According to the declaration, the congregation for the doctrine of the faith is concerned about the rapid spread of the relativistic and pluralistic mentality among theologians. The left, the right and dominus iesus peter kreeft dominus iesus, published in the summer of 2000 by the congregation for the doctrine of the faith, is one of the most important church. Mitis iudex dominus iesus tribunal of the diocese of. Redemptoris missio and dominus iesus pp 67 116 chapter 6 areas of tension in the four forms of dialogue pp 117 5 bibliography pp 6144.
On september 5 th 2000, the rc document dominus iesus 1 di was issued by joseph cardinal ratzinger, head of the congregation for the doctrine of the faith. Its author was no one of less importance than the cardinal josef ratzinger, prefect of the congregation for faith and doctrine earlier inquisition. Mcbrien crowleyobrienwalter professor of theology university of notre dame, usa lecture given at the centro pro unione, thursday, 11 january 2001 i. Dominus jesus clearly reaffirms in concluding this chapter, no one, therefore, can enter into communion with god except through christ, by the working of the holy spirit. By julio savi n 5 september 2000 joseph cardinal ratzinger, prefect of the congregation for the doctrine of the faith and the highest o. The impact of dominus iesus on ecumenism america magazine. The analysis of the declaration dominus iesus veritas, r. The lord jesus, before ascending into heaven, commanded his disciples to proclaim the gospel to the whole world and to. 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. Apostolic letter issued motu proprio mitis iudex dominus.
Lord jesus is a declaration by the congregation for the doctrine of the faith. Deklaracja dominus iesus o jednosci i powszechnosci zbawczej jezusa chrystusa i kosciola, poznan. Dominus iesus jesus is lord is the title of a document issued by the vaticans congregation for the doctrine of the faith cdf on aug. Dominus iesus, as other official documents, raised this question again saying that dialogue is a part of evangelisation. Proclamation as spiritual warfare walkthrough of 2 cor. This speech was given by archbishop angelo amato, secretary of the congregation for the doctrine of the. 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.
May 09, 2014 below is a brief summary of the declaration by the congregation for the doctine of the faith entitled dominus iesus. Dominus iesus a public relations disaster for ecumenism say. The lord jesus is a declaration by the congregation for the doctrine. What is dominus iesusand why is everyone mad about it. But the pope emeritus responds point by point by sandro magister. 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. It is essential to the faith that we believe in the oneness of the economy of salvation willed by the one and triune god. On september 8, 2015, pope francis issued an apostolic letter motu propio, titled mitis iudex dominus iesus the lord jesus, clement judge. In his final sermon before his retirement, murphyoconnor issued a controversial critique of secularism that some viewed as a denunciation of atheism. Aug 31, 2016 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. The other declaration dominus iesus is largely a reprimand of catholic theologians who have argued that all religions may be equally valid ways of salvation. With the declaration dominus iesus jesus is lord approved by me in a special way at the height of the jubilee year, i wanted to invite all christians to renew their fidelity to him in the joy of faith and to bear unanimous witness that the son, both today and tomorrow, is the way, and the truth, and the life jn 14.
The accusations have been prompted by the posthumous publication of two texts by the theologian jacques dupuis. Introduction it is a particular honor for me to be lecturing this evening in such an historic place. Below is a brief summary of the declaration by the congregation for the doctine of the faith entitled dominus iesus. The marriage nullity process is a church examination of a marriage that has civilly ended in order to determine if the marriage was null due to a defect of consent at the time of the exchange of vows. The popes words before the angelus pope john paul ii before reciting the angelus, at the end of mass, celebrated 1 october 2000 in st peters square for the canonization of 123 new saints, the holy father spoke to those present about. 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. With the declaration dominus iesus jesus is lord approved by me in a special way at the height of the jubilee year, i wanted to invite all christians to renew their fidelity to him in the joy of faith and to bear unanimous witness that the son, both today and tomorrow. The lord jesus, which stated that the roman catholic church was the only instrument of salvation. The document dominus iesus and the other religions. Britain to the vatican declaration dominus iesus 2000.
Pergilah ke seluruh dunia, beritakanlah injil kepada segala makhluk. 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. Contextual translation of dominus iesus from latin into spanish. Religions pluralism endangers the churchs missionary efforts. The 36page declaration focuses on two areas of catholic teaching. And because it overcomes the dualism of liberal vs. Dec 08, 2014 provided to youtube by danmark music group dominus iesus cantores minores wratislavienses, edmund kajdesz arcydziela spiweow gregorianskich. The cdfs declaration dominus iesus and pope john paul ii. In the christian world the importance of the declaration dominus iesus, published on september 5, 2000 in rome, has been lately discussed.
Sep 01, 2000 dominus iesus a public relations disaster for ecumenism say critics vaticans statement reasserting itself as the one true church lamented inside and outside catholicism. Dominus iesus study notes in philosophy and theology. 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. Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature. 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. Mcgee, philip 2012 an analysis of the major tensions. 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. 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. Pdf the cdfs declaration dominus iesus and pope john. Congregation for the doctrine of the faith declaration. Congregation for the doctrine of the faith declaration dominus iesus on the unicity and salvific universality of jesus christ and the church introduction 1.
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. Translate dominus iesus from latin to spanish mymemory. Contextual translation of dominus from latin into spanish. Relativistic attitude towards truth is a problem, as well as reading. Most relevant changes november, 2015 this explanation seeks to clarify, as it relates to tribunal ministry, the apostolic letter 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. Most of it is very nice, but nevertheless a mortal blow is given. 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 first part of it, paragraphs 1to 15, deal with the unicity of christ as mediator. A similar document was also issued for the eastern catholic churches. Dedicated to julie, isabel, richard, jon, sue, anne, charlie, stephen, colin, brendan and all. And they are aimed at the two authors of that document. 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. On the uniqueness and salvific universality of jesus christ and the church, was issued september 5, 2000, by the vatican congregation for the doctrine of the faith, with approval by pope john paul ii.
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