The topics covered in this volume are:
Part I: Ecclesiology
Basic observations on the subject of changeable and unchangeable factors in the Church-The faith of the Christian and the doctrine of the Church-Does the Church offer any ultimate certainties? -On the concept of infallibility in Catholic theology-The dispute concerning the Church's teaching office-The congregation of the faith and the commission of theologians-On the theology of a "Pastoral Synod"
Part II: Questions in the Church
What is a sacrament?-Introductory observations on Thomas Aquinas' theology of the sacraments in general- Considerations on the active role of the person in the sacramental event-Aspects of the episcopal office--How the priest should view his official ministry-The relationship between personal and communal spirituality and work in the orders
Fart III: The Church in the World
Some problems in contemporary ecumenism-Ecumenical theology in the future-The unreadiness of the Church's members to accept poverty--Observations on the problem of the "anonymous Christian"-The Church's commission to bring salvation and humanization of the world-On the theology of revolution