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 301: GS 10: The division between good & evil goes through every human heart
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on October 28, 2025Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD, reads paragraph 10 of Gaudium et Spes 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 300: GS 9: People want a society worthy of man
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on October 27, 2025Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD, reads paragraph 9 of Gaudium et Spes 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 299: GS 7-8: The contrast between progress & immoral actions
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on October 26, 2025Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD, reads paragraphs 7-8 of Gaudium et Spes 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 298: GS 5-6: We have so many technological advances
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on October 25, 2025Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD, reads paragraphs 5-6 of Gaudium et Spes 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 297: GS 4: Scrutinize the signs of the times
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on October 24, 2025Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD, reads paragraph 4 of Gaudium et Spes 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 296: GS 3 Technological progress does not imply other progress
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on October 23, 2025Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD, reads paragraph 3 of Gaudium et Spes 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 295: GS 1-2: The Church speaks to all human realities
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on October 22, 2025Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD, reads paragraphs 1-2 of Gaudium et Spes 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 294: Introduction to Gaudium et Spes
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on October 20, 2025Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD, introduces Gaudium et Spes today. Fr. Rich Conlin's summary: https://prodigalcatholic.com/summary-of-vatican-iis-pastoral-constitution-on-the-church-in-the-modern-world-gaudium-et-spes/ lccheshire.org life of the seminary holyapostles.edu online classes 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 293: PO 22: Jesus is always with the priest
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on October 20, 2025Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD, reads paragraph 22 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 292: PO 20-21: We need to pay priests reasonably
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on October 19, 2025Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD, reads paragraphs 20-21 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 291: PO 19: Priesthood includes continual formation
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on October 18, 2025Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD, reads paragraph 19 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 290: PO 18: Priests need prayer to stay close to Jesus
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on October 17, 2025Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD, reads paragraph 18 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 289: PO 17: Priestly poverty is a gift
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on October 16, 2025Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD, reads paragraph 17 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 288: PO 16: Priestly celibacy is a gift
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on October 14, 2025Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD, reads paragraph 16 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 287: PO 15: Priesthood should be united to the hierarchy
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on October 14, 2025Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD, reads paragraph 15 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 286: PO 14: Follow God's will in priesthood
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on October 10, 2025Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD, reads paragraph 14 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 285: PO 13: Sincere dedication to priestly duties
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on October 10, 2025Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD, reads paragraph 13 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 284: PO 12: Priests are in the likeness of Christ the priest
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on October 9, 2025Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD, reads paragraph 12 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 283: PO 11: We need to promote vocations to the priesthood
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on October 9, 2025Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD, reads paragraph 11 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 282: PO 10: Shared mission of all priests
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on October 9, 2025Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD, reads paragraph 10 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 281: PO 9: Priests are for Jesus first, not our own ends
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on October 7, 2025Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD, reads paragraph 9 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 280: PO 8: Brotherhood of the priesthood
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on October 7, 2025Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD, reads paragraph 8 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 279: PO 7: Priests & bishops should be united
by Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC on October 6, 2025Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD, reads paragraph 7 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 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
