Faith and the sacraments : a commentary on the international theological commission's, the reciprocity of faith and the sacraments in the sacramental economy, with official revised English translation

In September of 2014 thirty new members were appointed for a five-year term to the Vatican's International Theological Commission. These theologians, clerical and lay, were chosen from twenty-six different countries and from five continents. The commission was charged with composing three documents of contemporary theological importance, one of which was that of the relationship between faith and the sacraments. This finished document was published, with the approval of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and by Pope Francis in Spanish in early 2020 under the title: La Reciprocidad entre Fe y Sacramentos en la Economía Sacramental. A subsequent English translation was published thereafter under the title The Reciprocity Between Faith and Sacraments in the Sacramental Economy . This present volume contains the text of the English translation. There follows an introduction by a member of the ITC, Thomas G. Weinandy, OFM, Cap., and subsequently followed by six explanatory and interpretive commentaries on various chapters of the document. Dr. John Yocum considers the contemporary relevance of the topic. Dr. Christopher Ruddy examines the dialogical nature of the sacramental economy of salvation. Dr. Jennifer Holmes Martin discusses the relationship between faith and the sacraments of initiation. There are two commentaries for section four concerning faith and the sacrament of marriage. Professor John Grabowski treats the strictly theological issues relating to faith and marriage. Canonist Timothy Cavanaugh takes up the canonical issues regarding faith and its relationship to enacting a valid sacramental marriage. Dr. Daniel Keating rounds off the commentaries by surveying the conclusion of the document, that is, the present need for evangelization so as to enliven the faith of the faithful, and the present relevance of the new ecclesial movements within the Church today. These commentaries are aimed at aiding priests and seminarians as they address or prepare to address the pastoral and theological concerns they encounter or will encounter on a daily basis. This volume could also be used in parish adult education groups as well, wherein the laity could better understand the relationship between faith and the sacraments. Contents Preface | Thomas G. Weinandy, OFM, Cap. Chapter 1. The Reciprocity between Faith and the Sacraments: A Doctrinal Response to a Pastoral Crisis | John P. Yocum Chapter 2. The Dialogical Nature of the Sacramental Economy | Christopher Ruddy Chapter 3. Reciprocity of Faith and Sacraments in Christian Initiation | Jennifer Newsome Martin Chapter 4. Faith, Sacrament, and Marriage: Deepening the Dialogue | John S. Grabowski Chapter 5. Faith and the Sacrament of Marriage: Insights from Canon Law | Timothy Cavanaugh Chapter 6. The Renewal of Faith and Sacramental Practice: Encounter, Conversion, and Discipleship | Daniel A. Keating The Reciprocity between Faith and the Sacraments in the Sacramental Economy: The International Theological Commission Index "Offers an introduction and chapter-by-chapter commentary by various Catholic scholars on the 2020 document of the Vatican's International Theological Commission entitled "The Reciprocity between Faith and Sacraments in the Sacramental Economy," together with the revised official translation of that document. Two of the commentaries cover the fourth chapter of the document which is dedicated to marriage, from theological and canonical points of view"-- Provided by publisher " [ ... ]These commentaries are aimed at aiding priests and seminarians as they address or prepare to address the pastoral and theological concerns they encounter or will encounter on a daily basis. This volume could also be used in parish adult education groups as well, wherein the laity could better understand the relationship between faith and the sacraments." -- Publisher Jest to wprowadzenie i komentarz różnych uczonych katolickich do dokumentu Międzynarodowej Komisji Teologicznej Watykanu z 2020 roku pt. "The reciprocity between faith and the sacraments in the sacramental economy" wraz z poprawionym oficjalnym tłumaczeniem tego dokumentu na język angielski