Vatican II In A Year
Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC
Journey through the documents of the Second Vatican Council of the Catholic Church over the course of one year with Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC
Episodes
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Nov 21, 2025 • 19min
Day 325: GS 43: We are citizens of both the city of God & of man
Explore the dual citizenship of believers in both the city of God and the secular world. Discover how integrating faith with daily duties can elevate your worldly responsibilities. Learn about the dangers of quietism and activism, and why a balanced approach is crucial. Delve into the laity's imperative to infuse Christian values into politics and professions. Reflect on the clergy's essential role in preaching a faith that resonates in daily life, while acknowledging past faults and the need for renewal.
Nov 20, 2025 • 12min
Day 324: GS 42: Value of social movements
Fr. Matthew Schneider delves into the value of social movements in building unity within the human family. He discusses the Church's nonpartisan stance while influencing public policy through its moral teachings. Notably, he highlights how the Church recognizes and supports elements of social movements promoting racial equality and disability rights. Emphasizing the Church's independence from political and economic systems, he illustrates its role in initiating charitable works and cooperating with compatible institutions.
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Nov 18, 2025 • 14min
Day 323: GS 41: The Church has the surest anchor for human dignity
Fr. Matthew dives into the Church's vital role as an anchor for human dignity. He discusses how the Church provides meaning and strives for personal development in modern times. The theme of humanity's yearning for the divine emerges, along with the transformative power of Christ's incarnation. He highlights the gospel's defense of dignity against contemporary threats like communism and biotech ideologies. The talk wraps with a powerful reminder of the balance between divine autonomy and human freedom.
Nov 18, 2025 • 14min
Day 322: GS 40: The Church in this world
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD, reads paragraph 40 of Gaudium et Spes today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19651207_gaudium-et-spes_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lccheshire.org
Nov 17, 2025 • 9min
Day 321: GS 39: Eschatology and human action
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD, reads paragraph 39 of Gaudium et Spes today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19651207_gaudium-et-spes_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lccheshire.org
Nov 16, 2025 • 10min
Day 320: GS 38: God shows us his love in action
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD, reads paragraph 38 of Gaudium et Spes today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19651207_gaudium-et-spes_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lccheshire.org
Nov 15, 2025 • 8min
Day 319: GS 37: Scripture on the human family
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD, reads paragraph 37 of Gaudium et Spes today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19651207_gaudium-et-spes_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lccheshire.org
Nov 14, 2025 • 13min
Day 318: GS 35-36: Human activity begins & ends with man
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD, reads paragraphs 35-36 of Gaudium et Spes today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19651207_gaudium-et-spes_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lccheshire.org
Nov 13, 2025 • 14min
Day 317: GS 33-34: Human activity is part of God's will
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD, reads paragraphS 33-34 of Gaudium et Spes today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19651207_gaudium-et-spes_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lccheshire.org
Nov 12, 2025 • 9min
Day 316: GS 32: God made us as social beings
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD, reads paragraph 32 of Gaudium et Spes today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19651207_gaudium-et-spes_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lccheshire.org
