Vatican II in brief

The second Vatican Council was a monumental event in the history of the Catholic Church. It resulted in some radical changes to the way Catholics celebrate their faith. While Vatican 2 causes arguments, it can also call us to renew our faith.

[livingstranger]

Tradition is so important. Many young people actually hunger for tradition. Modern culture tells them to deny everything that the Church once built its philosophies on. I for one am seeking Catholicism for that very reason- I hunger for tradition, ritual, initiation, an axis, something steadfast.

[JeremyFrancispiano]

The V2, from what I gather, is one of those instances when "good intentions" paved the way for unforeseen consequences. There is a sense behind the retention of old traditions. As I grow older, I am understanding that now. The V2 stripped the mystery away from the worship and put the whole thing into bad English.

[setarita]

I am 33 years old and have only just reverted back into my Catholic faith. I am yearning for tradition in the Church. I do not want new aged ANYTHINGs in the mass. I do not want the distraction from what the mass is for. As a child i did not appreciate this. In this lead up to the plenary council here in Australia I am fearful of an even more fractured Church. Sad. I would rather the rows of empty pews than seeing the holy mass being turned into a performance of some kind.

[Strive]

Pre-Vatican 2 seems so much more beautiful. I wish I could have experienced it

[wowzer]

I’ve been so confused on what Vatican II was and why there was so much controversy behind it. This video really increased my understanding! Thank you and God bless ❤️

[MartyZang]

We needs a Vatican III to straighten out the wacky “spirit of V2”

[davis]

The true problem with V2 has nothing to do with the actual teachings of the council, it has to do with the lack of discipline that has resulted from it. Priests, bishops, and the laity seem to think that V2 gave them license to do whatever they want "in the spirit" of V2 without holding to the actual teachings of the Church. For instance, the priest or an anointed deacon is still supposed to be the only person handing out the eucharist, not members of the laity except in extraordinary situations when no priest or deacon is available (Canon 230.3). This was meant to assist in dire situations such as taking the eucharist to a dying person. Now, it is very common to have members of the laity handing out communion at every mass against Church law. Reinstate discipline!

[jesuscastanares]

The secon Vatican Council was a mistake; the pastoral atmosphere Vatican I was cut off ; or was lost.
The modernization of the church confused the faithful.
It was a rustic, traditional atmosphere in the society ; like a classic pastoral environment.
The poor and the rural people wereat peace; and people would like to relax in the life among the peasants and the rural hills and valleys . Older folks would wake up before sunlight to go to the church at early Holy mass.
The people were taught and were enjoying the good traditional life and ways.
Children were taught how to love the traditions and avoid modern vices: such as drugs. Easy virtues were condemned but tolerated, like drinking at the bar; or serenading women by the windows.

It was easy, romantic life; and slow . It was good; not hectic; not like a rat race.

[avipokhrel]

I was born after vatican 2 and i have only attended the new mass and i believe christ is present in the new mass also but when i see latin mass i see great amount of devotion to christ and i fell in love with it...if i had to choose i would choose the latin mass but it dosent mean that i dont believe in the am deeply in love with christ and the latin mass because i believe we surrender completely to god in the latin mass. There is a great amout of peace in the latin mass..

[mattfyfield]

Lots of interesting comments in this thread. It is interesting to me that some are quoting the decisions of past Popes to argue that the modern Popes are in error. Either we believe that the papacy is flawed or that it has authority. If we become the arbiters of when the Pope is right and wrong, are we not undermining the very unifying nature of the office?

[kaykay]

I think you should have included a section on the outcomes of the council. You said the Church was booming when it started. What happened after the changes went into affect?

[Gguy]

As someone who has never been particularly religious or spiritual, it's hard for me to see why this was so controversial and people like Mel Gibson's father spent decades raving against it
"THE PRIEST CAN FACE PARISHIONERS DURING MASS?!?! WHAT?!??!
*head explodes*

[Diaxminator]

The priest facing the people is not a Vatican II requirement. It emerged as a result of V2 encouraging Churches to build a freestanding altar so the congregation could be closer to the priest who was saying the mass. The idea of facing the people came from an interpretation of that.

[suezqz]

The timing of V2 is right in line with the revealing of the third prophecy of Fatima in 1960.

[Bhaleri]

You forgot to mention the 6 Protestants who attended the council and gave input on our liturgy.
It’s like inviting foxes to the hen house!

[canadiankewldude]

Ecumenism can also be defined more broadly: "a movement that promotes worldwide through greater cooperation." For example, a Christian priest may invite a Muslim imam to speak in his pulpit, or a church may get together with a Hindu temple to hold a joint prayer service. Defined this way, ecumenism is definitely wrong.

[soniaedwards]

Thank for this summary of VaticanII God's word never changes, what changes the churches it's God's will that will prevail, because he's a dynamic God 🙏

[tonyschmitz]

My understanding is that a lot of the visual changes that occurred were claimed to be made in the “spirit” of Vatican II but weren’t changes called by the council. A lot of the beige-ing of the church, the removal of imagery and statues the relocation of the tabernacle to the side the re orientation of the priest facing the people were changes that Vatican II didn’t actually call for but we’re approved in the thought that it made the church more accessible especially to non Catholics. The true calling the council was after was for Catholics to have a better understanding of why they do what they do and not just doing cause that’s what your supposed to do. Another problem that was happening was that a lot of the priest that were formed in the early 20th century weren’t well form catechetically they we unable to answer deep questions from the laypeople. A priests formation was focused more on saying mass and administering the sacraments and less on evangelizing.

[lynnembernasky]

Truth is more important that tradition. Truth should be sought and not tradition. Truth never changes but tradition does.

[roses]

A strong relationship > any man made tradition. ❤ videos like these make me stronger in my non catholic christian faith 😊 God bless you all