‘Sacrosanctum Concilium’ and the Ongoing Need for Liturgical Reform
COMMENTARY: Does the Novus Ordo Missae fulfill the ultimate aims of the Second Vatican Council? And does it reflect the principles and directives put forward by the Council?
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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.
Penetrating the Mystery of the Diaconate
COMMENTARY: Although the Second Vatican Council restored the diaconate to its permanent place within the hierarchy, its roots stretch back to apostolic times.
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.
Liturgical Reform in the Catholic Church and the Second Vatican Council
COMMENTARY: Reflections on Bishop James Conley and the Vatican’s recent document on the sacraments, liturgical renewal and the Eucharistic revival.
The Unresolved Debate: What Is the Proper Interpretation of Vatican II?
COMMENTARY: 2023 was a particular tumultuous year in the continuing debate over the proper interpretation of the Council.
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 Most Important Catholic Event Since Vatican II?
COMMENTARY: 11 Crucial Events Since the Council
The Liturgy Debate of Vatican II: A Look Back
COMMENTARY: Sixty years later, ‘Sacrosanctum Concilium’ remains a vital reference point.
