49 years ago, on this same date - October 11, the Holy Spirit move and hover - always - the Roman Catholic Church and inspired Pope John XXIII to open the Second Vatican Council.
The purpose of this council, according to the Supreme Pontiff, is this: "that the sacred deposit of Christian doctrine should be guarded and taught more efficaciously. That doctrine embraces the whole of man, composed as he
is of body and soul. And, since he is a pilgrim on this earth, it
commands him to
tend always toward heaven."
Pope John XXIII envisions the Church to "become greater in spiritual riches and gaining the strength of new
energies therefrom, she will look to the future without fear,"
and he continues the ways of achieving it "by bringing herself up to date where required, and by the wise
organization of
mutual co-operation, the Church will make men, families, and peoples
really turn their minds to heavenly things."
On this 49th anniversary of Vatican II, let us pray more for the Church that the Lord may deliver her from her enemies and humble down her critiques. The Church will remain One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church if people, especially those who minister them, be faithful and obedient to our Holy Mother's teachings and precepts.
Christus Vincit! Christus Regnat! Christus Imperat!
