The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church
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"The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church" is the central theme of the 2008 Synod of Bishops that inspired Pope Benedict XVI’s apostolic exhortation *Verbum Domini* on Scripture’s role in Catholic faith and practice.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church Context triple: [Verbum Domini, synodTheme, The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church]
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The Church as Communion
The Church as Communion is a key Anglican–Roman Catholic ecumenical document that explores the nature of the Church as a community of believers united in faith, sacraments, and mission.
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B.
The Church as sacrament of salvation
The Church as sacrament of salvation is a central Vatican II theological concept presenting the Church as a visible sign and effective instrument through which Christ’s saving grace is communicated to humanity.
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C.
The Church: Towards a Common Vision
The Church: Towards a Common Vision is an influential ecumenical document that articulates shared understandings of the nature and mission of the Church among diverse Christian traditions.
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D.
The Universal Call to Holiness in the Church
The Universal Call to Holiness in the Church is a key teaching of the Second Vatican Council affirming that every member of the Church, regardless of state or vocation, is called to a life of sanctity and Christian perfection.
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E.
The Teaching of Jesus Concerning the Kingdom of God and the Church
"The Teaching of Jesus Concerning the Kingdom of God and the Church" is a classic work of biblical theology that systematically explores Jesus’ teachings on God’s kingdom and the nature of the church within the framework of Reformed scholarship.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church Target entity description: "The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church" is the central theme of the 2008 Synod of Bishops that inspired Pope Benedict XVI’s apostolic exhortation *Verbum Domini* on Scripture’s role in Catholic faith and practice.
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A.
The Church as Communion
The Church as Communion is a key Anglican–Roman Catholic ecumenical document that explores the nature of the Church as a community of believers united in faith, sacraments, and mission.
-
B.
The Church as sacrament of salvation
The Church as sacrament of salvation is a central Vatican II theological concept presenting the Church as a visible sign and effective instrument through which Christ’s saving grace is communicated to humanity.
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C.
The Church: Towards a Common Vision
The Church: Towards a Common Vision is an influential ecumenical document that articulates shared understandings of the nature and mission of the Church among diverse Christian traditions.
-
D.
The Universal Call to Holiness in the Church
The Universal Call to Holiness in the Church is a key teaching of the Second Vatican Council affirming that every member of the Church, regardless of state or vocation, is called to a life of sanctity and Christian perfection.
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E.
The Teaching of Jesus Concerning the Kingdom of God and the Church
"The Teaching of Jesus Concerning the Kingdom of God and the Church" is a classic work of biblical theology that systematically explores Jesus’ teachings on God’s kingdom and the nature of the church within the framework of Reformed scholarship.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
ecclesial theme
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theme of a Synod of Bishops ⓘ |
| aimsAt |
integration of Scripture into pastoral ministry
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renewed love for Scripture among Catholics ⓘ strengthening the Church’s mission through the Word of God ⓘ |
| concerns |
biblical apostolate
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biblical catechesis ⓘ evangelization ⓘ interpretation of the Bible in the Church ⓘ lectio divina ⓘ liturgical proclamation of Scripture ⓘ relationship between Scripture and Tradition ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
centrality of Scripture in Church life
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proclamation of the Word in the Church’s mission ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
role of Scripture in Catholic faith
ⓘ
role of Scripture in Catholic practice ⓘ |
| hasAuthoritativeBody | Synod of Bishops ⓘ |
| hasEcclesialLevel | universal Church ⓘ |
| hasKeyConcept |
Incarnation of Christ
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surface form:
Christ as incarnate Word
Scripture in the life of the Church ⓘ Scripture in the life of the believer ⓘ Word of God as living and active ⓘ missionary dimension of the Word ⓘ |
| hasLanguage |
English
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Italian ⓘ Latin ⓘ |
| hasYear | 2008 ⓘ |
| inspired |
Verbum Domini
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surface form:
apostolic exhortation Verbum Domini
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| isAddressedTo |
bishops
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consecrated persons ⓘ deacons ⓘ lay faithful ⓘ priests ⓘ |
| isConnectedTo | Pope Benedict XVI ⓘ |
| isDiscussedIn | Synodal propositions of the XII Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops ⓘ |
| isFollowedBy |
Synod of Bishops on the New Evangelization (2012)
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surface form:
The New Evangelization for the Transmission of the Christian Faith
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| isLinkedToCouncil | Second Vatican Council ⓘ |
| isLinkedToCouncilDocument | Dei Verbum ⓘ |
| isPrecededBy |
Ecclesia de Eucharistia
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surface form:
The Eucharist: Source and Summit of the Life and Mission of the Church
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| isPromotedBy | General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops ⓘ |
| isRelatedTo |
Bible
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surface form:
Sacred Scripture
Verbum Domini ⓘ |
| isSummarizedIn |
post-synodal apostolic exhortations of Benedict XVI
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surface form:
post-synodal apostolic exhortation Verbum Domini
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| isThemeOf |
XII Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops
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surface form:
2008 Synod of Bishops
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| isWithinTraditionOf |
Catholic Church worldwide
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surface form:
Roman Catholic Church
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