Maybe you are a recent convert, or perhaps you've attended Mass your whole life, but there are still things that puzzle you, when you should genuflect and when you should bow; what the different books used at Mass are and what they contain; the meaning of words like "Amen," "Alleluia," or "Hosanna"; what to do during the sign of peace.
You aren't alone.
The How-to Book of the Mass not only provides the who, what, where, when, and why of the most time-honored traditions of the Catholic Church, but also the how. All in an easy-to-read, easy-to-understand format.
In this complete guide to the celebration of the Eucharist you
Step-by-step guidelines to walk you through the MassBiblical background of the prayers of the MassInsights from the Tradition and teaching of the ChurchPractical aid to overcoming distractionsConcrete ways to grow in your relationship with Jesus Christ at every MassA handy study guide for individual or group use
Excellent resource for those wanting to know more about the Catholic Mass and how each element of Mass is based on Biblical teaching or taken from Biblical content. The writing style and presentation layout of the chapters make this a reader-friendly book that is a joy to read. The chapters are short and interspersed with text boxes and graphics that make them engaging. Highly recommended!