Dom Prosper Gueranger, Abbess Cecile Bruyere, Dom Paul Delatte The Abbey of Solesmes is famous above all for its Gregorian chant and the contribution it has made to the liturgical renewal that has borne fruit in the present century. It has also been at the forefront of spiritual renewal in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. This book presents a coherent view of the Christian life as …
The History and the Future of the Roman Liturgy Denis Crouan, S.T.D. Since the Second Vatican Council, the liturgy has become the source of conflicting opinions. This situation has given rise to disputes that continue to divide those who practice their faith. But what has created this state of affairs? Author Denis Crouan shows how the decisions made by Vatican II that aimed at restoring the …
The Byzantine Rite A Short History Robert Taft, S.J. Much has been written regarding the western liturgy; the same cannot be said of the Byzantine liturgy. Father Taft contributes to a remedy of that shortfall through this work. In it he traces the origins of the Byzantine Rite during its period of formation: from its earliest recorded beginnings until the end of Byzantium (1453 c.e.). While …
This is a beautiful new reprint of the classic 1962 edition. 412 pages, 6 ½ in by 9 ¼ in, featuring a red cloth hardcover with gold-embossing on black screen on the spine
Fr. Thomas Kocik Disturbed by the direction in which the post Vatican II liturgical reforms have moved, two fictitious representatives of mutually antagonistic movements debate the remedy for "correct" liturgical reform. This unique work presents a debate between a "traditionalist" who argues for a return to the pre-Vatican II liturgy, and a "reformist" (no liberal himself) who advocates a new …
Sacred Congregation for the Sacraments and Divine Worship Following the letter of Pope John Paul II, Dominicae Cenae , on the Eucharist this document was issued to summarize and correct certain abuses in the liturgy. Some issues addressed include using unworthy vessels for the Body and Blood, using unapproved Eucharistic prayers, permitting the tabernacle to be on an altar and the proper use …
The covers are colored according to their number. Blue for 1, red for 2, brown for 3, and green for 4. A great way to protect your set of the Liturgy of the Hours.
Fr. Charles Belmonte The unusual front cover painting depicts what Catholics have always believed about the Mass: that it is a transubstantiation of bread and wine into the body and blood of Jesus Christ. In this Spanish painting from about 1475, the unknown artist presents a miracle which occurred as Pope St. Gregory the Great (540-604) consecrated the host during Mass. At that …
The aim of this collection is to present, for the benefit of the laity, a selection of the Church's treasury of sacred music. The Church has long upheld sacred music as an integral element of her history and a source of profound spiritual enrichment for the faithful. From the very beginning, hymnody has fostered meditation and piety among Christians and has been a powerful means of explicating …
This Sacramentary is the Revised Edition which incorporates all authorized changes and additions that have appeared since the last edition was published in 1974. It is approved for use by the National Conference of Catholic Bishops. 14 point type. Useful, Functional Tabs for the Ordinary Includes Ribbon Markers Durable, Attractive Binding, Red imitation leather cover. …
Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments Fifth Instruction "For the Right Implementation of the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy of the Second Vatican Council" This document provides the official guidelines for the translation of liturgical texts. Of great importance is the rejection of the equivalent language approach to translation that claims to preserve the …
A new reprint of the 1963 edition of this classic work.
Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments Fourth Instruction for the Right Application of the Conciliar Constitution on the Liturgy This document addresses the idea of adaptation of the liturgy to a local culture. It explains when this should occur and to what extent adaptions may be made. The document is divided into the following sections: Introduction I. The …
The complete three-volume set of the Chapel Edition of the Weekday LECTIONARY FOR MASS. Special Features: • Large, Bold, Easy-to-Read Type (11 pt.): All books are set in a specifically selected typeface that has been highly praised by thousands of priests, religious women and men, and lay ministers who are currently using the series of liturgical books published by Catholic Book …
This imitation leather Liturgy of the Hours cover is brown and embossed with the Chi Rho and the volume of the book. A great way to protect your set. Book not included.
Celebrating the Mass Six Weeks with the Bible: Catholic Perspectives By Kevin Perrotta For busy adults who want to study the Bible but don't know where to begin, Six Weeks with the Bible provides an inviting starting point. Each guide is divided into six concise, 90-minute segments that introduce one book of the Bible. All biblical text is printed in the guides, which means no additional …
In this gorgeously illustrated book, the renowned Latinist Pierre Grimal examines the multitude of churches in pontifical Rome, rediscovering through them not only the traces of nascent Christianity but also the spirit of the ancient Imperial city. Early Christians viewed the "church" as the assembly of the faithful, the "dome" as their home, and the "basilica" as the palace of the Lord. Such …
A Short History of the Roman Mass . By Michael Davies. A short, authoritative, enthralling history of the Roman Mass from the Last Supper to the "Tridentine Mass" as said today. Covers Low Mass, Sacramentaries, other Western Rites, etc. Highlights the reforms of Popes St. Gregory the Great (590-604) and St. Pius V (1566-1572). Says neither "reform" produced a …
Denis Crouan Crouan, the author of several studies on liturgical questions including the book The Liturgy Betrayed (see. p. 22), presents another penetrating work on the state of the Eucharistic Liturgy, the problems and errors that still exist, and how to correct these abuses. The responses Crouan has received to all of his writing and speaking on this topic from Catholics of every stripe …
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