Missal: The Order of Mass in English [Paperback]

International Commission on English in the Liturgy (Author), Kevin Orlin Johnson (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0965366022 | ISBN-13: 978-0965366021 | Publication Date: May 1, 1997

The Order of Mass approved for use in the United States, handsomely printed in a durable edition that even children can afford; a permanent softcover book that's ideal for following the Mass on Sundays and weekdays, or for teaching adults and children about the Mass. The book carries the approval of the International Commission on the Liturgy and is ideal for use as a supplementary text in CCD and RCIA classes.

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From the Publisher

Missal fills the long-standing need for a simple, straightforward presenta-tion of the official translation of the liturgy of the Mass approved for use in the United States. Compiled and edited by Kevin Orlin Johnson, author of the best-seller Why Do Catholics Do That?, the book includes all of the prayers of the Mass, including those that the priest says inaudibly as well as the guidelines for taking communion as well as all of the rubrics-the "stage directions" that govern the postures and gestures of both priest and people during the celebration of the liturgy, which are usually omitted from missals intended for the laity. It also clearly indicates those parts of the Mass at which the priest may use "these or similar words"-clarifying many departures from what Baby-Boomer cradle Catholics might expect as well as outlining the limits of liturgical improvisation for those approaching the Church for the first time.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Pangaeus Press (May 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965366022
• ISBN-13: 978-0965366021
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.1 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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77 of 77 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Missal The Order of Mass in English, April 29, 2000

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"boneheaded" (Seattle Washington) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Missal: The Order of Mass in English (Paperback)

This book belongs in every Catholic household and is an excellent tool or companion to your yearly or monthly missal. It is a reference book that follows the mass as mass should be exectuted. Many parishes I have visited in the US seem to be straying from the traditional mass and this serves as the gold standard document to remind and teach the perfect mass. It is ideal for RCIA candidates, returning Catholics, and a teaching tool for CCD. It is relatively small and 'paperback'. It does not give explanation for how and why mass became what it is or the changes that were implemented throughout church history. Think of it as an outline of mass. If you want to learn the 'why' of mass go to 'The Incredible Catholic Mass' by Fr. Martin von Cochem.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you need to know, June 20, 2003

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SarahFina "SarahFina" (Oak Park, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Missal: The Order of Mass in English (Paperback)

Easy-to-follow guide to the mass, including instructions on the postures & responses of the congregation.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars It's all here but . . ., July 30, 2006

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T. D. Cherubini MD (New York City) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Missal: The Order of Mass in English (Paperback)

This pocket-sized missal contains four versions of the ordinary of the Mass all in English, but because responses are not highlighted by bold type it's difficult to find them. You might think you could go over it at home before attending Mass, but that doesn't work because the missal contains four versions of the Ordinary, each with it's own set of responses which, however slightly, do vary.
It would be a lot more useful if some of the less popular versions were removed entirely and all of the responses were in bold type. Another improvement would be better labeling of "Celebrant" and "Response"