Vatican II In A Year
Have you ever wondered what the Second Vatican Council actually said? Did you ever want to know more about what the Church taught in its documents? Are you excited that 2025 is the 60th anniversary of the end of Vatican II?
Join Fr. Matthew Schneider as you delve into the documents of Vatican II, reading all of the documents, day by day, over the course of one full year. Father will read the text of each document in digestible daily portions and provide a brief commentary to help you understand their meaning.
Fr. Schneider is a priest of the Legionaries of Christ and a theology professor at St. Patrick’s Seminary near San Francisco, and his goal is to help you understand what the world’s bishops had to say to address the modern world through the council.
The podcast will being with its first episode on January 1, 2025 and most days the episodes will be brief, 8 to 15 minutes, although each document will start with an interview with an expert and those will be a bit longer. While the podcast is arrange to publish daily, of course you can listen at any pace you like and even after 2025 is over, the podcast will be available.
We hope you join us to explore the wonderful message of Jesus Christ as found in the Church’s most recent ecumenical council.
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Need to get your own copies of the Documents of Vatican II in paperback or ebook? You can also find them online at the Vatican website.
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- Day 278: PO 6: Priests should lead God's people
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on October 5, 2025Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD, reads paragraph 6 of Presbyterorum Ordinis 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
- Day 277: PO 5: Priests should sanctify people
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on October 5, 2025Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD, reads paragraph 5 of Presbyterorum Ordinis 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
- Day 276: PO 4: Priests share the Word of God
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on October 2, 2025Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD, reads paragraph 4 of Presbyterorum Ordinis 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
- Day 275: PO 3: Taken from men to be dedicated to God
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on October 1, 2025Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD, reads paragraph 3 of Presbyterorum Ordinis 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
- Day 274: PO 2: Jesus established the priesthood
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on September 30, 2025Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD, reads paragraph 2 of Presbyterorum Ordinis 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
- Day 273: PO 1: Excellence of the vocation
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on September 30, 2025Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD, reads paragraph 1 of Presbyterorum Ordinis 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
- Day 272: Introduciton to Presbyterorum Ordinis with Fr. Stephen Pullis
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on September 29, 2025Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD, interviews Fr. Stephen Pullis from Sacred Heart Major Seminary and the Archdiocese of Detroit about Presbyterorum Ordinis today. Equip online courses from Sacred Heart Major Seminary: equip.shms.edu 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
- Day 271: AG 41: Lay role in evangelizing
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on September 28, 2025Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 41 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
- Day 270: AG 39-40: The task of priests & religious in evangelizing
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on September 27, 2025Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 39-40 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
- Day 269: AG 38: The Bishop's task in evangelizing
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on September 26, 2025Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 38 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
- Day 268: AG 37: Evangelization in your own community
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on September 25, 2025Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 268 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
- Day 267: AG 35-36: Evangelizing is a fundamental duty
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on September 23, 2025Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 35-36 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
- Day 266: AG 32-34: Collaboration between bishops and religious
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on September 23, 2025Fr. 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
- Day 265: AG 30-31: Missionaries of one heart and soul
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on September 22, 2025Fr. 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
- Day 264: AG 28-29: Each proclaims according to their gift
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on September 21, 2025Fr. 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
- Day 263: AG 27: Collaborate in mission work
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on September 20, 2025Fr. 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
- Day 262: AG 26: Training for all roles in being a missionary
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on September 19, 2025Fr. 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
- Day 261: AG 25:Form missionaries with good theology
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on September 18, 2025Fr. 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
- Day 260: AG 23-24: All are called to mission, but some have a special call
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on September 17, 2025Fr. 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
- Day 259: AG 22: Coordination in each area for inculturation of the Gospel
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on September 15, 2025Fr. 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
- Day 258: AG 21: Lay faithful have a mission to evangelize
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on September 15, 2025Fr. 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
- Day 257: AG 20: Everyone has a role in sharing the Gospel
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on September 14, 2025Fr. 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
- Day 256: AG 19: From mission to particular Church
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on September 13, 2025Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 19 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
- Day 255: AG 17-18: The importance of lay catechists & religious in mission
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on September 12, 2025Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 17-18 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
- Day 254: AG 16: Mission as part of priestly training
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on September 11, 2025Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 16 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
- Day 253: AG 15: The Holy Spirit joins us a community
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on September 10, 2025Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 15 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
- Day 252: AG 14: RCIA/OCIA as part of mission
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on September 9, 2025Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 14 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
- Day 251: AG 13: Convert people, don't force them
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on September 8, 2025Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 13 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
- Day 250: AG 12: Missions in natural human groups
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on September 7, 2025Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 12 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
- day 249: AG 10-11: Reveal Jesus' love to all people
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on September 6, 2025Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 10-11 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
