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Author Cardinal Donald Wuerl is the sixth
Archbishop of Washington D.C. He has lead the Church in Washington
since 2006, after serving eighteen years as the Bishop of Pittsburgh.
He is especially renowned for his work in Catholic education and faith
formation.
Author Mike Aquilina is executive vice president of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, and author or editor of more than 30 books on Catholic history, doctrine, and devotion. With Scott Hahn, he has been co-host of eight series that air on EWTN, and appears as a frequent guest on Catholic radio and television. He and his wife, Terri, live near Pittsburgh, PA, with their six children.
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The Mass: The Glory, the Mystery, the Tradition is an engaging and authoritative guide to Catholicism’s most distinctive practice. And now, with the Church introducing revised language for the Mass, Catholics have a perfect opportunity to renew their understanding of this beautiful and beloved celebration.
With eloquent prose and elegant black-and-white photography, bestselling authors Archbishop Donald Wuerl and Mike Aquilina guide readers through the different parts of the Mass, from the entrance procession to the blessing and dismissal, capturing the deep meaning of elements that are at once ordinary and mysterious: bread and wine, water and candles, altar cloths and ceremonial books.
Step by step, they explain the specifics, such as the order of the Mass, the vessels used, the unique clothing worn, the prayers and responses, the postures and the gestures. Then they explore the rich historical, spiritual and theological background to each. Prayerful but practical, fact-filled but readable, The Mass prepares readers to participate more fully and appreciatively in the sacred rite at the heart of Catholic life.
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“Here we have the Mass accurately and lovingly explained down to the last prayer — indeed, the last gesture.”
— Fr. Benedict Groeschel, CFR
This is an ingenious, deeply satisfying exploration of the Mass — its history, its elements, and its meaning. Simultaneously rich in detail, wonderfully readable in style, and a marvelous resource for nourishing one’s faith.
— Archbishop Chaput, OFM
“To understand, love, and appreciate the Mass is imperative for anybody serious about discipleship. This excellent book is a great place to start.”
— Most Reverend Timothy M. Dolan, Archbishop of New York, author of Doers of the Word
“An ideal introduction to all the aspects of the Mass.”
— Fr. Peter John Cameron, O.P., editor-in-chief of the Magnificat.
“This book is your passport to a new, deeper, richer experience with the Mass, and with Christ in the Eucharist.”
— Carl A. Anderson, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus and the New York Times bestselling author of Our Lady of Guadalupe
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