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…...

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…...

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.

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…...

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…...

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…...

Dr. Schreck talks about the Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation, or Dei Verbum. He explores how and why God reveals himself through natural and divine revelation, as well…...

Dr. Schreck continues his discussion on Sacrosanctam Concilium. He explores the Catholic understanding of the Eucharist and other sacraments. He also talks about the importance of the Mass;…...

Dr. Schreck discusses how Jesus Christ is present in the sacred liturgy, the role of the faithful in the Church’s worship, and the liturgy as a foretaste of…...

What is the authority of the Second Vatican Council? Dr. Schreck addresses the concerns of those who question the Council’s validity. He introduces the first document of Vatican…...