The Spirit & The Bride

Vatican II's Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World: Part 5

Dr. Schreck highlights the second part of Vatican II's Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World, or Gaudium et Spes, and discusses the Church's teaching on marriage and family life (part 2, chapter 1).
He also discusses the promotion of peace and cooperation among nations in light of modern challenges (part 2, chapter 5).
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Vatican II's Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World: Part 4

What does the Church offer to individuals and society? And what does the modern world contribute to the Church?
Dr. Schreck discusses chapter 4 of Gaudium et Spes and how Jesus Christ is both the author and goal of the Church’s mission.
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Vatican II's Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World: Part 3

What is a Christian’s role in promoting the common good?
Dr. Schreck continues discussing Gaudium et Spes and people’s role and responsibility in promoting the true welfare of society, as well as the relationship between faith and science.
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Vatican II's Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World: Part 2

Dr. Schreck talks about the first chapter of Gaudium et Spes and how it presents God’s plan for promoting the dignity of each human person. He highlights how the document shows the sources and signs of this dignity, condemns evils, and explores the Church’s response to atheism.
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Vatican II's Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World: Part 1

How does the Catholic Church view our culture? What is the Church’s mission in the modern world?
Dr. Schreck explores the preface and intro of Vatican II’s Gaudium et Spes, or the Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World. 
Listen to part 2 of this series here. 
 
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Vatican II's Dogmatic Constitution on the Church: Part 4

Dr. Schreck explores the last two chapters of Vatican II’s Dogmatic Constitution on the Church.
He shows how the Church extends from now into the eschaton, or end time, and includes all alive in Christ, especially the communion of saints and Blessed Virgin Mary as mediatrix.
Start at part 1 here. 
 
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Vatican II's Dogmatic Constitution on the Church: Part 3

Dr. Schreck discusses the Catholic Church’s understanding of God’s plan for the leadership and hierarchy of his Church, based on chapter three of Lumen Gentium.
Start at part 1 here.
 
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Vatican II's Dogmatic Constitution on the Church: Part 2

Dr. Alan Schreck continues to reflect on Lumen Gentium and addresses the question, “Who belongs to the Church?” He explores the Catholic Church’s relationship to other Christians and non-Christians.
He also highlights the different vocations—the ordained, laity, and religious—as well as the universal call to holiness.
Start at part 1 here.
 
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Vatican II's Dogmatic Constitution on the Church: Part 1

Dr. Alan Schreck introduces what is considered the central document of the Second Vatican Council: The Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, or Lumen Gentium. He explores the teaching of its first two chapters on "The Mystery of the Church" and "The People of God."
 
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Vatican II’s Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation: Part 2

Dr. Alan Schreck discusses the last four chapters of the Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation, or Dei Verbum. He explains the Church’s understanding of the Bible, as well as Scripture’s role in the life of the Church.
He also talks about how Catholics are called to read and study the Bible as essential spiritual nourishment and as the “soul” of Catholic theology, preaching, and catechesis.
Listen to Part One here. 
 
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