The Joy of the Truth

Read Lumen GentiumStudy Questions: If the religious state is not a state “in between” the lay state and the ordained priesthood, what role does it play in the Body of Christ? What is the value of the evangelical counsels within the religious...

Read Lumen GentiumLumen Gentium Study Guide Chapter 5: Universal Call to HolinessSummarize what the document means by “universal call to holiness.”How are bishops called to exercise holiness?How are priests called to exercise holiness?How are...

Read Lumen GentiumStudy Questions:Describe in detail the vocation of the laity.What is the relationship between the laity and the clergy?What is the relationship between the laity and those in the religious life?How do the laity participate in Christ's...