Fr. Jonathan Robinson Many in the Church have accepted modernity in their effort to speak to the modern world, and not nearly enough attention has been given to trying to disentangle the complex of ideas and half-formulated convictions that constitute this mind-set which is in fact contrary to Christianity. The first aim of this book is to examine the origins and present day influence of …

Fr. John Laux Mass and the Sacraments is a brief but very thorough and extremely precise and interesting explanation of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, the Seven Sacraments, Indulgences and the Sacramentals.  His explanation of the nature, institution and history of the Mass will prove enlightening to all but the very best informed of readers.  For there is not an important aspect of …

Available Spring 2009 The Mass and the Saints is a work both of deep spirituality and profound insight into the glories of the Church's liturgy. It brings together passages from great spiritual writers throughout the ages, from all centuries in which the Mass has been offered. Every aspect and part of the Mass is covered, the quotations forming a continuous commentary on the central action of …

Mass Appeal is the perfect aid to help you learn the basics of the Mass - and to have a greater appreciation of the richness and depth of Catholic worship. This booklet will guide you through the Mass, whether you are attending one for the first time or whether you have been going for years. Mass Appeal explains the fundamentals of the Mass and where they come from in Scripture and Christian …

In many places around the world the reality of the sacrifical nature of the Mass has been seriously down-played to the detriment of the spiritual life of the faithful. Pope John Paul II lamented this in his encyclical, Ecclesia de Eucharistia (No. 10) where he addressed his concern at the current state of affairs, saying, "at times one encounters an extremely reductive understanding of …

The Mass Book For Children Rosemaire Gortler Donna Piscitelli Here's a delightful way to introduce your little ones to Jesus in the Eucharist. With its captivating writing style and charming art, The Mass Book for Children not only teaches young children the parts of the Mass but also shows them why joining in this joyful gathering is an experience of love. Entertaining and educational, The …

The Do's and Don't's in Catholic liturgy today . . . this book will help you navigate through the confusion! No Catholic can be unaware of the crisis in Catholic liturgy.  Even priests are often bewildered by the contradictory information put out by liturgical "experts."  This one-of-a-kind book cuts through the confusion: Empowers priests and laity to deal with the …

By. Msgr. James P. Moroney In a three-pronged approach, this book explores the theological meaning of the Mass, examines the role to which baptized Catholics are called in its celebration, and helps readers to discover the meaning of its words, songs, gestures, and ritual actions. Illustrated.

Dr. Maria Montessori's most valuable book.  Every conceivable element of the traditional Mass unfolds before the eyes of children 8 to 15.  36 illustrations assist in answering hundreds of typical questions (asked by adults as well as kids), about Mass.  Narrative, not storytelling, not condescending.  Masterpiece.

Mass Facing the People Michael Davies This booklet makes clear that Mass facing the people has never been demanded by the Church and that it was not so much as mentioned in a single document of the Second Vatican Council. In addition, there is no mandatory legislation from the Holy See requiring that Mass be said facing the people. The booklet notes the great pastoral insensitivity and …

Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM Conv. Beautifully illustrated book that helps children become acquainted with the Mass. Ideal for First Communion.

REV. JUDE WINKLER, OFM CONV. A simple explanation of the Mass for children. Illustrated in full color.

The first document enacted by the Second Vatican Council was its Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, and the liturgical reform mandated by that document has probably had a greater impact on the average Catholic than any other action of the Council. That this liturgical reform has not in every respect been the unalloyed success hoped for by the Council Fathers, however, …

In this remarkable book author Mike Aquilina reveals the Church's most ancient Eucharistic beliefs and practices. Using the words of the early Christians themselves - from many documents and inscriptions - Aquilina traces the Mass's history from Jesus' lifetime through the fourth century. The Mass stood at the center of the Church's life, evident in the Scriptures as well as the …

This book is a new release reprint of a long out-of-print classic work. It will be published and available around the end of February.

Do you really make proper use of Lent? Pre-Vatican II Catholics had more help in using Lent properly. Not just the more rigorous disciplines, but sounder preaching and a wealth of solid spiritual books -- such as this magnificent treasury of Lenten wisdom compiled from the sermons of St. Thomas Aquinas. Now it’s back in print for the first time in 60 years. In the simple, non-technical …

The Menaion contains the Propers for the Great Feasts and Saints of the month for Vespers and Orthros (Matins and Lauds combined). The Menaion is published in twelve volumes, one volume for each month. The editions are spiral-bound—designed to lay flat for easy use on cantor’s stands. These editions are newly revised and expanded. The Menaion series are spiral bound with …

The Menaion contains the Propers for the Great Feasts and Saints of the month for Vespers and Orthros (Matins and Lauds combined). The Menaion is published in twelve volumes, one volume for each month. The editions are spiral-bound—designed to lay flat for easy use on cantor’s stands. These editions are newly revised and expanded. The Menaion series are spiral bound with …

The Menaion contains the Propers for the Great Feasts and Saints of the month for Vespers and Orthros (Matins and Lauds combined). The Menaion is published in twelve volumes, one volume for each month. The editions are spiral-bound—designed to lay flat for easy use on cantor’s stands. These editions are newly revised and expanded. The Menaion series are spiral bound with …

The Menaion contains the Propers for the Great Feasts and Saints of the month for Vespers and Orthros (Matins and Lauds combined). The Menaion is published in twelve volumes, one volume for each month. The editions are spiral-bound—designed to lay flat for easy use on cantor’s stands. These editions are newly revised and expanded. The Menaion series are spiral bound with …