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. Contextual translation of dominus from latin into spanish. If dominus iesus should prove to have been a catalyst for such developments, it will have succeeded eminently in one of its own stated intentions, that is, to help theological reflection in developing solutions consistent with the contents of the faith and responsive to the pressing needs of contemporary culture n. French, italian, latin, german, polish, portuguese and spanish. Mitis iudex dominus iesus latest news catholic news. Relativistic attitude towards truth is a problem, as well as reading. Translate dominus iesus from latin to spanish mymemory. 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. By julio savi n 5 september 2000 joseph cardinal ratzinger, prefect of the congregation for the doctrine of the faith and the highest o.
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. On september 8, 2015, pope francis issued an apostolic letter motu propio, titled mitis iudex dominus iesus the lord jesus, clement judge, initiating a reform in the churchs procedures. September october 2000 dominus iesus clarifies perennial doctrine on universal truth of the catholic church. This summer an important teaching document was issued by the congregation for the doctrine of the faith. 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 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. Dominus jesus postquam cenavit cum cantus manuscript. The legal logic of dominus iesus while many parts of the declaration resist facile classification, on the whole dominus iesus is a good example of theology seeking a unified position. In the sixteenth century the portuguese conquistadors accompanied by. 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. 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. 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 cdfs declaration dominus iesus and pope john paul ii. Congregation for the doctrine of the faith declaration dominus iesus on the unicity and salvific universality of jesus christ and the church introduction 1.
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. 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. Considering the various christological and ecclesiological positions, it is asking and answering the question, who is right. It was ratified and confirmed by pope john paul ii. I shall first summarize the principal elements of the declaration dominus lesus. Dominus iesus was published supposedly to defend the churchs uniqueness as the means of salvation, and even more fundamentally to defend christs role as the unique mediator between god and man.
Below is a brief summary of the declaration by the congregation for the doctine of the faith entitled dominus iesus. The hierarchy comment on dominus iesus a collection of statements from members of the hierarchy on the document, dominus iesus on the. In 2000, the vatican issued the declaration, dominus iesus, address ing what it. Dominus jesus postquam cenavit cum discipulis suis lavit pedes eorum et ait illis scitis quid fecerim vobis ego dominus et magister exemplum dedi vobis ut et. At least for now, i just added the responses as an external link without comment. The analysis of the declaration dominus iesus veritas, r. They are so often full of bald assertions, frequently sust ained by citations of previous bald assertions, even of the authors themselves. It is far from clear to me how to organize this material, whether in the dominus iesus article or very general articles like sectarianism or something in between catholic attitudes towards noncatholic christians or some such. On friday pope francis stopped by a formation course for bishops on the new marriage nullity process, telling attendees that as bishops, and now as local judges in.
From vatican ii and nostra aetate to dominus iesus. The lord jesus, before ascending into heaven, commanded his disciples to proclaim the gospel to the whole world and to baptize all nations. Dominus in english, translation, latinenglish dictionary. Notification regarding the book jesus symbol of god of fr roger haight, s.
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. Dominus iesus and the ecumenical dialogue with catholics. This is a document written by cardinal ratzinger who was at the time the prefect of the congregation for the doctrine of the faith. 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. Dominus definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Apostolic letter issued motu proprio mitis iudex dominus. 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. The impact of dominus iesus on ecumenism america magazine. Mitis iudex dominus iesus tribunal of the diocese of. Dominus iesus, as other official documents, raised this question again saying that dialogue is a part of evangelisation. Each text is given with its title in italian or english, followed by the official title usually in latin i.
Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature. The churchs dialogue with nonchristian religions does not replace its mission to the nations. The holy see apostolic letter motu proprio of the supreme pontiff francis mitis iudex dominus iesus by which the canons of the code of canon law pertaining to cases regarding the nullity of marriage are reformed the gentle judge, our lord jesus, the shepherd of our souls, entrusted to the apostle peter and. Dominus iesus study notes in philosophy and theology. 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. The lord jesus is a declaration by the congregation for the doctrine. In his final sermon before his retirement, murphyoconnor issued a controversial critique of secularism that some viewed as a denunciation of atheism. Dominus iesus westminster papers in communication and culture. In the christian world the importance of the declaration dominus iesus, published on september 5, 2000 in rome, has been lately discussed. Oct 31, 2000 the hierarchy comment on dominus iesus a collection of statements from members of the hierarchy on the document, dominus iesus on the unicity and salvific universality of jesus christ and the. Its author was no one of less importance than the cardinal josef ratzinger, prefect of the congregation for faith and doctrine earlier inquisition. 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. 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.
Pdf the cdfs declaration dominus iesus and pope john paul. Britain to the vatican declaration dominus iesus 2000. Sep 17, 2001 the declaration dominus iesus, issued in september 2000 by the congregation for the doctrine of the faith, aroused deep concern among many jews and not a few catholics. A similar document was also issued for the eastern catholic churches. The lord jesus, which stated that the roman catholic church was the only instrument of salvation. God or christ meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples. 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. Proclamation as spiritual warfare walkthrough of 2 cor. 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. Religions pluralism endangers the churchs missionary efforts.
Press conference for the presentation of the declaration dominus iesus. And because it overcomes the dualism of liberal vs. Contextual translation of dominus iesus from latin into spanish. 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. Lord jesus is a declaration by the congregation for the doctrine of the faith.
The doctrinal documents of the congregation for the doctrine of the faith are presented in reverse chronological order. What catholics should know about islam knights of columbus. On 6 september 2000, in rome, the congregation for the doctrine of faith published the declaration dominus iesus. Pdf the cdfs declaration dominus iesus and pope john. 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. Complete list of documents congregation for the doctrine of.