As Catholics, the Mass is the center of our Faith. We celebrate it every day. We know all the responses. We know all the gestures. But do we know what it all means?
"Based on the revised translation of the [Catholic] Mass that goes into effect Advent 2011, this book explores the biblical roots of the words and gestures ... experience[d] in the Liturgy and explains their ... significance"--P. [4] of cover.
About the Author
Dr. Edward Sri is a theologian, author and nationally-known Catholic speaker who appears regularly on EWTN. He currently serves as professor of theology and Vice President of Mission and Outreach at the Augustine Institute in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Sri is a founding leader with Curtis Martin of FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students).
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments -- Biblical Abbreviations -- Introduction: A 30,000-Foot View of the Mass -- Part I. Foundations -- What is the Mass? -- Part II. The Introductory Rites -- 1. The Sign of the Cross -- 2. Greeting: The Lord be with you -- 3. I Confess -- 4. Lord, Have Mercy -- 5. The Gloria and Collect -- Part III. The Liturgy of The Word -- 6. The First Reading -- 7. The Responsorial Psalm -- 8. The Second Reading -- 9. The Gospel -- 10. The Homily -- 11. The Creed -- 12. The Prayer of the Faithful -- Part IV. The Liturgy Of The Eucharist -- A. The Preparation of the Gifts -- 13. The Presentation of the Gifts -- 14. Mixing Water and Wine, Washing Hands, and Prayer over the Offerings -- B. The Eucharistic Prayer -- 15. The Preface -- 16. The Sanctus: Holy, Holy, Holy Lord -- 17. The Epiclesis -- 18. The Words of Institution and Consecration -- 19. The Mystery of Faith -- 20. The Anamnesis, Offering, Intercessions, and the Final Doxology -- C. The Communion Rite -- 21. The Lord's Prayer -- 22. The Rite of Peace -- 23. Agnus Dei: The Fraction, Commingling, and the Lamb of God -- 24. Holy Communion -- Part V. The Concluding Rites -- 25. Greeting, Blessing, and Dismissal -- Index -- About the Author.
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