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
Mentioned books
Jan 18, 2025 • 11min
Day 18: SC 47-50: Mass as perpetual sacrifice
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 47-50 of Sacrosanctum Concilium today. More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican Text: https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19631204_sacrosanctum-concilium_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lccheshire.org
Jan 17, 2025 • 9min
Day 17: SC 42-46: Liturgical commissions
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 42-46 of Sacrosanctum Concilium today. Text: https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19631204_sacrosanctum-concilium_en.html More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lccheshire.org
Jan 16, 2025 • 12min
Day 16: SC 37-41: Local variation in Liturgy
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 37-41 of Sacrosanctum Concilium today. Text: https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19631204_sacrosanctum-concilium_en.html More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lccheshire.org
Jan 15, 2025 • 16min
Day 15: SC 35-36: Language of the liturgy
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 35-36 of Sacrosanctum Concilium today. Text: https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19631204_sacrosanctum-concilium_en.html More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lccheshire.org
Jan 14, 2025 • 14min
Day 14: SC 28-34: The parts of various people & priest in the liturgy
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 28-34 of Sacrosanctum Concilium today. Text: https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19631204_sacrosanctum-concilium_en.html More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lccheshire.org
Jan 13, 2025 • 11min
Day 13: SC 24-27: The importance of Scripture & community in the liturgy
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 24-27 of Sacrosanctum Concilium today. Text: https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19631204_sacrosanctum-concilium_en.html More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lccheshire.org
Jan 12, 2025 • 15min
Day 12: SC 21-23: A desire to reform the liturgy
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 21-23 of Sacrosanctum Concilium today. Text: https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19631204_sacrosanctum-concilium_en.html More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lccheshire.org
Jan 11, 2025 • 12min
Day 11: SC 17-20: Promotion & study of the liturgy
Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 17-20 of Sacrosanctum Concilium today. Text: https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_const_19631204_sacrosanctum-concilium_en.html More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lccheshire.org
6 snips
Jan 10, 2025 • 15min
Day 10: SC 14-16: Active participation
Fr. Matthew Schneider dives into the importance of active participation in the liturgy as highlighted in Vatican II. He emphasizes that true participation goes beyond actions, focusing on inner engagement during Mass. The discussion includes the necessity for clergy training to guide congregations effectively. Additionally, the call for liturgy professors to be well-trained signifies a commitment to enriching the worship experience. Finally, the podcast explores the essential role of liturgy studies in seminaries, ensuring a well-rounded clerical education.
9 snips
Jan 9, 2025 • 13min
Day 9: SC 11-13: The liturgy & other spiritual practices
Explore the importance of proper preparation before Mass, highlighting how personal dispositions enhance the liturgy. Discover the clergy's role in celebrating with genuine devotion, moving beyond mere legalities. Delve into the significance of daily prayer to deepen the Eucharistic experience and learn about balancing communal and private prayers for spiritual growth. The discussion also praises popular devotions when they align with church teachings, offering guidelines on harmonizing them with the liturgy.
