituality and
1240 2, 70 | the baptized. Everyone, regardless of their role in the Church
1241 1, 7 | the Gospel, and which each regards as his Church and, indeed,
1242 1, 17(30) | VI Apostolic Constitution Regimini Ecclesiae Universae (15
1243 2, 53 | Among other things, these regular contacts permit a direct
1244 2, 58 | worship and for the various regulations which govern it.~There must
1245 1, 34 | contribute to division and to the reinforcing of division.~
1246 3, 79 | and prudence urge us to reject a halfhearted commitment
1247 2, 62 | Churches of the East which rejected the dogmatic formulations
1248 2, 76 | ever more united in their rejection of violence, every kind
1249 1, 12 | Communities. Many of them rejoice in the episcopate, celebrate
1250 3, 91 | mercy which Peter needs is related to the ministry of that
1251 3, 95 | in the ministry.~Whatever relates to the unity of all Christian
1252 2, 48 | 48. The relationships which the members of the
1253 2, 61 | understood the continuing relevance of dialogue, guided by the
1254 2, 56 | 2). How appropriate and relevant for us is the Apostle's
1255 2, 76 | representatives of non-Christian religions also prayed for peace in
1256 2, 55 | the particular Churches remained in unity: "an eager desire
1257 2, 49 | the Second Vatican Council remains a powerful source of incentive
1258 1, 17 | view: they demonstrate the remarkable progress already made, and
1259 3, 84 | also be met. I have already remarked, and with deep joy, how
1260 2, 52 | midst of the Church" 84 the remembrance of the excommunications
1261 Exh, 102 | nothing is impossible.~I am reminded of the words of Saint Cyprian'
1262 1, 7 | upon divided Christians remorse over their divisions and
1263 1, 17 | commitment to ecumenism, renewing the dialogue of charity
1264 3, 95 | primacy which, while in no way renouncing what is essential to its
1265 2, 52 | Ecumenical Patriarch decided to repay my visit, and in December
1266 2, 72 | so rich in meaning, was repeated in Rome at the Mass at which
1267 Int, 1 | more with determination, repeating what I said at the Roman
1268 1, 15 | the subsequent call to "repent, and believe in the Gospel" (.
1269 2, 42 | separated brethren tends to be replaced today by expressions which
1270 1, 19 | this question the Council replies clearly: "Concern for restoring
1271 3, 97 | God's plan—an essential requisite of full and visible communion.
1272 1, 27 | for unity is not a matter reserved only to those who actually
1273 2, 76 | feelings which struck a resonant chord deep in the human
1274 2, 42 | Communities most lacking in resources; approaches are made to
1275 2, 46 | ecumenism these norms must be respected.78~
1276 3, 97 | community—all the while respecting the authority of James,
1277 1, 29 | and actions which do not respond to the condition of separated
1278 2, 45 | part of the curriculum in response to a newly discovered need.~
1279 1, 7 | the Holy Spirit, for the restoration of unity among all Christians.
1280 2, 55 | millennium we are seeking to restore full communion, it is to
1281 1, 35 | horizontal level, being restricted to meetings, exchanges of
1282 2, 52 | successors on the other. The resulting change found its historical
1283 2 | Resuming contacts~
1284 2, 75 | of proclamation, since it reveals the face of Christ.~The
1285 1, 17 | the great debates about Revelation, the Church, the nature
1286 1, 36 | and which might require a review of assertions and attitudes.~
1287 2, 44(75) | the Bible (1968). This was revised and then published by the
1288 1, 34 | Father, Jesus Christ the righteous; and he is the expiation
1289 3, 80 | analyzes the results and rigorously tests their consistency
1290 1, 6 | Son, so that by dying and rising for us he might bestow on
1291 2, 58 | jeopardized nor are intolerable risks involved, but in which salvation
1292 3, 84 | not only the institutions, rites, means of salvation and
1293 1, 37 | for this kind of fraternal rivalry to incite all to a deeper
1294 2, 42 | Communities which were once rivals are now in many cases helping
1295 3, 84(140) | Cf. Missale Romanum, Praefatio de Sanctis I:
1296 2, 66 | Church have not yet taken root everywhere.112 These circumstances
1297 2, 61 | Christ in the Holy Spirit, rose from them all, in a marvellous
1298 3, 94 | power over the people—as the rulers of the Gentiles and their
1299 1, 24(47) | CHURCHES, Constitution and Rules, III, 1.~
1300 3, 98 | emphasized that at times we run the risk of forgetting that,
1301 2, 69 | the ordained ministry, the sacramentality and authority of the Church
1302 1, 27(50) | for prayers and spiritual sacrifices for the unity of Christians.
1303 3, 79 | praise to the Father, the sacrificial memorial and Real Presence
1304 1, 24 | common inheritance and to the sad years of division that followed".46
1305 3, 88 | designation is the best possible safeguard against the risk of separating
1306 3, 79 | Christ for teaching and safeguarding the faith; 5) the Virgin
1307 1, 27(50) | Maria Sagheddu was born at Dorgali (Sardinia)
1308 2, 47 | sisters. It is right and salutary to recognize the riches
1309 2, 54 | we then consider that the salvific event which took place on
1310 3, 94 | those Pastors, the una, sancta, catholica et apostolica
1311 1, 5 | will know that I the Lord sanctify Israel" (cf. 37:16-28).
1312 3, 84(140) | Missale Romanum, Praefatio de Sanctis I: Sanctorum "coronando
1313 3, 84(140) | Praefatio de Sanctis I: Sanctorum "coronando merita tua dona
1314 1, 27(50) | Sagheddu was born at Dorgali (Sardinia) in 1914. At twenty-one
1315 2, 43 | Church.74 Today I see with satisfaction that the already vast network
1316 Int, 1 | who became man in order to save humanity.~The courageous
1317 1, 7 | to the Gospel and so be saved, to the glory of God".6~
1318 2, 52 | become the symbol of the schism between Rome and Constantinople.
1319 2, 42 | are sometimes lent out; scholarships are offered for the training
1320 1, 40 | ecumenical cooperation is a true school of ecumenism, a dynamic
1321 2, 45 | gestures). Moreover, in schools of theology where future
1322 2, 74 | Christian spirit to the world of science and of the arts. They find
1323 2, 72 | United Kingdom (England, Scotland and Wales) in May-June 1982;
1324 2, 45 | to being able finally to seal this "real although not
1325 1, 17 | Council, Pope Paul VI solemnly sealed the Council's commitment
1326 1, 36 | teaching of the Church and searching together with separated
1327 1, 9 | mission. Nor is it some secondary attribute of the community
1328 3, 89(148) | ORDER, Report of the Second Section, Santiago de Compostela (
1329 2, 72 | faithful to the Gospel. Seeing all this has been for me
1330 | seem
1331 1, 5 | the time it was written, sees in Jesus' death the reason
1332 Int, 1 | overcome in the total gift of self for the sake of the Gospel.~
1333 1, 26 | newness of attitudes, from self-denial and unstinted love, that
1334 1, 26 | the grace to be genuinely self-denying, humble, gentle in the service
1335 Int, 1 | sisters of ours, united in the selfless offering of their lives
1336 2, 52 | as well as the custom of sending a delegation of the Holy
1337 3, 87 | way of thinking and their sensibilities ... The talents of each
1338 3, 80 | Magisterium and awakens the sensus fidei.~Consequently, for
1339 2, 72 | have encountered similar sentiments on the other side of the
1340 3, 94 | watch" (episkopein), like a sentinel, so that, through the efforts
1341 3, 88 | safeguard against the risk of separating power (and in particular
1342 2, 68 | The text thus raises a series of questions which, in the
1343 3, 82 | is understandable how the seriousness of the commitment to ecumenism
1344 2, 49 | have in common. This has served to consolidate further their
1345 1, 40 | already unites them, and it sets in clearer relief the features
1346 2, 69 | early as 1964 the process of setting up a "Joint Working Group"
1347 3, 79 | means preventing it from settling for apparent solutions which
1348 1, 27 | prayer centered on chapter seventeen of Saint John's Gospel,
1349 Exh, 103 | Lord, in the year 1995, the seventeenth of my Pontificate.~JOHN
1350 3, 91 | is rebuked with unusual severity by Christ, who tells him: "
1351 1, 11 | grave crises which have shaken her, the infidelity of some
1352 3, 89(149) | The problem takes clear shape in the research conducted
1353 1, 9 | by which God makes them sharers in his own communion, which
1354 3, 84 | possible with Christ who shed his Blood, and by that sacrifice
1355 3, 91 | Peter receives the charge of shepherding the flock on the occasion
1356 3, 94 | goes on to exhort: "May all shepherds thus be one in the one Shepherd;
1357 3, 95 | pray the Holy Spirit to shine his light upon us, enlightening
1358 3, 97 | truth and love so that the ship—that beautiful symbol which
1359 3, 94 | Saint Augustine, after showing that Christ is "the one
1360 3, 84(139) | PAUL VI, Address at the Shrine in Namugongo, Uganda (2
1361 2, 46 | Penance and Anointing of the Sick to Christians who are not
1362 Exh, 102 | intercedes for us with sighs too deep for words" (Rom
1363 1, 15 | and, without ever losing sight of God's plan, change his
1364 2, 67 | Supper, they profess that it signifies life in communion with Christ
1365 2, 62 | granted me the great joy of signing a common Christological
1366 2, 57 | emphasizing the elements of similarity between the Churches in
1367 3, 91 | This same role of Peter, similarly linked with a realistic
1368 1, 5 | that time, and using the simple sign of two broken sticks
1369 1, 28 | activity. Dialogue is not simply an exchange of ideas. In
1370 1, 23 | at its birth and which we sincerely seek. Our common prayer,
1371 1, 34 | sins, which is to say the sinful "structures" themselves
1372 3, 84 | humanity. As the liturgies sing: "You are glorified in your
1373 2, 45 | common prayer of praise, a single supplication. Together we
1374 2, 64 | and dialogue, the Council situates its guidelines in the context
1375 2, 42 | unjustly persecuted; and the slander to which certain groups
1376 2, 54 | of the world. The great Slav nations of Eastern Europe
1377 2, 53 | two Holy Apostles of the Slavs, those heralds of faith,
1378 2, 51 | East.~The process has been slow and arduous, yet a source
1379 3, 82 | understanding or external sociability. The bonds of fraternal
1380 2, 44(75) | COMMITTEE OF THE UNITED BIBLE SOCIETIES, Guiding Principles for
1381 2, 64 | not only of a historical, sociological, psychological and cultural
1382 3, 84 | incomplete, is truly and solidly grounded in the full communion
1383 3, 79 | from settling for apparent solutions which would lead to no firm
1384 1, 20 | unity, is not just some sort of "appendix" which is added
1385 2, 58 | the spiritual profit of souls are urgently at issue. Hence,
1386 Exh, 102 | accept the sacrifice of a sower of disunion, but commands
1387 2, 64 | relationship in view of the long span of earlier centuries when
1388 2, 70 | being limited to a group of specialists, comes to be shared by all
1389 1, 21 | Even when prayer is not specifically offered for Christian unity,
1390 1, 22 | leads our prayer in the Spirit-Consoler whom he promised and then
1391 3, 90 | appears as the leader and spokesman of the Apostolic College
1392 2, 49 | expediency, but a duty which springs from the very nature of
1393 1, 36 | ecumenical dialogue, while standing fast by the teaching of
1394 1, 9 | something added on, but stands at the very heart of Christ'
1395 2, 49 | major Christian Communities start from a recognition of the
1396 2, 49 | matter of becoming aware of static elements passively present
1397 2, 56 | will, humble prayer and a steadfast cooperation which never
1398 1, 5 | simple sign of two broken sticks which are first divided
1399 2, 73 | activities which have a stimulating effect at the level of Episcopal
1400 3, 97 | will not be buffeted by the storms and will one day reach its
1401 2, 42 | Christians as enemies or strangers but see them as brothers
1402 1, 20 | achieve depth and ease in strengthening mutual brotherhood to the
1403 1, 11 | Constitution Lumen Gentium stresses that the Catholic Church "
1404 3, 91 | for this reason was very strict with him. This same role
1405 3, 78 | burden beyond that which is strictly necessary (cf.Acts 15:28).~
1406 2, 74 | themselves ever more united in striving to meet the sufferings and
1407 3, 92 | When I am weak, then I am strong" (2 Cor 12:9-10). This is
1408 2, 76 | expression of feelings which struck a resonant chord deep in
1409 2, 55 | it is to that unity, thus structured, which we must look.~The
1410 2, 69 | certain questions need to be studied more deeply.~
1411 1, 6 | will of Christ, provides a stumbling block to the world, and
1412 2, 42 | which certain groups are subjected is shown to be unfounded.~
1413 1, 28 | in a particular way the subjectivity of each.~This truth about
1414 3, 80 | dialogue continues on new subjects or develops at deeper levels,
1415 3, 78 | the search for truth is a sublime form of evangelical charity.~
1416 1, 33 | should be inspired by and submissive to Christ's prayer for unity.
1417 Exh, 100 | the light of the progress subsequently made towards the full communion
1418 2, 59 | Commission has been able to make substantial progress and, as I was able
1419 2, 52 | Dimitrios I, who had meanwhile succeeded Patriarch Athenagoras in
1420 1, 17(30) | 436, and confirmed by successive documents: JOHN XXIII Motu
1421 Int, 4 | pilgrimage the Church has suffered and will continue to suffer
1422 2, 74 | in striving to meet the sufferings and the needs of our time:
1423 3, 77 | growth of communion, cannot suffice for the conscience of Christians
1424 2, 69 | full of promise. The topics suggested by the Council Decree have
1425 1, 16 | Council states that "Christ summons the Church, as she goes
1426 2, 45 | opted for a celebration each Sunday. Again, when the cycles
1427 1, 19 | preaching either the undeniable superiority of the Greek language and
1428 1, 17(30) | XXIII With the Motu Proprio Superno Dei Nutu (5 June 1960),
1429 2, 45 | prayer of praise, a single supplication. Together we speak to the
1430 Exh, 101 | unity of all Christians by supporting all activities or initiatives
1431 1, 18 | of a particular age, or suppressing certain articles of the
1432 1, 17 | inasmuch as they represent a sure foundation for further study.~
1433 2, 57 | divine love is enacted, and surely this is the ground of the
1434 2, 72 | Wales) in May-June 1982; to Switzerland in June 1984; and to the
1435 1, 31 | Bishops' Conferences and the Synods of the Eastern Catholic
1436 2, 62(106) | Pope John Paul II and the SyrianOrthodox Patriarch of Antioch, Moran
1437 2, 62(104) | Church of Antioch of the Syrians (27 October 1971): AAS 63 (
1438 2, 66 | complete incorporation into the system of salvation such as Christ
1439 3, 87 | their sensibilities ... The talents of each must be developed
1440 Int, 2 | have produced positive and tangible results: this encourages
1441 3, 92 | disciple experiences the bitter taste of his personal weakness
1442 Int, 3 | Passion and Resurrection.~Taught by the events of her history,
1443 1, 38 | which the Church intends to teach through her dogmatic formulas
1444 1, 26 | And again: "You have one teacher, and you are all brethren" (
1445 Int, 3 | Spirit of the Lord, who teaches people to interpret carefully
1446 3, 91 | who is in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and
1447 2, 53 | at least two particularly telling events of great ecumenical
1448 3, 91 | severity by Christ, who tells him: "You are a hindrance
1449 3, 94 | Church, should anyone be tempted to overlook it in the pursuit
1450 2, 60 | Catholics living in the same territory, but will also foster their
1451 3, 80 | the results and rigorously tests their consistency with the
1452 Int, 2 | of every individual?~I thank the Lord that he has led
1453 2, 43 | brother Christians".73 I have thanked God "for what he has already
1454 2, 60 | esteem in these terms: "While thanking God that many Eastern sons
1455 2, 74 | bears fruit in praise and thanksgiving for the benefits received
1456 1, 9 | the Catholic Church, then, thecommunion of Christians is none other
1457 3, 84 | 84. In a theocentric vision, we Christians already
1458 2, 53 | Associating the two Brothers from Thessalonica with the great founder of
1459 1, 6 | who believe in him, that theymight be one, a living communion.
1460 Exh, 100 | of grace for ecumenism, I thought it necessary to reaffirm
1461 2, 66 | such dialogue".113~"Our thoughts are concerned ... with those
1462 2, 55 | family ties which ought to thrive between local Churches,
1463 1, 23 | in the Upper Room of Holy Thursday, even though our presence
1464 Int, 2 | obstacles and prejudices which thwart the proclamation of the
1465 1, 13 | right to be honoured by the title of Christian, and are properly
1466 1, 17 | Communities with useful tools for discerning what is necessary
1467 2, 53 | to provide an important topic for the dialogue between
1468 2, 69 | and full of promise. The topics suggested by the Council
1469 Int, 4 | ministry in the Church, depends totally on the Lord's grace and
1470 2, 76 | which took me back to the town of Saint Francis as a pilgrim
1471 1, 38 | Magisterium in terms that bear traces of such conceptions. In
1472 2, 49 | reduce the number of matters traditionally in dispute.~
1473 3, 83 | Christian faith.137 Despite the tragedy of our divisions, these
1474 2, 62 | which are often hostile and tragic. This is a concrete sign
1475 2, 45 | where future ministers are trained, courses in the history
1476 2, 42 | scholarships are offered for the training of ministers in the Communities
1477 2, 43 | which would lead to the trampling of human rights. It is clear,
1478 Int, 1 | factor of division can be transcended and overcome in the total
1479 3, 84 | is in fact a proof of the transcendent power of the Spirit. It
1480 2, 42 | spirit has not been able to transform every situation where brutal
1481 1, 19 | and Methodius laboured to translate the ideas of the Bible and
1482 1, 19 | all humanity, it must be translated into all cultures. Indeed,
1483 1, 16 | that the Holy Spirit has transmitted through the Apostles.24
1484 1, 19 | necessary for the sake of transmitting to the people of today the
1485 3, 77 | how much further we must travel until that blessed day when
1486 2, 53 | On the path which we have travelled since the Second Vatican
1487 2, 58 | It has been explicitly treated from the pastoral standpoint
1488 1, 20 | healthy and flourishing tree which grows to its full
1489 1, 8 | its divine source in the Trinitarian unity of the Father, the
1490 2, 43 | so that God's mercy may triumph.~This way of thinking and
1491 1, 32 | dialogue everyone gains a truer knowledge and more just
1492 3, 84 | martyria unto death, the truest communion possible with
1493 3, 82 | repentance and absolute trust in the reconciling power
1494 Int, 2 | calm, clear-sighted and truthful vision of things, a vision
1495 3, 84(140) | Sanctorum "coronando merita tua dona coronans",~
1496 1, 31 | been improved, which in turn has helped the spirit of
1497 Exh, 102 | centuries. As the Church turns her gaze to the new millennium,
1498 3, 91 | to Cephas and then to the Twelve (cf. 15:5).~It is important
1499 2, 48 | of our time. Is not the twentieth century a time of great
1500 1, 27(50) | Dorgali (Sardinia) in 1914. At twenty-one years of age she entered
1501 2, 72 | within Europe which took me twice to Germany, in November
1502 2, 53 | indirectly to highlight that twofold ecclesial and cultural tradition
1503 3, 84(139) | the Shrine in Namugongo, Uganda (2 August 1969): AAS 61 (
1504 3, 83(137) | the Canonization of the Ugandan Martyrs (18 October 1964):
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