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1 10 | 10. To one and all of them
2 11 | 11. In the first place there
3 12 | 12. I am pleased to remember
4 14 | 14. A second question arises
5 15 | 15. Christ the Lord, indeed,
6 18 | 18. The instrument, which the
7 19 | 19. From this there are derived
8 4 | be decided in the years 1962-1965; however, it is clear
9 4 | decided in the years 1962-1965; however, it is clear to
10 20 | 20. Hence it follows that what
11 21 | 21. Among the elements which
12 22 | 22. If, therefore, the Second
13 23 | 23. The new Code of Canon Law
14 24 | 24. In actual fact the Code
15 26 | 26. After all these considerations
16 27 | 27. I am pleased to entrust
17 29 | 29. Trusting therefore in the
18 30 | 30. So that all may more easily
19 31 | 31. And this notwithstanding
20 32 | 32. I therefore exhort all
21 4 | 4. As is obvious, when the
22 8 | Lumen Gentium nos. 1, 9, 48), is presented as the People
23 7 | 7. If we now pass on to consider
24 8 | 8. This note of collegiality,
25 25 | wording of the norms should be accurate, and that they should be
26 1 | Catholic Church has been accustomed to reform and renew the
27 13 | am fully aware that this act is an expression of pontifical
28 17 | and also in the Church's activity itself. Therefore, besides
29 4 | the future. Moreover, the acts of its magisterium and especially
30 24 | 24. In actual fact the Code of Canon Law
31 1 | Founder, they may be better adapted to the saving mission entrusted
32 24 | sacred power and of the administration of the sacraments, may be
33 30 | beginning from the first day of Advent of this year, 1983. ~
34 | again
35 | always
36 | Among
37 13 | Church. Indeed, by a certain analogy with the Council, it should
38 17 | apostolic, or in any case most ancient, tradition, and besides
39 | another
40 29 | the authority of the holy Apostles Peter and Paul, with certain
41 3 | of the Code of Canon Law appeared to be definitely desired
42 12 | offices, who have given their appreciated contribution to the drafting
43 11 | recall the Cardinals, the archbishops, the bishops and all those
44 14 | 14. A second question arises concerning the very nature
45 16 | ecclesial society that, while assigning the primacy to faith, grace
46 3 | which devoted such great attention to the Church. ~
47 1 | so doing, my thoughts go back to the same day of the year
48 | became
49 11 | Cardinal Pietro Ciriaci who began the work, and Cardinal Pericle
50 | begin
51 17 | certain rules and norms of behavior. ~
52 16 | 16. This being so, it appears sufficiently
53 16 | the individual persons who belong to it. ~
54 12 | responsibility, to pass then to our beloved son, Mons. Willy Onclin,
55 11 | Cardinal, and Father Raimondo Bigador, S.J., both of whom in carrying
56 32 | under the protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the
57 27 | promulgate this fundamental body of ecclesiastical laws for
58 14 | of law contained in the books of the Old and New Testament
59 12 | commission, the revered brother, Most Rev. Rosalio Castillo
60 13 | collegial care of all my brothers in the episcopate for the
61 11 | God in the meantime has called to their eternal reward.
62 | can
63 7 | the manner in which it was carried out, especially during the
64 26 | day be ever more suited to carry out its office of salvation
65 11 | Bigador, S.J., both of whom in carrying out this task poured out
66 17 | upon apostolic, or in any case most ancient, tradition,
67 12 | brother, Most Rev. Rosalio Castillo Lara, who for a very long
68 1 | During the course of the centuries, the Catholic Church has
69 15 | Church of God (cf. 1 Cor. chapters 5, 6). Thus the writings
70 21 | Among the elements which characterize the true and genuine image
71 8 | collegiality, which eminently characterizes and distinguishes the process
72 24 | according to justice based upon charity, with the rights of individuals
73 9 | especially in canon law, who were chosen from all over the world. ~
74 5 | nevertheless it follows it chronologically, because the work undertaken
75 21 | exist between the particular Churches and the universal Church,
76 11 | commission: Cardinal Pietro Ciriaci who began the work, and
77 7 | present day, it must be clearly pointed out that this work
78 9 | episcopates were invited to collaborate in the preparation of the
79 29 | the whole world who have collaborated with me in a collegial spirit;
80 13 | the fruit of a collegial collaboration because of the united efforts
81 12 | officials, consultors and collaborators in the various study groups,
82 8 | constitution appears based on the College of Bishops united with its
83 11 | In the first place there come before my eyes the figures
84 29 | in order and revised. I command that for the future it is
85 21 | and finally, the Church's commitment to ecumenism. ~
86 24 | in order, finally, that common initiatives, undertaken
87 21 | the Church is seen as a "communion," and which, therefore,
88 19 | derived that character of complementarily which the Code presents
89 12 | completion of such a weighty and complex work. ~
90 14 | A second question arises concerning the very nature of the Code
91 21 | is also linked that which concerns the duties and rights of
92 27 | to entrust to all with a confident spirit these considerations
93 22 | newness in fidelity, and conform itself to that in its own
94 26 | the Church may progress in conformity with the spirit of the Second
95 32 | renewed discipline; and that consequently the salvation of souls may
96 7 | 7. If we now pass on to consider the nature of the work which
97 22 | old and new, and the new consists precisely in the elements
98 1 | canonical discipline so that, in constant fidelity to her divine Founder,
99 14 | distant patrimony of law contained in the books of the Old
100 17 | itself. Therefore, besides containing the fundamental elements
101 12 | and diligence have greatly contributed to the happy outcome of
102 12 | given their appreciated contribution to the drafting and the
103 2 | the Diocese of Rome and to convoke the Ecumenical Council.
104 15 | the Church of God (cf. 1 Cor. chapters 5, 6). Thus the
105 1 | decision to reform the existing corpus of canonical legislation
106 16 | its purpose is rather to create such an order in the ecclesial
107 19 | derived certain fundamental criteria which should govern the
108 23 | its promulgation, but are crying out for it insistently and
109 31 | or individual mention) or customs. ~
110 15 | the binding force of the Decalogue (cf. Rom. 13:28; Gal. 5:
111 11 | eyes the figures of the deceased Cardinals who presided over
112 4 | doctrine on the Church would be decided in the years 1962-1965;
113 2 | together with two other decisions of which the Pontiff spoke
114 3 | another answer and that is the decisive one, namely, that the reform
115 30 | juridical binding force, I declare and order that they will
116 10 | express today my sentiments of deep gratitude. ~
117 24 | individuals guaranteed and well defined; in order, finally, that
118 3 | Canon Law appeared to be definitely desired and requested by
119 15 | 13-25; 6:2), nor does he deny the importance of discipline
120 6 | recognize that this Code derives from one and the same intention,
121 3 | appeared to be definitely desired and requested by the same
122 15 | not in the least wish to destroy the very rich heritage of
123 21 | and which, therefore, determines the relations which should
124 16 | renders easier their organic development in the life both of the
125 3 | by the same Council which devoted such great attention to
126 12 | Mons. Willy Onclin, whose devotion and diligence have greatly
127 | did
128 11 | during these years in such a difficult work, and whom God in the
129 12 | Onclin, whose devotion and diligence have greatly contributed
130 2 | intention to hold a Synod of the Diocese of Rome and to convoke the
131 6 | Council drew its norms and its direction. ~
132 14 | must mentally recall the distant patrimony of law contained
133 8 | eminently characterizes and distinguishes the process of origin of
134 24 | exercise of the functions divinely entrusted to her, especially
135 17 | the principal legislative document of the Church, founded on
136 8 | of this Council, in the documents of which the Church, the
137 1 | Code of Canon Law. In so doing, my thoughts go back to
138 | done
139 | down
140 22 | Second Vatican Council has drawn from the treasury of Tradition
141 6 | entire work of the Council drew its norms and its direction. ~
142 21 | that which concerns the duties and rights of the faithful,
143 | each
144 30 | 30. So that all may more easily be informed and have a thorough
145 27 | this fundamental body of ecclesiastical laws for the Latin Church. ~
146 18 | a particular way by its ecclesiological teaching. Indeed, in a certain
147 21 | the Church's commitment to ecumenism. ~
148 26 | legislation will prove to be an efficacious means in order that the
149 18 | be understood as a great effort to translate this same doctrine,
150 13 | collaboration because of the united efforts on the part of specialized
151 8 | note of collegiality, which eminently characterizes and distinguishes
152 21 | of the Church, we should emphasize especially the following:
153 15 | writings of the New Testament enable us to understand still more
154 7 | very substance of the laws enacted. ~
155 | end
156 11 | individual study groups engaged during these years in such
157 22 | the elements which we have enumerated, then it is clear that the
158 13 | of all my brothers in the episcopate for the Church. Indeed,
159 9 | therefore, the bishops and the episcopates were invited to collaborate
160 18 | found as far as possible its essential point of reference. ~
161 19 | Pastoral Constitution Gaudium et Spes. ~
162 11 | meantime has called to their eternal reward. I pray to God for
163 15 | saving character of the evangelical message itself. ~
164 | even
165 4 | announced, the Council was an event of the future. Moreover,
166 2 | Ecumenical Council. Of these two events, the first was not closely
167 | every
168 | everyone
169 12 | very long time has done excellent work in a task of such great
170 15 | 16), he does not thereby exclude the binding force of the
171 32 | 32. I therefore exhort all the faithful to observe
172 21 | the relations which should exist between the particular Churches
173 3 | the year 1917. But there exists also another answer and
174 1 | and fulfilling at last the expectations of the whole Catholic world,
175 15 | formed from the history and experience of the People of God in
176 9 | work there also took part experts, namely, specialists in
177 15 | Therefore, although St. Paul, in expounding the Paschal Mystery, teaches
178 10 | and all of them I wish to express today my sentiments of deep
179 22 | in its particular way of expressing itself. ~
180 13 | aware that this act is an expression of pontifical authority
181 24 | the Code of Canon Law is extremely necessary for the Church.
182 11 | place there come before my eyes the figures of the deceased
183 11 | Violardo, later Cardinal, and Father Raimondo Bigador, S.J.,
184 28 | justice and obedience obtain favor for this Code, and that
185 1 | had been promulgate on the feast of Pentecost in the year
186 11 | work, and Cardinal Pericle Felici who, for many years, guided
187 22 | itself to that in its own field and in its particular way
188 32 | Palace, January 25, 1983, the fifth year of our Pontificate. ~
189 11 | come before my eyes the figures of the deceased Cardinals
190 32 | the hope that there may flower again in the Church a renewed
191 21 | emphasize especially the following: the doctrine in which the
192 29 | Constitution, to be valid forever in the future, I promulgate
193 15 | Prophets which was gradually formed from the history and experience
194 9 | gradually mature the juridical formulas which would later serve
195 24 | sustained, strengthened and fostered by canonical norms. ~
196 25 | canonical and theological foundation. ~
197 17 | document of the Church, founded on the juridical - legislative
198 13 | should be considered as the fruit of a collegial collaboration
199 1 | by this same purpose and fulfilling at last the expectations
200 24 | that the exercise of the functions divinely entrusted to her,
201 19 | the Pastoral Constitution Gaudium et Spes. ~
202 18 | Second Vatican Council in general, and in a particular way
203 21 | characterize the true and genuine image of the Church, we
204 11 | commission: Very Rev. Mons. Giacomo Violardo, later Cardinal,
205 1 | In so doing, my thoughts go back to the same day of
206 28 | 28. May God grant that joy and peace with
207 10 | today my sentiments of deep gratitude. ~
208 25 | nature must be observed. The greatest care has therefore been
209 12 | devotion and diligence have greatly contributed to the happy
210 24 | the rights of individuals guaranteed and well defined; in order,
211 11 | Felici who, for many years, guided the course of the work almost
212 29 | Trusting therefore in the help of divine grace, sustained
213 | Hence
214 15 | such wise that in a new and higher way it became part of the
215 | himself
216 2 | concerned the intention to hold a Synod of the Diocese of
217 29 | by the authority of the holy Apostles Peter and Paul,
218 32 | spirit and good will in the hope that there may flower again
219 26 | considerations it is to be hoped that the new canonical legislation
220 | how
221 21 | authority as a service (cf. ibid., no. 3); the doctrine in
222 23 | insistently and almost with impatience. ~
223 18 | language. If, however, it is impossible to translate perfectly into
224 17 | is to be regarded as an indispensable instrument to ensure order
225 24 | charity, with the rights of individuals guaranteed and well defined;
226 30 | that all may more easily be informed and have a thorough knowledge
227 6 | to John XXIII himself who initiated the revision of the Code,
228 24 | order, finally, that common initiatives, undertaken for a Christian
229 23 | but are crying out for it insistently and almost with impatience. ~
230 13 | specialized persons and institutions throughout the whole Church. ~
231 16 | that the Code is in no way intended as a substitute for faith,
232 4 | everyone that John XXIII's intuition was very true, and with
233 13 | authority and, therefore, it is invested with a "primatial" character.
234 9 | and the episcopates were invited to collaborate in the preparation
235 11 | Father Raimondo Bigador, S.J., both of whom in carrying
236 6 | the beginning of this long journey, that is, to that January
237 28 | 28. May God grant that joy and peace with justice and
238 15 | Paschal Mystery, teaches that justification is not obtained by the works
239 21 | priestly, prophetic and kingly. With this teaching there
240 21 | and particularly of the laity; and finally, the Church'
241 12 | Most Rev. Rosalio Castillo Lara, who for a very long time
242 | last
243 | latter
244 17 | itself, the Code must also lay down certain rules and norms
245 | least
246 25 | taken to ensure that in the lengthy preparation of the Code
247 20 | ecclesiology, constitutes likewise the "novelty" of the new
248 20 | Second Vatican Council, in line with the legislative tradition
249 21 | this teaching there is also linked that which concerns the
250 12 | pleased to remember also the living, beginning with the present
251 15 | 15. Christ the Lord, indeed, did not in the
252 4 | Moreover, the acts of its magisterium and especially its doctrine
253 | make
254 8 | because of its very origin, manifests the spirit of this Council,
255 7 | of the Code, and also the manner in which it was carried
256 | many
257 32 | protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. ~
258 7 | not only in regard to the material drafting of the work, but
259 9 | there should gradually mature the juridical formulas which
260 | me
261 | meantime
262 1 | my Predecessor of happy memory, John XXIII, announced for
263 14 | this question, one must mentally recall the distant patrimony
264 31 | of special or individual mention) or customs. ~
265 15 | character of the evangelical message itself. ~
266 9 | such a long process, by a method as far as possible collegial,
267 6 | 6. Turning our mind today to the beginning of
268 27 | these considerations of mine in the moment in which I
269 1 | better adapted to the saving mission entrusted to her. Prompted
270 32 | the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. ~Given at
271 15 | brought it to completion (cf. Mt. 5:17), in such wise that
272 24 | organized; in order that the mutual relations of the faithful
273 15 | in expounding the Paschal Mystery, teaches that justification
274 5 | which is promulgated today, necessarily required the previous work
275 | nor
276 8 | the Church, Lumen Gentium nos. 1, 9, 48), is presented
277 31 | 31. And this notwithstanding any contrary ordinances,
278 | now
279 28 | and peace with justice and obedience obtain favor for this Code,
280 13 | aware that this Code in its objective content reflects the collegial
281 32 | exhort all the faithful to observe the proposed legislation
282 28 | with justice and obedience obtain favor for this Code, and
283 15 | that justification is not obtained by the works of the Law,
284 4 | 4. As is obvious, when the revision of the
285 12 | study groups, or in other offices, who have given their appreciated
286 12 | as Cardinal members or as officials, consultors and collaborators
287 12 | beloved son, Mons. Willy Onclin, whose devotion and diligence
288 28 | and that what has been ordered by the Head be observed
289 31 | notwithstanding any contrary ordinances, constitutions, privileges (
290 | others
291 | ourselves
292 12 | contributed to the happy outcome of the work, and finally
293 7 | brought to completion in an outstandingly collegial spirit; and this
294 | own
295 32 | Rome, from the Apostolic Palace, January 25, 1983, the fifth
296 21 | suited to each of them, participate in the threefold office
297 21 | rights of the faithful, and particularly of the laity; and finally,
298 15 | Paul, in expounding the Paschal Mystery, teaches that justification
299 19 | Constitution Lumen Gentium and the Pastoral Constitution Gaudium et
300 14 | mentally recall the distant patrimony of law contained in the
301 28 | May God grant that joy and peace with justice and obedience
302 1 | promulgate on the feast of Pentecost in the year 1917. ~
303 24 | Christian life ever more perfect may be sustained, strengthened
304 | perhaps
305 11 | began the work, and Cardinal Pericle Felici who, for many years,
306 29 | authority of the holy Apostles Peter and Paul, with certain knowledge,
307 9 | entire Church. In all these phases of the work there also took
308 11 | preparatory commission: Cardinal Pietro Ciriaci who began the work,
309 11 | 11. In the first place there come before my eyes
310 18 | as possible its essential point of reference. ~
311 7 | day, it must be clearly pointed out that this work was brought
312 2 | other decisions of which the Pontiff spoke on that same day,
313 13 | act is an expression of pontifical authority and, therefore,
314 32 | 1983, the fifth year of our Pontificate. ~
315 7 | out, especially during the Pontificates of Paul VI and of John Paul
316 11 | in carrying out this task poured out the treasures of their
317 24 | especially that of sacred power and of the administration
318 11 | their eternal reward. I pray to God for all of them. ~
319 7 | nature of the work which preceded the promulgation of the
320 22 | new, and the new consists precisely in the elements which we
321 1 | of the year 1959, when my Predecessor of happy memory, John XXIII,
322 11 | Cardinals who presided over the preparatory commission: Cardinal Pietro
323 19 | complementarily which the Code presents in relation to the teaching
324 11 | the deceased Cardinals who presided over the preparatory commission:
325 12 | beginning with the present Pro - President of the commission, the revered
326 5 | necessarily required the previous work of the Council; and
327 21 | threefold office of Christ: priestly, prophetic and kingly. With
328 13 | it is invested with a "primatial" character. But I am also
329 17 | 17. The Code, as the principal legislative document of
330 17 | besides the fundamental principles which govern the exercise
331 31 | ordinances, constitutions, privileges (even worthy of special
332 12 | beginning with the present Pro - President of the commission,
333 26 | order that the Church may progress in conformity with the spirit
334 1 | mission entrusted to her. Prompted by this same purpose and
335 13 | 13. Therefore, in promulgating the Code today, I am fully
336 21 | office of Christ: priestly, prophetic and kingly. With this teaching
337 15 | heritage of the Law and of the Prophets which was gradually formed
338 32 | rendered ever easier under the protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
339 26 | canonical legislation will prove to be an efficacious means
340 11 | later Cardinal, and Father Raimondo Bigador, S.J., both of whom
341 | rather
342 6 | revision of the Code, I must recognize that this Code derives from
343 22 | that the Code also should reflect the same note of fidelity
344 13 | in its objective content reflects the collegial care of all
345 17 | and Tradition, is to be regarded as an indispensable instrument
346 7 | of the work, but also as regards the very substance of the
347 24 | relations of the faithful may be regulated according to justice based
348 19 | which the Code presents in relation to the teaching of the Second
349 12 | 12. I am pleased to remember also the living, beginning
350 32 | salvation of souls may be rendered ever easier under the protection
351 16 | charisms, it at the same time renders easier their organic development
352 1 | accustomed to reform and renew the laws of canonical discipline
353 6 | intention, which is that of the renewal of the Christian life. From
354 32 | flower again in the Church a renewed discipline; and that consequently
355 14 | the Code of Canon Law. To reply adequately to this question,
356 3 | be definitely desired and requested by the same Council which
357 5 | promulgated today, necessarily required the previous work of the
358 29 | certain knowledge, and in response to the wishes of the bishops
359 12 | in a task of such great responsibility, to pass then to our beloved
360 17 | legislative heritage of Revelation and Tradition, is to be
361 12 | President of the commission, the revered brother, Most Rev. Rosalio
362 11 | called to their eternal reward. I pray to God for all of
363 15 | wish to destroy the very rich heritage of the Law and
364 12 | revered brother, Most Rev. Rosalio Castillo Lara, who for a
365 17 | must also lay down certain rules and norms of behavior. ~
366 8 | the Church, the universal "sacrament of salvation" (cf. Dogmatic
367 24 | the administration of the sacraments, may be adequately organized;
368 24 | her, especially that of sacred power and of the administration
369 11 | end. I think then of the secretaries of the same commission:
370 15 | of discipline and make us see better how it is more closely
371 21 | doctrine in which the Church is seen as a "communion," and which,
372 18 | teaching. Indeed, in a certain sense, this new Code could be
373 10 | wish to express today my sentiments of deep gratitude. ~
374 9 | formulas which would later serve for the use of the entire
375 21 | 2), and authority as a service (cf. ibid., no. 3); the
376 29 | present Code as it has been set in order and revised. I
377 32 | proposed legislation with a sincere spirit and good will in
378 25 | they should be based on a solid juridical, canonical and
379 12 | pass then to our beloved son, Mons. Willy Onclin, whose
380 32 | consequently the salvation of souls may be rendered ever easier
381 14 | derived, as from its first source, the whole juridical - legislative
382 31 | privileges (even worthy of special or individual mention) or
383 9 | took part experts, namely, specialists in theology, history, and
384 13 | united efforts on the part of specialized persons and institutions
385 19 | both in the sphere of its specific matter and also in the language
386 19 | Constitution Gaudium et Spes. ~
387 19 | entire new Code, both in the sphere of its specific matter and
388 2 | decisions of which the Pontiff spoke on that same day, and they
389 15 | Testament. Therefore, although St. Paul, in expounding the
390 | still
391 24 | perfect may be sustained, strengthened and fostered by canonical
392 7 | also as regards the very substance of the laws enacted. ~
393 20 | that what constitutes the substantial "novelty" of the Second
394 16 | in no way intended as a substitute for faith, grace and the
395 16 | This being so, it appears sufficiently clear that the Code is in
396 2 | the intention to hold a Synod of the Diocese of Rome and
397 15 | expounding the Paschal Mystery, teaches that justification is not
398 4 | of the Church in the long term. ~
399 [Title]| Text~ ~
400 25 | juridical, canonical and theological foundation. ~
401 9 | namely, specialists in theology, history, and especially
402 | thereby
403 11 | work almost to its end. I think then of the secretaries
404 30 | easily be informed and have a thorough knowledge of these norms
405 1 | Canon Law. In so doing, my thoughts go back to the same day
406 | throughout
407 | Thus
408 9 | phases of the work there also took part experts, namely, specialists
409 11 | this task poured out the treasures of their doctrine and wisdom.
410 22 | Council has drawn from the treasury of Tradition elements both
411 29 | 29. Trusting therefore in the help of
412 6 | 6. Turning our mind today to the beginning
413 | under
414 15 | New Testament enable us to understand still more the importance
415 18 | this new Code could be understood as a great effort to translate
416 9 | would later serve for the use of the entire Church. In
417 29 | this Constitution, to be valid forever in the future, I
418 12 | and collaborators in the various study groups, or in other
419 29 | authority with which I am vested, by means of this Constitution,
420 7 | the Pontificates of Paul VI and of John Paul I, and
421 11 | Very Rev. Mons. Giacomo Violardo, later Cardinal, and Father
422 32 | protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. ~
423 29 | and I entrust it to the watchful care of all those concerned,
424 12 | the completion of such a weighty and complex work. ~
425 | whether
426 | while
427 | whose
428 | why
429 17 | structure of the Church as willed by her divine Founder, or
430 12 | to our beloved son, Mons. Willy Onclin, whose devotion and
431 11 | treasures of their doctrine and wisdom. Together with them I recall
432 15 | cf. Mt. 5:17), in such wise that in a new and higher
433 29 | and in response to the wishes of the bishops of the whole
434 25 | preparation of the Code the wording of the norms should be accurate,
435 15 | justification is not obtained by the works of the Law, but by means
436 31 | constitutions, privileges (even worthy of special or individual
437 15 | chapters 5, 6). Thus the writings of the New Testament enable
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