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What You Should Know About the Mass: Updated to Include Girm Revisions
What You Should Know About the Mass Updated to Include Girm Revisions Author:Charlene Altemose WHAT DO YOU GET OUT OF THE MASS? — Gathering with a believing community to celebrate liturgy can be an exciting faith experience. It can transform, heal, and empower us. Unfortunately, many Catholics don't know much about it. — * Did you know that Christ is fully present to us in our eucharistic waorship? — * Did you know that the Secon Vatican Cou... more »ncil specifically called for laypersons to take a more active role in the celebration of the liturgy?
* Did you know that standing, sitting, kneeling, and singing are all designed to make the Mass more meaningful?
This booklet explains these basics and much more. Sister Charlene Aoltemose outlines the who, where, what, when, how, and why of the Mass. She explains the role played by those present and the symbolic gestures used throughout the Mass. She outlines the liturgical seasons and details each section of the Mass. She outlines the liturgical seasons and details each section of the Mass. She tells you everything you need to know to celebrate the liturgy with greater spirit, enthusiasm, and significance for daily living.
As Sister Charlene Altemose states in her introduction, "Those who are searching for a meaningful way to serve the Lord, those who are curious about waht goes on behind Catholic church doors, and those who just never took the time to delve into what the Ducharsist is about; all will find in these pages ome valuable material for reflection.« less