Somebody Needs To Be Dad 02/23/2021 at 9:28 PM Posted by Kevin Edward White
By Francis X. Maier, First Things, February 21, 2021
For Catholics, the Second Vatican Council (1962–65) stands as the key event of the last 60 years. It renewed the Church’s self-understanding. It reimagined her relations with the Jewish people, other Christians, and the world. It also acknowledged in a new and powerful way the importance of the lay vocation.
It did not, however, break radically with the past, notably regarding authority. In the person of the local bishop, stressed the council, “the Lord Jesus Christ . . . is present in the midst of the faithful.” Every local bishop has the authority to teach, encourage, govern, and correct the faithful entrusted to him. Thus, as “father and pastor” of his people, he should be “an example of sanctity in charity, humility, and simplicity of life,” with the duty to “mold his flock into one family” so that all “may live and act
May the communion of saints bring us comfort!
globalsistersreport.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from globalsistersreport.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
La belleza interior
diariodejerez.es - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from diariodejerez.es Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
1 Timothy is the first of the three “pastoral” epistles as they are called which also include 2 Timothy and Titus. The books of Timothy were written by Paul to his disciple, Timothy his son in the faith who had ministered with Paul in Berea (Acts 17:4), Athens (Acts 17:15), and Corinth (Acts 18:5; 2 Corinthians 1:19). Timothy also went with Paul to Jerusalem (Acts 20:4). In 1 Timothy, Paul lays out the how’s and why’s of godly leadership within the church. Imprisoned in Rome, Paul realized his end was near, and he was, in effect, passing along the responsibility of ministry to Timothy.
Paul begins this letter by telling Timothy to remain in Ephesus to confront and correct those who are
La Catedral Nacional toca la campana 500 veces para honrar a 500 mil estadounidenses que murieron por COVID-19
christianpost.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from christianpost.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.