They are so often full of bald assertions, frequently sust ained by citations of previous bald assertions, even of the authors themselves. The lord jesus, before ascending into heaven, commanded his disciples to proclaim the gospel to the whole world and to baptize all nations. Descargar libro pdf carta enciclica redemptor hominis. It is far from clear to me how to organize this material, whether in the dominus iesus article or very general articles like sectarianism or something in between catholic attitudes towards noncatholic christians or some such. Dominus iesus is part of a sustained effort by catholic conservatives to deny this, and to return to what is, even in catholic terms, an oversimple identification of the two. Contents of a declaration by cardinal ratzinger in 2000 on the unicity and the salvific universality of jesus christ and the church, world opinion on it, and how its. Dominus iesus is a document that struggles to reconcile the absolute truth claims of the roman church with secular concerns about other religions as having legitimate truth claims, as well. Dominus iesus, or rather, servus iesus a comment on cardinal ratzingers dominus iesus leonard swidler as a scholar it is very often discouraging, and r eally embarrassing, to read vatican documents. On september 8th, 2015, pope francis issued the motu proprio mitis iudex dominus iesus the lord jesus, gentle judge, a document revising the procedure for cases of matrimonial nullity annulments.
At least for now, i just added the responses as an external link without comment. Contents of a declaration by cardinal ratzinger in 2000 on the unicity and the salvific universality of jesus christ and the church, world opinion on it, and how its position compares with the bahai teachings. Translate dominus iesus from latin to spanish mymemory. By julio savi n 5 september 2000 joseph cardinal ratzinger, prefect of the congregation for the doctrine of the faith and the highest o. May 09, 2014 below is a brief summary of the declaration by the congregation for the doctine of the faith entitled dominus iesus. Apostolic letter issued motu proprio mitis iudex dominus iesus, on the reform of canonical procedure for the annulment of marriage in the code of canon law activities of the holy father pope francis. In cormac murphyoconnor britain to the vatican declaration dominus iesus 2000. First vatican council, dogmatic constitution dei filius, cap.
Activities of the holy father pope francis vatican. The left, the right and dominus iesus peter kreeft dominus iesus is one of the most important church documents of modern times, because it defends the most unpopular aspect of the churchs claim today its absolutism. Declaration on the unicity and salvific universality of jesus christ and the church, by the congregation for the doctrine of the faith, approved by blessed pope john paul ii on june 16, 2000, issued august 6, 2000. Second vatican council, dogmatic constitution dei verbum, 11. The declaration, entitled dominus iesus on the unicity and salvific universality of jesus christ and the church, dated august 6, 2000, was signed by cardinal joseph ratzinger, prefect of the cdf, and archbishop tarcisio bertone, secretary, with the explicit authority of pope john paul ii. Although the major theme of the document dominus iesus, which was issued by the congregation for the doctrine of the faith on sept.
Online course on dominus iesus and novo millennio ineunte denver, colorado, apr. Dec 31, 2007 the declaration, entitled dominus iesus on the unicity and salvific universality of jesus christ and the church, dated august 6, 2000, was signed by cardinal joseph ratzinger, prefect of the cdf, and archbishop tarcisio bertone, secretary, with the explicit authority of pope john paul ii. The fullness and definitiveness of the revelation of jesus christ. The left, the right and dominus iesus peter kreeft. A similar document was also issued for the eastern catholic churches. Lord jesus is a declaration by the congregation for the doctrine of the faith.
On the unicity and salvific universality of jesus christ and the church on. Dominus iesus is one of the most important church documents of modern times, because it defends the most unpopular aspect of the churchs claim today its absolutism. Introduction it is a particular honor for me to be lecturing this evening in such an historic place. Most of it is very nice, but nevertheless a mortal blow is given to christs universal mediation in paragraph 14. Dec 08, 2014 provided to youtube by danmark music group dominus iesus cantores minores wratislavienses, edmund kajdesz arcydziela spiweow gregorianskich. Mitis iudex dominus iesus reform process for canon causes of declaration of nullity of marriage in the code of canon law the lord jesus, judge clement, shepherd of our souls, entrusted to the apostle peter and his successors the power of the keys to perform in the.
The document recognizes not primarily the uniqueness of christ but rather focuses on the perceived uniqueness of the roman church in the saving of mens. Dominus iesus, as other official documents, raised this question again saying that dialogue is a part of evangelisation. Online course on dominus iesus and novo millennio ineunte. Two recent church documents will be the focus of the archdiocese of denver. The lord jesus, which stated that the roman catholic church was the only instrument of salvation. It was just such heresies as the dual covenant theory taking. Dominus iesus was published supposedly to defend the churchs uniqueness as the means of salvation, and even more fundamentally to defend christs role as the unique mediator between god and man. But this is a language problem, since the term evangelisation, in official church documents, cannot be understood in the same way it is commonly interpreted in everydays speech. Contextual translation of dominus iesus from latin into spanish. Again, cardinal ratzingers denial that the relationship of the roman catholic church with orthodox churches is a relationship between sister churches is hard to. Although the major theme of the document dominus iesus, which was issued by the congregation for. Synthesis of the declaration of dominus iesus a synthesis of the declaration, dominus iesus prepared by the vatican congregation for the doctrine of the faith. Mitis iudex dominus iesus tribunal of the diocese of. The first part of it, paragraphs 1to 15, deal with the unicity of christ as mediator.
The analysis of the declaration dominus iesus veritas, r. Relativistic attitude towards truth is a problem, as well as reading. Religions pluralism endangers the churchs missionary efforts. In the christian world the importance of the declaration dominus iesus, published on september 5, 2000 in rome, has been lately discussed. Britain to the vatican declaration dominus iesus 2000. The sovereign pontiff john paul ii, at the audience of june 16, 2000, granted to the undersigned cardinal prefect of the congregation for the doctrine of the faith, with.
Pope and charles hefling bring together twelve penetrating analyses of dominus iesus. Dominus iesus is a declaration by the congregation for the doctrine of the faith, approved in a plenary meeting of the congregation and signed by its then prefect, joseph cardinal ratzinger. God gives light to all in a way which is accommodated to their spiritual and material situation, granting them salvific grace in ways known to himself dominus iesus, vi, nn. Descargar libro pdf carta enciclica redemptor hominis san. The diocesan bishop should promulgate his decisions regarding the implementation of the motu proprio mitis iudex dominus iesus by issuing a general executory decree, which according to canon 31 serves to determine more precisely the methods to be observed in applying the law. Dominus iesus and the ecumenical dialogue with catholics. Sep 14, 2000 synthesis of the declaration of dominus iesus a synthesis of the declaration, dominus iesus prepared by the vatican congregation for the doctrine of the faith. It was approved in a plenary meeting of the congregation, and bears the signature of its then prefect, cardinal joseph ratzinger, now pope benedict xvi, and of its then secretary, archbishop tarcisio bertone, now cardinal secretary of state. The impact of dominus iesus on ecumenism america magazine. Below is a brief summary of the declaration by the congregation for the doctine of the faith entitled dominus iesus. On 6 september 2000, in rome, the congregation for the doctrine of faith published the declaration dominus iesus. Mcbrien crowleyobrienwalter professor of theology university of notre dame, usa lecture given at the centro pro unione, thursday, 11 january 2001 i.
Faq about the revised matrimonial nullity process as of december 8th, 2015 on september 8th, 2015, pope francis issued the motu proprio mitis iudex dominus iesus the lord jesus, gentle judge, a document revising the procedure for cases of matrimonial nullity. May be read online on this page of the holy see, and may be read online. Dominus iesus 1,335 words exact match in snippet view article find links to article iesus, 16 dominus iesus, 17 dominus iesus, 22 ignatius insight interview of roy h. Project muse implementation of mitis iudex dominus iesus in. Dominus iesus, published in the summer of 2000 by the congregation for the doctrine of the faith, is one of the most important church. The lord jesus is a declaration by the congregation for the doctrine of the faith known as the holy office, approved in a plenary meeting of the congregation and signed by its then prefect, joseph cardinal ratzinger, later pope benedict xvi, and of its then secretary, archbishop tarcisio cardinal bertone, later cardinal secretary of state. Oct 28, 2000 the impact of dominus iesus on ecumenism. Dominus iesus study notes in philosophy and theology. Think that dominus jesus reaffirms that the catholic church is the unique means of salvation. Academic journal article journal of ecumenical studies dominus iesus and the ecumenical dialogue with catholics. The churchs dialogue with nonchristian religions does not replace its mission to the nations. Dominus iesus meant, kock said, that in romes view the churches of the reformation were at the lowest level of the order of ecclesiastical precedence, and that rome had rejected the principle of equal treatment with a clarity that leaves no room for doubt. Project muse implementation of mitis iudex dominus iesus. Aug 28, 2010 first, dominus iesus was and is definitely an important document that has served, in many a discussion since 2000, as a fundamental reminder of our basic beliefs on the issues of which it treats.
In his the revision of the canonical process for the declaration of the nullity of marriage in the. Part of the congregation for the doctrine of the faith commentaries and studies series. Apr 10, 2001 online course on dominus iesus and novo millennio ineunte denver, colorado, apr. In august, 2000 the vatican issued a document entitled dominus iesus, which was touted by the press as a defense of the churchs traditional teaching that the catholic church is the unique means of salvation. The holy see apostolic letter motu proprio of the supreme pontiff francis mitis iudex dominus iesus by which the canons of the code of canon law pertaining to cases regarding the nullity of marriage are reformed the gentle judge, our lord jesus, the shepherd of our souls, entrusted to the apostle peter and. Its author was no one of less importance than the cardinal josef ratzinger, prefect of the congregation for faith and doctrine earlier inquisition. On the unicity and salvific universality of jesus christ and the church.
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