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The Pilgrim Church

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  30 August 2024

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Two years ago we considered the necessity of the one Church and saw it as alone the way which leads to blessedness. Last year we developed the idea to further conclusions, discussing the missionary task of the Catholic Church and of Catholics among other Christians. And in both sermons I Pointed out more than once that for all the Catholic Church's uniqe position, we should not overlook its earthly configuration and human imperfection, and on that account the proper attitude for Catholics in present-day ecumenical discussions is one of humility, penance and a readiness to learn.

Today we will focus our attention on this, and consider the human side of the Church. We are still indeed dealing with the Church that issues from our Lord and rests in him, but here on earth, as the Church of humankind, it is on a pilgrimage with our Lord as its goal.

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Research Article
Information
Life of the Spirit , Volume 12 , Issue 139-140 , February 1958 , pp. 309 - 316
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Copyright © 1958 Provincial Council of the English Province of the Order of Preachers

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1 On January 17th, 1957, on the occasion of the Unity Octave, the then Bishop of Wurzburg, Julius Döpfner, newly appointed to the See of Berlin, preached on the Church in history; what is permanent in her and what transient; matters which are often not clearly understood by non-Catholic Christians, who thus take offence where there is no need to. The sermon appeared in Herder—Korrespondenz March, 1957 and is translated by Ruth M. Bethell.