This is a collection of essays from contributors whose attempts to promote the spirit of the Second Vatican Council have been confounded by the forces of reaction in the Vatican notably by Cardinal Ratzinger. Hans Kung is a celebrated theologian whose devotion to the Church had remained undimmed despite the challenges he has experienced. His essay characterizes the positive approach to the life and future of the Roman Catholic Church that all contributors display. Other contributors are Tissa Balasuriya, Jeanine Gramick, Robert Nugent, and Charles Curran.