A Council That Will Never End

Focusing on the impact of Lumen Gentium, Paul Lakeland explores its implications for the role of bishops, the laity, and the relationship between the church and the People of God. He highlights the tensions within the church today and the complexities of secular laity. Lakeland argues that the document leaves many questions unanswered, suggesting that addressing these issues can help transcend current ecclesial divisions. He advocates for an ecclesiology of humility as a guiding principle for the church's future, emphasizing the ongoing relevance of this foundational text.