Principal themes of vatican ii vatican ii voice of the church. An easy to read book about pope john xxiii and the second. It marked a fundamental shift toward the modern church and its farreaching innovations replaced or radically changed many of the practices, rules, and attitudes that had dominated catholic life and culture since the council of trent in the sixteenth century. The pontiff repeatedly praised josephs virtuous life and encouraged. It was used to mean a spirit of change and openmindedness. Usually a saints feast day is set on or near the date of death but blessed pope john xxiii s feast day is the date, october 11, on which he launched the big ship of vatican council ii. Vatican ii was the 21st ecumenical council of the catholic church. Meliton of heliopolis a decree during the december 1965 session of. Roncalli was unexpectedly elected pope on 28 october 1958 at age 76 after 11 ballots. The second vatican ecumenical council papal encyclicals.
Pope john xxiii was the last pope to use full papal ceremony, some of which was abolished after vatican ii, while the rest fell into disuse. Shot on location in rome and italy, and produced by the italian film company lux vide, makers of pope john paul ii and saint rita, this movie tells the whole life story of john xxiii from his youth thru his young priesthood, bishop, cardinal and pope. While the great meetings of 19621965 opened the churchs windows to let the stale air out and the fresh winds in, the years since have been decades of contradictory movements. Feb 26, 2020 the inaugural address of the second vatican council delivered on october 11, 1962 by pope john xxiii. Shot on location in italy, this movie tells the whole life story of john xxiii from his youth to the papacy. Concilium oecumenicum vaticanum secundum, informally known as vatican ii addressed relations between the roman catholic church and the modern world. John paul ii made major contributions to interfaith relations and was named one of the most influential leaders of our time, while john xxiii convened the second vatican councilthe assembly that changed the face of catholic life and. While these are the most visible changes, they are not the most important things to come from vatican ii. His lasting work as pope the convening of the second vatican council is reflected in the date of his feast day. Second vatican council description, history, documents. Second vatican council, also called vatican ii, 196265, 21st ecumenical council of the roman catholic church, announced by pope john xxiii on january 25, 1959, as a means of spiritual renewal for the church and as an occasion for christians separated from rome to join in a search for christian unity. John xxiii was declared blessed by pope john paul ii on 3 september 2000 in saint peters square. The theological errors of the second vatican council a substantial collection of resources the false pope paul vi during vatican ii 196265 the socalled second vatican council convened from 1962 until 1965.
He also contrasts francis with his immediate predecessors benedict xvi and john paul ii, and shows his similarities with the spirit of john xxiii, the architect of vatican ii. Christus rex likewise contains the documents and addresses of the council, including the addresses of pope blessed john xxiii and pope paul vi, together with a. A trove of new books on vatican ii national catholic reporter. Oct 15, 20 whenever i talk about vatican ii with others, i begin by asking them what vatican ii did.
It was called by the false pope john xxiii angelo roncalli and promulgated and concluded by his no less. Angelo roncalli, intelligent, modest, joyful and from the humblest of origins, became pope aged 78. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more. This occurred between the first and the second session of vatican ii. Summi pontificis electio decreeing that the majority required for the election of a new pope was to be twothirds plus one only if the number of cardinals could not be divided by three. Pope john xxiii established the anteprepatory commission on pentecost, may 17, 1959 under the direction of cardinal domenic tardini with pericle felici as secretary and 10 clerics from the curia as members. The second ecumenical council of the vatican, commonly known as the second vatican. Pope john xxiii issued eight papal encyclicals during his fiveyear reign as pope of the roman catholic church, from his election on october 28. Massimo faggioli is professor of theology and religious studies at villanova university and a contributing writer to commonweal magazine. The second vatican council was convened by pope john xxiii between 1962 and 1965. Behind the scenes at vatican ii the catholic thing. Biographical profile of his holiness pope john xxiii. Time magazine did its part by naming john xxiii 1962s man of the year.
Published in the 50th anniversary year of the historic vatican council ii, the good pope by greg tobin is the first major biography of pope john xxiii, a universally beloved religious leader who ushered in an era of hope and openness in the catholic churchand whose reforms, had they been accepted, would have enabled the church to avoid many. It is for this reason that we now celebrate pope john s feast day today as well. The true spirit of vatican ii catholic world report. Finding bookssearch for print or electronic books, located in a.
Known as vatican ii, the council called thousands of bishops and other. At vatican ii my mind was growing through the embryonic beginning of a reversal of moral conscience unlike any i had known. Second vatican council, popularly called vatican ii, 196265, the 21st ecumenical council see council, ecumenical of the roman catholic church, convened by pope john xxiii and continued under paul vi. When on october 20, 1958 the cardinals, assembled in conclave, elected angelo roncalli as pope many regarded him, because of his age and ambiguous reputation, as a transitional pope, little realizing that the pontificate of this man of 76 years would mark a turning point in history and initiate a new age. Pope john paul ii died on april 2, 2005, and was succeeded by pope benedict xvi on april 19, 2005. That year, pope paul began the process that could lead to john xxiiis canonization as a saint. Opening declaration gaudet mater ecclesia mother church rejoices was the opening declaration of the second vatican council, delivered by pope john xxiii on 11 october 1962 before the bishops and representatives of 86 governments or international groups. Pope johns contribution to the writing of the vatican ii documents may have been minimal, yet his view of his own pastoral ministry and of the churchs role in the modern world had a. Pope john xxiii convened the second vatican council. No one who has paid even the least amount of attention could fail to conclude that, whatever one may think of his holiness pope francis, his pontificate has been marked by considerable controversy, administrative vatican. As a bookend to this, at the end of the council pope paul summed up the true spirit of vatican ii in these words. Finding bookssearch for print or electronic books, located in a library or.
Elected supposedly as an interim pope who would just keep the status quo and listen to. Oct 11, 2012 documents of the second vatican council. Available at the holy see, the ewtn library, the catholic information network, and st josef. Pope john xxiii surprised those who expected him to be a caretaker pope by calling the historic second vatican council 19621965, the first session opening on 11 october 1962. If a true pope had overseen vatican ii the council that could have been. Pope johns predecessors, pius xi and pius xii, had both seriously considered calling for a council as a sequel to vatican i. Pope john xxiii opened the council with i want to throw open the windows of the church so that we can see out and the people can see in. St pauls online store books, cds, dvds, gift items, religious artefacts, bibles and biblical studies. They almost universally respond by talking about the changes in the liturgy. Opinion vatican ii opened the church to the world the new.
Pope benedict xvis regensberg address after which a. The landmark closing documents of vatican ii, started by john and finalized by paul, built new bridges between the worlds major religions. The making of a saint and the remaking of the churchthe story of john xxiii and vatican ii. Feb 26, 2020 aggiornamento literally meaning bringing up to date, was one of the key words used during vatican ii. But during vatican ii, the priest was one of many theologians helping the bishops. This is the second part in a twopart interview with dr. Pope john xxiii, however, gave notice of his intention to convene the council on 25 january 1959, less than. Products the liminal papacy of pope francis orbis books. Opened under pope john xxiii in 1962 closed by pope paul vi in 1965. Pope john xxiii, however, gave notice of his intention to convene the council on 25.
Sixteen documents in all were issued over the course of the council. In his vigorously argued book, cahill explains how the papacy has changed over the centuries. Rynnes tale persists despite the fact that pope john, in his opening speech to the. It was the twentyfirst ecumenical council of the catholic church and the second to be held at saint peters basilica in the vatican. Pope john xxiii reads his opening speech at vatican ii the signs of the times in the 20th century pope john saw that while the catholic church had strong life in certain respects, it had remained somewhat inwardlooking and static for 400 years since the council of trent. His papal coronation ran for the traditional five hours pope paul vi, by contrast, opted for a shorter ceremony, while later popes declined to. Second vatican council author of the documents of vatican ii. This is a sweeping and inspiring story of how john surprised everyone. Partial list of vatican documents clarifying misunderstandings and abuses of vatican ii. He criticizes the prophets of doom who are always forecasting disaster for the church or world. In 2000, pope john paul ii beatified john xxiii, bringing him a step closer to sainthood. In this context it seems only right also to recall that the council sprang from the great heart of pope john xxiii, the 50th anniversary of whose election to the chair of peter we are commemorating today, 28 october.
Pope of saint joseph in this article, blaine burkey describes pope john xxiiis deep devotion to saint joseph. The life experiences of pope john xxiii, which were unlike those of any previous pope, hold important clues. Miller indeed, it would be most unfortunate if, for lack of sufficient information, or for lack of discretion and objectivity, a religious event of this importance vatican ii should be presented so inexactly as to distort its character and the very goals which it has set for itself. Charges of modernism in specific vatican ii documents. This site offers the full text of major documents from vatican ii in english, german, and. This is the first part in a twopart interview with dr. Vatican council, the second these same documents in numerous other languages are available on this vatican webpage. Its announced purpose was spiritual renewal of the church and reconsideration of the position of the church in the modern world. As bishop of rome, he visited parishes and churches in the historical centre and in the outskirts. Documents of the second vatican council pope john xxiii s address to open the council. When on october 20, 1958 the cardinals, assembled in conclave, elected angelo roncalli as pope many regarded him, because of his age and ambiguous reputation, as a transitional pope, little realizing that the pontificate of this man of 76 years would mark a turning point in history and initiate a new age for the church. The home page and the section on the need for vatican ii give brief extracts from pope john s opening speech. Pope john xxiii called vatican ii a new pentecost in the churchs life. Sep 01, 2012 october 11, 2012, marks a full half century since bl.
Pope st john xxiii was canonised alongside pope joh paul ii in 2014. It was the name given to the pontifical program of pope john xxiii in a speech he. Pope john s vision for the church has been much debated and written about, consequently a vast number of books about him and about the preparations for the council are available. Try searching on jstor for other items related to this book. Vatican ii was the 21st general or ecumenical council of the catholic church, approximately one for each century in the churchs 2,000year history. Yet his short papacy 19581963 inaugurated the most significant event in church life for centuries. Vatican ii is the lifes work of the sainted pope john xxiii, a true christian with a heart full of. Pope john xxiii skip to main search results amazon prime. I recommend every believer and unbeliever alike read the documents of vatican ii. Daley teaches religion at xavier high school, cincinnati.
The moving spiritual journey told here his ambitions and failures, his family and the years overseas as a papal representative reveal the gentle heart of a true pastor. Pope john s contribution to the writing of the vatican ii documents may have been minimal, yet his view of his own pastoral ministry and of the churchs role in the modern world had a. By andrea gagliarducci, cnas vatican analyst there is a vast bibliography of john xxiii and john paul ii, who are to be canonized april 27, and the. Pope john xxiii call an ecumenical council in the first place.
He and others were able to convince pope john xxiii to set aside the prepared schemas and replace them with other schemas prepared by theologians especially from northern europe. The legacy of vatican ii revised and expanded edition by dr. Fortynine years ago today, on 11 october 1962, pope john xxiii presided over the opening of the second vatican council. Encyclical of pope john xxiii on establishing universal peace in truth, justice, charity, and liberty. A concise guide to the documents of the second vatican council, vol. The book was written to stop the conventional handclapping and any. The theological errors of the second vatican council. His papal coronation ran for the traditional five hours pope paul vi, by contrast, opted for a shorter ceremony, while later popes declined to be crowned.
Norman tanner edits the council documents and frames each with a brief but informative overview by edward hahnenberg, author and professor of theology. Pope of saint joseph in this article, blaine burkey describes pope john xxiii s deep devotion to saint joseph. A new book discloses details about the death of pope john paul i who died in 1978 after just 33 days in office and conclusive evidence that his death was the result of. Almost every page breathes the spirit of vatican ii the spirit that ratzinger, as cardinal prefect of the vatican congregation for the doctrine of the faith cdf from 1982 to 2005, would later denigrate. The council, through the holy see, formally opened under the pontificate of pope john xxiii on 11 october 1962 and. On the basis not only of what he has said and done but the simple way he has said and done it, perhaps a fitting standalone description for pope francis is i am vatican ii. There were 16 official documents produced from the discussions at the council o. It was the name given to the pontifical program of pope john xxiii in a speech he gave on january 25, 1959.
A trove of new books on vatican ii national catholic. Jan 16, 2014 on the basis not only of what he has said and done but the simple way he has said and done it, perhaps a fitting standalone description for pope francis is i am vatican ii. They also met together on a weekly basis to read draft documents and. The catholic churchs second vatican council, which opened 50 years ago this fall, was. The catholic churchs second vatican council, which opened 50 years ago this fall, was one. Oct 09, 2019 pope john xxiii died in june 1963, but the council continued under his successor, paul vi, until 1965. Second vatican council 196265, 21st ecumenical council of the roman catholic church, announced by pope john xxiii in 1959 as a. The conservative cardinal alfredo ottaviani, head of the vatican curia, strongly suggested to both pius xii and john xxiii initiatives for a new council. Pope john xxiii will be canonised on the 27th of april alongside pope john paul ii. Others opposed the council but professed allegiance to the pope and to the bishops while fighting for a pre vatican ii church. Remarkably enough, this is the first book, solidly based on official documentation, to give a brief, readable account of the council from the moment pope john xxiii. This image books edition features a biographical portrait.
Its a good reference work for serious catholics, and even for serious atheists and agnostics and other unspecified. Brief summary of vatican ii documents from the catholic lifetime reading plan by john a. In this installment of the penguin lives series, the author of how the irish saved civilization turns his attention to the father of vatican ii. He criticizes the prophets of doom who are always forecasting disaster for the. This book is not some scholarly volume that only academics will appreciate. Pope john paul ii s contribution to vatican ii and its implementation. Promulgating the rules governing the procedure for the second vatican council. John paul ii made major contributions to interfaith relations and was named one of the most influential leaders of our time, while john xxiii convened the second vatican councilthe assembly that changed the face of. Known as vatican ii, the council called thousands of bishops and.
Journal of a soul is an inspiring reading experience that records this popes thoughts and traces his spiritual development from adolescence to the seminary to a career as a priest, a european papal diplomat, patriarch of venice, and finally pope john xxiii. The false pope paul vi during vatican ii 196265 it is october 11, 2017 today, which means it has been 55 years since the opening of the fateful assembly known as the second vatican council on this day in 1962. The true spirit of vatican ii the main desire of the council was to reinvigorate the churchs mission of promoting a fully human life in jesus christ. He is the coeditor with thomas groome of reclaiming catholicism and, with william madges, the many marks of the church twentythird publications. I found myself increasingly critical of the freudian psychoanalysis that had long shaped my interest in personal behavior change.
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