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 266: AG 32-34: Collaboration between bishops and religious 23.09.2025 11:54

Fr. 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. lc...

Day 265: AG 30-31: Missionaries of one heart and soul 22.09.2025 10:15

Fr. 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. lc...

Day 264: AG 28-29: Each proclaims according to their gift 21.09.2025 15:35

Fr. 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. lc...

Day 263: AG 27: Collaborate in mission work 20.09.2025 8:44

Fr. 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. lcches...

Day 262: AG 26: Training for all roles in being a missionary 19.09.2025 16:25

Fr. 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. lcches...

Day 261: AG 25:Form missionaries with good theology 18.09.2025 7:26

Fr. 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. lcches...

Day 260: AG 23-24: All are called to mission, but some have a special call 17.09.2025 13:34

Fr. 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. lc...

Day 259: AG 22: Coordination in each area for inculturation of the Gospel 15.09.2025 8:52

Fr. 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. lcches...

Day 258: AG 21: Lay faithful have a mission to evangelize 15.09.2025 12:37

Fr. 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. lcches...

Day 257: AG 20: Everyone has a role in sharing the Gospel 14.09.2025 13:32

Fr. 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. lcches...

Day 256: AG 19: From mission to particular Church 13.09.2025 11:31

Fr. 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. lcches...

Day 255: AG 17-18: The importance of lay catechists & religious in mission 12.09.2025 15:06

Fr. 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. lc...

Day 254: AG 16: Mission as part of priestly training 11.09.2025 13:49

Fr. 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. lcches...

Day 253: AG 15: The Holy Spirit joins us a community 10.09.2025 15:50

Fr. 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. lcches...

Day 252: AG 14: RCIA/OCIA as part of mission 09.09.2025 9:53

Fr. 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. lcches...

Day 251: AG 13: Convert people, don't force them 08.09.2025 11:25

Fr. 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. lcches...

Day 250: AG 12: Missions in natural human groups 07.09.2025 12:02

Fr. 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. lcches...

day 249: AG 10-11: Reveal Jesus' love to all people 06.09.2025 10:25

Fr. 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. lc...

Day 248: AG 8-9: Missions manifest Jesus 05.09.2025 14:18

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 8-9 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. lcch...

Day 247: AG 7: God wills missionary activity 04.09.2025 10:28

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 7 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. lcchesh...

Day 246: AG 6: "Missions" are those on the forefront of sharing the Gospel 03.09.2025 16:54

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 6 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. lcchesh...

Day 245: AG 5: Sent to preach to all nations 02.09.2025 8:41

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 5 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. lcchesh...

Day 244: AG 4: The Trinity at work in the Church 01.09.2025 7:40

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraph 4 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. lcchesh...

Day 243: AG 2-3: The Church is missionary by nature 31.08.2025 12:00

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragraphs 2-3 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. lcch...

Day 242: AG 1: The Church is for all peoples 30.08.2025 8:53

Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, LC SThD reads paragrap 1 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. lccheshi...