Vatican II In A Year Day 49: LG 3-4: Jesus builds the Church
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Feb 18, 2025 A reading of Lumen Gentium explores how Christ founded the Church and links his sacrifice to the Mass. Listens dive into baptism and Eucharist imagery, the Spirit’s sanctifying work from Pentecost, and how hierarchical and charismatic gifts cooperate. Tough topics like scandals and the Church’s imperfect witness are also addressed.
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Church As The Seed Of The Kingdom
- The Church is the kingdom of Christ present in mystery and grows visibly now while awaiting fullness at the resurrection.
- Fr. Matthew P. Schneider explains the Church is the kingdom in seed form, not radically separate from Christ's kingdom.
Mass Continues Redemption
- The Mass continues the sacrifice of Calvary and carries on the work of redemption.
- In the Eucharist the unity of believers is both expressed and brought about, says Fr. Matthew.
Sacraments From Christ's Side
- The sacraments flow from Christ's pierced side, symbolized by blood and water corresponding to the Eucharist and Baptism.
- Fr. Matthew emphasizes these sacraments are foundational for the Church's origin and ongoing life.