When Bishops Meet Quotes

“Vatican II, however, moved beyond behavior modification to motivation and inspiration, and for that reason conscience, a subject that like holiness was never mentioned in previous councils, emerged as an important theme at Vatican II.”
― John W. O'Malley, When Bishops Meet: An Essay Comparing Trent, Vatican I, and Vatican II

“Vatican II thus became, I repeat, a meeting in which the church explored and articulated anew its identity, recalled and developed its most precious values, and proclaimed to the world its sublime vision for humanity.”
― John W. O'Malley, When Bishops Meet: An Essay Comparing Trent, Vatican I, and Vatican II