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Celebrating Good Liturgy

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Do you go to Church? Are you a Lay minister, a priest, a deacon? Did you ever want to know what everybody's role is at the Eucharist? Well, then, READ THIS BOOK!

James Martin, SJ, does a spectacular job - as usual - at collecting several essays on a variety of ministries and responsibilities that relate to a parish community's celebration of the Mass. Like his "Awake My Soul: Contemporary Catholics on Traditional Devotions," Martin's bringing together of this wisdom is to be commended.

If you have not read this book yet, order it and do it now - you won't be disappointed!

In this book, qualified leaders address the problems of the assembly, the Liturgy of the Word, the Liturgy of the Eucharist, the ministries of the deacon, lector, parish liturgy committee, music, communion, and hospitality. The final essay by Nathan D. Mitchell brings the entire liturgical experience together with "Celebrating 'Good Liturgy.'" Suggestions for solutions and improvements are offered in each area. This material was originally published in America magazine's "Good Liturgy" series. Fr. Martin has assembled a book of great value for all parishes interested in making the most of their eucharistic celebrations.

Celebrating Good Liturgy is an excellent source for preparing students in the diaconate program in the proper methods of celebrating the Eucharist.

Excellent aid for all Parish leaders involved with planning or celebrating our Mass. Purchased extra copies to give the the Committee Chairpersons of each liturgy group.

Loyalty to the Vatican is something unknown in America, and "Good Liturgy" is an excellent example. ASt no point will you find the term "Holy Sacrifice of the Mass"; rather the "celebration of the Eucharist" becomes little more than a Protestant memorial meal where the sacrificial priesthood is downplayed and abuses of every sort are encouraged. Good liturgy is about the correct worship of God, not the entertainment of people.