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1 3(5) | Philippen., V, 3 (PC, V, 1009); Iustinus Philosophus, 2 3(6) | Sermo CCXIV (PL, XXXVIII, 1070); Id., Contra Faustum Manichaeum, 3 5(7) | donatistarum, lib. VI (PL, XI, 1071 sqq.); Pontificale Romanun, 4 9 | institution (canons 107, 108/3). This class, "religious", 5 3(5) | monachorum, V (PL, XLIX, 1094); Athenagoras, Legatio pro 6 12 | incarnation. (canons 111 § 1, 115, 585). In the Code all the 7 1(2) | uxorem, lib. 1, c. IV (PL, 1,1281); Ambrosius, De virginibus, 8 3(5) | I, c. VII-VIII (PL, I, 1286-1287); Id., De resurrectione 9 3(5) | c. VII-VIII (PL, I, 1286-1287); Id., De resurrectione 10 14 | 13. But God's merciful kindness 11 II | public religious vows (canons 1308 1 and 488, 1) and being 12 15 | 14. Every man and every woman 13 16 | 15. We do not mean every kind 14 20 | 19. In such Institutes it is 15 12(8) | Christo Ecclesiae", 8 dec. 1900; cfr Leonis XIII, Acta, 16 X | Purification of our Lady, 1947, the eighth of our pontificate. ~ 17 21 | 20. On the debit side of the 18 1(2) | virginibus, 1, 3, 11 (PL, XVI, 202); Eucherius Lugdun., Exhortalio 19 3(5) | virginum (PG, XVIII, 27-220); Tertullianus, Ad uxorem, 20 3(6) | lib., V, c. IX (PL, XLII, 226).~ 21 2(3) | 23-30; Lk, XVIII, 18-22, 2429; XX, 3436.~ 22 3(5) | II, 9 et sqq. (PL, XVI, 250-251); Cassianus, De tribus 23 3(5) | 9 et sqq. (PL, XVI, 250-251); Cassianus, De tribus generibus 24 27 | 26. The executive body with 25 2(3) | 16-21; Mk X, 17-21, 23-30; Lk, XVIII, 18-22, 2429; 26 2(3) | XVIII, 18-22, 2429; XX, 3436.~ 27 3(5) | pro christianis (PG, VI, 349,; Clemens Alexandrinus, 28 2(4) | I Cor, VII, 25-35, 37-38, 40; Mt, XIX 27; 29 3(5) | Epist., LXII, 11 (PL, IV, 366); Id., Testimon. adv. iudeos, 30 2(4) | I Cor, VII, 25-35, 37-38, 40; Mt, XIX 27; Mk, 31 2(4) | I Cor, VII, 25-35, 37-38, 40; Mt, XIX 27; Mk, X, 32 2(4) | Cor, VII, 25-35, 37-38, 40; Mt, XIX 27; Mk, X, 28; 33 3(6) | habitu virginum, II (PL, IV, 443); Hieronymus, Epistola LVIII, 34 14(10)| Mt, V, 48; XIX, 12; Col, IV, 12; James, 35 V | Religious in accordance with c. 492 and with Art. VI here following: ~ ~ 36 3(6) | Epistola LVIII, 4-6 (PL, XXII, 582-583); Augustinus, Sermo 37 3(6) | LVIII, 4-6 (PL, XXII, 582-583); Augustinus, Sermo CCXIV ( 38 12 | incarnation. (canons 111 § 1, 115, 585). In the Code all the existing 39 3(5) | Num. hom., II, 1 (PG, XII, 590); Methodius, Convivium decem 40 3(5) | Hyppolitus, In Proverb. (PG X, 628); Id., De Virgine Corinthiaca ( 41 1(2) | Epistola CDXLLX (PL, CLXXXII, 641); Id., Apologia ad Guillelmum, 42 IV | of the Faithful in canons 684ff. and come under the Sacred 43 3(6) | Ad Smyrn., XIII (PG, V, 717); Id., Ad Polyc., V (PG, 44 3(5) | Ad Polycarp., V (PG, V, 724); Polycarpus, Ad Philippen., 45 3(6) | Id., Ad Polyc., V (PG, V, 728); Tertullianus, De virginibus 46 3(5) | III, c. LXXIV (PL, IV, 771); Ambrosius, De viduis, 47 3(5) | carnis, c. VIII (PL. 11, 806); Cyprianus, Epistola XXXVI ( 48 3(5) | Epistola XXXVI (PL, IV, 827); Id., Epist., LXII, 11 ( 49 1(2) | Exhortalio af Monachos, I (PL, L, 865); Bernardus, Epistola CDXLLX ( 50 3(5) | Virgine Corinthiaca (PG, X, 871-874); Origenes, In Num. 51 3(5) | Corinthiaca (PG, X, 871-874); Origenes, In Num. hom., 52 1(1) | February 1931, R.C.R. 1931, p. 89.~ 53 1(2) | Guillelmum, c. X (PL, CLXXXII, 912. ~ 54 3(6) | castitatis, c. VII (PL, 11, 922); Cyprianus, De habitu virginum, 55 3(6) | virginibus velandis (PL, II, 935 sqq.); Id., De exhortatione 56 3(5) | pro christianis (PG, VI, 965). ~ 57 3 | Christian writers5 there is abundant evidence that in the various 58 12 | was given to the canonical acceptance of "states of perfection" 59 3 | continents', 'virgins') widely accepted, approved and esteemed.6 ~ 60 20 | for other reasons are not accessible to them. ~ 61 | according 62 12 | to their nature. This was accordingly done by an addendum to the 63 21 | On the debit side of the account experience proved that this 64 13 | and exclusively for the achievement of perfection. ~ 65 5 | Church, like a good mother acquiescing in a child's request, has 66 18 | means by which apostolic action could reach and permeate 67 3 | Thanks to the consistent active involvement of Church and 68 25 | In the light of all this, acutely conscious of Our responsibility 69 II | below) which prudently adapt the general norms of law 70 9 | structured: to these was thus added an ecclesiastical institution ( 71 12 | was accordingly done by an addendum to the section on Religious ( 72 VIII | Art. VIII - In addition to their specific Secular 73 3(5) | IV, 366); Id., Testimon. adv. iudeos, lib. III, c. LXXIV ( 74 1(2) | Eucherius Lugdun., Exhortalio af Monachos, I (PL, L, 865); 75 X | Holy See itself, are not affected by this Apostolic Constitution. ~ 76 | again 77 IV | wholly committed to the aim and object there set out, 78 3(5) | christianis (PG, VI, 349,; Clemens Alexandrinus, Stromata (PG, VIII, 24); 79 IX | Societies of Common Life, due allowance made (and approved by the 80 | Although 81 1 | heavenly an enterprise, so angelic a vocation.2 ~ 82 20 | an Institute is often the answer. The effectiveness of Institute 83 3(6) | XXI, 8-10; cfr. Ignatius Antioch., Ad Smyrn., XIII (PG, V, 84 2 | examples of Christ3 and the Apostles4 which draw us to perfection. 85 II | is lawfully adapted and applied to them. ~§ 2. Without prejudice 86 VII | submitted with supportive arguments by at-least one Consultor. ~ 87 9 | persons" were considered to arise by divine law from the nature 88 II | Congregation for Religious as need arises and in the light of experience, 89 3 | order or social class ('ascetics', 'the continents', 'virgins') 90 12 | existing laws on Religious were assembled, reviewed, and given a definite 91 VII | supportive arguments by at-least one Consultor. ~2. A plenary 92 3(5) | monachorum, V (PL, XLIX, 1094); Athenagoras, Legatio pro christianis ( 93 VII | Secretary at a personal Audience submits the decision to 94 17(11)| Ecclesia Catholica ", d. 11 augusti 1889; cfr . A. S. S., XXIII, 95 3(6) | 4-6 (PL, XXII, 582-583); Augustinus, Sermo CCXIV (PL, XXXVIII, 96 25 | Institutes with full and authentic life of perfection as the 97 25 | perfection as the test of authenticity; We were aware of the danger 98 25 | of authenticity; We were aware of the danger of thoughtless 99 25 | should have their own law based on their own meaning and 100 | became 101 | becomes 102 | been 103 | before 104 4 | history, from the earliest beginnings to the formation of Canon 105 3 | to a stage where it had begun to constitute an order or 106 | below 107 5(7) | Pontificale Romanun, I 1: De benedictione et consecratione Virginum. ~ 108 1(2) | Monachos, I (PL, L, 865); Bernardus, Epistola CDXLLX (PL, CLXXXII, 109 | besides 110 III | vow, oath, or consecration binding in conscience, according 111 27 | 26. The executive body with delegated plenary powers 112 | both 113 II | 673, 1); ~2. They are not bound by the legislation made 114 1 | sweep of Church history, the building of Canon Law - show how 115 8 | ecclesiastical discipline would be built. ~ 116 14 | souls not only full of burning zeal for that perfection 117 1(1) | radio, 12 February 1931, R.C.R. 1931, p. 89.~ 118 7 | to look at the glorious calendar of religious men and women 119 15 | the canon lawyer would call it forum internum) reach 120 20 | excluded by the nature of their calling, or which for other reasons 121 14 | wherever they may be. So it has came about in the working of 122 V | canonical existence (as in Canon100 1 and 2) by Bishops, but 123 13 | embarking upon a new way of life canonically approved, the life of Religious, 124 14 | single soul is called, but capable in the midst of the world 125 V | Bishops, but not by Vicars Capitular or Vicars General. ~ § 2. 126 1 | Mother that she is, has cared for her best loved children,1 127 3(5) | Id., De resurrectione carnis, c. VIII (PL. 11, 806); 128 3(5) | sqq. (PL, XVI, 250-251); Cassianus, De tribus generibus monachorum, 129 3(6) | Id., De exhortatione castitatis, c. VII (PL, 11, 922); Cyprianus, 130 9 | of life, a new canonical category was created. No other class 131 7 | interwoven with the holiness and catholic apostolate of the Church 132 3(6) | 583); Augustinus, Sermo CCXIV (PL, XXXVIII, 1070); Id., 133 1(2) | 865); Bernardus, Epistola CDXLLX (PL, CLXXXII, 641); Id., 134 III | profession made before God of celibacy and perfect chastity in 135 17 | years of the nineteenth century of such groups. The purpose 136 1 | 1. An impressive chain of witness through the ages - 137 III | of celibacy and perfect chastity in the form of a vow, oath, 138 9 | standing of one of the three chief ecclesiastical states of 139 6 | situation demanded, directed chiefly to public profession properly 140 5 | mother acquiescing in a child's request, has always given 141 1 | cared for her best loved children,1 those who commit the whole 142 5 | 5. To those who chose to make public external 143 3 | that in the various local churches the profession of a life 144 25 | and not insensible to the claim of paternal love which these 145 22 | effective at the time in clarifying the nature of these Institutes 146 18 | with them. It became quite clear that a strict and effectual 147 25 | what was needed was a wise, clear-cut differentiation of Institutes 148 3(5) | christianis (PG, VI, 349,; Clemens Alexandrinus, Stromata ( 149 9 | necessary, only religious (cleric or lay), (Canon 107). This 150 12 | pertained to the Religious as clerics, the Order or Congregation 151 16 | and essential purposes are closest akin to the states of perfection 152 18 | life in the world was a combination of firmness and freedom 153 2 | perfection, how best to combine its essential features. ~ 154 6 | established by favor or command of Church Authority. ~ 155 15 | personal endeavor we heartily commend to the prudence and zeal 156 VII | meeting of the Consultors Commission under the Chairmanship of 157 1 | loved children,1 those who commit the whole of life, like 158 16 | freedom from incompatible commitments: they profess the evangelical 159 20 | should not join a Religious Community, an Institute is often the 160 9 | state between the two and compatible with either, was created 161 II | of their proper natural conditions: ~1. The general norms of 162 12 | a definite formulation. Confirmation, cumulative from various 163 9 | effectually sought in ways congruous to so sublime a purpose. ~ 164 III | consecration binding in conscience, according to the norms 165 25 | light of all this, acutely conscious of Our responsibility in 166 13 | life of Religious, a life consecrated and ordered solely and exclusively 167 5(7) | I 1: De benedictione et consecratione Virginum. ~ 168 25 | feckless founders and the consequent proliferation of Institutes. 169 10 | after trial and slow mature consideration, in virtue of the Church' 170 9 | canonical persons" were considered to arise by divine law from 171 3 | 3. Thanks to the consistent active involvement of Church 172 6 | the time of the "Peace of Constantine", this care for the profession 173 III | or apostolate and to be constantly, in all they do, subject 174 9 | Church as hierarchically constituted and structured: to these 175 VII | arguments by at-least one Consultor. ~2. A plenary meeting 176 20 | through people's daily contact, from the inside of the 177 24 | Code of Canon Law did not contemplate them because the time was 178 11 | no exception whatever is contemplated. No canonical state of perfection 179 12 | cumulative from various contests, was given to the canonical 180 15 | out to perfection. This context of high personal endeavor 181 3 | class ('ascetics', 'the continents', 'virgins') widely accepted, 182 3(6) | PL, XXXVIII, 1070); Id., Contra Faustum Manichaeum, lib., 183 16 | life of Religious. This convergence of essentials, as between 184 3(5) | PG, XII, 590); Methodius, Convivium decem virginum (PG, XVIII, 185 2(4) | I Cor, VII, 25-35, 37-38, 40; 186 5 | of perfection - always "coram Ecclesia" in the face of 187 3(5) | X, 628); Id., De Virgine Corinthiaca (PG, X, 871-874); Origenes, 188 8 | as to make it one of the cornerstones from which the edifice of 189 14 | the world, so vicious and corrupt, especially in our times, 190 12(8) | Cost. "Conditae a Christo Ecclesiae", 191 IV | Sacred Congregation of the Council - without prejudice to the 192 1 | through the ages - Popes, Councils, Fathers, the wide sweep 193 2 | said to be still in its cradle, she explained with authority 194 12 | formulation. Confirmation, cumulative from various contests, was 195 25 | authenticity; We were aware of the danger of thoughtless and feckless 196 21 | had its difficulties and dangers which showed up from time 197 17 | communities were practically debarred.11 ~ 198 21 | 20. On the debit side of the account experience 199 3(5) | 590); Methodius, Convivium decem virginum (PG, XVIII, 27- 200 3 | for, a life of complete dedication and consecration to Christ, " 201 7 | gradually and steadily in deeper and firmer self-consistency 202 5 | sanction and strenuously defended it and given it many canonical 203 24 | structure. The matter was deferred to future legislation. ~ 204 III | temporal goods is not free but defined and limited in accordance 205 VII | approval where opportune and a definitive approval. The procedure 206 12 | standing in the manner and degree appropriate to their nature. 207 27 | The executive body with delegated plenary powers is the Sacred 208 6 | perfection was, as the situation demanded, directed chiefly to public 209 VII | the Congregation or his deputy - the text presented and 210 12 | were associations which had deserved well of Church and State 211 9 | lay), (Canon 107). This deserves profound reflection. The 212 25 | were also persuaded that deserving Institutes should have their 213 III | Christian life, those who desire to be formal members in 214 26 | approve it. In general and in detail as here-under each statement, 215 VII | the Cardinal Prefect for detailed reconsideration and decision. 216 III | permanent bond enabling them to devote themselves entirely to God 217 25 | needed was a wise, clear-cut differentiation of Institutes with full 218 6 | the situation demanded, directed chiefly to public profession 219 15 | prudence and zeal of spiritual directors. Our concern here is with 220 14 | merciful kindness does not discriminate between man and man.9 At 221 21 | superiors who often lived at a distance. There was great discussion 222 I | full apostolate shall be distinguished from all other associations ( 223 16 | rules and regulations and distributed responsibilities: full membership 224 2 | explained with authority those doctrines and examples of Christ3 225 | does 226 5(7) | Cfr. Optatus, De schismte donatistarum, lib. VI (PL, XI, 1071 sqq.); 227 | done 228 2 | and the Apostles4 which draw us to perfection. There 229 IX | Societies of Common Life, due allowance made (and approved 230 18 | thought out and of sufficient duration, their method of shaping 231 | during 232 17 | the emergence during the early years of the nineteenth 233 1 | show how lovingly and earnestly the Church, far seeing Mother 234 12(8) | Cost. "Conditae a Christo Ecclesiae", 8 dec. 1900; cfr Leonis 235 8 | cornerstones from which the edifice of ecclesiastical discipline 236 22 | subject13 to the following effect: Although it was permissible 237 22 | statements and regulations were effective at the time in clarifying 238 20 | is often the answer. The effectiveness of Institute life in the 239 5 | given it many canonical effects. This is seen in the primitive 240 18 | clear that a strict and effectual consecration of oneself 241 9 | the Church, sanctification effectually sought in ways congruous 242 18 | s blessing was on their efforts, his grace was with them. 243 X | Purification of our Lady, 1947, the eighth of our pontificate. ~PIUS 244 13 | their secular condition and embarking upon a new way of life canonically 245 17 | the hand of God with the emergence during the early years of 246 III | obedience, a permanent bond enabling them to devote themselves 247 22 | Although it was permissible to encourage and approve such Institutes 248 22 | the Congregation itself encouraged and approved them not as 249 22 | name of the Church. Such encouragement and approval could be given 250 15 | context of high personal endeavor we heartily commend to the 251 VI | 2. The permission is an endorsement in the given case of the 252 1 | worthy of so heavenly an enterprise, so angelic a vocation.2 ~ 253 III | them to devote themselves entirely to God and works of charity 254 12 | has the status of a legal entity with its appropriate discipline, 255 18 | and permeate the secular environment. For these reasons "these 256 12 | further possibility had to be envisaged. There were associations 257 14(9) | Par., XIX, 7; Rom,11, 11; Eph VI, 9; Col.111, 25. ~ 258 3(5) | XXXVI (PL, IV, 827); Id., Epist., LXII, 11 (PL, IV, 366); 259 12 | given in some way full and equal canonical standing in the 260 18 | have repeatedly been given, equally with Religious Congregations, 261 12 | diocese and admission would be equivalent to clerical incarnation. ( 262 2 | 2. From the very first era of Christian history, when 263 16 | Religious. This convergence of essentials, as between these two kinds 264 6 | this purpose, approved and established by favor or command of Church 265 III | III - § 1. For canonical establishment as a Secular Institute a 266 3 | widely accepted, approved and esteemed.6 ~ 267 1(2) | 1, 3, 11 (PL, XVI, 202); Eucherius Lugdun., Exhortalio af Monachos, 268 | even 269 | everything 270 3 | writers5 there is abundant evidence that in the various local 271 18 | worth. They had wise and exacting standards for admission. 272 26 | the result. It was first examined by the Holy Office, then, 273 2 | authority those doctrines and examples of Christ3 and the Apostles4 274 | except 275 20 | priests and Religious are excluded by the nature of their calling, 276 13 | consecrated and ordered solely and exclusively for the achievement of perfection. ~ 277 27 | 26. The executive body with delegated plenary 278 III | perfection: besides the exercises of piety and self-denial 279 1(2) | 202); Eucherius Lugdun., Exhortalio af Monachos, I (PL, L, 865); 280 3(6) | II, 935 sqq.); Id., De exhortatione castitatis, c. VII (PL, 281 VII | reconsideration and decision. Expert Consultors, including, where 282 2 | still in its cradle, she explained with authority those doctrines 283 15 | visible structure, the forum externum, associations which undertake 284 5 | coram Ecclesia" in the face of the Church, and public - 285 18 | Institutes gave progressive factual proof of their worth. They 286 IV | Congregation for the spread of the faith, as provided in Canon 252 § 287 20 | the Christian renewal of families, of secular professions, 288 1 | and earnestly the Church, far seeing Mother that she is, 289 3(6) | XXXVIII, 1070); Id., Contra Faustum Manichaeum, lib., V, c. 290 6 | approved and established by favor or command of Church Authority. ~ 291 X | St. Peter's, February 2, feast of the Purification of our 292 25 | danger of thoughtless and feckless founders and the consequent 293 6 | made by groups united in fellowship for this purpose, approved 294 12 | 12. Finally, as the state of perfection 295 14 | vocation that is from God of finding new and excellent ways of 296 7 | and steadily in deeper and firmer self-consistency and unity 297 18 | world was a combination of firmness and freedom to more. God' 298 14 | have opened out to him like flowers to the sun, souls not only 299 VII | approval. The procedure is as follows: ~1. First discussion at 300 X | document we give the full force of our Apostolic Authority. ~ 301 III | those who desire to be formal members in the strict sense 302 12 | specific features and legal formalities (public vows for instance) 303 4 | earliest beginnings to the formation of Canon Law, the Church 304 12 | reviewed, and given a definite formulation. Confirmation, cumulative 305 | forty 306 25 | thoughtless and feckless founders and the consequent proliferation 307 II | as their own proper law framed in view of their proper 308 21 | proved that this kind of free-lancing in the life of perfection 309 1 | thick and thin along their freely chosen way of the evangelical 310 3 | the promise of excellent fruit. In the Apostolic Fathers 311 24 | The matter was deferred to future legislation. ~ 312 III | hold retreats and similar gatherings. ~3. A house or houses for 313 18 | These earliest Institutes gave progressive factual proof 314 3(5) | 251); Cassianus, De tribus generibus monachorum, V (PL, XLIX, 315 25 | paternal love which these generous seekers of holiness in the 316 X | this present document we give the full force of our Apostolic 317 7 | have only to look at the glorious calendar of religious men 318 12 | vows for instance) which go with a canonical state of 319 III | whereby their use of temporal goods is not free but defined 320 IV | point of reference for the government and care of Secular Institutes 321 21 | at a distance. There was great discussion about where they 322 7 | the life-giving Spirit has grown gradually and steadily in 323 15 | associations which undertake to guide their members along the 324 4 | spouse, ever true to herself, guided by the Holy Spirit, moving 325 8 | development. Faithful to the guiding hand of God's wisdom and 326 1(2) | 641); Id., Apologia ad Guillelmum, c. X (PL, CLXXXII, 912. ~ 327 21 | common life and a religious habit had its difficulties and 328 3(6) | 11, 922); Cyprianus, De habitu virginum, II (PL, IV, 443); 329 18 | Religious Congregations, the hallmark of official praise from 330 III | Constitutions, the member hands himself over completely 331 8 | expected, as in fact it happened, that the field of juridical 332 II | Art. II - § 1. Not having the three public religious 333 | He 334 15 | hidden world of the human heart, (the canon lawyer would 335 15 | high personal endeavor we heartily commend to the prudence 336 13 | very many who had set their hearts on leaving their secular 337 1 | make them ever worthy of so heavenly an enterprise, so angelic 338 26 | general and in detail as here-under each statement, decree and 339 | hereby 340 15 | every woman may, in the hidden world of the human heart, ( 341 9 | nature of the Church as hierarchically constituted and structured: 342 3(6) | virginum, II (PL, IV, 443); Hieronymus, Epistola LVIII, 4-6 (PL, 343 15 | perfection. This context of high personal endeavor we heartily 344 | himself 345 III | training may live or meet or hold retreats and similar gatherings. ~ 346 3(5) | 874); Origenes, In Num. hom., II, 1 (PG, XII, 590); 347 15 | the hidden world of the human heart, (the canon lawyer 348 3(5) | Stromata (PG, VIII, 24); Hyppolitus, In Proverb. (PG X, 628); 349 I | all other associations (C.I.C. Pars Tertia, Lib. II ) by 350 6 | profession properly so called, i.e. made by groups united in 351 9 | than that it is closely identified with the essential purpose 352 21 | bishop who might well be ignorant of its presence in his diocese 353 III | members who, because of illness or circumstances, cannot 354 22 | these Institutes without impeding their development and progress. ~ 355 17 | be free to take on those imperative tasks of charity from which 356 1 | 1. An impressive chain of witness through 357 II | Constitution applying it, or improving upon it in general or in 358 12 | be equivalent to clerical incarnation. (canons 111 § 1, 115, 585). 359 VII | decision. Expert Consultors, including, where necessary or opportune, 360 16 | membership involves freedom from incompatible commitments: they profess 361 III | 3. In respect of the incorporation of members and the bond 362 5 | for so holy a purpose. For individual profession of perfection - 363 17 | charity from which in those iniquitous times the religious communities 364 III | houses where members in initial and final training may live 365 25 | responsibility in this field and not insensible to the claim of paternal 366 20 | daily contact, from the inside of the secular scene, with 367 12 | formalities (public vows for instance) which go with a canonical 368 9 | added an ecclesiastical institution (canons 107, 108/3). This 369 7 | itself. The relationship is integral to the Church and to the 370 21 | and what the Holy See had intended in giving them approval. ~ 371 18 | possible not only in the interior life but also in visible 372 16 | common features: they have an internal organization with rules 373 15 | lawyer would call it forum internum) reach out to perfection. 374 II | experience, whether by way of interpreting the Constitution applying 375 7 | religious life is closely interwoven with the holiness and catholic 376 14 | wonder. He has sent out his invitation, time and time again, to 377 3 | to the consistent active involvement of Church and Ministry in 378 16 | responsibilities: full membership involves freedom from incompatible 379 22 | In 1889 Pope Leo XIII had issued a Decree on the subject13 380 3(5) | 366); Id., Testimon. adv. iudeos, lib. III, c. LXXIV (PL, 381 3(5) | Philippen., V, 3 (PC, V, 1009); Iustinus Philosophus, Apologia I 382 14(10)| 48; XIX, 12; Col, IV, 12; James, 1, 4.~ 383 20 | but cannot or should not join a Religious Community, an 384 8 | happened, that the field of juridical structure should reflect 385 VIII | Institutes come under the jurisdiction of Local Ordinaries in accordance 386 14 | 13. But God's merciful kindness does not discriminate between 387 16 | essentials, as between these two kinds of association, is seen 388 IV | out, as also those which lack any of the features listed 389 X | the Purification of our Lady, 1947, the eighth of our 390 III | temporary to be renewed at the lapse of a specified period (c. 391 | last 392 22 | public, that is received by a lawful Superior in the name of 393 II | without public vows - is lawfully adapted and applied to them. ~§ 394 15 | human heart, (the canon lawyer would call it forum internum) 395 15 | members along the way that leads to perfection. ~ 396 13 | had set their hearts on leaving their secular condition 397 3(5) | XLIX, 1094); Athenagoras, Legatio pro christianis (PG, VI, 398 8 | providence the Church so legislated for the canonical state 399 7 | which by the grace of the life-giving Spirit has grown gradually 400 III | not free but defined and limited in accordance with the Constitutions. ~§ 401 VI | foundation should follow the lines of the information sent 402 23 | self-contained while others are linked in various ways with existing 403 IV | lack any of the features listed in Articles I and III of 404 5 | Virgins7 which had its own liturgical rite. ~ 405 20 | the secular scene, with lives perfectly and totally dedicated 406 I | the evangelical counsels, living in a secular condition for 407 III | live on their own or in lodgings. ~ ~ 408 4 | unhesitating steps through the long ages of her history, from 409 III | Institute and the Institute looks after the member and is 410 1 | has cared for her best loved children,1 those who commit 411 1 | of Canon Law - show how lovingly and earnestly the Church, 412 1(2) | PL, XVI, 202); Eucherius Lugdun., Exhortalio af Monachos, 413 3(6) | 443); Hieronymus, Epistola LVIII, 4-6 (PL, XXII, 582-583); 414 3(5) | IV, 827); Id., Epist., LXII, 11 (PL, IV, 366); Id., 415 3(5) | adv. iudeos, lib. III, c. LXXIV (PL, IV, 771); Ambrosius, 416 | makes 417 3(6) | 1070); Id., Contra Faustum Manichaeum, lib., V, c. IX (PL, XLII, 418 12 | canonical standing in the manner and degree appropriate to 419 12 | that the whole terrain was mapped out. But a further possibility 420 24 | canonical structure. The matter was deferred to future legislation. ~ 421 10 | approval, after trial and slow mature consideration, in virtue 422 16 | 15. We do not mean every kind of association 423 18 | constitute a most useful means by which apostolic action 424 10 | of life: in practice this meant approval, after trial and 425 III | final training may live or meet or hold retreats and similar 426 16 | distributed responsibilities: full membership involves freedom from incompatible 427 7 | glorious calendar of religious men and women through the ages 428 14 | 13. But God's merciful kindness does not discriminate 429 1(1) | Pius XI, Message on the radio, 12 February 430 18 | sufficient duration, their method of shaping the members' 431 3(5) | II, 1 (PG, XII, 590); Methodius, Convivium decem virginum ( 432 | might 433 IX | Institutes may follow the model of Religious and Societies 434 3(5) | Cassianus, De tribus generibus monachorum, V (PL, XLIX, 1094); Athenagoras, 435 1(2) | Eucherius Lugdun., Exhortalio af Monachos, I (PL, L, 865); Bernardus, 436 III | subject to and under the moral guidance of Superiors in 437 | most 438 4 | guided by the Holy Spirit, moving with unerring and unhesitating 439 | much 440 III | specified period (c.488, l ); ~2 Mutual and full so that, in the 441 | namely 442 II | in view of their proper natural conditions: ~1. The general 443 25 | We decided that what was needed was a wise, clear-cut differentiation 444 | neither 445 17 | during the early years of the nineteenth century of such groups. 446 VIII | with the canons relevant to non-exempt Congregations or Societies 447 II | Institutes: ~1. In law, normally, neither are nor, properly 448 3(5) | 871-874); Origenes, In Num. hom., II, 1 (PG, XII, 590); 449 III | chastity in the form of a vow, oath, or consecration binding 450 III | By a vow or promise of obedience, a permanent bond enabling 451 IV | committed to the aim and object there set out, as also those 452 II | 488, 1) and being under no obligation to lead the canonical common 453 X | Art. X - The rights and obligations of Institutes already founded, 454 20 | sanctifying work in them is obvious. These Institutes also open 455 18 | Congregations, the hallmark of official praise from the Holy See".12 ~ 456 3 | Apostolic Fathers and the older Christian writers5 there 457 18 | effectual consecration of oneself to the Lord in the world, 458 20 | obvious. These Institutes also open the way to many forms of 459 14 | especially in our times, have opened out to him like flowers 460 5(7) | Cfr. Optatus, De schismte donatistarum, 461 13 | a life consecrated and ordered solely and exclusively for 462 1 | them wise precepts for the ordering of their life to make them 463 16 | features: they have an internal organization with rules and regulations 464 3(5) | Corinthiaca (PG, X, 871-874); Origenes, In Num. hom., II, 1 (PG, 465 | others 466 III | after themselves or who ought not to live on their own 467 14(9) | 2 Par., XIX, 7; Rom,11, 11; Eph 468 I | other associations (C.I.C. Pars Tertia, Lib. II ) by the 469 VI | to make such foundations. Particulars of the foundation should 470 25 | insensible to the claim of paternal love which these generous 471 3(5) | Polycarpus, Ad Philippen., V, 3 (PC, V, 1009); Iustinus Philosophus, 472 6 | 6. From the time of the "Peace of Constantine", this care 473 III | before God of celibacy and perfect chastity in the form of 474 20 | secular scene, with lives perfectly and totally dedicated to 475 III | the lapse of a specified period (c.488, l ); ~2 Mutual and 476 III | promise of obedience, a permanent bond enabling them to devote 477 18 | apostolic action could reach and permeate the secular environment. 478 22 | effect: Although it was permissible to encourage and approve 479 V | foundations should not be made or permitted without previous consultation 480 III | the Constitutions, either perpetual or temporary to be renewed 481 25 | Institutes. We were also persuaded that deserving Institutes 482 12 | Congregations, in all things that pertained to the Religious as clerics, 483 X | Apostolic Authority. ~Rome, St. Peter's, February 2, feast of 484 3(5) | V, 724); Polycarpus, Ad Philippen., V, 3 (PC, V, 1009); Iustinus 485 3(5) | PC, V, 1009); Iustinus Philosophus, Apologia I pro christianis ( 486 12 | was given, to complete the picture by the admission of Congregations 487 III | besides the exercises of piety and self-denial which are 488 20 | apostolate and service in times, places and circumstances from which 489 12 | life of perfection in the plain meaning of those words. 490 3(6) | XIII (PG, V, 717); Id., Ad Polyc., V (PG, V, 728); Tertullianus, 491 3(5) | Ignatius, Ad Polycarp., V (PG, V, 724); Polycarpus, 492 3(5) | Polycarp., V (PG, V, 724); Polycarpus, Ad Philippen., V, 3 (PC, 493 VII | authority of the Sovereign Pontiff. ~ ~ 494 VII | becomes an Institute of pontifical right (c. 488, 3; 673 2). ~ § 495 5(7) | VI (PL, XI, 1071 sqq.); Pontificale Romanun, I 1: De benedictione 496 X | 1947, the eighth of our pontificate. ~PIUS PP. XII ~~~ 497 1 | witness through the ages - Popes, Councils, Fathers, the 498 12 | mapped out. But a further possibility had to be envisaged. There 499 19 | Institutes showed their varied potential for souls and for the Church. ~ 500 III | By a vow or promise of poverty whereby their use of temporal