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    An ecumenical proposal about the holy mysteries
    An ecumenical proposal about the holy mysteries
    An ecumenical proposal about the holy mysteries
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    An ecumenical proposal about the holy mysteries

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    Starting from the wealth of terminology of the sacred mysteries (or sacraments) in some churches (pag 4-8), we wanted to arrive at a definition of name (pag 9) and of meaning (pag 10-12) that could be shared by various Christian communities. Assuming that only Baptism and the Eucharist are important sacraments for salvation, we also tried to respect the ecclesiastical canons on the classification of seven mysteries of Roman Catholics and Orthodox churches (for historical tradition and number of believers). We accord to a new reclassification (pag 13-42) of the seven holy mysteries which have as its foundation, first of all, on evangelic basis and historical references of the New Testament and then on patristic citations.
    In this essay we wanted to resubmit the secular method of integration in a theological key for integrating the resources of the various Christian denominations in the theology of sacraments and for using a new and alternative method to transubstantiation and to consubstantiation. Besides we wanted give a priority to biblical matter because it is already an acquired wealth by all the churches that the scriptures have the primacy on all other matters. We have avoid philosophical terms (form and matter) and we have preferred
    biblical terms (visible and audible1 signs) shared by all the churches. After all, what is written is included in an ecclesiology of the word of forgiveness and reconciliation which is valid for all, for reformed churches, catholic churches and orthodox churches.
    Among the seven sacraments we included the holy mystery of the word (preaching of the gospel) and the holy mystery of the service (washing of feet) following ancient traditions of the early church and resumed today by some communities of the World council of churches that have classified among their sacraments Finally, we felt it appropriate to underline the practical aspect of pastoral theology and eschatology highlighting the need to return to a pastoral of small house churches founded on the word and on the unique and quadruple ministry (bishop, priest, deacon, reader) and the need to return to the language of the final resurrection of the flesh. A theological term, the latter, which is too often forgotten by preachers, catechists and theologians.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLuciano Bruno
    Release dateMar 9, 2015
    ISBN9786050357714
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      An ecumenical proposal about the holy mysteries - Luciano Bruno

      Luciano Bruno

      An ecumenical proposal about the holy mysteries

      2015

      LUCIANO BRUNO

      AN ECUMENIC PROPOSAL ABOUT THE HOLY MYSTERIES

      2015

      1

      Luciano Bruno

      An ecumenical proposal about the holy mysteries

      2015

      INTRODUCTION

      Starting from the wealth of terminology of the sacred mysteries (or sacraments) in some

      churches (pag 4-8), we wanted to arrive at a definition of name (pag 9) and of meaning

      (pag 10-12) that could be shared by various Christian communities. Assuming that only

      Baptism and the Eucharist are important sacraments for salvation, we also tried to respect

      the ecclesiastical canons on the classification of seven mysteries of Roman Catholics and

      Orthodox churches (for historical tradition and number of believers). We accord to a new

      reclassification (pag 13-42) of the seven holy mysteries which have as its foundation, first

      of all, on evangelic basis and historical references of the New Testament and then on

      patristic citations.

      In this essay we wanted to resubmit the secular method of integration in a theological key

      for integrating the resources of the various Christian denominations in the theology of

      sacraments and for using a new and alternative method to transubstantiation and to

      consubstantiation. Besides we wanted give a priority to biblical matter because it is already

      an acquired wealth by all the churches that the scriptures have the primacy on all other

      matters. We have avoid philosophical terms (form and matter) and we have preferred

      biblical terms (visible and audible1 signs) shared by all the churches. After all, what is

      written is included in an ecclesiology of the word of forgiveness and reconciliation which

      is valid for all, for reformed churches, catholic churches and orthodox churches.

      Among the seven sacraments we included the holy mystery of the word (preaching of the

      gospel) and the holy mystery of the service (washing of feet) following ancient traditions

      of the early church and resumed today by some communities of the World council of

      churches that have classified among their sacraments.

      Finally, we felt it appropriate to underline the practical aspect of pastoral theology and

      eschatology highlighting the need to return to a pastoral of small house churches founded

      on the word and on the unique and quadruple ministry (bishop, priest, deacon, reader)

      and the need to return to the language of the final resurrection of the flesh. A theological

      term, the latter, which is too often forgotten by preachers, catechists and theologians.

      1 Giuseppe De Luca, Sant’Agostino, 1986, Edizioni di Storia e letteratura, p.504

      2

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      To the Church of England,

      like a tender mother,

      keeps me in her womb waiting me

      to be able to exercise the ministry.

      3

      Luciano Bruno

      An ecumenical proposal about the holy mysteries

      2015

      a. DEFINITIONS OF HOLY MYSTERIES OR SACRAMENTS IN DIFFERENT

      CHRISTIAN CHURCHES (IN ALPHABETIC ORDER)

      1 ANGLIAN COMMUNION. In the Anglican communion the sacraments are "outward and

      visible signs of inward and spiritual grace, given by Christ as sure and certain means by which we

      receive that grace. This grace is God's favor toward us, unearned and undeserved; by grace God

      forgives our sins, enlightens our minds, stirs our hearts, and strengthens our wills. The two great

      sacraments given by Christ to his Church are Holy Baptism and the Holy Eucharist. Other

      sacramental rites which evolved in the Church include confirmation, ordination, holy matrimony,

      reconciliation of a penitent, and unction. Although they are means of grace, they are not necessary

      for all persons in the same way that Baptism and the Eucharist are" 2. Anglican teaching is that

      "there are two Sacraments ordained of Christ our Lord in the Gospel, that is to say, Baptism and the

      Supper of the Lord", and that "those five commonly called Sacraments, that is to

      say, Confirmation, Penance, Orders, Matrimony, and Extreme Unction, are not to be counted for

      Sacraments of the Gospel".3

      2 BAPTIST CHURCH. Reaction against the 19th-century Oxford Movement led

      Baptists to prefer instead the word " ordinance" 4, (meaning "obedience to a

      command that Christ has given us)5 instead of sacraments" (activities God uses to

      impart salvation or a means of grace to the participant). Baptists practice believer's

      baptism and the Lord's Supper (communion) as the two acts of faith-obedience to the

      example and commands given by Christ for Christians. Therefore, historic Baptist

      theology considers that no saving grace is conveyed by either ordinance and that

      original sin is not washed away in baptism. Baptists have traditionally believed that

      they are symbols. Some Primitive Baptists also practice feet washing as an

      ordinance.6 On to the use of the word sacrament in early Baptist thought and

      writings, we can mention William Joseph McGlothlin who compiled a collection of

      early creeds and confessions of faith that our modern day Baptist life is modeled

      from. His writing was written in 1911 is a very helpful source book to understand

      how Baptists used sacraments.7 These early Baptists used the word sacrament

      and even saw Christ’s acts sacramental. Again, the term sacrament was not a

      term meant to convey magical ideas, but sacred ideas. Here we see the word

      2 Book of Common Prayer, 1979, Episcopal (USA), p. 861

      3 Thirty nine articles, article XXV

      4 Jeffrey Gross, Growth in Agreement III: International Dialogue Texts and Agreed Statements, 1998-

      2005,Eerdmans 2008 ISBN 978-0-8028-6229-7, p. 352

      5 Sacrament versus Ordinance - Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS)

      6 Crowley, John (1998). Primitive Baptists of the Winegrass South 1815-present, University Press of Florida

      7 William Joseph McGlothin, Baptist confessions of faith: 1911, Paperback, 2009

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      2015

      sacrament as the leading phrase to express the sacred idea and the word

      ordinance to convey the command function of Christ of these two holy acts. In

      addition to being a creed, this statement of faith of early Baptists goes against other

      Baptist theologies that see communion as a mere memorial. The sacramental

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