Preparing Yourself for Mass (Paperback)

~ (Author) "WHEN HOLY MASS is properly celebrated there are moments in which the voices of both priest and faithful become silent..." (more)
Key Phrases: Holy Mass, Old Testament, Last Supper (more...)

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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German

Product Details

• Paperback: 216 pages
• Publisher: Sophia Institute Press (June 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0918477506
• ISBN-13: 978-0918477507
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #418,453 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars This is a book about spiritual atmosphere and symbolism., October 30, 1998

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Preparing Yourself for the Mass, formerly Meditations Before Mass, by Romano Guardini, is a book discussing the meaning, symbolism and spirituality of the Mass. He talks about the proper way to approach the Mass, its significance, the difference between the arena of the Mass and the "marketplace" of the world, the symbolism of the words spoken, artifacts used, etc. He also discusses, interwoven in this, the significance of appearance, deportment and "external symbolism" in the body of a man - spiritual vs "worldly" man - in other words, how our outer appearance affects our inner state, and vice versa. It is a very beautiful meditation on the importance of atmosphere, appearance, dignity and respect, and the importance of being able to discern chaos, bad taste, noise, affliction and those things which mitigate against right relationship with God. This is very important for the age we live in, in which things spiritual are often under severe attack. Highly recommended.