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The Catholic Revolution : New  Wine, Old Wineskins, and the Second Vatican Council
The Catholic Revolution New Wine Old Wineskins and the Second Vatican Council
Author: Andrew M. Greeley
How, a mere generation after Vatican Council II initiated the biggest reform since the Reformation, can the Catholic Church be in such deep trouble? The question resonates through this new book by Andrew Greeley, the most recognized, respected, and influential commentator on American Catholic life. A timely and much-needed review of forty years ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780520238176
ISBN-10: 0520238176
Publication Date: 3/10/2004
Pages: 237
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Publisher: University of California Press
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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Andrew Greeley is a sociologist and Catholic priest. In this book, he explores what happened to the Catholic church after the Second Vatican Council.

He presents the case the Second Vatican Council didn't actually instigate large changes to the church but that those in the church were not fully prepared to implement the changes and now that the changes have been made, theres very little than can be done to turn back the clock.

He also pointed out that the Church leaders often ignore the things that make Catholics love being Catholic such as May Crownings, the stories, stained glass windows, etc.

Greeley makes his points well and has the data to back up his observations.


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