Catholic Christianity encompasses both the Old and New Testaments, and Tradition.  Prior to Vatican II, to me, the emphasis, in my view, was the Old Testament.  Today, the pendulum has swung too far in just emphasizing the soothing messages of Jesus, without also focusing on His demanding code of behavior.  Today, we need to get back to a balanced view which encompasses all Scripture, both the Old and New Testaments.  Jesus said: "I have come to fulfill the Law, not abolish it."  I take Him at His word.  As a charamatic Catholic, I'm grateful to Vatican II for emphasizing the need for all Catholics to be become readers and lovers of Scripture.  I belong to a weekly ecumenical prayer group which includes Catholics, conservative Protestants, a Catholic priest, and a Protestant minister; and our diocesan bishop meets with us once a month for prayer and the sharing of a meal.  This is one of the beautiful fruits of Vatican II: Catholics and conservative Protestants coming together.