Did You Know Series # 7

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“At a time when it is increasingly recognized that the right of every people to express themselves according to their own heritage of culture and thought is fundamental, the experience of the individual Churches of the East is offered to us as an authoritative example of successful inculturation” (Orientale Lumen 7, Pope John Paul II).

Did You Know Series # 6

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“In the study of revealed truth East and West have used different methods and approaches in understanding and confessing divine things. It is hardly surprising, then, if sometimes one tradition has come nearer to a full appreciation of some aspects of a mystery of revelation than the other, or has expressed them better. In such cases, these various theological formulations are often to be considered complementary rather than conflicting” (Vatican II Decree on Ecumenism 17).

Did You Know Series # 5 (Holy Week)

“In the study of revealed truth East and West have used different methods and approaches in understanding and confessing divine things. It is hardly surprising, then, if sometimes one tradition has come nearer to a full appreciation of some aspects of a mystery of revelation than the other, or has expressed them better. In such cases, these various theological formulations are often to be considered complementary rather than conflicting” (Vatican II Decree on Ecumenism 17)

Did You Know Series # 4

Presentation of the Lord in the Temple

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“It is earnestly recommended that Catholics avail themselves more often of the spiritual riches of the Eastern Fathers which lift up the whole man to the contemplation of the divine mysteries. Everyone should realize that it is of supreme importance to understand, venerate, preserve and foster the rich liturgical and spiritual heritage of the Eastern Churches in order faithfully to preserve the fullness of Christian tradition, and to bring about reconciliation between Eastern and Western Christians” (Vatican II Decree on Ecumenism 15).

Did You Know Series # 3

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“The full manifestation of the Church’s catholicity must be restored to the Church and to the world, expressed not by a single tradition, and still less by one community in opposition to the other” (Orientale Lumen 1, Pope John Paul II).

Christ has manifested God's glory through all the peoples of the world.

Did You Know Series # 2

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“Our Eastern Catholic brothers and sisters are very conscious of being the living bearers of this tradition, together with our Orthodox brothers and sisters. The members of the Catholic Church of the Latin tradition must also be fully acquainted with this treasure and thus feel, with the Pope, a passionate longing that the full manifestation of the Church’s catholicity be restored to the Church and to the world” (Orientale Lumen 1, Pope John Paul II).

Did You Know Series # 1

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“Since, in fact, we believe that the venerable and ancient tradition of the Eastern Churches is an integral part of the heritage of Christ’s Church, the first need for Catholics is to be familiar with that tradition, so as to be nourished by it and to encourage the process of unity in the best way possible for each” (Orientale Lumen 1, Pope John Paul II).

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