Vatican II In A Year Day 50: LG 5: The Church as mystery
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Feb 19, 2025 A deep dive into the Church described as a mystery and its link to sacramentality. Stories about Christ as the seed of the kingdom and how miracles reveal its growth. Reflections on the paschal mystery of death, resurrection, and the Spirit. Discussion of the Church’s mission as an ongoing, eschatological pilgrimage.
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Mystery Equals Sacrament
- Fr. Matthew explains that 'mystery' and 'sacrament' are closely related, with Eastern tradition preferring 'mystery' for sacred realities like the Church.
- The Church is a visible sacrament of the Kingdom, present in Christ and unfolding in ordinary life and liturgy.
Church As Seed Of The Kingdom
- Lumen Gentium presents the Church as rooted in Christ's preaching: the kingdom is sown like a seed and grows to harvest.
- The kingdom is fully present in Jesus now, and the Church gradually reveals and spreads that kingdom through its life and sacraments.
Use Everyday Parish Life For Holiness
- Treat ordinary parish life and social gatherings as opportunities for sanctification because the sacramental nature of the Church pervades all activities.
- Participate in Eucharist and community events as ways the Church brings the kingdom into daily life.