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 21:  Article 8 of  THE DOGMATIC CONSTITUTION ON THE CHURCH
 


                                       LUMEN GENTIUM
, 1964 

The Church continues the mission of Jesus.
The Church is Jesus continuing his mission

Jesus carried out his work in poverty and persecution.
The Church follows the same path

Jesus came to serve, not to be served.
The Church follow the same path of humility and self-sacrifice

Jesus came to bring Good News to the poor.
By serving the poor and afflicted,
the Church serves and sees the image of Jesus

The Church is holy, since it was founded by the Holy One of God.
But the Church comprises both saints and sinners
and is continually in need of penance and renewal

Jesus, please help me see you in the Church
and see the Church in you

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