Vatican II ABOUT FACE! - Chiesa viva

Even here, the text does not differentiate the successor
of Peter from simple Bishops, nor does it clear up the nature
of the Hierarchy.
In N° 22, even while affirming that the College of Bishops
has authority only if united with Peter, it still does not explain
the nature of this power; moreover, this power can be exercised
by Bishops throughout the world, provided that the head
of the college invites them to do so, or, at least, approves and
accepts their action.
It is clear that, here, the confusion increases. Whereas
Vatican I writes clearly «Jesus conferred to Simon Peter
the jurisdiction of Pastor, supreme head of all His flock
…” Vatican II, instead writes of a “subject of supreme and
full power,” but that he cannot act without the initiative and
approval of Rome.
Another more puzzling oddity is the phrase that “the Roman
Pontiff is always free to exercise his supreme power,”
joined by the order of Bishops. It’s absurd!
If the Pope must join the order of Bishops in the exercise
of his power, what happens to the “supreme” aspect of his
power? Perhaps the Head of the College cannot do certain
acts that are the responsibilities of the Bishops? And maybe
the head of the entire flock is not free to act on his own, unless
it is done collectively?
“Lumen Gentium” does not contain the two unquestionable
truths, according to the Holy Scriptures and Tradition,
from which we cannot stray without losing Faith.
They are:
1) «Jesus Christ conferred on the Pontiff, in the person
of Peter, the full power to shepherd, head and govern
the Universal Church;»
2) «it is an ordinary power over all the Churches (…)
a power of truly episcopal immediate jurisdiction, not only
concerning Faith and customs, but also the discipline
and the government, requiring submission and true obedience
by all.»
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