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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May 27, 2025 • 10min
Day 147: PC 6: Religious must pray
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 6 of Perfectae Caritatis today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://press.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651028_perfectae-caritatis_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lccheshire.org
May 26, 2025 • 14min
Day 146: PC 4-5: The need to renew religious life
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 4-5 of Perfectae Caritatis today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://press.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651028_perfectae-caritatis_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lccheshire.org
May 25, 2025 • 14min
Day 145: PC 2-3: Basic rules for living religious life
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 2-3 of Perfectae Caritatis today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://press.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651028_perfectae-caritatis_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lccheshire.org
May 24, 2025 • 13min
Day 144: PC 1: Some background on religious life
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 1 of Perfectae Caritatis today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://press.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651028_perfectae-caritatis_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lccheshire.org
May 23, 2025 • 32min
Day 143: Intro to PC with Fr. Joseph Brickner, LC
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD interviews Fr. Joseph Brickner, LC to introduce Perfectae Caritatis today. lccheshire.org gives you a window into Legionary life and information on discernment like Fr. Joseph described More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://press.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651028_perfectae-caritatis_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lccheshire.org
May 22, 2025 • 12min
Day 142: CD 42-44: Coordination offices between bishops & conclusion
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 42-44 of Christus Dominus today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://press.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651028_christus-dominus_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lccheshire.org
May 21, 2025 • 9min
Day 141: CD 39-41: Ecclesial regions
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 39-41 of Christus Dominus today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://press.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651028_christus-dominus_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lccheshire.org
May 20, 2025 • 13min
Day 140: CD 38: Episcopal conferences
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 38 of Christus Dominus today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://press.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651028_christus-dominus_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lccheshire.org
May 19, 2025 • 9min
Day 139: CD 36-37: Bishops should meet together
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 36-37 of Christus Dominus today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://press.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651028_christus-dominus_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lccheshire.org
May 17, 2025 • 15min
Day 138: CD 35: Regulation of the ministry of religious priests
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 35 of Christus Dominus today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican https://press.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_decree_19651028_christus-dominus_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lccheshire.org
