Reflection Starter from the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church

"When we look at the lives of those who have faithfully followed Christ, we are inspired with a new reason for seeking the City that is to come and at the same time we are shown a most safe path by which among the vicissitudes of this world, in keeping with the state in life and condition proper to each of us, we will be able to arrive at perfect union with Christ, that is, perfect holiness." - (Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, #50)

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Dogmatic Constitution on the Church (Lumen Gentium)