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Responsible Parenthood in the Writings of Pope Paul VI and Pope John Paul II
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Maida, Adam J. |
| Copyright Year | 1988 |
| Abstract | When the Second Vatican Council directed that the liturgy of the Church be renewed, it observed that, with the passage of time, certain features crept into the rites of the sacraments and sacramentals which tended to obscure their nature and purpose ("Sacrosanctum Concilium" #62). Hence, it was necessary to take a close look at the rituals and purify them of the accretions of time which tended to diminish the impact of the spiritual realities which the sacraments both symbolized and effected. A study of the history of the liturgy would reveal that certain elements were consistently present in the practice of the sacraments, and certain elements were peripheral and transitory. In every age, culture and current philosophies have their impact upon human life and practice, even in the religious sphere. One could observe that the culture and current philosophies have a similar impact upon human behavior. It is not a futile exercise then, to step back from a historical event and examine it from the more distant perspective of time, and to discover its essential message and its enduring value; to uncover what is permanent and to assert it in a more persuasive way. Our reflection on the Encyclical Letter of Pope Paul VI, "Humanae Vitae", 20 years after its publication, pursues that objective. I do not presume to improve on the message of the encyclical. Its language is classic and precise. On the other hand, Pope John Paul II, in his 1981 statement on the Christian Family ("Familiaris Consortio" #31), urges theologians and bishops to explain ever more clearly the teaching expressed in "Humanae Vitae." This precisely is our present and common endeavor. |
| Starting Page | 25 |
| Ending Page | 31 |
| Page Count | 7 |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| DOI | 10.1080/00243639.1988.11877979 |
| Volume Number | 55 |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://epublications.marquette.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1621&context=lnq |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://doi.org/10.1080/00243639.1988.11877979 |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
