Christifideles Laici: Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation On The Vocation And The Mission Of The Lay Faithful In The Church And In The World
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Christifideles Laici is a landmark Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation issued by Pope John Paul II in 1988, addressing the vital role of the lay faithful within the Roman Catholic Church and the broader world. Drawing from the deliberations of the 1987 Synod of Bishops, the document presents a comprehensive theological vision of the identity, dignity, and mission of Catholic laypeople in modern society. With pastoral authority and doctrinal clarity, John Paul II argues that the laity are not passive members of the Church but active co-workers in the evangelisation of the world, called to transform temporal realities in accordance with the Gospel. The exhortation details the responsibilities of the lay faithful in areas spanning family life, civic engagement, social justice, and the new evangelisation, making it an essential reference for anyone engaged in Catholic theology or ecclesial life.
Author: John Paul Ii
Format: Paperback
Genre: Religion
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Christifideles Laici is a landmark Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation issued by Pope John Paul II in 1988, addressing the vital role of the lay faithful within the Roman Catholic Church and the broader world. Drawing from the deliberations of the 1987 Synod of Bishops, the document presents a comprehensive theological vision of the identity, dignity, and mission of Catholic laypeople in modern society. With pastoral authority and doctrinal clarity, John Paul II argues that the laity are not passive members of the Church but active co-workers in the evangelisation of the world, called to transform temporal realities in accordance with the Gospel. The exhortation details the responsibilities of the lay faithful in areas spanning family life, civic engagement, social justice, and the new evangelisation, making it an essential reference for anyone engaged in Catholic theology or ecclesial life.