Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC

Vatican II In A Year

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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.

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Fr. Matthew Schneider, LC

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Day 92: LG 63-65: Mary as model of the Church 02.04.2025 9:15

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 63-65 of Lumen Gentium 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_decree_19631204_inter-mirifica_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lc...

Day 91: LG 60-62: Mary's providential role 01.04.2025 9:52

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 60-62 of Lumen Gentium 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_decree_19631204_inter-mirifica_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lc...

Day 90: LG 57-59: The history of Mary's role from her virginal conception 31.03.2025 10:49

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 57-59 of Lumen Gentium 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_decree_19631204_inter-mirifica_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lc...

Day 89: LG 55-56: The history of Mary's role up to the incarnation 30.03.2025 9:30

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 55-56 of Lumen Gentium 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_decree_19631204_inter-mirifica_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lc...

Day 88: LG 52-54: Mary's role 29.03.2025 8:23

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 52-54 of Lumen Gentium 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_decree_19631204_inter-mirifica_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lc...

Day 87: Intro to Marian doctrine of Vatican II (LG chapter VIII) 28.03.2025 24:55

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD interviews Dr. Mark Miravalle on Lumen Gentium chapter VIII: Vatican II's teaching on Mary Dr. Miravalle's Author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mark-Miravalle/author/B00ISWA94Y Mary Live https://www.motherofallpeoples.com/marylive More information and support: FrMatthewLC.com/Vatican SQPN.com/Vatican Text: https://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vati...

Day 86:LG 50-51: Memory of the dearly departed 27.03.2025 14:20

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 50-51 of Lumen Gentium 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_decree_19631204_inter-mirifica_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lc...

Day 85: LG 49: The Second coming 26.03.2025 6:37

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 49 of Lumen Gentium 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_decree_19631204_inter-mirifica_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lcches...

Day 84: LG 48: The Church is called to be lifted up with Jesus 25.03.2025 13:30

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 48 of Lumen Gentium 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_decree_19631204_inter-mirifica_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lcches...

Day 83: LG 46-47: The Witness of religious 24.03.2025 10:15

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 46-47 of Lumen Gentium 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_decree_19631204_inter-mirifica_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lc...

Day 82: LG 45: Regulation of religious life 23.03.2025 10:56

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 45 of Lumen Gentium 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_decree_19631204_inter-mirifica_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lcches...

Day 81: LG 43-44: Religious are based on vows 22.03.2025 15:55

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 43-44 of Lumen Gentium 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_decree_19631204_inter-mirifica_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lc...

Day 80: LG 42: The Divine invitation to be holy 21.03.2025 14:21

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 42 of Lumen Gentium 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_decree_19631204_inter-mirifica_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lcches...

Day 79: LG 41: The unity of holiness 20.03.2025 17:50

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 41 of Lumen Gentium 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_decree_19631204_inter-mirifica_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lcches...

Day 78: LG 39-40: Called to be holy like Jesus is Holy 19.03.2025 13:39

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 39-40 of Lumen Gentium 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_decree_19631204_inter-mirifica_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lc...

Day 77: LG 37-38: Duties to the Laity 18.03.2025 13:53

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 37-38 of Lumen Gentium 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_decree_19631204_inter-mirifica_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lc...

Day 76: LG 36: Laity in the apostolate of the world 17.03.2025 14:56

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 36 of Lumen Gentium 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_decree_19631204_inter-mirifica_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lcches...

Day 75: LG 34-35: The Laity fulfill Jesus' priestly and prophetic offices 16.03.2025 15:53

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 34-35 of Lumen Gentium 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_decree_19631204_inter-mirifica_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lc...

Day 74: LG 33: Christ works through the laity 15.03.2025 8:36

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 33 of Lumen Gentium 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_decree_19631204_inter-mirifica_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lcches...

Day 73: LG 32: Diversity of gifts among the Laity 14.03.2025 10:21

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 32 of Lumen Gentium 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_decree_19631204_inter-mirifica_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lcches...

Day 72: LG 30-31: The Laity in the Church 13.03.2025 13:19

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 30-31 of Lumen Gentium 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_decree_19631204_inter-mirifica_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lc...

Day 71: LG 29: The Role of Deacons 12.03.2025 9:51

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 29 of Lumen Gentium 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_decree_19631204_inter-mirifica_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lcches...

Day 70: LG 28: Priests need preach 11.03.2025 16:45

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 28 of Lumen Gentium 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_decree_19631204_inter-mirifica_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lcches...

Day 69: LG 27: Bishops need to lead in truth and holiness 10.03.2025 11:03

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 27 of Lumen Gentium 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_decree_19631204_inter-mirifica_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lcches...

Day 68: LG 26: Bishops regulate the liturgy 09.03.2025 9:53

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 26 of Lumen Gentium 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_decree_19631204_inter-mirifica_en.html Theme: Ave Maris Stella performed by Fr. Andreas Kramarz, LC PhD and the Cheshire seminary choir, used with permission. lcches...