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There are many roots ideals that have contributed with their life to the recognition of the value of the person and his inalienable dignity, the sacredness of human life and the centrality of the family, the importance of education and freedom of thought, speech and religion, as well as the legal protection of individuals and groups, the promotion of solidarity and the common good and the recognition of the dignity of work. These roots have encouraged the submission of political power to the law and respect the rights of individuals and peoples. Here we should mention the spirit of ancient Greece and Rome, the contributions of the Celtic peoples, Germanic, Slavic, Finno-Ugric, Jewish culture and the Islamic world. However, it must be recognized that these inspirations have historically found in the Judeo-Christian tradition a force capable of harmonizing, consolidating and promoting them. It is a fact that can not be ignored, on the contrary, in the process of building a "common European home", we must recognize that this building must also be founded on values ??that are in the Christian tradition, the fully manifested.
The acknowledgment is to the benefit of all.The Church "is not entitled to express preferences for either institutional or constitutional solution" (34) Europe, and therefore wants to consistently respect the legitimate autonomy of civil order. However, it has the task of reviving the faith among the Christians of Europe in the Trinity, knowing that this faith is true harbinger of hope for the continent. Many of the great paradigms of reference mentioned above, which are the basis of European civilization, rooted in the latest faith of the Trinity. It contains an extraordinary potential spiritual, cultural and ethical, capable, inter alia, to illuminate some important issues that today is moving in Europe, such as social disruption and loss of a reference that gives life meaning and history . Hence the need for a renewed theological meditation, spiritual and pastoral care of the Trinitarian mystery (35).20. Particular Churches in Europe are not simple entities or private organizations. In reality, they operate with a specific institutional dimension that deserves to be legally exploited, in full respect of civil right laws. In reflecting on themselves, must rediscover the Christian communities as a gift with which God enriched the people who live on the continent.
This is the joyful message that they are called to bring to every person. In pursuing its missionary dimension, they must demonstrate consistently that Jesus Christ is "the only mediator and constitutive of salvation for all humanity: only in his humanity, history and the cosmos are finally on their significance and positive fully realized, and he has in himself, in his event and in his person, the reasons for the final salvation, and he is not only a mediator of salvation, but it is the very source of salvation. "(36)In the context of ethical and religious pluralism which increasingly characterizes Europe, there is need, therefore, to tell the truth about it and relive Christ the one Mediator between God and man and the sole Redeemer of the world. Therefore - as I did at the end of the Synod Assembly - with the whole Church, I invite my brothers and my sisters in faith, constantly open to know with confidence in Christ and being renewed by him, proclaiming the force of peace and love to all people of good will that people who come to the Lord knows the truth, discovering life, find the Way that leads to it (cf. Jn 14, 6, Psalm 16 [15], 11).
From the tenor of life and witness of Christians of the word, the people of Europe will discover that Christ is the future of man. In the faith of the Church, "there is no other name under heaven given among men by which it is established that we must be saved" (Acts 4, 12). (37)21. For believers, Jesus Christ is the hope of every person that gives eternal life. He is "the Word of life" (1 Jn 1, 1), came into the world because they "have life and have it abundantly" (Jn 10, 10). He shows us how the true meaning of human life does not remain enclosed in the horizon mundane, but opens on eternity. Mission to the particular church in Europe is to take account of the thirst for truth of every person and of the need for authentic values ??that animate the peoples of the continent. With renewed energy, it must repeat the news that soul. It is put in place a comprehensive cultural and missionary action, showing with convincing arguments and actions as the new Europe needs to rediscover its roots last. In this context, those who are inspired by Gospel values ??play an essential role to play, which belongs to the solid foundation on which to build a more human and more peaceful because it respects each and every one.It is necessary that the particular Churches in Europe will return to its original component eschatological hope. (38) The true Christian hope, in fact, is theological and eschatological, founded on the Risen One, who will come again as Judge and Redeemer and who calls us to resurrection and eternal reward.Jesus Christ in the Church22. Returning to Christ, the people of Europe will find that hope which alone gives full meaning to life.
Even today it can meet, because Jesus is present, lives and works in his church: He is in the Church and the Church is in him (cf. Jn 15, 1SS; Gal 3: 28, Ephesians 4: 15-16, Acts 9 5). In it, by virtue of the gift of the Holy Spirit unceasingly continues his saving work. (39)With the eyes of faith we are enabled to see the mysterious presence of Jesus in the various signs that he left us. He is first in Sacred Scripture, which speaks in every part of him (cf. Lk 24, 27.44-47). However, in a truly unique he is present under the Eucharistic species. This "presence is called" real "not intended to exclude all other types are not" real ", but by definition, because it is a substantial presence whereby Christ, God and man, is wholly and entirely present." (40 ) In the Eucharist, "is contained truly, really and substantially the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ, the soul and divinity, and therefore the whole Christ." (41) 'Really' s Eucharist is a mysterium fidei, a mystery that dominates our thoughts, and can only be accepted in faith. "(42) Pure is the real presence of Jesus in other liturgical actions of the Church, in its name, it celebrates. These include the sacraments, the actions of Christ, which He does through men. (43)
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