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1) Doyle, Dennis M. The Church Emerging for Vatican II: A Popular Approach to Contemporary Catholicism. Mystic, Connecticut: Twenty-Third Publications, 1992.
“This clearly presented introduction of Catholicism is ideal for the adult reader interested in an academic, yet lively approach to their faith. It answers the question of what it means to be a believing, practicing Catholic today in terms of Vatican II ecclesiology and contemporary theology. The structure of the book is suggested by the two main documents of Vatican II that focused on Church: Lumen Gentium (Dogmatic Constitution on the Church) and Gaudium et Spes (Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World). Each of the 36 chapters begins with a contemporary story or question that sets the stage for scholarly examination of perspective on a current topic. Throughout the work, official Catholic positions are illustrated through the views of well-known theologians, Each chapter is then followed by discussion questions useful for class or for small group study, as well as by suggestions for further reading. The Church Emerging form Vatican II offers a unique combination of solid academics and personal storytelling. It is an unusual blend of official Catholic teaching juxtaposed with positions of contemporary theologians. It is a resource that will illuminate and explain the workings of the contemporary Catholic Church.”
2) Flannery, Austin, O.P. Vatican Council II: The Conciliar and Post Conciliar Documents Volume 1. Northport, New York: Costello Publishing Company, 1975.
3) Flannery, Austin, O.P. Vatican Council II: More Post Conciliar Documents Volume 2. Northport, New York: Costello Publishing Company, 1982.
4) Flannery, Austin, O.P. The Basic Sixteen Documents Vatican Council II: Constitutions Decrees Declarations (A Completely Revised Translation in Inclusive Language). Northport, New York: Costello Publishing Company, Dublin, Ireland: Dominican Publications, 1996.
“The Church’s twenty-one ecumenical councils have been crucial to its understanding of its biblical heritage. They have taken place less frequently in recent centuries, only three since 1517: Trent (1517-1563), Vatican I (1869-1870) and Vatican II (1962-1965). Their absorption into the day-to-day belief and practice of individual Christians has always taken time. And Vatican II has been no exception. Hence the importance of this completely revised translation of Vatican II’s sixteen documents, without commentary or additional documentation, and inclusive language. A new edition of the documents of the 21st ecumenical council, for the 21st century.”
5) Huebsch, Bill. Vatican II in Plain English: The Council. Allen, Texas: ThomasMore, 1997.
“Book On describes the Church on the eve of the council, gives an easy-to-read version of the opening speech of John XXII and other speeches, provides a chronology of major events in Vatican II’s unfolding story, lists all previous church councils, and offers biographies of key players at Vatican II as well as summary of each document. Never before has the story of Vatican II been so clearly and concisely told by such a master storyteller!”
6) Huebsch, Bill and Thurmes, Paul. Vatican II in Plain English: The Constitutions. Allen, Texas: ThomasMore, 1997.
“…Book Two paraphrases texts of the four constitutions in easily readable sense lines in order for the reader to better understand an internalize the message of the council fathers in a spirit of reverence, prayer, and reflection.”
7) Huebsch, Bill. Vatican II in Plain English: The Decrees and Declarations. Allen, Texas: ThomasMore, 1997.
“In Book Three of the series, author and theologian Bill Huebsch has provided paraphrase text in sense lines of the nine decrees and three declarations of the council. Known for an ability to make theology accessible to lay readers, Huebsch makes the documents read like poetry. These documents can and should be treated with great reverence and read as “The Word of the Church” alongside other great spiritual treasures.”
8) Huebsch, Bill and Thurmes Paul. The Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy Study Edition. Allen, Texas: ThomasMore, 1997.
“The hope and dream of the creators of these study guides is that all the faithful of the Church—laity, religious, and clergy—become familiar with the Vatican II documents and better equipped to pass on the faith. That all the faithful become better informed ministers of the Church and help animate the world with the Christian Spirit. It is the dream of Pope John XXIII himself. May we recognize that, in the council’s work, God is acting in our midst, sending forth the Spirit to renew the face of the earth.”
9) Huebsch, Bill. The Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World Study Edition. Allen, Texas: ThomasMore, 1997.
“The hope and dream of the creators of these study guides is that all the faithful of the Church—laity, religious, and clergy—become familiar with the Vatican II documents and better equipped to pass on the faith. That all the faithful become better informed ministers of the Church and help animate the world with the Christian Spirit. It is the dream of Pope John XXIII himself. May we recognize that, in the council’s work, God is acting in our midst, sending forth the Spirit to renew the face of the earth.”
10) Huebsch, Bill and Thurmes, Paul. The Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation Study Edition. Allen, Texas: ThomasMore, 1997.
“The hope and dream of the creators of these study guides is that all the faithful of the Church—laity, religious, and clergy—become familiar with the Vatican II documents and better equipped to pass on the faith. That all the faithful become better informed ministers of the Church and help animate the world with the Christian Spirit. It is the dream of Pope John XXIII himself. May we recognize that, in the council’s work, God is acting in our midst, sending forth the Spirit to renew the face of the earth.”
11) Huebsch, Bill. The Dogmatic Constitution on the Church Study Edition. Allen, Texas: ThomasMore, 1997.
“The hope and dream of the creators of these study guides is that all the faithful of the Church—laity, religious, and clergy—become familiar with the Vatican II documents and better equipped to pass on the faith. That all the faithful become better informed ministers of the Church and help animate the world with the Christian Spirit. It is the dream of Pope John XXIII himself. May we recognize that, in the council’s work, God is acting in our midst, sending forth the Spirit to renew the face of the earth.”
12) Madges, William & Daley, Michael J. Vatican II Forty Personal Stories. Mystic, Connecticut: Twenty-Third Publications, 2003.
"From the beginning, Christians have been people who tell stories. Today, as the Vatican II generation grows older, it's time to tell the stories of the council, what it meant in the lives of that generation, and what it means in the lives of the generations that follow them. William Madges and Michael Daley have gathered forty personal stories of women and men who took part in the council, were there at the time, or saw the course of their lives change dramatically because of it...Along with Madges's and Daley's insightful introductions to the major themes of the council, Vatican II: Forty Personal Stories highlights the momentous events that hsve shaped the Catholic Church for the past forty years. Catholics of the Vatican II generation will see some of their own personal experiences reflected in these stories, and perhaps come to new understandings about the events of their lives. High school and college sturdents will find here a great introduction to the council and why it's still so significant to their lives today."
Reference Number: M-00159
13) Origins CNS Documentary Service: Evangelium Vitae. Washington D.C.: Origins CNS Documentary Service, 1995.
14) Outlines of the 16 Documents Vatican II. New York, New York: Herder Book Center, 1965.
“This is a complete publication of all 16 Vatican II Documents in English, together with introductions and commentaries by noted Roman Catholic Bishops and Council experts and essays by Protestant and Orthodox clergy and scholars. The 816-page The Documents of Vatican II is and unprecedented and most appropriate expression of the spirit of cooperation that came out of the Second Vatican Council. In the spirit of Vatican Council, Protestant and Orthodox leaders were invited with encouragement of Cardinal Shehan to contribute essays of response and appraisal. Bishop Reuben H. Mueller, president of the National Council of Churches, contributed an introductory not on the Protestant essays. This basic text in one volume will enable the clergy and the faithful to study each document within the context of the whole Council.”
15) The Twenty-Fifth Anniversary of Vatican II a Look Band and a Look Ahead. Bralntree, Massachusetts: Pope John Center, 1990.
Reference Number: 01210