| | By God’s goodness and compassion, the doors of His kingdom have been opened to all who have faith, Jew or Gentile. |
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| | God for all time is making His dwelling with the human race, so that all peoples “will be His people and God Himself will always be with them. |
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| | Anointed priests and bishops will be the Apostles’ successors, ensuring that the Church’s “dominion endures through all generations |
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| | Greek word for bishops, as “overseers |
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| | Until the end of time, the Church will declare to the world God’s mighty deeds, blessing His holy name and giving Him thanks, singing of the glories of His kingdom. |
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| | We love each other as Jesus loved us in suffering and dying for us. We love in imitation of His love. |
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| | love is only made possible by the Spirit poured into our hearts at Baptism (see Romans 5:5), renewed in the sacrifice His priests offer in every Mass. |
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| | our love we glorify the Father. And by our love all peoples will know that we are His people, that He is our God. |
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