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 3, 2025 • 17min
Day 246: AG 6: "Missions" are those on the forefront of sharing the Gospel
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 6 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 2, 2025 • 9min
Day 245: AG 5: Sent to preach to all nations
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 5 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 1, 2025 • 8min
Day 244: AG 4: The Trinity at work in the Church
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 4 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
Aug 31, 2025 • 12min
Day 243: AG 2-3: The Church is missionary by nature
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 2-3 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
Aug 30, 2025 • 9min
Day 242: AG 1: The Church is for all peoples
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragrap 1 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
Aug 28, 2025 • 50min
Day 241: Introduction to Ad Gentes with Fr. Aaron Robert Wessman of Glenmary
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD interviews Fr. Aaron Robert Wessman to introduce Ad Gentes today. Glenmary Home Missions glenmary.org Fr. Aaron's book: The Church's Mission in a Polarized World www.amazon.com/Churchs-Mission-Polarized-World-Magenta/dp/1565485491 Fr. Rich Conlin's blog Prodigal Catholic: prodigalcatholic.com 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
Aug 28, 2025 • 10min
Day 240: DH 15: Conclusion to Dignitatis Humanae
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 15 of Dignitatis Humanae 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
Aug 27, 2025 • 8min
Day 239: DH 14: Share the Gospel to all
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 14 of Dignitatis Humanae 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
Aug 25, 2025 • 11min
Day 238: DH 13: Freedom for the Church to operate
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 13 of Dignitatis Humanae 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
Aug 25, 2025 • 8min
Day 237: DH 12: Gospel motives for religious liberty
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 12 of Dignitatis Humanae 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
