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The fast, painless way to grasp the intricacies of the often-misunderstood Catholic Mass
This practical, friendly guide gives you a step-by-step overview of the Catholic Mass. You'll find information on standard Sunday Mass, weddings, funerals, holiday services, and holy days of obligation. Plus, you'll get plain-English explanations of the events, symbols, themes, history, and language of this central form of Catholic worship.
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Catholic Mass 101 -- discover the origin and foundations of the Mass, from its Jewish roots found in the Passover Seder Meal to the rituals in the Temple of Jerusalem and the Last Supper
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Different Masses for the masses -- get to know the differences between Masses in the East and West and ordinary and extraordinary forms of Catholic worship
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Meet the Masses -- get to know the role bishops, priests, deacons, acolytes, lectors, ushers, and others contribute to the Catholic Mass
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Know what to expect -- get an overview of the major components of the Mass, like prayers and blessings, books and garments, and more
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Take special consideration -- understand thedifferences between the Sunday Mass and ritual Masses (weddings, funerals, etc.), weekdayMasses, and Holy Day Masses
Open the book and find:
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What to expect at a Catholic Mass
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What it means to participate fully in the Mass
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An overview of the Liturgical Year
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Roman rites in the ordinary form and Traditional Latin Mass
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Liturgical books
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The meaning behind thevestments and colors worn bythe clergy
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The architecture, art, and music of the Catholic church
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Special masses, and what to expect
Learn to:
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Understand the history, symbolism, meaning, and language of the Mass
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Get a handle on the order of standard Sunday Mass, weddings, funerals, holiday services, and more
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Grasp the Catholic faith through its expression in the Mass
About the Author
Rev. John Trigilio, Jr., PhD, ThD: A native of Erie, Pennsylvania, Father Trigilio serves as the pastor of Our Lady of Good Counsel (Marysville, Pennsylvania) and St. Bernadette Catholic Churches (Duncannon, Pennsylvania). He is the President of the Confraternity of Catholic Clergy and Executive Editor of its quarterly journal, "Sapientia" magazine. Father Trigilio is a co-host of two weekly TV series on the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN): "Web of Faith" and "Crash Course in Catholicism." He also serves as a theological consultant and online spiritual advisor for EWTN. He was listed in "Who's Who in America" in 1993 and "Who's Who in Religion" in 1999 and is a member of the Fellowship of Catholic Scholars. He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Harrisburg (Pennsylvania) in 1988.
Rev. Kenneth Brighenti, PhD: A native of New Britain, Connecticut, Father Brighenti serves as pastor of St. Ann Catholic Church (Raritan, New Jersey). He is the Managing Editor of "Sapientia" magazine, a member of the Board of Directors for the Confraternity of Catholic Clergy, and is co-host of "Crash Course in Catholicism," a weekly TV series on EWTN. Father Brighenti also served as a U.S. Naval Reserve Chaplain for ten years and was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Metuchen (New Jersey) in 1988. He and Father Trigilio co-authored "Catholicism For Dummies" (2003), "The Everything Bible Book" (2004), and "Women in the Bible For Dummies" (2005).
Rev. Jonathan Toborowsky, MA: A native of Port Reading, New Jersey, Father Toborowsky serves as Parochial Vicar of St. Mary Catholic Church (Alpha, New Jersey). He is the host and moderator of "Proclaim the Good News," a weekly radio show, andan online theological advisor for Ave Maria Single Catholics Online. He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Metuchen (New Jersey) in 1998.
