Dr. John Rao discusses the so-called New Theology developed the modernist, vitalist, and personalist ideas that came from earlier in the century. Its concern to "dive into" and help fulfill energetic modern movements, and tailor the liturgy to each of them, was used for both Marxist and Pluralist purposes. Its influence came to be felt especially strongly by the time of the Council and its aftermath. Taken from: My End is My Beginning: The Analogy of Contemporary Christianity With its Ancient Setting - 2001 VonHildebrand Institute