Pope John XXIII, to
assume the highest function of the Catholic Church on October 28, 1958, soon
came up with the great and amazing inspiration that marked the twentieth
century, to convene in 1959, the Second Vatican Council. His achievement was
made from 1962 to 1965. It was a breath of the Holy Spirit of God to penetrate
and resonate happily worldwide. It arrived in a timely and appropriate because
the church needed, no doubt notice the signs of the times. I needed a renewal,
a "aggiornamento," so named by the Italian people. It was an event
deeply rich and precious, wishing the Church, Bride of Christ, as it was
called, in the happy initiative of the Roman Pontiff to use a new pedagogy:
"The remedy of forgiveness and mercy, and not the severity," according
the Pope.
In the message to the Council Fathers (20/10/1962) Pope John XXIII, Pope known
as the "goodness", said: "Let us present to our contemporaries
the full and pure truth of God, so that they can understand ... ". Pope
John XXIII was an extraordinary and amazing. Friend to all and every particular
an affection for children, coming to tell the Council Fathers: "When you
come home to find children. Give them love and say this is the love of the
Pope. "
John XXIII died on June 3, 1963, at the end of the first session to reconcile.
Next came Pope Paul VI to continue the work of the "Good Pope". In
his speech opening the second session (29/09/1963), was keen to reaffirm the
pastoral purpose of Vatican II with the same words of his predecessor. Upon
completion he said beautiful words: "For a council was held? To awaken, to
renovate, modernize, to intensify, to extend the life of the Church (...). In
fact, we observed and for this we thank God with all your heart, that the
Church is in ferment "(Paul VI, 09/07/1966).
The Second Vatican Council emphasized that the Church's action is above all the
Holy Spirit, with divine energy deeply worked inside, from an
institution-Church, Church Society Perfect for a Community Church, and entered
the world service of the Kingdom of God. Power of a Church a Church poor,
deprived, pilgrim. Authority for a Church a Church Servant, and every servant
ministry. From a Pyramidal Church for a Church-people. From a pure and spotless
Church for a Church and Holy Sinner, always in need of conversion and reform. A
church for a Christianity and Mission Church Fellowship, a church missionary
all.
The Council clearly affirmed that the Church is Mother and commitment to want
to take care of the general reform of the Liturgy, so that Christian people can
tell more safely abundant graces, through the use of the vernacular. The
faithful are blessed with ample places and environments, especially for the
readings and warnings, also some prayers and chants ... (Cf. SC 579). The human
creature is open to God and recognizes as Father and giver of all gifts and
benefits received.
The liturgy is the source of life of the Church. It is the celebration of the
sacrifice of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ through the ministry of the
priest. It is the action of the people and for the people. The breakthrough is
undeniable, because in fact, the Second Vatican Council renewed the liturgy of
the Mass simplifying and modifying the effect of participation of the faithful
and all people of God.
So we must have a clear vision of the greatness and importance of the Vatican
and at the same time, let us be guided by the Spirit of the Lord, that thereby
realize the signs of God in this event and very happy that it lasted until
today. What is our greatest desire to know ever more comfortable and the signs
of God in the world.
Thank God we had enormous advances and the Church is strongly committed with
great hope to announce the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ to men and women of
our time, valuing diversity of gifts, talents and charisms, expressions,
actions and gestures, going to cultural reality of each encounter. Experience
and a wealth of experience, from Medellin (1968), Puebla (1979), Santo Domingo
(1992) and the Conference of Aparecida (2007).
We therefore welcome the challenge of today, the breath of the Holy Spirit of
God who wants all of us, a fellowship from the world, nature and humanity
itself, having before our eyes the one remedy that was at the heart of John
XXIII, the remedy of forgiveness and mercy.
Geovane Saraiva,
pastor of St. Alphonsus – Fortaleza – Ceara – Brazil
Author of books:
O peregrino da Paz (The Pilgrim of Peace
/ centennial of Don Helder Camara)
Nascido Para as Coisas Maiores (Born For Greater
Things / centennial of Don Helder Camara)
A Ternura de um Pastor (The Tenderness of a
Pastor / a tribute to Cardinal Lorscheider)
A Esperança Tem Nome (Hope Has Name /
spirituality and commitment)
(All in Portuguese)
Translator:
Rhubens Levy
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