Opening Speech of Pope John XXIII

A paraphrase of the Address of Pope John XIII at opening of the Second Vatican Council. Original text is also included. • By Bill Huebsch

The Church on the Eve of Vatican II

A reflection on the Church on the Eve of Vatican II. • By Bill Huebsch

Seven Factors That Gave Rise to Vatican II

This article outlines the main factors that led to Vatican II. • By Bill Huebsch

Vatican II: Methodology for Reform

This article describes the method used at Vatican II for deciding on reform in the Church and how it might be applied in today's Church. • By Bill Huebsch

Archbishop Hallinan's Speech on Women, paraphrased

A paraphrase of Archbishop Hallinan's Remarks to the Second Vatican Council in its 146th General Congregation during the debate on Schema 13: The Church in the Modern World. • By Bill Huebsch

How to Teach About Vatican II

Only about 10% of today's Catholics were part of the pre-Vatican II Church. It is important for all of us to understand the work of Vatican II because much of the reform continues today. In this article, Church leaders will find a practical way to approach this task. • By Bill Huebsch

Teach Peace and Follow After It

Help the members of your parish become peacemakers - and you will change the world! This article offers ideas for propagating the idea of peace in your parish family. • By Bill Huebsch

The Necessity of Intentionally Forming One's Conscience

Reflection based on The Constitution on the Church in the Modern World (Gaudium et Spes), article 16 and The Catechism of the Catholic Church, articles 1776 onward. See especially article 1785. • By Bill Huebsch

Vatican II Ends Grudges

At Vatican II, for the first time in a thousand years, all the Christians of the world sat down together. These church leaders agreed to pray, talk, and forgive one another for the hatred and grudges that had existed for so long. • By Bill Huebsch

60 Years Since Vatican II

Keeping the vision before us, telling this story over and over again, knowing our history well - these are all ways to help make the reforms of Vatican II powerfully effective. • By Bill Huebsch

Very Revealing

The Constitution on Divine Revelation

This Constitution restored an important sense of balance to the Church’s understanding of how God speaks to us. It’s an enormously important document for anyone who loves Scripture, who knows Christ, and who is committed to the Church. • By Bill Huebsch