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 34:  Article 17 of  THE DOGMATIC CONSTITUTION ON THE CHURCH
 


                                       LUMEN GENTIUM
, 1964 

 

Just as God the Father sent God the Son to incarnate himself into our world,
so the Son, Jesus, sent his followers to spread the Good News
by incarnating themselves into every nation and culture

This is not an option for the Church.
Nor is it an option for an individual Christian.
This is the clear command of Jesus to one and all:
"Go and make disciples of all nations"

Through the Church's work, whatever good is in the minds and hearts of men,
whatever good lies latent in the religious practices and cultures of diverse peoples,
is not only saved from destruction but is also cleansed, raised up and perfected
unto the glory of God, the confusion of the devil and the happiness of man

In this way the Church both prays and labors in order that the entire world may become the People of God, the Body of the Lord and the Temple of the Holy Spirit, and that in Christ,
the Head of all, all honor and glory may be rendered to the Creator and Father of the Universe

Jesus, please give me a bit more enthusiasm
for helping other people know and love you

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