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Christifideles Laici: Apostolic Exhortation Vocation and Mission of the Lay Faithful (Vatican Documents)
Christifideles Laici: Apostolic Exhortation Vocation and Mission of the Lay Faithful (Vatican Documents)
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DETAILS :
- Author :John Paul II
- Publisher : Catholic Truth Society
- Publication date : June 26, 2023
- Language : English
- Paperback : 96 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0851837778
- ISBN-13 : 9780851837772
- Item Weight : 200 g
ABOUT THE BOOK
The definition of the laity as those not in Holy Orders is swept away by this historic document which provides a positive and clear expression of the identity, dignity, and role of lay people in the mission of the Church.
The role of the laity was discussed at the 1987 Synod of Bishops. This led to Christifideles Laici, the first comprehensive statement on the calling and mission of lay people in the Church. A calling to fully participate in the new evangelization. John Paul invites the laity as the labourers in the vineyard to labour for the kingdom.
John Paul starts from the basis that baptism is the source of every Christian's dignity and identity, and calls all to a life of holiness and service. The place of the laity in the Church is discussed, including participation in her life and mission with special reference to charisms and ministry. Great emphasis is placed on the shared responsibility of every lay Christian for the mission of the Church, and the need for a new evangelisation of individuals and society as a whole. Particular emphasis is given to the status and role of women. John Paul ends by exhorting all lay people to be fruitful, and to work with the whole Church in obeying Christ's command to "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to the whole creation".
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Pope John Paul II was the head of the Catholic Church from 1978 to 2005. He was a prolific writer and issued numerous encyclicals and apostolic exhortations during his papacy. His writings continue to be widely read and studied by Catholics and non-Catholics alike. Pope John Paul II was known for his spiritual depth, intellectual rigor, and commitment to interfaith dialogue.
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