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1 II | giant parishes of 50,000 and 100,000 souls, at least while
2 SUMM| material and moral problems. ~11 2. Technical progress in
3 1 | the faithful. (Cfr. Canons 1327 and 1328.) ~Priests-who
4 1 | faithful. (Cfr. Canons 1327 and 1328.) ~Priests-who act "vi muneris
5 SUMM| countries is becoming greater. ~15 Distress is not only material: ~
6 SUMM| Distress is not only material: ~16 The uprooting of peoples
7 SUMM| communism-and racial equality. ~18 In many countries, atheistic
8 SUMM| seen in everyday life. ~19 Nevertheless, though modern
9 II | increase in population In 1920 the population was 92 million,
10 1 | of Christ. (Cfr. AAS 36, 1943, p. 241.) They are all free
11 1 | Cardinals, February 20, 1946-Discorsi e Radiomessaggi
12 1 | Allocution "Si diligis," May 31, 1954-Discorsi e Radiomessaggi,
13 II | Catholic Day on Sept. 2, 1956-Discorsi e Radiomessaggi,
14 1 | apostolates." (August 5, 1957) ~This statement is applicable
15 II | whereas it is now nearly 200 million. The big cities
16 SUMM| in any apostolic work. ~21 Catholics cannot remain
17 SUMM| economic and social life." ~22 Now more than ever, the
18 SUMM| redemptive work of Christ. ~23 This primary duty implies
19 SUMM| into every aspect of life. ~24 Faced with this task, the
20 1 | Cfr. AAS 36, 1943, p. 241.) They are all free persons
21 SUMM| professional, civic and social. ~28 4. International awareness
22 SUMM| Church and the Hierarchy. ~29 This formation must be the
23 1 | Radiomessaggi, vol. XIII, p. 298) ~Since that time We have
24 II | social seminar" which accepts 300 members each winter semester
25 Int | Radiomessaggi, vol. XIII, p. 301.) ~Today we look with pleasure
26 SUMM| will throughout the world. ~32 We invite the Catholics
27 SUMM| international organizations. ~33 In particular, we undertake
28 SUMM| opinion on this problem. ~34 We are nevertheless aware
29 SUMM| III. Resolution ~35 The Congress, after receiving
30 1 | Body of Christ. (Cfr. AAS 36, 1943, p. 241.) They are
31 1 | Radiomessaggi vol. VII, p. 393). Such a wealth of qualities
32 II | Radiomessaggi, vol. XVIII, p. 397.) This is certainly the
33 1 | Radiomessaggi, vol. XVI, p. 45) The term "lay theology"
34 1 | assert his demands. (Canons 467, 1; 892, 1.) The meaning
35 II | in the giant parishes of 50,000 and 100,000 souls, at
36 1 | perfection. (Canons 87 and 682.) In what concerns the Christian'
37 II | With regard to its economy, 70 percent of Asia is an agricultural
38 II | 000 to 25,000 priests and 74;000 catechists. If the teachers
39 1 | Christian perfection. (Canons 87 and 682.) In what concerns
40 1 | demands. (Canons 467, 1; 892, 1.) The meaning and aim
41 SUMM| find in her their home. ~9 Happy in this knowledge,
42 II | 1920 the population was 92 million, whereas it is now
43 1 | Mystical Body of Christ. (Cfr. AAS 36, 1943, p. 241.) They
44 1 | religion depend on his personal ability and supernatural gifts.
45 II | Constitution Exsul familia. ~It is absolutely necessary to prevent the
46 1 | before We conclude these abstract considerations of the relations
47 1 | emancipation of the layman" is abused at times when it is used
48 1 | distinction must be taken into ac count when we speak of the "
49 II | a "social seminar" which accepts 300 members each winter
50 SUMM| spirit, so that the laity may accomplish their apostolic mission
51 II | There is a dual task to be accomplished here: avoid all elements
52 II | missionary with six catechists accomplishes more than do seven missionaries.
53 SUMM| bound in conscience, in accordance with the Church's social
54 II | parish must try to acquire accurate information about the religious
55 SUMM| help the laity to become accustomed to seeing all problems on
56 1 | are necessary if he is to achieve the salvation of his soul
57 1 | secular sciences. Recently, acting upon the initiative of the "
58 II | Christian values. There is by actual count an annual attendance
59 SUMM| must be founded on prayer, adapted to the lay state and directed
60 SUMM| the words he graciously addressed to them during the audience
61 Int | complying with your wishes and addressing you at the start of your
62 II | intellectual formation. ~Laymen who administer ecclesiastical properties
63 CON | example which compel the admiration even of the Church's foes.
64 1 | which the Church and state adopt to preserve the moral climate
65 SUMM| to the best method to be adopted in such study.~
66 SUMM| new civilizations, and is affecting even those peoples which
67 | against
68 II | but long before the school age, and it is engendered by
69 1 | theologians and naturalists agreed to meet regularly and discuss
70 SUMM| attention in the years which lie ahead to making what the Holy
71 II | apostles will, therefore, al ways form an elite, not
72 1 | responsibility of the layman. (Allocution "Si diligis," May 31, 1954-
73 1 | better than the priest and allow him to act freely and exercise
74 SUMM| Millions of men are not allowed the free exercise of their
75 | almost
76 II | an honor to serve at the altar? And those who contribute
77 II | the apostolic spirit which animates them, a quality without
78 II | There is by actual count an annual attendance of 12 billion
79 II | nationalism and national antagonisms in spite of all the bitterness
80 SUMM| devote himself as fully as anybody to all human tasks, we declare
81 II | not because they stand apart from others but, quite the
82 1 | from the Hierarchy, and apparently remain on the fringe of
83 SUMM| and examination, and by appealing to their sense of initiative
84 SUMM| Congress of the Lay Apostolate appeals urgently to all Catholics
85 1 | 1957) ~This statement is applicable to all the professions,
86 1 | idea is not yet ready for application. Should it someday become
87 II | lay apostolate must aim at applying to the miner in a concrete
88 SUMM| commission which it had appointed in order that the fullest
89 II | of the farmer are deeply appreciated lay apostles. ~The women
90 SUMM| of apostolate can only be approached in a spirit of loyalty to
91 1 | also needs the explicit approval of the ecclesiastical authority. ~
92 II | non-Catholic women of their area. This apostolate for women
93 SUMM| as it reveals the unity arising from one faith, one hope
94 II | apostles, even after the arrest of the priests. What is
95 II | to take care of the new arrivals. For instance, he will help
96 SUMM| our technical skills, our art, our sport, our world." ~
97 1 | Laymen's Job ~Furthermore, aside from the small number of
98 1 | 1. SOME BASIC ASPECTS OF THE LAY APOSTOLATE ~As
99 1 | government and in legislative assemblies. In the same way, only the
100 Int | pleasure upon this select assembly which has brought together
101 1 | fundamental rights, he may assert his demands. (Canons 467,
102 1 | mandate of the Hierarchy, may associate him more closely with the
103 1 | described those laymen who assumed all their responsibilities.
104 CON | today. ~This cooperation assumes a thousand different forms,
105 1 | will they resist being led astray by the masses which surround
106 II | from becoming the prey of atheist movements and to make every
107 1 | heart be kept in a healthy atmosphere. One could say that institutions
108 1 | matters of human dignity; men attached in a stable manner to their
109 1 | salvation of his soul and attain Christian perfection. (Canons
110 SUMM| work in this spirit for the attainment of social and economic justice,
111 SUMM| from October 6 to 17, to attend the Second World Congress. ~
112 II | by actual count an annual attendance of 12 billion in places
113 1 | project naturally requires attentive and prolonged reflection.
114 II | because they are capable of attracting and influencing others.
115 SUMM| addressed to them during the audience of October 6, and for his
116 1 | of the lay apostolates." (August 5, 1957) ~This statement
117 1 | said, seem to have a less authentic character and a secondary
118 SUMM| competent ecclesiastical authorities- and expresses the wish that
119 II | Lay Congress in Manila an authorized spokesman discussed a task
120 II | apostolate itself. These may avail themselves of the help of
121 SUMM| versed in this work will be available to insure the formation
122 II | to be accomplished here: avoid all elements of corruption
123 CON | of yielding ground to her avowed enemy, atheistic communism,
124 | away
125 II | Are the housing conditions bad or inadequate? Who needs
126 SUMM| There is danger of a lack of balance between a temporal culture
127 II | Are there children to be baptized? What is the condition of
128 II | 000, estimated to be the bare minimum needed, there are
129 1 | Action would be condemned and barred from the diocese. ~
130 CON | without a struggle. This battle will be fought to the end,
131 II | young African layman should bear witness to this spiritual
132 II | of life's problems. As a bearer of his continent's spiritual
133 1 | apostolic movements not bearing the label of Catholic Action
134 1 | Catholic Action always bears the stamp of an official
135 | begin
136 | beginning
137 II | community, the religious behavior of the emigrant miner is
138 II | by nuns in Hong Kong, the Belgian Congo, and Uganda-and the
139 SUMM| is on the way to losing belief in God, he still feels the
140 II | linguists, and scientists. We believe that this precedent is worth
141 1 | world which millions of believers must live in isolation requires
142 II | entrusted with a group of houses belonging to the parish must try to
143 CON | impart our paternal Apostolic Benediction to the eminent Cardinals
144 II | everywhere to give tone, exercise beneficial influence, and spread a
145 1 | priest all those spiritual benefits which are necessary if he
146 1 | perform as well or even better than the priest and allow
147 II | nearly 200 million. The big cities are crowded; technical
148 1 | the infallible truth which binds them, and to establish the
149 II | antagonisms in spite of all the bitterness which has built up over
150 II | properties, they are less to blame than the authorities who
151 CON | call of Christ, he left his boat and walked on the waters
152 II | Catholic publishers and book sellers regard their profession
153 1 | which theological research borders on that of the secular sciences.
154 CON | ordinary layman, and feats of bravery which are paid for with
155 CON | present, to Our Venerable Brethren in the Episcopate, to the
156 1 | workers in every factory and bring back to the Church those
157 SUMM| living, but at the same time brings with it grave threats to
158 II | the imprint of Christ." (Broadcast message to Cologne Catholic
159 SUMM| charity. "We will love our brothers, whether they be close or
160 Int | select assembly which has brought together for the second
161 II | the bitterness which has built up over the past, joining
162 II | workshops and also on trains, buses, in families, and neighborhoods.
163 II | workers in factories and business concerns needs a sound knowledge
164 | cannot
165 1 | religion-that is, with the missio canonica, the ecclesiastical mandate
166 Int | congress. This topic has been carefully prepared by theologians
167 1 | activity which the priest carries out in the service of the
168 SUMM| serious formation." The carrying out of responsibilities
169 Int | Congress were held at Gazzada, Castelgandolfo, Rome, Wurzburg and Paris. ~
170 II | easily uprooted than other categories of workers. They therefore
171 II | mission territories where Catholicism has developed, experience
172 SUMM| increase in population is causing unprecedented material and
173 II | young men, the Catholic "cell" must intervene in workshops
174 1 | can establish the Catholic cells which must be created among
175 1 | protection of youth, the censorship of films, and all the measures
176 SUMM| religious surveys, study centers and research institutes.
177 Int | Montivideo for 13 countries of Central and South America. Besides
178 SUMM| members of the Church in a changing world: ~10 1. The rapid
179 1 | always been one of the most characteristic traits of the Christian
180 II | such as that of the Holy Childhood have given proof in this
181 SUMM| culture which would remain childish. If he is to share his faith
182 1 | according to the will and the choice of the Hierarchy. Catholic
183 II | should cooperate with the Christian-inspired trade-union movements, as
184 1 | Encyclical Mystici Corporis Christo (The Mystical Body of Christ),
185 1 | itself-either in general or in the Church-for the community is ultimately
186 SUMM| various countries, for the circulation of the studies which will
187 II | nearly 200 million. The big cities are crowded; technical and
188 SUMM| competence, professional, civic and social. ~28 4. International
189 Int | duties toward the Church, civil society, and all mankind.
190 SUMM| physics is creating new civilizations, and is affecting even those
191 1 | Action must not, moreover, claim a monopoly of the lay apostolate,
192 1 | of the questions meant to clarify the nature of the lay apostolate: "
193 SUMM| We will love all social classes, but particularly those
194 II | catechist is perhaps the classic example of the lay apostle,
195 1 | an Organized Way ~It is clear that the ordinary layman
196 CON | present-day Church must give the closest attention to both of these.
197 SUMM| march," have been called to collaborate with the Hierarchy in the
198 II | Broadcast message to Cologne Catholic Day on Sept. 2,
199 II | The Parish ~Is it not a comforting sign that even today adults
200 II | grounds for serious hope. We commend in particular the associations
201 CON | ultimated confidence in commending to her care all forms of
202 SUMM| the report of the special commission which it had appointed in
203 SUMM| wish that the Permanent Commit tee for International Congresses
204 1 | of the lay apostle who is committed not only to defend himself,
205 Int | assembled by the "Standing Committee for International Congresses
206 II | to be represented on the committees entrusted with organizing
207 1 | and govern, that is, to communicate to men in God's name the
208 SUMM| person, he feels the need for communion, and suffers from the "spiritual
209 SUMM| freedom which is hindered by communism-and racial equality. ~18 In
210 II | be possible in times of comparative peace. And so, efforts must
211 II | concerned, the miners, in comparison with their social environment,
212 CON | word and good example which compel the admiration even of the
213 1 | Since that time We have been compelled to refute an erroneous opinion
214 II | formation of lay apostles to compensate for the shortage of priests
215 II | political life. There has been a complaint that in the Latin American
216 1 | for it was a necessary complement to priestly work. There
217 Int | your Congress, We intend to complete what We said six years ago
218 II | folk and adults read? The complexity and often delicate character
219 Int | international questions. In complying with your wishes and addressing
220 SUMM| formation must be the constant concern of all who share in the
221 SUMM| Pius XII by an ever more concerted effort toward a more effective
222 1 | which must be said before We conclude these abstract considerations
223 SUMM| SUMMARY OF CONCLUSIONS OF THE CONGRESS ~
224 II | applying to the miner in a concrete way the principles of the
225 II | salvation. We do not in any way condemn what has been done in the
226 1 | Catholic Action would be condemned and barred from the diocese. ~
227 1 | conquest of the world being conducted by the Church under the
228 SUMM| the Lay Apostolate and the Conference of Catholic Organizations,
229 1 | of the Church, are only conferred in preparation for ordination
230 1 | this respect, We can only confirm the remarks We made in Our
231 SUMM| and of "conquering" which confronts the Church in the world
232 II | in Hong Kong, the Belgian Congo, and Uganda-and the formation
233 1 | the priesthood. The duties connected with Minor Orders have long
234 SUMM| of "preserving" and of "conquering" which confronts the Church
235 1 | closely with the spiritual conquest of the world being conducted
236 II | the need to examine their consciences on this subject. In the
237 SUMM| countries. ~7 They are also conscious that there is great variety
238 CON | apostles, though this was not consciously realized at first, and the
239 1 | intervention of lay apostles. The consecratio mundi (consecration of the
240 1 | other a layman, and, as a consequence, the apostolate of one is
241 1 | Let Us mention only the considerable contribution which lay Catholic
242 II | forces-and these can be very considerable-so that national life can develop
243 II | action to win others to God constitute very definite guarantees
244 1 | They are, We said, "men constituted in their inviolable integrity
245 II | principles of the Apostolic Constitution Exsul familia. ~It is absolutely
246 SUMM| our full support for the constructive efforts for the common good
247 II | languages and customs; he makes contact with individuals more easily
248 II | Social-Ecclesiastical Research) contained three points on this subject
249 SUMM| 1 The delegates from all continents, assembled in Rome at the
250 II | religious life has been able to continue underground, thanks to the
251 SUMM| mission of the Church, which continues on earth the redemptive
252 II | from others but, quite the contrary, because they are capable
253 SUMM| suffering from hunger, and the contrast in the standard of living
254 II | the altar? And those who contribute through music and singing
255 SUMM| common objectives of all men, contributing to the penetration of revealed
256 1 | task, and out of the deep convictions of his Catholic faith gives
257 1 | strict sense, you must be convinced, beloved sons and daughters,
258 II | Africa, and should establish cooperatives for purchasing and supplying.
259 II | movements are now in existence, coordinated by a Secretariat General
260 Int | promotion of cooperation and coordination among the different forms
261 Int | to you Our paternal and cordial welcome, and congratulate
262 CON | help felt in far separate corners of the earth in a manner
263 1 | terminology; the other, its corollary, is an organizational reform.
264 1 | in the Encyclical Mystici Corporis Christo (The Mystical Body
265 II | A parish library can be correctly run by lay people, who normally
266 SUMM| way an ever wider scope, corresponding to the two-fold task of "
267 II | the best catechists, are counted into this last figure, it
268 II | of Asia and Africa offer countless opportunities for action
269 SUMM| Church belongs to every country and that the peoples of
270 Int | modern society and a greater courage with which to face these
271 SUMM| nonetheless been made aware in the course of this congress of how
272 1 | social activity inevitably creates uneasiness. This activity
273 SUMM| industry and nuclear physics is creating new civilizations, and is
274 SUMM| temporal values inherent in creation and, by sharing the common
275 II | fine achievements to their credit in mission countries and
276 SUMM| and indifferent at this critical moment in the history of
277 II | million. The big cities are crowded; technical and industrial
278 II | this spiritual wealth and cultivate it in his life and activities. ~
279 SUMM| Christian layman has the task of cultivating these temporal values inherent
280 SUMM| foundation for this is the cultivation of a truly Catholic point
281 II | positions and cause some damage to Church properties, they
282 SUMM| often illiterate. There is danger of a lack of balance between
283 II | climate of industrial work is dangerous to young men, the Catholic "
284 SUMM| instruments for the gathering of data on the problem, as it arises
285 II | message to Cologne Catholic Day on Sept. 2, 1956-Discorsi
286 1 | from the Church's earliest days laymen have taken part in
287 II | on matters of principle dealt with this at several points;
288 II | parishes, or at least in the deaneries, working groups will train
289 II | he will help them to find decent lodgings and make desirable
290 SUMM| I. Declaration ~1 The delegates from all
291 1 | professional formation and personal dedication is equal to his task, and
292 II | betterment of the farmer are deeply appreciated lay apostles. ~
293 1 | is committed not only to defend himself, but also to win
294 II | others to God constitute very definite guarantees for personal
295 1 | Holy Orders in its various degrees. ~We have not yet considered
296 II | The complexity and often delicate character of the problems
297 1 | Tasks Derive from Church's Mission ~We
298 1 | on "lay theology" which derived from an inexact concept
299 1 | that laymen undertake tasks deriving from the mission Christ
300 1 | On a previous occasion We described those laymen who assumed
301 1 | mercede sua" ("The laborer deserves his wages") (Luke 10:7)
302 1 | for each movement to be designated by its name and be characterized
303 1 | the Holy See for movements desiring an international status.
304 SUMM| liberty. ~13 4. Lastly, despite temporary setbacks, an organized
305 1 | Action, is triumphing to the detriment of others and that we are
306 1 | countries are undergoing rapid development at the present time. The
307 SUMM| the world, induces him to devote himself as fully as anybody
308 II | world in which men live and die as if God did not exist.
309 II | for women is undoubtedly difficult, but it is full of hope.
310 1 | his own to surmount all difficulties. ~
311 1 | Organization ~To solve this difficulty two practical reforms are
312 1 | that the Lord's words: "Dignus est . . . operarius mercede
313 SUMM| organizations to undertake a diligent study of this problem, in
314 1 | layman. (Allocution "Si diligis," May 31, 1954-Discorsi
315 1 | This does not in any way diminish the value of precautionary
316 1 | condemned and barred from the diocese. ~
317 1 | by the Church under the direction of her pastors, but this
318 II | conclusion, We give you two directives: first, cooperate with neutral
319 II | television, and will help them discharge these duties. In so far
320 II | an authorized spokesman discussed a task whose precise nature
321 CON | terms most widely used in discussing the activities of the Church.
322 1 | sufficient spirit of faith, disinterestedness, mutual esteem, and mutual
323 1 | place themselves at the disposal of the Hierarchy and be
324 Int | the world capable . . . of disposing souls to a sincere reconciliation
325 1 | to leave room for petty disputes. In order to preserve the
326 SUMM| whether they be close or distant.... We will love all social
327 1 | with the priesthood in the distinctions We have just drawn. Responsibility
328 1 | same for both. But they are distinguished by the fact that one is
329 1 | is used in a sense that distorts the true character of the
330 SUMM| is becoming greater. ~15 Distress is not only material: ~16
331 SUMM| will take into account the diversity of objectives and the variety
332 1 | and govern, as well as the divine gift of infallibility, would
333 II | marriage, forced marriage, divorce, and polygamy. This work
334 SUMM| II. Final Document ~5 Six years ago, on the
335 Int | been set before you. ~The documents assembled by the "Standing
336 II | also have an opportunity of doing good in lending libraries. ~
337 II | is very active and even dominant in almost all the labor
338 Int | and Paris. ~Without any doubt, the first World Congress
339 | down
340 1 | distinctions We have just drawn. Responsibility of Laymen. ~
341 II | of this year. There is a dual task to be accomplished
342 1 | coworkers the salary which is due them is recalled in missionary
343 II | the observations We made earlier on matters of principle
344 1 | shows that from the Church's earliest days laymen have taken part
345 Int | where produced a great many echoes. It prompted Catholics to
346 SUMM| between the rich and the economically poor countries is becoming
347 II | needs a sound knowledge of economics, social, and political affairs,
348 II | university professors, judges, economists, lawyers, doctors, engineers,
349 II | elite. ~With regard to its economy, 70 percent of Asia is an
350 II | the praise of God and the edification of the faithful certainly
351 1 | order that the young may be educated in their responsibilities
352 II | the ranks of teachers and educators from the elementary school
353 1 | authorities and to help them more effectively in their apostolic labor.
354 1 | other is lay. The value and efficacy of the apostolate exercised
355 | either
356 1 | clergy. Even if a layman were elected pope, he could accept the
357 1 | pope, he could accept the election only if he were fit for
358 II | teachers and educators from the elementary school to the university. ~
359 II | accomplished here: avoid all elements of corruption and promote
360 | elsewhere
361 1 | therefore, be active. ~The term "emancipation of the layman" is abused
362 II | religious behavior of the emigrant miner is closely dependent
363 II | Pyrenees, consists mainly of emigrants from various European countries.
364 CON | Apostolic Benediction to the eminent Cardinals who are here present,
365 Int | all mankind. It forcefully emphasized the importance of personal
366 II | that the meeting at Kisuba emphatically stressed intellectual formation. ~
367 1 | Does not the layman who is en trusted with teaching religion-that
368 II | priests and the laity are encouraged to take part in this task.
369 SUMM| progress speeds travel, encourages political unification and
370 SUMM| responsibility. ~3 They will endeavor to respond to the wishes
371 CON | yielding ground to her avowed enemy, atheistic communism, without
372 II | Christians are called to engage in the lay apostolate in
373 II | the shortage of priests engaged in pastoral work. In certain
374 II | the school age, and it is engendered by the care of the mother
375 SUMM| moment when new nations are entering world affairs, individuals
376 II | 12 billion in places of entertainment. Yet too many of the shows
377 II | which have sustained popular enthusiasm for the charitable activities
378 1 | recognize them. ~The layman is entitled to receive from the priest
379 1 | and all whom the Church entrusts with teaching the truths
380 1 | up the Body of Christ" (Ephesians 4 :12) in all forms of the
381 CON | Venerable Brethren in the Episcopate, to the priests taking part
382 1 | and personal dedication is equal to his task, and out of
383 SUMM| by communism-and racial equality. ~18 In many countries,
384 1 | justly jealous of being the equals of their fellowmen in all
385 II | is being done in Vietnam, Equatorial Africa, and West Africa,
386 1 | been compelled to refute an erroneous opinion on "lay theology"
387 1 | remain on the fringe of the essential apostolic effort of the
388 1 | the Lord's words: "Dignus est . . . operarius mercede
389 II | nature and concept have to be established by the Church's hierarchy,
390 II | priests. Instead of 160,000, estimated to be the bare minimum needed,
391 SUMM| been untouched by world events. Technical progress speeds
392 1 | Action by its nature. The eventual fulfillment of such a project
393 SUMM| increasingly to be seen in everyday life. ~19 Nevertheless,
394 | everywhere
395 CON | the earth in a manner so evident and so marvelous that We
396 II | must realize the need to examine their consciences on this
397 II | interests of the Church. Examining his conscience concerning
398 II | and bookshops provide an excel lent field for the apostolate.
399 | Except
400 II | be the rule and not the exception. ~
401 1 | he is asked not to make excessive demands upon the mission
402 SUMM| the transmission of ideas exchanged as to the best method to
403 1 | priest and the lay man. ~Exclusive consideration of the Church'
404 Int | organization and successful execution of many projects in the
405 II | such movements are now in existence, coordinated by a Secretariat
406 II | which one has the right to expect. ~The most regrettable fact
407 1 | even in the past a priest expected the cooperation of laymen.
408 II | Catholicism has developed, experience shows that woman's dignity
409 II | who normally should be experienced readers. Good Catholics
410 II | programs and for Catholic experts to be among the producers.
411 1 | strict sense in light of Our explanation of the hierarchical apostolate.
412 1 | the layman also needs the explicit approval of the ecclesiastical
413 SUMM| Congress of the Lay Apostolate, express their deep gratitude to
414 SUMM| this apostolic sense is expressed according to the different
415 SUMM| ecclesiastical authorities- and expresses the wish that the Permanent
416 1 | fact, some think that this expression is reserved to specific
417 II | the Apostolic Constitution Exsul familia. ~It is absolutely
418 Int | more than 80 nations. We extend to you Our paternal and
419 II | of the Authority, which extends from the Ruhr to Belgium
420 II | with joy and gratitude the extraordinary dynamism of young Catholics
421 II | develop peaceably, free from extreme nationalism and national
422 Int | greater courage with which to face these responsibilities.
423 SUMM| every aspect of life. ~24 Faced with this task, the Second
424 SUMM| the tremendous task which faces us as members of the Church
425 II | labors among workers in factories and business concerns needs
426 1 | created among workers in every factory and bring back to the Church
427 SUMM| stands. ~20 All these new facts must be taken into account
428 1 | entrusted with teaching faithfully and guiding the faithful. (
429 II | Apostolic Constitution Exsul familia. ~It is absolutely necessary
430 II | also on trains, buses, in families, and neighborhoods. It will
431 II | does the missionary from a far-off land. ~
432 CON | the ordinary layman, and feats of bravery which are paid
433 1 | Speech to the New Cardinals, February 20, 1946-Discorsi e Radiomessaggi
434 1 | form, as Catholic Action, a federated unit. Every bishop would
435 1 | being the equals of their fellowmen in all things pertaining
436 1 | with greater and greater fervor "for building up the Body
437 II | kinds of schools, in the fight against child marriage,
438 II | are counted into this last figure, it reaches 160,000. ~The
439 SUMM| declare their joyful and filial readiness to works in this
440 SUMM| individuals and whole peoples are filled with a great hope of universal
441 SUMM| II. Final Document ~5 Six years ago,
442 II | coworkers from those whom he finds willing and able, for willingness
443 II | women Religious already have fine achievements to their credit
444 1 | election only if he were fit for ordination and willing
445 1 | and be entrusted, for a fixed or indeterminate period
446 SUMM| teaching, to play our part in focusing public opinion on this problem. ~
447 CON | admiration even of the Church's foes. It also embraces those
448 II | neighborhood? What do the young folk and adults read? The complexity
449 1 | organizational reform would follow the reform of terminology.
450 II | this precedent is worth following. ~The training of lay apostles
451 II | against child marriage, forced marriage, divorce, and polygamy.
452 Int | society, and all mankind. It forcefully emphasized the importance
453 II | problem is to utilize Catholic forces-and these can be very considerable-so
454 II | new life. Thus a Catholic fore man will be the first to
455 II | is also an apostolate for foreign lay and lay-assistant missionaries.
456 II | is making rapid strides forward. But on the other hand,
457 CON | struggle. This battle will be fought to the end, but with the
458 | found
459 SUMM| more unified. The surest foundation for this is the cultivation
460 SUMM| This spiritual life must be founded on prayer, adapted to the
461 CON | Emperor Henry III, Stephen, founder of Catholic Hungary, and
462 II | 000. Finally, there are four mortal dangers threatening
463 CON | Hungary, and Louis IX of France were lay apostles, though
464 1 | priest and allow him to act freely and exercise personal responsibility
465 SUMM| Christian instinct, and more frequent international contacts will
466 II | lodgings and make desirable friendships, and he will put them in
467 1 | apparently remain on the fringe of the essential apostolic
468 SUMM| appointed in order that the fullest and most respectful attention
469 1 | receive the mandate for these functions, a mandate which, in some
470 1 | concerns the Christian's fundamental rights, he may assert his
471 | further
472 SUMM| atheistic materialism IS gaining ground; while the outward
473 SUMM| as instruments for the gathering of data on the problem,
474 Int | cultural fields. And thus it gave the laity a greater awareness
475 Int | World Congress were held at Gazzada, Castelgandolfo, Rome, Wurzburg
476 1 | term "Catholic Action" its generic sense and to apply it only
477 II | which We made last year to German Catholics also applies to
478 II | apostles for work in the giant parishes of 50,000 and 100,
479 1 | govern, as well as the divine gift of infallibility, would
480 II | only a chosen elite who are gifted with tact and true charity. ~
481 1 | ability and supernatural gifts. Lay teachers, Religious,
482 II | for the apostolate. We are glad to hear that the majority
483 CON | troubled years, Mary, the glorious and powerful Queen of Heaven,
484 II | One could never have to go before God with the responsibility
485 II | would do more harm than good-tact. ~On the other hand, to
486 1 | upon the initiative of the "Gorres-Gesellschaft," a group of theologians
487 1 | in the service of local governments or UNESCO and other international
488 SUMM| Pius XII for the words he graciously addressed to them during
489 SUMM| same time brings with it grave threats to health, to the
490 II | with results which give grounds for serious hope. We commend
491 II | constitute very definite guarantees for personal salvation.
492 SUMM| apostolic mission under the guidance of the Hierarchy and in
493 II | population of a billion and a half, among whom are about 26
494 SUMM| find in her their home. ~9 Happy in this knowledge, we have
495 II | minimum needed, there are hardly 30,000. Finally, there are
496 II | which they would do more harm than good-tact. ~On the
497 II | only ask him self, "Have I harmed my neighbor?" but will also
498 II | with the responsibility of having tolerated such a situation,
499 SUMM| with it grave threats to health, to the social order, and
500 II | apostolate. We are glad to hear that the majority of Catholic
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