The Church Of God In Jesus Christ: A Catholic Ecclesiology

Investigating Vatican II is a collection of Fr. Jared WicksÆ recent articles on Vatican II, and presents the Second Vatican Council as an event to which theologians contributed in major ways and from which Catholic theology can gain enormous insights. Taken as a whole, the articles take the reader into the theological dynamics of Vatican II at key moments in the CouncilÆs historical unfolding. Wicks promotes a contemporary re-reception of Vatican IIÆs theologically profound documents, especially as they featured GodÆs incarnate and saving Word, laid down principles of Catholic ecumenical engagement, and articulated the churchÆs turn to the modern world with a new ôfaceö of respect and dedication to service. From the original motivations of Pope John XXIII in convoking the Council, Investigating Vatican II goes on to highlight the profound insights offered by theologians who served behind the scenes as Council experts. In its chapters, the book moves through the CouncilÆs working periods, drawing on the published and non-published records, with attention to the CouncilÆs dramas, crises, and breakthroughs. It brings to light the bases of Pope FrancisÆs call for synodality in a listening church, while highlighting Vatican IIÆs mandate to all of prayerful biblical reading, for fostering a vibrant ôjoy in the Gospel.ö

• | Author: Roch A. Kereszty
• | Publisher: The Catholic University Of America Press
• | Publication Date: Feb 13, 2019
• | Number of Pages: 376 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback/Religion
• | ISBN-10: 0813231736
• | ISBN-13: 9780813231730