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Justin Hibbard continues the series on Vatican II by reading one of the four constitutions - Lumen Gentium (Light of the Nations) - The Dogmatic Constitution of the Catholic Church. This episode covers chapter 8 - On the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God in the Mystery of Christ and the Church (sections 52-69). In this episode, you will learn how the Blessed Virgin Mary, as the Mother of God, protected from the stain of original sin and given the place of Queen of Heaven, is exalted above all created beings in Heaven and Earth. And she is the exemplar of the Church and example for the Church, as one who puts her entire focus on faithfully serving Jesus.
READ ALONG: Lumen Gentium
Reading begins at 1:36Commentary begins at 22:22
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EPISODES IN THIS SERIES:
* #190 - Introduction to Vatican II
* #191 - Lumen Gentium (Part 1)
* #192 - Lumen Gentium (Part 2)
* #193 - Lumen Gentium (Part 3)
* #194 - Lumen Gentium (Part 4)
* #195 - Lumen Gentium (Part 5)
* #196 - Lumen Gentium (Part 6)
* #197 - Lumen Gentium (Part 7)


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Justin Hibbard continues the series on Vatican II by reading one of the four constitutions - Lumen Gentium (Light of the Nations) - The Dogmatic Constitution of the Catholic Church. This episode covers chapter 7 - The Religious (sections 48-51). In this episode, you will learn how those who take religious vows of poverty, ch astity, and obedience consecrate themselves totally to God and serve the Church through their unique vocations and are an example to all Christians that this earth is not our home.
READ ALONG: Lumen Gentium
Reading begins at 1:47Commentary begins at 13:16
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EPISODES IN THIS SERIES:
* #190 - Introduction to Vatican II
* #191 - Lumen Gentium (Part 1)
* #192 - Lumen Gentium (Part 2)
* #193 - Lumen Gentium (Part 3)
* #194 - Lumen Gentium (Part 4)
* #195 - Lumen Gentium (Part 5)
* #196 - Lumen Gentium (Part 6)


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Justin Hibbard continues the series on Vatican II by reading one of the four constitutions - Lumen Gentium (Light of the Nations) - The Dogmatic Constitution of the Catholic Church. This episode covers chapter 6 - The Religious (sections 43-47). In this episode, you will learn how those who take religious vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience consecrate themselves totally to God and serve the Church through their unique vocations and are an example to all Christians that this earth is not our home.
READ ALONG: Lumen Gentium
Reading begins at 2:03Commentary begins at 11:30
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EPISODES IN THIS SERIES:
* #190 - Introduction to Vatican II
* #191 - Lumen Gentium (Part 1)
* #192 - Lumen Gentium (Part 2)
* #193 - Lumen Gentium (Part 3)
* #194 - Lumen Gentium (Part 4)
* #195 - Lumen Gentium (Part 5)


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Justin Hibbard continues the series on Vatican II by reading one of the four constitutions - Lumen Gentium (Light of the Nations) - The Dogmatic Constitution of the Catholic Church. This episode covers chapter 5 - The Universal Call to Holiness (sections 39-42). In this episode, you will learn how every member of the church, whether clergy or laity, is called to holiness by following the example of Jesus Christ.
READ ALONG: Lumen Gentium
Reading begins at 1:11Commentary begins at 14:24
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EPISODES IN THIS SERIES:
* #190 - Introduction to Vatican II
* #191 - Lumen Gentium (Part 1)
* #192 - Lumen Gentium (Part 2)
* #193 - Lumen Gentium (Part 3)
* #194 - Lumen Gentium (Part 4)


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Justin Hibbard continues the series on Vatican II by reading one of the four constitutions - Lumen Gentium (Light of the Nations) - The Dogmatic Constitution of the Catholic Church. This episode covers chapter 4 - the Laity (sections 30-38). In this episode, you will learn how the laity perform a critical role in the life of the Church by being examples of Christ to the secular world, living out their vocations as husbands and wives, influencing the world toward greater virtue, and assisting the clergy within the Church.
READ ALONG: Lumen Gentium
Reading begins at 1:20Commentary begins at 18:37
SOCIAL LINKS
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* Follow Justin on Facebook.
EPISODES IN THIS SERIES:
* #190 - Introduction to Vatican II
* #191 - Lumen Gentium (Part 1)
* #192 - Lumen Gentium (Part 2)
* #193 - Lumen Gentium (Part 3)


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