Vatican II In A Year
Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC
Vatican II In A Year is a daily podcast by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC that guided listeners day-by-day through the documents of the Second Vatican Council from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025. Each episode offered clear readings and explanations of the Council's constitutions, decrees, and pastoral teachings, helping Catholics understand Vatican II's key ideas and their relevance for today. Now that the year-long journey is complete, all episodes are available — providing a complete, accessible audio resource for anyone who wants to study Vatican II systematically and prayerfully.
Episodes
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Sep 23, 2025 • 12min
Day 266: AG 32-34: Collaboration between bishops and religious
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 32-34 of Ad Gentes today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651118_apostolicam-actuositatem_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lccheshire.org
Sep 22, 2025 • 10min
Day 265: AG 30-31: Missionaries of one heart and soul
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 30-31 of Ad Gentes today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651118_apostolicam-actuositatem_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lccheshire.org
Sep 21, 2025 • 16min
Day 264: AG 28-29: Each proclaims according to their gift
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 28-29 of Ad Gentes today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651118_apostolicam-actuositatem_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lccheshire.org
Sep 20, 2025 • 9min
Day 263: AG 27: Collaborate in mission work
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 27 of Ad Gentes today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651118_apostolicam-actuositatem_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lccheshire.org
Sep 19, 2025 • 16min
Day 262: AG 26: Training for all roles in being a missionary
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 26 of Ad Gentes today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651118_apostolicam-actuositatem_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lccheshire.org
Sep 18, 2025 • 7min
Day 261: AG 25:Form missionaries with good theology
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 25 of Ad Gentes today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651118_apostolicam-actuositatem_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lccheshire.org
Sep 17, 2025 • 14min
Day 260: AG 23-24: All are called to mission, but some have a special call
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 23-24 of Ad Gentes today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651118_apostolicam-actuositatem_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lccheshire.org
Sep 15, 2025 • 9min
Day 259: AG 22: Coordination in each area for inculturation of the Gospel
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 22 of Ad Gentes today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651118_apostolicam-actuositatem_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lccheshire.org
Sep 15, 2025 • 13min
Day 258: AG 21: Lay faithful have a mission to evangelize
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 21 of Ad Gentes today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651118_apostolicam-actuositatem_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lccheshire.org
Sep 14, 2025 • 14min
Day 257: AG 20: Everyone has a role in sharing the Gospel
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 20 of Ad Gentes today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651118_apostolicam-actuositatem_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lccheshire.org
