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.
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A Look Back at Vatican II: The Initial Preparation
COMMENTARY: To fully understand the Second Vatican Council, it is necessary to examine the earliest stage of its preparation
64 Years Ago, John XXIII Made the Historic Announcement of Vatican II
COMMENTARY: In revealing his plan to a group gathered at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls on Jan. 25, 1959, the Pope expressed a firm conviction that his idea for an ecumenical council came from the Holy Spirit.
Why Was Vatican II Called? In His Opening Speech, John XXIII Explains It All
Pope St. John XXIII’s opening address, ‘Gaudet Mater Ecclesia,’ remains one of the best ways to understand the importance of the Second Vatican Council as a whole.
Priscilla and Aquila, the Married Apostles of the Early Church
When we reflect on the early Church, we will do well to keep in mind the lesson given to us by Sts. Priscilla and Aquila.
