Trent that Set a New Trend in the Catholic Church
Trent that Set a ‘ New Trend’ in the Catholic Church
Introduction The Church is both human and divine. History has proved that at times the human element uses the Church to meet its desires in the world. Immorality, nepotism etc. are seen here and there. These are problems originating from the Church leaders themselves. Moreover, some Christians took the responsibility of explaining the Word and other ecclesiastical issues in their own hands, ignoring the Magisterium and in so doing, they ended up being heretics. The inspiration of the Holy Spirit enthused the leaders of the Church to summon Ecumenical Councils which were to correct doctrinal as well as disciplinary issues. Thus, the Councils of Nicea, Constantinople, Ephesus, Chalcedon, Trent, etc., were called or convoked by the Popes who wished to fulfill their duty as successors to Peter who was himself a successor to Christ.
In today's world the people of God come together to reflect on their life situation, their faith, problems and success, they come up with something more concrete and more fruitful for the benefit of the whole community. This is exactly what Ecumenical Councils have been trying to do down the centuries. As the Lord himself says, «Amen I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them» (Mt.18:19). Therefore, the result of the Council of Trent appears to be useful and meaningful for the life of the Church. The Council of Trent, the 19th ecumenical council of the Roman Catholic Church, was held at Trent in Northern Italy between 1545 and 1563. It marked a major turning point in the efforts of the Catholic Church to respond to the challenge of the Protestant Reformation and formed a key part of the Counter-Reformation.1 The need for such a council had long been perceived by certain church leaders, but initial attempts to organize it were
Introduction The Church is both human and divine. History has proved that at times the human element uses the Church to meet its desires in the world. Immorality, nepotism etc. are seen here and there. These are problems originating from the Church leaders themselves. Moreover, some Christians took the responsibility of explaining the Word and other ecclesiastical issues in their own hands, ignoring the Magisterium and in so doing, they ended up being heretics. The inspiration of the Holy Spirit enthused the leaders of the Church to summon Ecumenical Councils which were to correct doctrinal as well as disciplinary issues. Thus, the Councils of Nicea, Constantinople, Ephesus, Chalcedon, Trent, etc., were called or convoked by the Popes who wished to fulfill their duty as successors to Peter who was himself a successor to Christ.
In today's world the people of God come together to reflect on their life situation, their faith, problems and success, they come up with something more concrete and more fruitful for the benefit of the whole community. This is exactly what Ecumenical Councils have been trying to do down the centuries. As the Lord himself says, «Amen I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them» (Mt.18:19). Therefore, the result of the Council of Trent appears to be useful and meaningful for the life of the Church. The Council of Trent, the 19th ecumenical council of the Roman Catholic Church, was held at Trent in Northern Italy between 1545 and 1563. It marked a major turning point in the efforts of the Catholic Church to respond to the challenge of the Protestant Reformation and formed a key part of the Counter-Reformation.1 The need for such a council had long been perceived by certain church leaders, but initial attempts to organize it were