A Renewed Vision: Vatican II on the Church’s Hierarchy
COMMENTARY: Chapter 3 of ‘Lumen Gentium’ marked a renewed awareness of the vital significance of bishops, priests and deacons in the Church.
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Papal Plea for ‘Peace on Earth’ Still Packs Resonance
COMMENTARY: Pope John XXIII’s vision continues to inspire the faithful in the arduous task of peacemaking.
‘Oppenheimer,’ Science and Religion
COMMENTARY: The Academy Award-nominated film serves as a cautionary tale for students of science today.
Why Vatican II Called the Church the ‘People of God’
COMMENTARY: ‘People of God’ was an important way by which the Church could express herself as an institution rooted in the mystery of the Trinity, yet present and active in the world.
The Mystery of the Church: ‘Lumen Gentium,’ 60 Years Later
COMMENTARY: The Second Vatican Council was a key moment for rediscovering the profound truth of the Church’s identity.
Vatican II’s Decree on the Mass Media, 60 Years Later
COMMENTARY: ‘Inter Mirifica’ remains a vital reference point for reflecting on the role of social communications in the Catholic Church’s mission.
The Debate on Divine Revelation Was a Pivotal Moment of Vatican II
COMMENTARY: A glimpse at the development of the constitution ‘Dei Verbum’ makes clear the role of Scripture and Tradition as the supreme rule of faith.
Pope John XXIII’s Powerful Spiritual Lesson on the Eve of Vatican II
COMMENTARY: The Holy Father’s pilgrimage to Loreto and Assisi offers an important insight into the significance of the Council he initiated.
The Liturgy Debate of Vatican II: A Look Back
COMMENTARY: Sixty years later, ‘Sacrosanctum Concilium’ remains a vital reference point.
A Look Back at Vatican II: The Preparatory Commissions
COMMENTARY: In 1960, Pope John XXIII established 11 commissions and other preparatory bodies to lay the groundwork for the Second Vatican Council.
