JOHN PAUL II JOHN PAUL II was the first non-Italian pope since 1523, whose energetic, active approach to his office, unprecedented world travel, and firm religious conservatism have enhanced the importance of the papacy in both the Roman Catholic church and the non-Catholic world. The pope is also the head of the independent state of Vatican City. Born Karol Wojty³a on May 18, 1920, in Wadowice, Poland, he studied poetry and drama at the University of Kraków. During World War II he worked
the center of all. People came to adore the Blessed Sacrament while the priest offered the sacrifice. This centrality on the eucharist and the priest as sacrificer was solidified by the Council of Trent. In time, the people yearned for a greater participation in the liturgy. This led to the Second Vatican Council in which great changes to the liturgy resulted in a shift of emphasis back to the words and works of Jesus and to the people as the mystical body of Christ. In the earliest church there
the Catholic Church in Australia. The first Catholics to come along to Australia, were amongst the first convicts to step foot on the shores of Port Jackson in Sydney. These Catholics were Irish in origin, and brought Catholicism to Australia, although Anglican Ministers were trying to stop the spread of Catholicism in Great Britain and her colonies. Most of the Irish who came here came here because of the British persecution of Irish Nationalists. The first obstacle to Catholicism spreading came
away after a prolonged illness, leaving 20 year old Karol without family. (Vatican Online) About thirty eight years later, in 1978, the College of Cardinals elected the young Polish Cardinal, Wojtyla, to become the 264th Bishop of Rome and the Vicar of Christ; the first non-Italian Pope in 455 years. On October 22 of that year, Wojtyla was installed as Pope John Paul II, honoring the two popes of the Second Vatican Council, whose reforms he intended to continue throughout the duration of his papacy
society has redefined its acceptable and moral behavioral standards within a social setting, whereas, the Catholic Church stands firm in its doctrines despite social and moral movements in the twentieth century. Except for the Second Vatican Council and the Council of Trent, the Roman Catholic Church has not worked to revise its religious traditions in response to a changing society. As a consequence with this unparalleled development, many young adults and the population in general has swayed from
Lord's Supper (Eucharistic). Not only that century-old fighting's is going on around the text: "This is my body" (1.Cor.11:24) between Roman Catholics and Protestants, but there is nonconformity regarding the question among Protestants themselves. The first notification of the Lord's Supper set a division among Christ's disciples, as they were shocked when Christ told them about the suffering that He must go through, so they said: “This is a hard teaching. Who can accept it?” (John 6,60). The cause of
Church in the Modern World to help and work with the poor for their own liberation. This movement aroused the re-ordering of priorities for the structure of the church, which was visible in the Second Vatican Council’s Dogmatic Constitution on the church to where the people of the church are first priority rather than the hierarchy structure in serving needs. With this structural change, people are beginning to see the need to change and recognized the development of human beings and not on the rule
vision as the Vatican Council, which is the council that tries to maintain freedom. People nowadays are conscious and there is a growing demand that people should exercise their own judgement. More and more people are demanding other to have there own responsible freedom and act accordingly. Catholics believe that there should be no prevention and excessive restrictions of freedom of individuals. The human society today demands free practice of religions in society. The Vatican council pays attention
'the renewal of the Catholic Church willed by the Second Vatican Council has come to a standstill.' (Kung:1971:9) The transformation of Roman Catholicism both by the councils of Trent, Vatican I and II was believed to have been needed in order to look ay the way in which the Christian tradition encapsulates the truth of the religion. Both the Vatican councils attempted to transform Roman Catholicism. Before I can first look at Kungs objections to the concept of an infallible church
worship are a direct result of the Second Vatican Council, which took place in Rome between 1962 and 1965. But some have argued that the undeniable and revolutionary changes that took place after Vatican II were due to many misrepresentations of the actual teachings of the Council. In this response I will demonstrate from indisputable and well-documented facts that Ecumenism before the Second Vatican Council was always condemned and the Second Vatican Council had no absolute authority to change the
Why is Vatican II so Significant in the Modern Church? INTRODUCTION: VATICAN II Vatican II was the 21st ecumenical council recognized by the Roman Catholic church, which became the symbol of the church's openness to the modern world. The council was announced by Pope John XXIII on January 25, 1959, and held 178 meetings in the autumn of each of four successive years. The first gathering was on October 11, 1962, and the last on December 8, 1965. Of 2908 bishops and others eligible to attend, 2540
responds to the societal, political, spiritual and economical issues and changes through calling an ecumenical council. There have been 21 ecumenical councils. Two of the main councils that were influential are Council of Trent (1545-1563) and Second Vatican Council (1869-1870). Vatican II brought about a very big change in the Catholic Church. It reshaped the church and liturgy. The council produced many documents that are relevant to the people. One of the main documents was The Constitution on the
three center-points of a Christian theology are beyond doubt the doctrine of a triune God, of God the Word made manifest in the flesh of Christ, and of God the Spirit who expounds the revelation of love in the Church and in her members.”1 While the first of these three, the triune God, begs no question from the church, the latter two seem to transcend the minds of the Catholic clergy. “God the Word” signifies that both belief and faith are pillars of understanding in the Catholic tradition. In the
church as a community that is founded on the common faith. However, he added that, “The community is united in the pursuit of social objectives of liberation”. Moreover, Vatican II described the church as “the community of faith, hope and charity where God communicates truth and grace to all. At the same time, the council defined the local church as “That portion of God’s people, which is entrusted to a bishop to be shepherded by
Merton, writes on Merton’s revolutionary relationship with other religions. He writes. “It is hard to remember in the twenty-first century just how new the terms ecumenism and interfaith dialogue are. Certainly, from a Roman Catholic perspective, they were virtually unheard of prior to the Second Vatican Council, just forty years ago. Yet, prior to the Second Vatican Council, Merton had begun dialoguing…” Merton himself embraces Nostra Aetate’s message and comments upon it in his writings. In Mystics
an example of surrender, by explaining that Mary surrendered herself to God when accepting her role as the mother of Jesus (Henold 27). ... ... middle of paper ... ...ntinue fighting for equal rights even when faced with excommunication. The Vatican issued a statement in May of 2008 saying that all women priests and the bishops who ordained them would be excommunicated (“Roman Catholic”). Despite countless threats to supporters, the Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests is gaining support
Analysis of Theo... ... middle of paper ... ...overall I find this theology refreshing; it is always good to help the less fortunate as Jesus did many times. Gustavo Gutierrez had such a passion for helping the poor in Latin America, witnessing first hand of their lack of hope and helplessness. One interesting thing that stood out to me was when Gustavo talked about the different kinds of poor people. I never realized how cultures and different societies are forgotten through history. Generation
servant are all of Dulles’ primary models. In Lumen Gentium there are also other models and images that are discussed. This document is also known as the Dogmatic Constitution of the Church. It was created during the Second Vatican Council and is one of the key documents from the council. Some of the images of Church from Lumen Gentium are: the Mystery of Church, the People of God, the Church is Hierarchal, etc. Each model or image of Church has its own strengths and weaknesses. Some models can connect
McClory, Robert. "Tradition's role as source of truth being revisited." National Catholic Reporter, January 17, 2012. http://ncronline.org/blogs/ncr-today/traditions-role-source-truth-being-revisited (accessed November 23, 2013). Pope, John. "Vatican II Changed The Catholic Church." 10 11, 2012. http://citationmachine.net/index2.php?reqstyleid=10&mode=form&rsid=8&reqsrcid=ChicagoNewspaper&more=yes&nameCnt=1 (accessed November 23, 2013). The Lambeth Conference, "Lambeth conference archive." Last
ecclesiology. Some of de Lubac’s work and publishing’s had lead him in troubling situations, in particular his work on the idea of ‘supernatural’ and his publication ‘Surnaturel’. De Lubac’s study and writings of ecclesiology have influenced the Second Vatican Council, and his writings on medieval exegesis helped him regain his acceptance into Christian society. Henri de Lubac’s perspective and position on these topics will be discussed throughout this paper; as well as, the effect his studies had on theology