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This book is a must read for all Catholic liturgists, especially those more recently drawn to this area of study. By tracing the pre-conciliar history of the liturgical movement in the U.S. and examining the pioneers of that movement, the author uncovers its foundations which were encouraged by Pius XII's encyclical "Mystici Corporis Christi" (29 Jun 1943) and inseparably linked to issues of social justice. It stirs one to reflect on the current liturgical movement which, having lost its roots in that earlier vision, has drifted into battles fueled by competing ideologies. In his concluding chapter the author offers some valuable insights for the future of the Liturgical Movement.

Fr. Keith Pecklers, a Jesuit priest, is a professor at the Pontifical Institute of Liturgy at the Unversity of Sant' Anselmo in Rome. He is a leading scholar on catholic liturgy. This is a must read for anyone interested in liturgy and the Liturgical Movement. The book is thoroughly researched and very readable. Catholics seeking to revitalize liturgy in their parishes should read the book. Try introducing some of the book's themes in your local parish and get the liturgical movement back on track. Tell your pastor to read it too.