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Vatican II: The Real History
From 1962 to 1965, the Catholic Church experienced a revolutionary period known as the Second Vatican Council (Vatican II). Pope John XXIII famously sought to “open the windows” of the Church to allow fresh air in. However, in the aftermath of the Council, many Catholics have been left wondering whether the Church and faith have fundamentally changed into something else.
The podcast "Vatican II: The Real History" aims to address these important questions clearly and objectively, with a strong emphasis on the historical context leading up to the Council.
Covering events from the 1789 French Revolution to the conclusion of Vatican II in 1965, the podcast provides a detailed narrative that encompasses the politics, theology, philosophy, and intrigue involved in the formation and conduct of the Council.
This podcast will differ from typical religious-oriented shows. Listeners will be taken beyond the conventional perspectives that many in modern hierarchy would prefer to present about Vatican II, while still respectfully honoring the timeless traditions and teachings of the Catholic Church.
¡Viva Cristo Rey!
Vatican II: The Real History
Latest Episodes
11 - Descartes and the Philosophical Revolt Against the Church
René Descartes, the “father of modern philosophy,” initiated a philosophical revolution against the Catholic Church. His philosophy set the stage for a broader revolt against the Church's influence, ultimately leading to new theories of moral a...
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10 - Scientism and the Inversion of Faith and Science
The Scientific Revolution did not just increase our understanding of the world; it marked an inversion of man’s role in relation to God. Key figures such as Galileo, Bacon, and Newton laid the groundwork for this transformation, which would pla...
9 - The Protestant Revolt (Part 2): The Mass Under Attack
The Protestant Revolt attacked liturgy as well as Catholic doctrine. Peasants in sixteenth-century England went to war to defend the Mass from innovations, while the Council of Trent and Pope St. Pius V confirmed the faithful in their liturgy.
8 - The Protestant Revolt (Part 1): The Church Under Attack
With private judgment replacing Tradition, the sacramental Church and the ministerial priesthood come under attack from the Lutheran revolt, which is strengthened by John Calvin.
7 - Nominalism: From Ockham to Luther
Nominalism rejects universal truths to focus on individual particulars that can only be grasped through internal, personal understanding. This outlook shaped both the Franciscan William Ockham and eventually Martin Luther. These ideas laid grou...