VAT2&U: An Invitation from Bishop Bruce Lewandowski

The Cardinals sat around the Holy Father in stunned silence, utterly amazed, perhaps bewildered. Pope John XXIII had just told them of his intention to convene an ecumenical council. But why did the pope, a canonized saint, believe that the Holy Spirit was leading him to call for Vatican II? Was it to change everything, to throw off the shackles of Tradition? Or was it to bring the Church into the 21st Century, an updating that was long overdue? Not really. The Holy Father wanted the Church to speak the timeless truths of Catholicism in a way that the people of today can understand. Bishop Bruce invites you to participate in his year-long VAT2&U Initiative to gain clarity on the council. Each month offers excerpts, reflections, questions, and resources… inviting participants to read, reflect, and to pray together. Participants will receive two digital communications each month through Flocknote, or can access the materials as downloadable PDFs on this webpage. Each reflection is thoughtfully written by local theologians, teachers who not only understand the richness of the Church’s tradition, but who genuinely love what they teach. Join us in rediscovering the vision, purpose, and enduring significance of Vatican II. Sign up at https://provd.io/vat2