This Sacred Council: Exploring the Documents of the Second Vatican Council, Volume 2: Lumen Gentium
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Overview
Lumen Gentium, “Light of the Nations,” is one of the principal documents of the Second Vatican Council. This document examines what Blessed Pope John Paul II tells us is the primary question of the Council: “Church, what do you say of yourself?” The Council fathers examine the inner nature of the Church and that their approach would be one of continuity and faithfulness to the teachings of previous councils.
Top Highlights
“The Church is a mystery, first of all, because its union with Christ is inherently paradoxical.” (Page 7)
“among the Council documents and serves as the focal point around which the entire work of the Council” (Page 7)
“visibly united to Christ and fully incorporated into the community of His Church through Baptism.” (Page 11)
“threefold office of Christ as priest, prophet, and king,” (Page 11)