We who Serve: A Basic Council Theme and Its Biblical Foundations

activity already apostles aspect asserts biblical bishops book of Isaiah brethren chapter charity Christ the Servant Christian Church conciliar doctrine conciliar documents consider Constitution Council doctrine Council documents Creator cross death Decree dignity divine duty of service earth ecclesiastical hierarchy Eucharist evangelical counsels example exercise exhortation explain faithful Father flesh freedom fulfilment gift give glory God's gospel grace heaven Hence Holy Spirit honour humble humility ibid idea of service Isaiah kingdom kingdom of God l'Osservatore Romano laity Lord man's mankind manner means Messiah minister ministry mission moreover mystical Body neighbour obedience Old Testament Phil point of fact poverty presbyters priestly priests prophet redemption reference religious righteousness sacred Scripture sacrifice salvation Second Vatican Council self-denial service of God sins slave speaking spirit of service St Paul sufferings teaching texts things trust whole words