The Second Vatican Council, which commenced in 1962, was the turning point for the Churches openness to the modern world. Due to many factors worldwide, the Church was falling behind and needed to make many changes to keep up with the globe. And so it did. One area focused on during the council was the celebration of the Eucharist. Significant alterations were made to this celebration, many long overdue and all helped Catholics to be and …showed first 75 words of 421 total…

…showed last 75 words of 421 total…is a ritual prayer so that Christ's peace to fill those with whom you are about to share the Eucharist with. And by doing this, people fill themselves with Christ's peace. As it has been shown, the Second Vatican Council brought about many changes to the Catholic Church. The changes explored above were changes that highly benefited the Catholic lay community and ones that will stay within the church for many more years to come.