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How many times do nuns pray a day?
Most nuns (not sisters, but cloistered nuns) follow the Rule of St. Benedict, which requires prayer seven times a day, plus "shortly after midnight". After the Second Vatican Council, this was revised for most Orders to the following Offices: (Before Vatican Council II) Matins (midnight) Lauds (Dawn) Prime (6 am) Terce (9 am) Sext (noon) None (3 pm) Vespers (4 pm) Compline (before bed) (After Vatican Council II) Office of Readings Morning Prayer Mid-morning prayer Mid-day prayer Mid-afternoon prayer Evening prayer Night Prayer
What is the significance of Jesus for Catholics in the post Vatican II era?
There is no change in significance before or after.
Where did Vatican ii take place?
Vatican Council II (1962 - 1965) was held in Vatican City located in Rome, Italy.
Was the Lord's Prayer part of the Mass before Vatican II?
Yes, it was. It was often recited in Latin.
Are nuns virgins?
Roman Catholic AnswerBefore Vatican Council II there was a separate rite for receiving a woman into the convent who was not a virgin, say a widow. I don't know if this is still the case or not. So this is not necessarily a requirement.
Is the Vatican II the Same as the 2nd Vatican council?
Yes
How long did Vatican II last?
Vatican II lasted approximately 3 years: 1962-1965.
Where was the 1962-65 Vatican held?
In Vatican City, thus the name Vatican Council II.
Was the Sign of Peace introduced at the Vatican Council II?
It was phased in immediately before the communion- in the late sixties or early seventies- not strictly speaking Vatican II.Roman Catholic AnswerNo, the Sign of Peace was always in Mass, it was extended to the people during the implementation of the "new" Mass, following Vatican Council II.
Who was pope during Vatican II?
Popes John XXIII and Paul VI were popes during Vatican II.
Developments in the Catholic Church after the Reformation?
The Catholic Church flourished following the Council of Trent. The number of religious orders, priests, nuns, and vibrant Catholic families continued for hundreds of years until wrecked by the "spirit of Vatican II".
What do you remember about the Catholic Church before Vatican II?
Mass was spoken in Latin and the priest faced the tabernacle with his back toward the congregation.
