![]() So too, the Church exists in order to bear witness to Christ. John is not the light his mission is to bear witness to the light (Jn 1:7-9). This highlights the unity of God’s plan of salvation, Israel’s privileged place, and the fulfillment of the plan in Christ.ģ) The Church relates to Christ as John the Baptist to Jesus. Jesus, the light of the world (Jn 8:12), fulfills Israel’s vocation to be light for the nations (Is 42:6 and 49:6), as Simeon proclaimed (Lk 2:32). That is, even 50+ years later, Catholic (both religious and lay) are still mining the riches of Vatican II, including Lumen Gentium.ĭouglas Bushman says that the document has four clear areas of theological interest:ġ) As Christ is light for all the nations, so the Church is called to bring that light to all of mankind.Ģ) “Light for the nations” is a theme that links the Old and New Testaments. One thing to keep in mind when studying church documents such as this, is that the Church, with its 2000 year history, tends to move slowly. Many scholars believe that, out of all the documents produced by the Council, Lumen Gentium (Light for the Nations) is likely one of the most important. Little did he know how challenging that modern world would become in the next few decades. Rather John XXIII believed it necessary for the Church to face the challenges of the modern world. Unlike previous Church councils, this one was not convened in order to combat a heresy in the Church. ![]() In 1959, Pope John XXIII convened the Second Vatican Council.
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